Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2018

#R1#
Xhaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pluta is fending him off so far but Xhaka persists. Nope, Pluta circles away and we're back to standing.
Pluta looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Xhaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pluta tries to avoid it but Xhaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pluta to the ground. Pluta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Pluta moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pluta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Xhaka with that takedown attempt.
Ghita Pluta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volkan Xhaka.
Xhaka fails with the takedown.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Pluta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pluta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Xhaka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pluta is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Xhaka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Xhaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pluta circles away.
Pluta fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Xhaka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pluta is refusing to be controlled, as Xhaka sits in half guard.
Xhaka wants to get back to his feet.
Pluta's coaches at Cozad Amsterdam have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Xhaka trying to control the action but Pluta is working from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Xhaka stands up and beckons Pluta to join him on the feet.
Pluta circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Xhaka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pluta wants to get back to his feet but Xhaka is dominant here and he's now got Pluta's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xhaka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Pluta won't enjoy being in this position. Xhaka looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Pluta is tapping - it's over boys! Xhaka picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volkan Xhaka!

Event: ABW 80 Scrotum - Dillon
Date: Nov 14, 2017

#R1#
Veljanovski is looking to clinch.
Gustafson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veljanovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gustafson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Veljanovski swings for the body but Gustafson moves out of range.
Veljanovski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.
A big right from Veljanovski misses.
Gustafson with the counter takedown but Veljanovski avoids it easily.
Veljanovski throws a front kick aimed at Gustafson's knee but Gustafson avoids it well.
Gustafson throws a combination. Veljanovski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Veljanovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veljanovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafson was well out of range. Poor timing from Veljanovski.
Gustafson connects with a right hand. Veljanovski shakes it off.
Veljanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veljanovski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veljanovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gustafson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gustafson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gustafson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veljanovski.
Gustafson works over Veljanovski's head and body with a nice combination.
Veljanovski throws a wild body kick that Gustafson sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Gustafson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Veljanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veljanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maro Veljanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veljanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gustafson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veljanovski.
Gustafson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Veljanovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veljanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustafson scores with a kick to the body.
Veljanovski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gustafson.
A head kick misses from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gustafson lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veljanovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Gustafson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veljanovski's calf.#TD2#
Veljanovski gets caught flat footed, as Gustafson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gustafson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
Veljanovski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Veljanovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafson.
Veljanovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafson.
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Gustafson from controlling successfully.
Gustafson tries to free his leg and advance position but Veljanovski is retaining full guard. #T3#
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Gustafson from controlling successfully.
Veljanovski is trying to control the position but Gustafson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Gustafson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Veljanovski was covering up waiting for the punch and Gustafson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gustafson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafson throwing strikes from guard but Veljanovski blocks nicely.
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Gustafson from controlling successfully.
Veljanovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veljanovski tries to get out of the position.
Gustafson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Veljanovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustafson on the ground.#T4#
Gustafson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veljanovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustafson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafson pushing down on Veljanovski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gustafson is trying to work for a kimura but Veljanovski is defending well. #SUB2#
Gustafson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gustafson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Veljanovski looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafson is just out of range.
Gustafson throws a combination. Veljanovski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
Maro Veljanovski's cut is getting worse.
Veljanovski tries to clinch up but Gustafson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustafson lands a slapping body shot.
Veljanovski blocks the body kick.
Gustafson lands a jab-cross combination.
Gustafson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Veljanovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafson was well out of range. Poor timing from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafson moves out of range easily.
Veljanovski just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafson throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
Maro Veljanovski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Veljanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy body kick from Veljanovski #TD2#
and Gustafson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veljanovski! #SUB2#
Gustafson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustafson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Veljanovski is not content to let Gustafson control the position. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
The strikes coming from Gustafson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Gustafson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veljanovski, who protects the arm well.
Gustafson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Veljanovski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gustafson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gustafson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Veljanovski is not content to let Gustafson control the position.
Gustafson tries to move to mount but Veljanovski blocks the move with his legs.
Gustafson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Veljanovski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3##SUB2#
Gustafson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veljanovski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gustafson is working to tighten his grip on Veljanovski's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Veljanovski has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gustafson is really squeezing tight and eventually Veljanovski passes out! Gustafson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Gustafson!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Gustafson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pulse 93 - Driver vs Tszyu
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Enkamp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Collins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Enkamp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Collins 's knee.
Collins throws a series of punches but Enkamp avoids them all with ease.
Collins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEnkamp.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Enkamp counters with a head kick that drops Collins to the mat! Collins scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Collins is rocked!#T1#
Collins misses with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a body kick that stops Collins in his tracks momentarily.
Collins misses with an uppercut
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
Jesse Enkamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Collins 's knee.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enkamp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Henry Collins has been cut.
Collins lands a lovely overhand right.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Enkamp has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Enkamp.
Collins misses with a double jab
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Collins 's knee. #T2#
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins scores with a body shot.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a big head kick but Collins shrugs it off.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Collins 's knee.
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins with a poor takedown
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Collins misses with a hook. Enkamp ducked under it nicely.
Enkamp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Collins misses with an uppercut
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check. #T3#
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Collins misses with a hook
and Enkamp finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Collins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Collins looks winded!
Collins misses with an uppercut
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
enabling Enkamp to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins fails with the takedown
and Enkamp counters with a solid body kick.
Jesse Enkamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Collins.
Collins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Collins misses with a shot to the body
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Enkamp thumps Collins with a low kick.
Collins misses with a left hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Enkamp's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Enkamp throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it.
Collins misses with an uppercut
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Henry Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Enkamp lands a big head kick that sends Collins tumbling to the mat! Enkamp takes a step backwards and waves Collins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Collins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enkamp can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enkamp was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins misses with a left hand
and Enkamp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Enkamp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Collins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jesse Enkamp is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Enkamp.
Collins misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Enkamp counters with a head kick that drops Collins to the mat! Collins scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Enkamp finish him?#KD#
Enkamp feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Collins sprawling to the canvas! Collins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Enkamp finish him?! #CUT#
That has opened up Henry Collins's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins misses with a body punch
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
Collins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
Enkamp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins seems to have recovered his senses.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice body kick.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.#T1#
Collins misses with a hook
and Enkamp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Collins really felt that one!
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enkamp.
Collins throws a sloppy body shot
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Collins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enkamp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
Collins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Enkamp.
Enkamp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Collins 's knee. #T2#
Collins misses with a body shot
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Enkamp feints and then cracks Collins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Collins down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enkamp.
Enkamp connects with a leg kick. Collins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Enkamp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Enkamp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
You can see that Collins has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Enkamp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Collins.
Enkamp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Collins avoids it.
Collins misses with a body punch
and Enkamp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Enkamp.#T3#
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
Collins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enkamp. Enkamp obviously looking to wear him down.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enkamp.
Collins with a poor takedown
and Enkamp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jesse Enkamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Collins.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Enkamp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Collins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enkamp can pounce on him.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Enkamp cracks the inside of Collins's front leg.
Collins misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Enkamp fakes the leg kick and cracks Collins in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enkamp thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Collins if he has to take too many more of those.
Collins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Enkamp thumps Collins with a low kick.
Collins is trying desperately to land a takedown but Enkamp is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Collins.
Collins misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Collins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #KD#
Enkamp lands a big head kick that sends Collins tumbling to the mat! Enkamp takes a step backwards and waves Collins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Enkamp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Collins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Enkamp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Collins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enkamp counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Collins is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesse Enkamp!
A relieved looking Jesse Enkamp thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ABW 65 Swift Jr - Douglas
Date: Sep 21, 2017

