Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 56 - Harwath Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
Gomez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Bankalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Bankalaev gets the takedown into side control.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomez struggling a bit here.
Bankalaev is working Gomez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gomez is not content to let Bankalaev control the position.
Gomez can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is looking to regain half guard here but Bankalaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomez defending against the ground and pound.
Gomez is trying to control Bankalaev's posture but Bankalaev avoids it. #SUB#
Bankalaev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gomez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bankalaev's guard! Nice work there by Gomez! #T1##SUB#
Bankalaev working for a triangle but Gomez defends it easily.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bankalaev is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bankalaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.#SUB#
Bankalaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bankalaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bankalaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Bankalaev is keeping the position.
Bankalaev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Bankalaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bankalaev 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.#SUB#
Bankalaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Bankalaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomez's guard. #REVR#
Bankalaev scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bankalaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bankalaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bankalaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Bankalaev controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gomez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bankalaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bankalaev working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Gomez working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Gomez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bankalaev is aware though and is defending well.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Bankalaev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gomez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bankalaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bankalaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bankalaev lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez has momentary wrist control but Bankalaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bankalaev looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Bankalaev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Gomez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bankalaev lands a couple of digs.
Bankalaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bankalaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Bankalaev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomez dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bankalaev is retaining full guard.
Gomez preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bankalaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bankalaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bankalaev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gomez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Gomez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bankalaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomez works his way into full mount!
Gomez prevents Bankalaev from getting the reversal.
Gomez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bankalaev is trying to escape the mount.
Gomez wants to control the pace but Bankalaev is squirming around nicely.
Bankalaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Bankalaev tries to hold on but Gomez pushes him away.
Bankalaev tries to reverse the position but Gomez maintains control.
Gomez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gomez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bankalaev is looking to escape.
Bankalaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bankalaev is squirming around, avoiding Gomez's attempts to control the action.
Bankalaev regains half guard.
Bankalaev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bankalaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Bankalaev actively working from the bottom here.
Bankalaev is staying active underneath Gomez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bankalaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bankalaev actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bankalaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomez. #SUB2#
Gomez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bankalaev wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bankalaev looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez is trying to control. Bankalaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bankalaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bankalaev keeps working. #SUB2#
Gomez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bankalaev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bankalaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bankalaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Gomez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Gomez tries to sprawl but Bankalaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Gomez kicks off Bankalaev and gets to his feet.
Gomez is looking to score with low kicks.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bankalaev moves away.#TD#
Bankalaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gomez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bankalaev working the ground and pound.
Bankalaev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gomez 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.#SUB#
Bankalaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bankalaev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Gomez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Gomez throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Bankalaev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gomez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bankalaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bankalaev connects with a decent elbow.
Gomez regains half guard.#SUB#
Bankalaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Gomez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bankalaev working over Gomez with some ground and pound. Gomez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2##SUB2#
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bankalaev pulls his head out easily.
Bankalaev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Bankalaev looks to land a strike but Gomez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bankalaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bankalaev lands a couple of elbows.
Bankalaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bankalaev is in close to Gomez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gomez trying to control the position.
Bankalaev is fighting to break Gomez's control of his arms but Gomez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magomed Bankalaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bankalaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3##SUB2#
Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bankalaev defends it easily.
Bankalaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bankalaev chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bankalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bankalaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bankalaev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4##SUB2#
Gomez looking for a guillotine here but Bankalaev defends easily.
Bankalaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bankalaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Bankalaev postures up.
Bankalaev throws an elbow that misses. Gomez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bankalaev's guard. Nice move by Gomez!#REVB#
Bankalaev wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bankalaev working for submissions but it's allowed Gomez to get to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Bankalaev!

Event: OFK 46 - Kasamsun Vs Mcarthy
Date: Dec 16, 2020

#R1#
Fughead jabs Bankalaev right on the nose. Bankalaev blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Bankalaev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fughead looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bankalaev working over Fughead with some ground and pound. Fughead looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fughead is trying to stand up here but Bankalaev is controlling him well.
