Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017

#R1#
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morghulis checks a leg kick.
Morghulis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Morghulis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morghulis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Morghulis is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Taylor is trying to escape and Morghulis transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Taylor is forced to tap! Nice work there by Morghulis! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vallar Morghulis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Sparbot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morghulis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morghulis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparbot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morghulis somewhat.
Morghulis shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparbot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morghulis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparbot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Sparbot.
Morghulis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparbot but Sparbot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Red Belt Sparbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vallar Morghulis.
A punch lands to the side of Morghulis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Sparbot coming out on top.
Sparbot with a hook.
Morghulis takes one on the button.#ROC#
Morghulis is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morghulis.
Sparbot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Morghulis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparbot sprawls well. Sparbot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morghulis gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morghulis is defended easily by Sparbot.
A punch lands to the side of Morghulis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparbot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morghulis's head backwards.
Morghulis shoots for a takedown but Sparbot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morghulis walks into a stiff left hand from Sparbot.
Sparbot lands a jab to the nose.
Morghulis is still on wobbly legs! Can Sparbot finish him?
Morghulis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparbot sprawls well. Sparbot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morghulis gets slowly back to his feet.
Morghulis seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Sparbot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morghulis's head.
Sparbot stuffs the takedown.
Sparbot throwing a counter right hand but Morghulis manages to avoid it.
Morghulis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sparbot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morghulis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparbot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sparbot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparbot lands with an uppercut that bounces Morghulis off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Sparbot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sparbot.
Morghulis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morghulis.#T3#
Morghulis shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparbot tries to sprawl out of it but Morghulis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparbot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morghulis fails to land the takedown.
Sparbot throwing a counter right hand but Morghulis manages to avoid it.
Morghulis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparbot swivels and escapes.
Morghulis fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparbot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sparbot looks to land a left hand but Morghulis moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Morghulis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sparbot defends well and Morghulis ends up having to push Sparbot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab lands there for Sparbot.#TD2#
Morghulis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sparbot!#ES#
Sparbot throws Morghulis to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot looks to throw the jab but Morghulis is out of range.
Sparbot misses with a series of wild punches.
Sparbot stuffs the takedown attempt from Morghulis. Morghulis gets slowly back to his feet.
Morghulis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sparbot to score with a decent uppercut.
Sparbot stuffs the takedown attempt from Morghulis. Morghulis gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Belt Sparbot dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sparbot throws a looping overhand right but Morghulis ducks down to avoid it.
Sparbot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparbot scores with a nice strike.
Sparbot scores with a decent looking hook.
Morghulis fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparbot throws a lazy right hand but Morghulis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morghulis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparbot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morghulis takes one on the button.
Morghulis misses with a takedown attempt
and Sparbot counters with a crisp right that sends Morghulis to the canvas! Sparbot follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Belt Sparbot!
Red Belt Sparbot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 78:Ragnarson vs Mahones
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Gooseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morghulis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gooseman. Morghulis shrugs it off though. #CL#
Gooseman closes the distance and pushes Morghulis back into the cage.
Gooseman lands with a light punch inside.
Gooseman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gooseman lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gooseman.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gooseman with a knee to the head.
Gooseman landing knees to the body.
Morghulis is working for takedown but Gooseman is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gooseman misses with an elbow over the top.
Morghulis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head.
Morghulis tries to pull guard but Gooseman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gooseman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gooseman obliges.
Morghulis looks winded!
Gooseman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morghulis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gooseman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Gooseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gooseman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gooseman.
Morghulis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gooseman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shane Gooseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vallar Morghulis.
Gooseman feints and then cracks Morghulis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morghulis down.
Gooseman stuffs the takedown attempt from Morghulis. Morghulis gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Gooseman misses its target.#CL#
Gooseman moves into the clinch successfully.
Gooseman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gooseman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morghulis tries to pull guard but Gooseman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gooseman obliges.#T2#
Gooseman connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gooseman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gooseman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morghulis looking to stall.
Gooseman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gooseman blocks an elbow strike.
Gooseman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gooseman as the two fighters clinch.
Gooseman misses with an elbow over the top.
Gooseman connects with a knee to the head.
Gooseman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Gooseman.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gooseman crunches a lovely knee into Morghulis's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Gooseman.
Gooseman landing knees to the head. #T3#
Gooseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gooseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morghulis's face. #ROC#
Morghulis is rocked!
Morghulis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gooseman.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gooseman.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gooseman.
Morghulis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gooseman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gooseman scores a nice knee to the body.
Gooseman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morghulis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gooseman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Morghulis swings wildly with an uppercut but Gooseman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gooseman crunches a lovely knee into Morghulis's ribcage.#T4#
Morghulis is trying to push Gooseman away but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gooseman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gooseman crunches a lovely knee into Morghulis's ribcage.
Morghulis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gooseman walks away with a smile on his face. Morghulis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Morghulis tries to keep at a distance but Gooseman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gooseman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morghulis takes an elbow to the temple.
Gooseman landing knees to the head.
Morghulis can't break the clinch.
Gooseman lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morghulis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gooseman lands a good knee to the midsection. Morghulis won't want to take too many of those.
Gooseman lands a nice uppercut.
Morghulis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Gooseman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Gooseman clinches.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morghulis is still on wobbly legs! Can Gooseman finish him?
A knee to the head by Gooseman.
Gooseman with a knee to the head.
Morghulis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gooseman scores a nice knee to the body.
Shane Gooseman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gooseman lands a big knee to the head and Morghulis goes down! Gooseman pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Gooseman!