#R1#
Veljanovski swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Carlsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Veljanovski has his hands clasped together around Carlsson's back. He's all about the action.
Carlsson is pressing down on Veljanovski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veljanovski is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlsson is keen to just control but Veljanovski is a slippery customer.
Veljanovski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veljanovski has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Carlsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veljanovski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Carlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Veljanovski is just riding it out for now. Carlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Carlsson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Veljanovski's thigh. Veljanovski counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Carlsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Veljanovski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Veljanovski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Veljanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Veljanovski throws a body kick that misses.
Maro Veljanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Carlsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carlsson working the strikes but Veljanovski uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Carlsson trying to control from Veljanovski's half guard. Veljanovski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veljanovski is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Carlsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Veljanovski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carlsson, into his guard. #REVB#
Carlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Veljanovski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Veljanovski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Carlsson gets a double leg takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Carlsson throwing strikes from guard but Veljanovski blocks nicely. #T4#
Veljanovski managing to control the position. #SUB#
Carlsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Veljanovski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Veljanovski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Veljanovski! #REVB#
Carlsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 David Carlsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Veljanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Veljanovski's guard.
Carlsson is looking to advance position but Veljanovski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SU2#
Veljanovski get's back to his feet.#TD#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Veljanovski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
Carlsson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Carlsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Veljanovski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB#
Carlsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Veljanovski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carlsson has Veljanovski in his guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Veljanovski gets to his feet - Carlsson follows without any prompting.
Veljanovski throws a leg kick
and Carlsson counters with a three punch combo that has Veljanovski backing up. Veljanovski nods at Carlsson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Carlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Veljanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Carlsson misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Carlsson drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from Carlsson's guard - Veljanovski perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##TD#
Carlsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Veljanovski is trying to control Carlsson's posture but Carlsson avoids it.
Veljanovski is holding Carlsson down, trying to stall.
Veljanovski tries to buck Carlsson off but Carlsson is having none of it.
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom here.
Veljanovski is not content to let Carlsson control the position. #T3#
The ground and pound from Carlsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Veljanovski tries to bench press Carlsson off him but Carlsson keeps the position.
David Carlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlsson looking to control but instead Veljanovski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Veljanovski is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Carlsson is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veljanovski can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Carlsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carlsson is pressing down on Veljanovski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veljanovski is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carlsson is looking for a kimura but Veljanovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlsson to get the leverage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veljanovski can do to turn this around?
Carlsson is trying to control. Veljanovski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Carlsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Carlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Veljanovski gets caught napping as Carlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Veljanovski manages to retain guard.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Veljanovski keeps moving.
Carlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veljanovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veljanovski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Carlsson throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Veljanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Carlsson.
Veljanovski throws a looping overhand right but Carlsson ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Veljanovski's guard.
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Carlsson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veljanovski 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##SU2#
Veljanovski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Carlsson is looking to clinch but Veljanovski is avoiding it.
Carlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Carlsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Veljanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlsson.
Veljanovski misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Carlsson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veljanovski pulls Carlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Carlsson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
Carlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlsson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veljanovski misses with a straight right.
Carlsson is looking to clinch. #TD#
Veljanovski gets caught napping as Carlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Veljanovski manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Carlsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Veljanovski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Veljanovski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Veljanovski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veljanovski just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Veljanovski controlling the position.