Fughead is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bankalaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bankalaev is nestled in close to Fughead, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bankalaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bankalaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fughead wants to get back to his feet.
Bankalaev is nestled in close to Fughead, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bankalaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Bankalaev is looking for a kimura but Fughead is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bankalaev to get the leverage.
Fughead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bankalaev on the ground.
Bankalaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Fughead is rocked!
Fughead wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Fughead is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bankalaev lands strikes from half guard.
Bankalaev slips a nice elbow through Fughead's hands, connecting with Fughead's forehead.
Bankalaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fughead is trying to stand up here but Bankalaev is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
Bankalaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fughead is just riding it out for now. Bankalaev eventually gives up the hold.
Fughead seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Bankalaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bankalaev is nestled in close to Fughead, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bankalaev lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bankalaev lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Bankalaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Bankalaev working the head and body with strikes.
Fughead has hold of Bankalaev's hands but Bankalaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fughead scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bankalaev manages to mount him! #T2#
Fughead is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bankalaev! Fughead is hurt baaadly! Bankalaev is firing away with more strikes - Fughead is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Bankalaev!

Event: OFK 39 - Wanker Vs Roffen
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Ban gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Ban has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bankalaev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bankalaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ban is defending well.#BC2#
Ban breaks the clinch.
Ban looks to land a right hand but Bankalaev moved out of range.
Bankalaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ban to score with a decent uppercut.
Ban throws a shot from downtown. Bankalaev moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Ban gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bankalaev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bankalaev with a nice head shot there.
Bankalaev works over Ban with some ground and pound from guard.
Bankalaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ban wants to stand but Bankalaev is controlling the position.
Ban has momentary wrist control but Bankalaev slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ban is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bankalaev is controlling him. #T1#
Bankalaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ban's head.
Bankalaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ban is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bankalaev is controlling him.
Bankalaev lands a couple of digs.
Bankalaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bankalaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Bankalaev stops Ban from standing up.
Bankalaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ban's head.
Bankalaev is in close to Ban's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bankalaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bankalaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Ban is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bankalaev is controlling him.
Bankalaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bankalaev lands a couple of elbows.
Ban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ban has momentary wrist control but Bankalaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Bankalaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Bankalaev distracts Ban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Bankalaev is in close to Ban's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bankalaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bankalaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ban wants to get back to his feet but Bankalaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bankalaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Bankalaev prevents Ban from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Bankalaev drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bankalaev as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ban screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bankalaev! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magomed Bankalaev!
In defeat, Stanky Ban stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM A DINGO'.

Event: OFK 32 - Eikmeyer Vs Cuba
Date: Oct 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golles looks to land a left hand but Bankalaev moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Golles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bankalaev, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Golles manages to break the clinch.
Peter Golles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Golles closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Golles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Golles pushes Bankalaev up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Golles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golles lands a high kick! #CL#
Golles has managed to clinch.
Golles lands a left hand.
Golles pushes Bankalaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golles.
A right handed body shot lands from Golles. #BC#
Golles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bankalaev takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Golles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bankalaev, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Bankalaev tries to pull guard but Golles holds him up against the cage and eventually Bankalaev drops back down to his feet.
Bankalaev wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Golles breaks the clinch.
Golles misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Golles has Bankalaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Golles crunches a lovely knee into Bankalaev's ribcage.
Golles lands with a right to the head.
Bankalaev has Golles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Golles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peter Golles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Bankalaev.
Golles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bankalaev backwards.
Golles scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Magomed Bankalaev has been cut.
A body shot lands from Golles.
Golles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bankalaev backwards.
Golles lands an elbow just above Bankalaev 's eye. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golles pushes Bankalaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bankalaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Golles. #BC#
Golles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Golles gets a clinch. #BC#
Golles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golles throws a head kick but Bankalaev moves out of range. #KD#
Golles lands a big head kick that sends Bankalaev tumbling to the mat! Golles takes a step backwards and waves Bankalaev back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bankalaev is rocked!#CL#
Golles instigates a clinch.
Bankalaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Golles finish him?