Event: HFC 72:Tsuruta vs Milne
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1##CL#
Maquigregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Maquigregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Morghulis with that takedown attempt.
Maquigregor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morghulis sprawls and moves away.
Morghulis tries for a takedown but Maquigregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maquigregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maquigregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Morghulis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Morghulis seems to be working for a kimura but Maquigregor defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Morghulis seems to be working for a kimura but Maquigregor defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maquigregor has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Morghulis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Maquigregor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vallar Morghulis!

Event: HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Morghulis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franklin!
Franklin's coaches at Rabid Dog 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Morghulis is working for a kimura but Franklin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Franklin is defending against the submission attempts here by Morghulis. #SUB2#
Morghulis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franklin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Morghulis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Morghulis eventually gives up the hold.
Morghulis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franklin! #T1#
Franklin is desperately trying to improve his position but Morghulis has a good base and remains in mount.
Franklin manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Morghulis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Franklin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Morghulis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franklin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morghulis.
Franklin gets full guard.#SUB2#
Morghulis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morghulis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morghulis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Morghulis drops back looking for a leg! Franklin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franklin manages to kick Morghulis off! Morghulis jumps back into Franklin's guard. #SUB#
Morghulis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morghulis passes into half guard. #T3#
Franklin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morghulis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morghulis's back!#SUB#
Franklin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Morghulis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Franklin. #SUB#
Franklin looking for the choke from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Morghulis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Franklin!
Morghulis tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Franklin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #SUB#
Morghulis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Franklin's arms. #SUB#
Franklin looking for the RNC.
Franklin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Morghulis could be in trouble here! #SUB#
Morghulis fending off the submission attempt from Franklin. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Morghulis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Franklin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morghulis tries to escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Morghulis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Franklin gets his way!
Morghulis rolls, trying to escape but Franklin keeps control of the position.
Franklin softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Franklin is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Morghulis. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Franklin has the hooks in. Morghulis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Franklin is landing with strikes. Morghulis can't take much more of this.
Morghulis turns into Franklin and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morghulis defends well.#SUB#
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Franklin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Franklin gets caught napping as Morghulis dives in and scores a takedown. Franklin manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Morghulis defends easily. #SUB2#
Morghulis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morghulis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Morghulis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morghulis defends well.#T1##SUB#
Franklin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Morghulis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James Franklin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Franklin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Morghulis has his hands clasped together but Franklin extends and breaks Morghulis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Franklin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Franklin!
Our winner, James Franklin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 59:Obuhov vs Sonnen
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1##TD#
Azevedo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morghulis to the mat! Morghulis manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Morghulis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azevedo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azevedo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for a guillotine here but Azevedo defends easily.
Morghulis can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo is keen to just control but Morghulis is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
Azevedo is keen to just control but Morghulis is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morghulis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Azevedo slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Morghulis is defending well.
Azevedo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Azevedo trying to control from half guard but Morghulis is working away. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Azevedo has hold of Morghulis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morghulis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Morghulis is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Morghulis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Azevedo.
Azevedo controlling the pace for now.
Azevedo forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Azevedo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morghulis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Azevedo keeps control of the position as Morghulis tries to break free. #SUB#
Azevedo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morghulis tries to escape but Azevedo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Azevedo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Azevedo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Azevedo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Morghulis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Morghulis showing good submission defense here.
Morghulis tries to escape but Azevedo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Azevedo looking to break Morghulis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morghulis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azevedo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4##SUB#
Morghulis fending off the submission attempt from Azevedo.
Morghulis tries to break free.
Morghulis staying busy and making it hard for Azevedo to control.
I really don't envy Morghulis right now. #SUB#
Azevedo has his arm under Morghulis's chin here. Game over son! Azevedo squeezes tightly and Morghulis is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augusto Azevedo!
After winning the bout, Augusto Azevedo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UB11: Strain
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Morghulis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Morghulis with that takedown attempt.
Viljanen misses with a double jab.
Viljanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morghulis under the eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morghulis or perhaps it was just good defense by Viljanen, which made it look bad.
Viljanen misses the shot to the body.
Viljanen throws a body punch but Morghulis moves out of range.
Viljanen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Morghulis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Viljanen's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morghulis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viljanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morghulis trying to move into half guard but instead Viljanen has managed to sweep!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viljanen is looking to stand up but Morghulis won't let him. #SUB#
Morghulis is looking to cinch up a triangle. Viljanen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Morghulis's body to avoid the submission. Morghulis has instead reached around Viljanen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Morghulis arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vallar Morghulis!