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 David Carlsson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carlsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Carlsson!

Event: PFN - 4 - Rolling Thunder
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Tevez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Tevez does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Tevez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Tevez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tevez manages to end up in side control.
Tevez working the ground and pound from side control.
Tevez is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Tevez cracks Collins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tevez trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
Collins tries to bench press Tevez off him but Tevez keeps the position.
Tevez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
Collins on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Collins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tevez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Collins has hold of Tevez's hands but Tevez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tevez slips a nice elbow through Collins's hands, connecting with Collins's forehead.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
Tevez wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tevez defends well.
Tevez trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tevez lands a couple of elbows.
Tevez is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Tevez scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tevez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tevez distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tevez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tevez wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Tevez stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tevez stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Tevez trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tevez 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#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Collins is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tevez is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins passes Tevez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tevez wants to get back to full guard.
Collins trying to control the action but Tevez is working from the bottom.
Collins is thwarting Tevez's attempts to control the position.
Tevez is not content to let Collins control the position.
Tevez is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Tevez is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Tevez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Collins is thwarting Tevez's attempts to control the position.
Tevez is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Tevez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tevez is controlling Collins's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Collins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tevez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tevez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collins.
Tevez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tevez ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tevez tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tevez to the ground. Tevez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Tevez dominated that round.
That's time! Tevez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tevez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Collins catches Tevez right on the button with a cross.
Tevez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tevez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlos Tevez 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tevez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tevez tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tevez ducks right into an uppercut from Collins. #T1#
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tevez avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tevez tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins with the counter takedown but Tevez avoids it easily.
Collins throws a body punch but Tevez moves out of range.
Tevez walks into a jab.
Collins misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Tevez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tevez chips away with some ground and pound.
Tevez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tevez defends it easily.
Tevez working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a triangle here but Tevez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
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!
Collins is trying to improve his position.
Collins seems a little lost for a moment, as Tevez dominates the positioning.
Tevez lands a nice forearm strike.
Tevez working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#
It looks like Henry Collins has been cut.
Tevez working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Henry Collins's cut even more.
Tevez is putting a hurting on Collins here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Collins is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tevez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Collins is still in real trouble! Can Tevez finish him?
Tevez lands a strong strike to the head of Collins. That's dazed him! Tevez looking to finish here. Collins is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tevez lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Tevez!
After winning the bout, Carlos Tevez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 40 Roshi - Pacquiao
Date: Jul 04, 2017

#R1#
Malone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.
Malone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veljanovski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veljanovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malone's waist but Malone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veljanovski off to one side.
Nice shot by Malone.#TD#
Malone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Veljanovski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malone is in Veljanovski's guard.#SU#
Malone gets to his feet. Veljanovski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danga de danga de dang - Malone scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone digs a good hook to Veljanovski's body.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Veljanovski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malone is fending him off so far but Veljanovski persists. Nope, Malone circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Malone there.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Veljanovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Veljanovski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Veljanovski.
Tony Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maro Veljanovski.
Veljanovski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malone throws a one two combo.
Malone works over Veljanovski's head and body with a nice combination.
Malone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malone.#CUT#
That has opened up Maro Veljanovski's cut even more.#T1##TD2#
Veljanovski 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.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Malone wants to stand up but Veljanovski is controlling him.
Veljanovski slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Malone pushes Veljanovski off, looking to escape but Veljanovski dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Malone is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maro Veljanovski!