Golles tries to stall but Bankalaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bankalaev seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Golles breaks from the clinch.
Golles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bankalaev back to the cage. Golles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Golles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bankalaev manages to avoid it.
Golles looks to score with a jab to the body but Bankalaev is just out of range.#T3##TD2#
Bankalaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bankalaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bankalaev lands an elbow.
Golles wants to get back to his feet.
Bankalaev looks up at the clock and then as Golles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bankalaev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Golles pushes Bankalaev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bankalaev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bankalaev cracks Golles with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Golles is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Golles wants to get back to his feet.
Bankalaev landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bankalaev lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golles taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bankalaev scoring with punches from side control.
Bankalaev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bankalaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golles keeps working. #T4#
Bankalaev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Golles is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bankalaev is trying to get an arm triangle but Golles is defending well.
Golles is pushing Bankalaev's head away, looking to escape. Bankalaev manages to hold on to the position though.
Bankalaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Golles is pushing Bankalaev's head away, looking to escape. Bankalaev manages to hold on to the position though.
Bankalaev lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Bankalaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golles is not content to let Bankalaev control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Golles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magomed Bankalaev's cut.
That's time! Golles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bankalaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Bankalaev with that takedown attempt.
Golles throwing a counter right hand but Bankalaev manages to avoid it.
Bankalaev fails with the takedown.
Peter Golles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Bankalaev.
Golles with a hook.
Bankalaev takes one to the side of the head.
Bankalaev shoots in for a takedown but Golles shows good takedown defense.
A punch lands to the side of Bankalaev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golles lands a nice looking body shot.
Bankalaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Golles swivels and escapes.
Golles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Golles lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bankalaev has his takedown stuffed
and Golles counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Bankalaev badly! He tries to strike back but Golles puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Bankalaev out cold! Oh man, Bankalaev will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Golles!

Event: OFK 22 - Galeos Vs Duterte
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Bankalaev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Madsen sprawls well initially but Bankalaev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bankalaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Bankalaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bankalaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bankalaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Bankalaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Madsen defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if O Madsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
O Madsen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bankalaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankalaev is thwarting O Madsen's attempts to control the position.
Bankalaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bankalaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
O Madsen is looking for a sweep. Bankalaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Bankalaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O Madsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bankalaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bankalaev wants to take a breather but O Madsen is having none of it.
O Madsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bankalaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bankalaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
O Madsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bankalaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Madsen defending well though.
O Madsen wants to get back to full guard but Bankalaev has passed into side control.
O Madsen tries to bench press Bankalaev off him but Bankalaev keeps the position.
O Madsen is trying to escape the position but Bankalaev is controlling the position.
O Madsen dodges the ground and pound from Bankalaev.#T2#
Bankalaev trying to control the action but O Madsen is working from the bottom.
Bankalaev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but O Madsen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bankalaev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but O Madsen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bankalaev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but O Madsen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bankalaev 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.
O Madsen is looking to regain half guard here but Bankalaev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bankalaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Madsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bankalaev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
O Madsen regains half guard, as Bankalaev was trying to land strikes. #T3#
O Madsen is looking to improve his position.
O Madsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bankalaev.
O Madsen gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
O Madsen working for a triangle but Bankalaev defends it easily.
Bankalaev looking to sit in guard and control but O Madsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bankalaev trying to keep a closed guard but O Madsen is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
O Madsen trying to control but Bankalaev is working from the bottom.
Bankalaev trying to keep a closed guard but O Madsen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
O Madsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Madsen postures up in Bankalaev's guard and throws a big left but Bankalaev blocks it.
Bankalaev trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Bankalaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Madsen defends well.
O Madsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bankalaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bankalaev wants to sweep here but O Madsen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Bankalaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
O Madsen rushes Bankalaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
O Madsen wants the takedown. Bankalaev is fighting it off but O Madsen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bankalaev's guard against the cage.
O Madsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bankalaev's head.
O Madsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
O Madsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bankalaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bankalaev won't allow O Madsen to sweep him here.
O Madsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankalaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bankalaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bankalaev landing some decent shots from guard.
O Madsen trying to control the position. #T1#
Bankalaev throwing strikes from guard but O Madsen blocks nicely.
Bankalaev won't allow O Madsen to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bankalaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bankalaev throws an elbow that misses. O Madsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bankalaev's guard. Nice move by O Madsen!#REVB#
O Madsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bankalaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Madsen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bankalaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bankalaev trying to control the position.
Bankalaev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Madsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
O Madsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bankalaev 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.
Bankalaev trying to keep a closed guard but O Madsen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
O Madsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bankalaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Madsen has managed to get both his arms back between Bankalaev's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bankalaev is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bankalaev is working O Madsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
O Madsen wants to sweep here but Bankalaev controlling him for the moment.
Bankalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but O Madsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Madsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bankalaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bankalaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bankalaev landing with the ground and pound.
Bankalaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bankalaev preventing the sweep.
Bankalaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bankalaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
O Madsen wants to stand and escape but Bankalaev is having none of it.
Bankalaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bankalaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Madsen's head.#T4#
O Madsen controls Bankalaev momentarily but Bankalaev frees himself. #SUB2#
O Madsen looking for a guillotine here but Bankalaev defends easily.
Bankalaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Bankalaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Madsen can do to turn this around?
Bankalaev throwing strikes but missing.
Bankalaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bankalaev throwing strikes from guard but O Madsen blocks nicely.
Bankalaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Bankalaev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
O Madsen closes the distance and pushes Bankalaev back into the cage.
Bankalaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Madsen just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
O Madsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bankalaev can't fight it off and eventually O Madsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Bankalaev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Madsen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomed Bankalaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Madsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O Madsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Madsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bankalaev trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bankalaev looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but O Madsen is defending well. Bankalaev quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! O Madsen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bankalaev celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magomed Bankalaev!

Event: OFK 20 - Escobarre Vs Tudekiks
Date: Sep 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Bankalaev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Otakar Jr's guard.
Bankalaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bankalaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bankalaev lands a couple of digs.
Bankalaev is in close to Otakar Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bankalaev connects with a couple of short punches.
Bankalaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Bankalaev is in close to Otakar Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bankalaev lands a couple of elbows.
Bankalaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bankalaev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Otakar Jr is trying to stand back up but Bankalaev is controlling him
Otakar Jr manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otakar Jr 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.
Bankalaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Otakar Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bankalaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bankalaev passes Otakar Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Otakar Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Bankalaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bankalaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Otakar Jr is rocked!
Bankalaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Otakar Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bankalaev slips a nice elbow through Otakar Jr's hands, connecting with Otakar Jr's forehead.#SUB2#
Bankalaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Otakar Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Ground and pound from Bankalaev.
Bankalaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Bankalaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Otakar Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bankalaev prevents Otakar Jr from standing back up.
Otakar Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bankalaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Bankalaev with a nice head shot there.
Otakar Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Bankalaev stands up over Otakar Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bankalaev chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bankalaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Bankalaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bankalaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Otakar Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bankalaev distracts Otakar Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bankalaev working some strikes from top position.
Bankalaev is working Otakar Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Bankalaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bankalaev is in close to Otakar Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bankalaev postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Otakar Jr covers up, he's hurt! Bankalaev keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bankalaev and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bankalaev can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Bankalaev!
Premysl Otakar Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Today,better win the battle...Next time I be better warrior...Thank's everyone who fan me today...I give best of myself...'.

Event: OFK 15 - Reilly Vs Tudekiks
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bankalaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but For Money defends well and Bankalaev ends up having to push For Money into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some wild striking there from For Money.
For Money just misses with a punch to the body.
Bankalaev throwing a counter right hand but For Money manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by For Money.
For Money's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bankalaev under the eye.
For Money lands a glancing blow to the side of Bankalaev's head.
For Money closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bankalaev! For Money dives in looking to finish! Bankalaev is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fighter For Money!
Fighter For Money decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 11 - Cooper Vs Duterte
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Bankalaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Fughead kicks Bankalaev off and gets to his feet.