Event: UB8: Minor Threat
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Morghulis scores with a takedown into Kopp's guard.
Morghulis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kopp is retaining full guard.
Kopp controls Morghulis momentarily but Morghulis frees himself. #SUB#
Morghulis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kopp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kopp tries to get out of the position.
Morghulis passes Kopp's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Morghulis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kopp sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kopp actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Morghulis is trying to work for a kimura but Kopp is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kopp is doing well to control the position and prevent Morghulis from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Kopp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Morghulis seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Morghulis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kopp defends it well.
Kopp wants to control but Morghulis is keeping busy. #SUB#
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morghulis pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Morghulis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kopp has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Morghulis is working for a kimura but Kopp is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Morghulis is trying to work for a kimura but Kopp is defending well. #SUB2#
Kopp is defending against the submission attempts here by Morghulis. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kopp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morghulis. #T3#
Kopp keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Morghulis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kopp sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kopp looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Morghulis 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.
Morghulis tries to pass to full mount but Kopp defends it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kopp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morghulis pulls his head out easily.
Morghulis works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Morghulis goes for an armbar but Kopp turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kopp. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kopp defends well.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T5##SUB#
Kopp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kopp advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.
Kopp passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Morghulis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kopp. #SUB#
Morghulis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kopp. #SUB#
Kopp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morghulis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T6#
Morghulis is looking to get to half guard.
Morghulis is still trying to improve position.
Morghulis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kopp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morghulis defends it well. #T7##SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Morghulis with the active half guard here but Kopp passes nicely into side control.
Morghulis is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kopp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morghulis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kopp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morghulis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
Morghulis is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kopp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morghulis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morghulis is looking to regain half guard here but Kopp keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kopp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morghulis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kopp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Kopp 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. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morghulis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morghulis is refusing to be controlled, as Kopp sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vallar Morghulis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2##TD#
Kopp closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Morghulis is defending against the submission attempts here by Kopp. #SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morghulis defends it well.
Vallar Morghulis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morghulis is staying active underneath Kopp, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Morghulis is defending against the submission attempts here by Kopp. #SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kopp is working for a kimura but Morghulis is defending it quite comfortably.
Kopp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morghulis on the ground.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morghulis is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kopp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morghulis defends it well.
Kopp tries to pass to full mount but Morghulis defends it. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morghulis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopp. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
Kopp passes to side control.
Morghulis regains half guard.#SUB#
Kopp seems to be looking for submissions.
Kopp prevents Morghulis from improving his position.
Morghulis gets back to full guard.
Kopp looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kopp avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kopp drops back looking for a leg! Morghulis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morghulis manages to kick Kopp off! Kopp jumps back into Morghulis's guard. #T4##SUB#
Kopp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kopp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kopp defends well.#SUB#
Kopp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Morghulis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kopp has passed into half guard! #T5##SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily.
Kopp trying to control from half guard but Morghulis is working away.
Kopp trying to mount his opponent but Morghulis defends it. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but Morghulis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopp to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kopp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kopp is trying to work for a kimura but Morghulis is defending well. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morghulis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopp. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but Morghulis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kopp to get the leverage. #T7##SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kopp wants to work for an arm triangle but Morghulis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kopp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morghulis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morghulis keeping moving, preventing Kopp from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Morghulis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kopp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Kopp advances position into side control!
Morghulis is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morghulis has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kopp tries for a kimura but Morghulis is defending well.
Morghulis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB2#
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kopp is looking for a kimura here.
Kopp is looking to advance position but Morghulis won't allow it.
Kopp is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kopp pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Morghulis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Morghulis is looking for a triangle but Kopp pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Kopp showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Patrick Kopp!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: UB5: Too Tough To Die
Date: Jul 08, 2016