Event: ABW Champions Night
Date: Jun 08, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Veljanovski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Veljanovski showed some decent athleticism there.
Isanta trying to control but Veljanovski postures up.
Isanta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veljanovski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veljanovski's back!
Veljanovski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Isanta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Isanta lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Isanta thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Veljanovski covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Isanta lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Will Isanta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Isanta is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Veljanovski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Veljanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Isanta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Veljanovski is trying to remain composed but Isanta is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Isanta trying to control.
Isanta controlling from the back.#SUB#
Veljanovski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Isanta's arms. #SUB#
Veljanovski is trying to defend against the choke here but Isanta has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Isanta Tightens the hold and Veljanovski taps out furiously! Isanta displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pohjolan Isanta!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017

#R1#
Donavon connects with a body shot.
Xhaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donavon.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donavon.
Donavon lands a glancing blow to the side of Xhaka's head.#ROC2#
Xhaka is rocked!
Donavon stuffs the takedown.
Donavon pounces like a tiger and cracks Xhaka with a vicious hook! Xhaka is down but not out! Donavon follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Donavon!

Event: Angry Birds War 11
Date: Apr 25, 2017

#R1#
Veljanovski throws a body kick that misses.
Cajellon throws a head kick that Veljanovski semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.
Cajellon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cajellon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Veljanovski dives in and scores a takedown into Cajellon's guard.#SUB#
Veljanovski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Veljanovski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cajellon wants to sweep here but Veljanovski controlling him for the moment.
Cajellon has momentary wrist control but Veljanovski slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski passes into half guard.
Veljanovski slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Veljanovski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cajellon for as long as he can get away with.
Veljanovski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cajellon won't allow Veljanovski 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.
Veljanovski avoids the head kick by Cajellon. #TD#
Veljanovski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cajellon is looking to get back to his feet here but Veljanovski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cajellon's back.
Cajellon trying to control the position but Veljanovski manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Veljanovski lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cajellon's head.
Cajellon is really stuck here. #SUB#
Veljanovski has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Cajellon! Can he survive? No! He's out! Veljanovski gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maro Veljanovski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Reem moves into range and clinches up with Xhaka.
Xhaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
Xhaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reem to keep the fight standing.
Xhaka tries to pull guard but Reem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volkan Xhaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem prevents Xhaka from breaking the clinch.
Xhaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reem walks away with a smile on his face. Xhaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xhaka walks into a stiff left hand from Reem.#CL2#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Xhaka back into the cage.
A short right from Reem on the inside.
Reem works on Xhaka's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch.
Xhaka wants a takedown.
Xhaka is breathing heavily.
Xhaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Reem pushes Xhaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Xhaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xhakas head. #ROC2#
Xhaka is rocked!
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Oh Xhaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reem lands a big right hand that drops Xhaka! The killer instinct kicks in and Reem finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Reem!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Reem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2017

#R1#
Bickle misses with an uppercut.
Bickle looks to throw the jab but Veljanovski is out of range.
Veljanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Bickle.
Veljanovski keeps the fight on the outside.
Bickle tries to bum rush Veljanovski with a series of wild strikes but Veljanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bickle wants to clinch up but Veljanovski keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Veljanovski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bickle being controlled here, momentarily.
Veljanovski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle pushes Veljanovski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Veljanovski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Bickle wants to get back to his feet but Veljanovski is dominant here and he's now got Bickle's back!
Veljanovski loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bickle hold on?
Veljanovski has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Veljanovski has his arm under Bickle's chin here. Game over son! Veljanovski squeezes tightly and Bickle is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maro Veljanovski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2017