Fughead with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fughead lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bankalaev's sensitive parts.
Fughead scores with a nice right hand.
Fughead fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bankalaev on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bankalaev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fughead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bankalaev is in Fughead's guard.
Fughead has momentary wrist control but Bankalaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Bankalaev stays in close to Fughead's body and controls the position.
Bankalaev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fughead wants to stand and escape but Bankalaev is having none of it. #T1#
Bankalaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fughead can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bankalaev controls the pace.
Bankalaev postures up and lands a big shot to Fughead's brow.
Bankalaev stops Fughead from standing up.
Bankalaev working some strikes from top position.
Fughead is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bankalaev is controlling him.
Bankalaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bankalaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fughead being controlled here, momentarily.
Bankalaev advances position into side control!#T2#
Bankalaev prevents Fughead from escaping the position.
Fughead is letting Bankalaev control him for a moment.
Fughead is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bankalaev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bankalaev taking a breather here.
Bankalaev 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.
Bankalaev working the body and head with strikes.
Bankalaev landing strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bankalaev happy to just control the position for now.
Fughead is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Bankalaev tries for a kimura but Fughead is defending well.
Bankalaev is putting a hurting on Fughead here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bankalaev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bankalaev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've been informed that Fughead has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bankalaev is working Fughead over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fughead on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bankalaev taking a breather here. #SUB#
Bankalaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Bankalaev controlling the position from side mount.
Bankalaev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bankalaev is staying tight to Fughead's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bankalaev working the head and body with strikes.
Fughead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bankalaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fughead is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bankalaev is staying tight to Fughead's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Bankalaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fughead lands with a shot to the body.
Bankalaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fughead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fughead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bankalaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Fughead, which made it look bad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fughead.
Fughead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bankalaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Fughead - just one landing. #TD#
Bankalaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bankalaev showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Bankalaev seems content to control.#T1#
Fughead is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bankalaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bankalaev trying to pass the guard but Fughead defending well.
Bankalaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fughead is looking to escape.
Bankalaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fughead is trying to stand.
Bankalaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bankalaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bankalaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fughead with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bankalaev content to control rather than advance.
Fughead is trying to stand up here but Bankalaev is controlling him well. #T2#
Bankalaev is looking to advance position but Fughead won't allow it.
Bankalaev prevents Fughead from standing back up.
Bankalaev slips a nice elbow through Fughead's hands, connecting with Fughead's forehead.
Fughead is trying to stand.
Bankalaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fughead can do to turn this around?
Bankalaev wants to free his trapped foot but Fughead is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bankalaev trying to control the pace.
Bankalaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bankalaev slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Bankalaev'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.
Fughead tries to kick Bankalaev off but Bankalaev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bankalaev is pressing down on Fughead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fughead is holding on for now.
Fughead looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Bankalaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fughead defends it well.
Bankalaev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fughead!
Magomed Bankalaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bankalaev controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bankalaev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fughead is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bankalaev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bankalaev landing shots from mount.
Fughead wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bankalaev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fughead manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bankalaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fughead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bankalaev is staying tight to Fughead's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Bankalaev 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bankalaev walks into a jab.
George Fughead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fughead lands a nice shot that snaps Bankalaev's head back.
Fughead plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bankalaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fughead defends it nicely.
Fughead scores with a sloppy right hand. Bankalaev should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fughead scores with a hook.
Bankalaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bankalaev fails with the takedown.#T1#
Bankalaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bankalaev takes one to the side of the head.
Bankalaev get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bankalaev stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Fughead runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Fughead!

Event: OFK #8 - Zinsou Vs Raymaker
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Golles presses Bankalaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Golles scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Golles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Bankalaev tries to keep at a distance but Golles has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Golles breaks the clinch.
Golles takes a swing at Bankalaev's ribcage but misses.
Bankalaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golles defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golles misses with a hook. Bankalaev ducked under it nicely.
Golles wants to clinch.