#R1#
Terasenko with a nice cross.
Terasenko falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Morghulis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Morghulis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morghulis won't allow Terasenko to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Morghulis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Terasenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Terasenko tries to get out of the position.
Terasenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morghulis stands and throws Terasenko's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Morghulis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Terasenko is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Morghulis yanks on the arm and Terasenko is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Morghulis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vallar Morghulis!

Event: UB2: Master Killer
Date: Jun 10, 2016

#R1#
Morghulis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Jefferson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jefferson showed some decent athleticism there.
Morghulis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jefferson wants to take a breather but Morghulis is having none of it. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morghulis is pressing down on Jefferson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Morghulis pushes a forearm under Jefferson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jefferson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vallar Morghulis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016

#R1#
Dog scores with a punch to the head.
Morghulis darts in looking for a takedown but Dog gets double underhooks and turns Morghulis into the cage.
A jab lands there for Dog.
Dog throws a series of strikes that have Morghulis backpedaling.
Dog cracks Morghulis with an open hand slap.
Dog throws a one two combo.
Dog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dog's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A right-left combo lands from Dog.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morghulis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dog has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Morghulis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dog connects with the punch.
Dog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dog wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vallar Morghulis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morghulis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Dog scores with a four punch combination!
Dog stuffs the takedown attempt from Morghulis. Morghulis gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Dog connects with a body shot that sends Morghulis's belly button to the back.
Morghulis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dog's waist but Dog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morghulis off to one side.
Dog scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morghulis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dog is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Morghulis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dog duly obliges.
Dog is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dog lands a really nice looking cross but Morghulis seems unphased.
Morghulis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morghulis needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Morghulis shoots in looking for a takedown but Dog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morghulis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dog is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Morghulis misses with a takedown attempt
and Morghulis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morghulis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dog's waist but Dog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morghulis off to one side.
Dog tests Morghulis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog lands a nice shot that snaps Morghulis's head back. #ROC2#
Morghulis is rocked!#T2#
Dog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morghulis with a poor takedown
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Oh Morghulis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morghulis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morghulis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dog throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dog is pawing at Morghulis, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Morghulis's nose. Morghulis is badly hurt! Dog pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Morghulis tries desperately to hold on but Dog is relentless in his assault! As Morghulis receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Dog away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Dog!
After winning the bout, Crazy Dog thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOTB 45: Metralhadora!
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Morghulis tries for a takedown but Van Der Berg circles away easily#TD2#
and Van Der Berg counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Morghulis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Van Der Berg has his hands clasped together but Morghulis extends and breaks Van Der Berg's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Morghulis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vallar Morghulis!

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