#R1#
Xhaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xhaka drops his hands momentarily and Randy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkan Xhaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Randy moves away
and Randy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xhaka thinking.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Randy knocks Xhaka out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Travis Randy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1##CL#
Randy moves into range and clinches up with Xhaka.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Randy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Randy lands a right hand. #BC#
Randy breaks from the clinch.
Randy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Randy lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Randy. No joy for Xhaka on that attempt.
Xhaka looks to clinch
and Randy counters with a straight right hand.
Randy lands a nice shot to the body.
Xhaka shoots in and drives through. Randy sprawls well.
Randy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Xhaka tries to keep at a distance but Randy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xhaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Randy avoiding damage.
Randy digs a right hand into Xhaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xhaka's gas tank. #BC#
Randy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Randy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Travis Randy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xhaka tries to clinch up
and Randy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Randy misses with the combination.
Xhaka fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Randy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Travis Randy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volkan Xhaka.#T2#
Xhaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Randy scores with a jab. Xhaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Randy scores with a sloppy right hand. Xhaka should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randy scores with a body shot.
Xhaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Randy finds it's way round the side to connect with Xhaka's head.
Randy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Xhaka fails to land the takedown.
Xhaka looks winded!
Xhaka tries for a takedown but Randy circles away easily
and Randy counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Xhaka out cold! What a finish! Randy is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Randy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Veljanovski tries to keep at a distance but Glitter has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Glitter manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Veljanovski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Glitter trying to keep a closed guard but Veljanovski is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Glitter is looking for a triangle here but Veljanovski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Glitter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Glitter sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Glitter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glitter keeping control of the position. #SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Glitter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Veljanovski is trying to defend but Glitter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Veljanovski tries to kick Glitter off but Glitter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Glitter is trying to control the action in half guard but Veljanovski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glitter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Glitter trying to control from Veljanovski's half guard. Veljanovski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Glitter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veljanovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veljanovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Veljanovski being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glitter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Glitter fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Glitter looking to score a takedown here. Veljanovski is defending well but Glitter drives through and ends up in Veljanovski's guard.#ES2#
Veljanovski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Glitter has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Glitter is stalling here. #TD#
Glitter pulls guard effortlessly.
Glitter working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Veljanovski stands and steps away. Glitter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Glitter keeps the fight on the outside.
Glitter is looking for a counter combo.
Veljanovski misses with a kick to the body.
Veljanovski throws a jab when Glitter was well out of range.
Maro Veljanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Glitter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veljanovski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Glitter wants to control from the top but Veljanovski keeps moving.
Glitter is looking to advance position but Veljanovski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maro Veljanovski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Glitter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veljanovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veljanovski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Glitter misses with a low kick.
Veljanovski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glitter counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Glitter forces Veljanovski back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Glitter has Veljanovski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Glitter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Veljanovski tumbling to the mat - Glitter dives into Veljanovski's guard.#ES2#
Veljanovski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Glitter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Glitter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Glitter trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Veljanovski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Glitter tries a body shot but Veljanovski blocks it.
Glitter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glitter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veljanovski. #TD#
Glitter pulls Veljanovski into guard. #SU2#
Veljanovski gets to his feet. Glitter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Glitter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Veljanovski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Veljanovski throws a chopping leg kick but Glitter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Glitter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Veljanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
A low kick from Veljanovski misses
and Glitter counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Glitter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Veljanovski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Glitter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Glitter looking to sit in guard and control but Veljanovski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Veljanovski wants to get up but he can't break Glitter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maro Veljanovski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Glitter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Veljanovski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Glitter lands with a nice combination. Veljanovski backs away looking to recover.#T3#
A head kick misses from Veljanovski. #TD#
Glitter gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Glitter gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters circling a little - Veljanovski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Glitter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veljanovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veljanovski tries to clinch there but Glitter circles away.
Veljanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glitter circles away quickly and effectively.
Glitter tries to counter with a takedown but Veljanovski is quick to defend against it.
Veljanovski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glitter.
Glitter throws a body punch but Veljanovski moves out of range. #T4##TD#
Glitter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Veljanovski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Veljanovski jumps guard but Glitter stands there with Veljanovski around his waist. Veljanovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veljanovski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glitter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Veljanovski fails to pull guard.
Gary Glitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maro Veljanovski.
Glitter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Glitter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veljanovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Glitter walks away with a smile on his face. Veljanovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Glitter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veljanovski misses with the body kick
and Glitter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maro Veljanovski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Veljanovski throws a wild body kick that Glitter sees coming a mile off.
Glitter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Veljanovski sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Glitter rushes Veljanovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Veljanovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Veljanovski misses with a knee strike.
Glitter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Veljanovski letting Glitter take a breather here.
Glitter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Glitter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Veljanovski can't fight it off and eventually Glitter manages to take the fight to the floor. Veljanovski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Glitter throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Glitter looking to pass the guard.
Glitter throws an elbow that misses. Veljanovski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Glitter's guard. Nice move by Veljanovski!#REVB#
Veljanovski preventing the sweep.
Glitter wants to hit a switch here but Veljanovski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Glitter there! #T2##SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Glitter tries a head kick but it misses.
Glitter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Veljanovski tries to get set, Glitter tries to push him back and clinch up but Veljanovski manages to avoid the attempt.
Veljanovski looks to throw the jab but Glitter is out of range.
Maro Veljanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veljanovski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glitter.
Veljanovski misses with a leg kick
and Glitter counters with a three punch combo that has Veljanovski backing up. Veljanovski nods at Glitter to acknowledge the strikes.
Veljanovski misses the shot to the body.
Glitter staying out of range there.#CL#
Glitter closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Glitter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3##SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Glitter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veljanovski on his heels. He'll look to pass Veljanovski's guard now, I'm sure.
Glitter trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Glitter gets to his feet. Veljanovski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veljanovski.
It looked like Glitter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Glitter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Glitter stops Veljanovski from getting back to his feet. #T4##ES2#
Veljanovski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Glitter is on him like a limpet, forcing Veljanovski back against the cage.#TD#
Glitter pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glitter is trying to keep Veljanovski in close. #SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Veljanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glitter moves away.
Glitter slips under a jab from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veljanovski tries to clinch there but Glitter circles away.
Glitter moves away from the strike by Veljanovski.
Gary Glitter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maro Veljanovski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veljanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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 Gary Glitter.
I think Veljanovski 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maro Veljanovski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2017

#R1#
Collins cracks Packalen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Collins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Packalen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Packalen 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.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Packalen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Packalen in particular looking to stall.
Packalen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1##SUB#
Packalen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collins is just riding it out for now. Packalen eventually gives up the hold.
Packalen is looking to stall here but Collins recovers full guard.
Packalen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Collins is looking for a triangle but Packalen pushes his legs off easily.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Packalen from controlling successfully.
Packalen is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Packalen has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Packalen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Packalen wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Packalen passes to side control. #SUB#
Packalen is working to tighten his grip on Collins's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Collins has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Packalen is really squeezing tight and eventually Collins passes out! Packalen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Teemu Packalen!
A relieved looking Teemu Packalen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2017

#R1#
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veljanovski is breathing heavily.
Shahriari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.#TD2#
Veljanovski gets caught flat footed, as Shahriari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shahriari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari pushing down on Veljanovski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Shahriari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Shahriari might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shahriari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veljanovski on his heels. He'll look to pass Veljanovski's guard now, I'm sure.
Shahriari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Veljanovski keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shahriari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Shahriari works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Shahriari stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abbas Shahriari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Shahriari shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Veljanovski keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass.
Shahriari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shahriari 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veljanovski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Shahriari sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shahriari works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shahriari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shahriari shoots in and gets a takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shahriari controls the pace.
Veljanovski keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass. #T3#
Shahriari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shahriari happy to just control the position for now.
Shahriari passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Veljanovski! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shahriari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Shahriari has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abbas Shahriari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
That's time! Veljanovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shahriari gets a double leg takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shahriari controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shahriari tries to free his leg and advance position but Veljanovski is retaining full guard.
Shahriari controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shahriari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Shahriari looking to score a takedown here. Veljanovski is defending well but Shahriari drives through and ends up in Veljanovski's guard.
Shahriari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More stalling from Shahriari.
Shahriari with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Shahriari passes Veljanovski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shahriari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shahriari works his foot free and advances to mount.
Veljanovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veljanovski tries to get out of the position.
Shahriari controlling his opponent. #T4#
Veljanovski stops Shahriari from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shahriari controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Abbas Shahriari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shahriari 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbas Shahriari!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Duranto has knocked Nurminen down with a huge combo! Duranto steps away and waves a wobbly Nurminen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Nurminen is rocked!
Nurminen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurminen is still on wobbly legs! Can Duranto finish him?
Duranto throws a monster overhand right that drops Nurminen! Duranto follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Duranto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Veljanovski throws a right hand that Korhonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Korhonen also avoids with ease.
Veljanovski looks to land a body kick but Korhonen moved away.
Veljanovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.
Korhonen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Veljanovski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Korhonen. Those never looked like landing.
Veljanovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korhonen. #CL2#
Korhonen closes the distance and clinches.
Veljanovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korhonen's efforts to push away.
Korhonen lands a right hand.
Korhonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veljanovski tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korhonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Veljanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Korhonen to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Veljanovski breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Korhonen gets a clinch. #T1#
Veljanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Korhonen. #TD2#
Korhonen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Veljanovski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Maro Veljanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Veljanovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korhonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veljanovski throws a head kick but Korhonen moves out of range.
Veljanovski tries to clinch
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veljanovski throws a leg kick
and Veljanovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Korhonen throws a series of punches but Veljanovski moves out of range.
Veljanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Korhonen circles away.
Korhonen throws a counter combo.
Korhonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korhonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veljanovski.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Veljanovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korhonen connects with a looping right hand.
Korhonen avoids the body shot from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Korhonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korhonen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVeljanovski.
Veljanovski tries to clinch up.
Korhonen blocks a head kick by Veljanovski.
It seemed like Korhonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Korhonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korhonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veljanovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korhonen wants to clinch.
Korhonen looks winded!
Korhonen tries to clinch there but Veljanovski circles away.
Korhonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Veljanovski wants to clinch.
Veljanovski misses with a right hand
and Korhonen counters with a left and a right that stings Veljanovski. #CL2#
Korhonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veljanovski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Korhonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Veljanovski's face.
Korhonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veljanovski has Korhonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Korhonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Veljanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Korhonen.
A nice left hand lands by Korhonen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but Korhonen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maro Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Korhonen landing knees to the body.
Korhonen taking a breather.
Korhonen avoiding damage as Veljanovski throws knees to the body.
Korhonen tries to land a knee to the head but Veljanovski blocks with his arms. #T4#
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but Korhonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Veljanovski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korhonen gets underhooks to prevent Veljanovski's takedown attempt.
Veljanovski working hard to break the clinch.
Korhonen tries to land a knee to the head but Veljanovski blocks with his arms.
Korhonen connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veljanovski as Korhonen tries to tie him up.
Korhonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Veljanovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Korhonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olavi Korhonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Korhonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Veljanovski.#TD2#
Korhonen feints and as Veljanovski raises his hands in defense, Korhonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Veljanovski has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Korhonen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Veljanovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Veljanovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korhonen lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Korhonen has clasped his hands together around Veljanovski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Veljanovski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Veljanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Korhonen moves out of range easily.
Korhonen misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Veljanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korhonen is breathing heavily.
Korhonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Korhonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olavi Korhonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korhonen blocks the body kick.
Korhonen defending well as Veljanovski loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Veljanovski.
Korhonen avoids the head kick by Veljanovski.
The crowd cheers as Korhonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veljanovski doesn't seem phased though.
Veljanovski is looking to clinch but Korhonen is avoiding it.
Korhonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veljanovski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Veljanovski throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Korhonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Korhonen taking a breather.
Veljanovski looking for a takedown.
Korhonen stalling in the clinch but Veljanovski improves position. #T2#
Korhonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veljanovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olavi Korhonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korhonen.
Veljanovski avoiding damage as Korhonen throws knees to the body.
Korhonen lands a left hand. #TD2#
Korhonen tightens his grip and picks Veljanovski up, before dumping him to the ground. Veljanovski manages to land in guard. #ES#
Veljanovski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maro Veljanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korhonen throws a body kick that misses.
Korhonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Veljanovski has Korhonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Korhonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korhonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##BC#
Veljanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korhonen throws a right and a left that Veljanovski avoids nicely.
Veljanovski throws a body kick that misses
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korhonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Veljanovski misses with a lunging right hand
and Korhonen counters with a left and a right that stings Veljanovski.
Veljanovski throws a looping overhand right but Korhonen ducks down to avoid it.
As Veljanovski backs off Korhonen throws a huge counter combo but Veljanovski manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Veljanovski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korhonen! But no joy.
Veljanovski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Veljanovski wants to clinch.
Veljanovski keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Korhonen gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Veljanovski has one foot on Korhonen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korhonen slips a jab from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski swinging wildly here.
Veljanovski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veljanovski throws a lazy head kick
and Korhonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Veljanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korhonen misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Veljanovski misses the target.
Veljanovski tries to land a front kick but Korhonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Korhonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veljanovski is looking to clinch but Korhonen is avoiding it.
Korhonen dodges the punch combination from Veljanovski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maro Veljanovski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Korhonen staying out of range there.
Olavi Korhonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veljanovski throws a hook but Korhonen blocks it.
Korhonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Veljanovski motions for Korhonen to come forward. Veljanovski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Korhonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Veljanovski's head.
Veljanovski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Veljanovski swings widly with a right hand
letting Korhonen counter with a right hand.
Korhonen tries to clinch there but Veljanovski circles away.
Veljanovski throws a quick counter head kick but Korhonen was just out of range.
Korhonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Veljanovski circles away.
Veljanovski is looking to counter with head kicks.
Korhonen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Korhonen is looking to clinch.
A jab from Veljanovski misses.
Veljanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Korhonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veljanovski misses the shot to the body.
Korhonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Veljanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Veljanovski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korhonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veljanovski scrambles back to his feet.
Veljanovski misses with a kick to the body
and Korhonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veljanovski avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Veljanovski rushes Korhonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Veljanovski wants to take the fight to the mat but Korhonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Korhonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korhonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Veljanovski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Korhonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Korhonen misses with a knee to the head.
Veljanovski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Korhonen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Veljanovski tries to stall but Korhonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Korhonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Veljanovski takes a shot to the head.
Korhonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Veljanovski won't allow it.
Korhonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veljanovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maro Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veljanovski can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Korhonen.
Korhonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veljanovski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Veljanovski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Veljanovski tries to stall but Korhonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Korhonen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Korhonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veljanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Korhonen.
Veljanovski throws a hook to the side of Korhonen's head but Korhonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veljanovski.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korhonen blocks a head kick by Veljanovski.
Korhonen connects with a looping right hand.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Korhonen clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Korhonen to keep the fight standing.
Veljanovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Korhonen smiles and moves away.
Korhonen is looking to clinch.
Korhonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veljanovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Korhonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veljanovski misses with an uppercut.
Veljanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korhonen.
Veljanovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veljanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Korhonen circles away. #TD2#
Korhonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Veljanovski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Korhonen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Korhonen breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olavi Korhonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korhonen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olavi Korhonen!
A very excited looking Olavi Korhonen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shahriari.#TD2#
Xhaka gets caught flat footed, as Shahriari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shahriari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Xhaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xhaka throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shahriari wants to pass the guard but Xhaka is keeping the position.#T1#
Shahriari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Xhaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shahriari manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Shahriari trying to control the position.
Xhaka looking to sit in guard and control but Shahriari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shahriari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Shahriari looking to pass the guard.
Xhaka wants to get back to his feet but Shahriari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shahriari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Xhaka looking for a guillotine here but Shahriari defends easily.
Xhaka working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Xhaka 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#
Shahriari is trying to stand. #SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xhaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shahriari keeps working. #T4##ES2#
Shahriari has one foot on Xhaka's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Xhaka shoots in looking for a takedown. Shahriari tries to sprawl out of it but Xhaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shahriari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Xhaka gets caught flat footed, as Shahriari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xhaka is trying to control the position but Shahriari postures up.
Shahriari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abbas Shahriari dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shahriari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xhaka tries to avoid it but Shahriari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xhaka to the ground. Xhaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xhaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shahriari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Xhaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shahriari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xhaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shahriari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shahriari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a triangle but Shahriari pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Xhaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shahriari is one step ahead there.
Xhaka is trying to keep Shahriari in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xhaka keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shahriari fails to land the takedown.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Shahriari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Shahriari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Xhaka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shahriari keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Xhaka working hard to break the clinch.
Shahriari tries to score a body lock takedown but Xhaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volkan Xhaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Shahriari.
Xhaka throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Shahriari has hold of one of Xhaka's legs. Xhaka is fighting the takedown attempt but Shahriari gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shahriari is breathing heavily.#T3#
Shahriari won't allow Xhaka to sweep him here.
Shahriari engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xhaka is on top in guard. #REVR#
Shahriari throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Shahriari pushes Xhaka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shahriari checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shahriari! But no joy.#TD#
Shahriari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Xhaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shahriari can't keep his opponent in guard - Xhaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #ES2#
Shahriari has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Xhaka is on him like a limpet, forcing Shahriari back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Xhaka pulls Shahriari into guard.
Shahriari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shahriari wants to pass the guard but Xhaka is keeping the position.
Xhaka 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Volkan Xhaka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Xhaka fails with the takedown.#CL#
Xhaka instigates a clinch. #BC#
Xhaka breaks the clinch.
Shahriari tries for a takedown but Xhaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xhaka goes for a double leg but Shahriari avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shahriari continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Shahriari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Xhaka looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka moves into full guard.
Xhaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhaka, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shahriari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xhaka pulls Shahriari in to control the position.
Shahriari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shahriari stuffs the takedown attempt from Xhaka. Xhaka gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volkan Xhaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Shahriari drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Shahriari won't allow Xhaka to sweep him here. #SUB#
Xhaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shahriari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Xhaka pulls Shahriari in close to prevent any damage.
Shahriari postures up. #T3#
Shahriari sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shahriari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xhaka.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shahriari or perhaps it was just good defense by Xhaka, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Xhaka. No joy for Shahriari on that attempt.
Xhaka tries to clinch up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xhaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shahriari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Shahriari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xhaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Shahriari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shahriari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a triangle but Shahriari pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shahriari sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abbas Shahriari.
I think Shahriari 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbas Shahriari!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1##TD#
Veljanovski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Bin Zayed kicks off Veljanovski and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Bin Zayed changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Veljanovski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Veljanovski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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!
Veljanovski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bin Zayed tries to control but Veljanovski wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veljanovski wants to control but Bin Zayed is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bin Zayed looking to secure an arm triangle but Veljanovski defends it well.
Bin Zayed breaks from Veljanovski's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Bin Zayed misses with a head shot.
Veljanovski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bin Zayed avoids the attempt from Veljanovski to control.
Bin Zayed misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Bin Zayed wants to finish this one by submission but Veljanovski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bin Zayed.
The referee warns Veljanovski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Veljanovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veljanovski tries to get out of the position.
Veljanovski tries to reverse the position but Bin Zayed maintains control.#SUB2#
Bin Zayed has control of Veljanovski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Veljanovski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Veljanovski wants to hold on but Bin Zayed pushes him away.#T2#
Veljanovski is looking to get to half guard.
Veljanovski tries to lock up and control but Bin Zayed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bin Zayed controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Veljanovski tries to improve his position but Bin Zayed has taken his back! Bin Zayed has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Veljanovski tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bin Zayed pushes Veljanovski away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xhaka is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Xhaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xhaka.
Xhaka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xhaka 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xhaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Xhaka throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Xhaka.
Xhaka is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov won't allow Xhaka to get back to his feet.
Xhaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2##SUB#
Xhaka has an active guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Xhaka actively working from the bottom here.
Xhaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Xhaka is retaining full guard.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhaka 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.
Xhaka controlling Magomedov's posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Xhaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xhaka working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xhaka pinned against the cage. Xhaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xhaka is defended easily by Magomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramazan Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xhaka throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Xhaka tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Xhaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Xhaka throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xhaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka dodges the punch combination from Magomedov. #TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Xhaka's guard.#SUB#
Xhaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Xhaka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Xhaka is retaining full guard.
Xhaka looking to control.
Xhaka keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Xhaka working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xhaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhaka, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Xhaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xhaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.#TD2#
Xhaka gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov 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.
Xhaka is controlling Magomedov's posture.#T3#
Xhaka wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Xhaka is retaining full guard.
Xhaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Xhaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xhaka controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Xhaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov prevents Xhaka from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xhaka striking off his back but it's not causing Magomedov any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramazan Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Xhaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramazan Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xhaka is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Xhaka actively working from the bottom here.#ES#
Xhaka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Magomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Xhaka back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Xhaka won't allow it.
Xhaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Xhaka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magomedov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Xhaka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Xhaka tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Xhaka tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Xhaka is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Magomedov tries to push Xhaka's head away but Xhaka is holding on tight.#T3#
Xhaka tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xhaka working to try and regain half guard.
Xhaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Volkan Xhaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramazan Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xhaka looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramazan Magomedov!

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