Bankalaev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Golles with a body shot.#T1#
Bankalaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Golles but Golles pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Golles takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Golles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Bankalaev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Golles tries to kick Bankalaev off but Bankalaev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Golles manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bankalaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golles pinned against the cage. Golles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Golles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Peter Golles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Bankalaev.
Golles lands with a kick to the temple. Bankalaev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bankalaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Golles sprawls well. Golles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bankalaev gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bankalaev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Golles sprawls well initially but Bankalaev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Golles is trying to stand up here but Bankalaev is controlling him well.
Bankalaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Golles wants to get back to his feet.
Bankalaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bankalaev prevents Golles from standing back up.
Bankalaev controlling the action here.#T3#
Golles is trying to stand.
Bankalaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bankalaev trying to control from half guard but Golles is working away.
Bankalaev slips a nice elbow through Golles's hands, connecting with Golles's forehead.
Golles has hold of Bankalaev's hands but Bankalaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Golles wants to get back to his feet.
Bankalaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bankalaev wants to take a breather but Golles is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bankalaev seems to be working for a kimura but Golles defends the submission attempt.
Bankalaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bankalaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Golles is trying to stand.
Bankalaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Bankalaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Golles with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Golles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Golles tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bankalaev manages to move to mount!
Bankalaev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bankalaev with shots to the head and body - Golles looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bankalaev with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golles wants to try and get back to his feet.
Golles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bankalaev on the ground.
Bankalaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bankalaev lands a heavy elbow.
Golles is squirming around, avoiding Bankalaev's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Bankalaev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Bankalaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bankalaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bankalaev.
Golles tries to clinch but Bankalaev is having none of it.
Bankalaev shoots in and drives through. Golles sprawls well.
Golles scores with a head kick.
Bankalaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Golles there.#CL#
Bankalaev tries to keep at a distance but Golles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Golles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankalaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Golles.#BC#
Golles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golles doesn't manage to clinch there - Bankalaev circles away.
It seemed like Bankalaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golles doesn't manage to clinch there - Bankalaev circles away. #T1#
Bankalaev checks the leg kick.
Golles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bankalaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Bankalaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Golles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bankalaev can't get the takedown.
Peter Golles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Bankalaev.
Golles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bankalaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Golles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Golles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golles cracks Bankalaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bankalaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Golles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Bankalaev blocks the leg kick.
Golles throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golles connects with the punch.#T2#
Golles takes a swing at Bankalaev's ribcage but misses.
Bankalaev tries to move into range but Golles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peter Golles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bankalaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Golles tries to sprawl out of it but Bankalaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Golles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Golles is winning the standup battle so far.
Golles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bankalaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Golles.
Golles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peter Golles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bankalaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Golles on his heels. He'll look to pass Golles's guard now, I'm sure.
Golles wants to stand up but Bankalaev is controlling him.
Golles keeping full guard, as Bankalaev tries to pass.
Golles is looking to stand back up but Bankalaev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Golles. #T3#
Golles is trying to stand back up but Bankalaev is controlling him
Bankalaev slips a nice elbow through Golles's hands, connecting with Golles's forehead.#SUB2#
Bankalaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Bankalaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Golles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Golles is trying to stand back up but Bankalaev is controlling him
Ground and pound from Bankalaev.
Bankalaev winds up and cracks Golles with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Bankalaev 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.
Golles is trying to stand back up but Bankalaev is controlling him #T4#
Bankalaev is nestled in close to Golles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bankalaev working over Golles with some ground and pound. Golles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Bankalaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Golles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bankalaev.
Golles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Golles has hold of Bankalaev's hands but Bankalaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bankalaev lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Golles dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bankalaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Golles throws a big counter combination but Bankalaev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bankalaev. #TD2#
Bankalaev feints and as Golles raises his hands in defense, Bankalaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Golles pushes Bankalaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bankalaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Golles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peter Golles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Bankalaev.
Donk. Golles catches Bankalaev right on the button with a cross.
Bankalaev blocks a jab.#CL#
Golles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golles lands with a short shot to the head.
Golles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bankalaev backwards. #BC#
Golles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Bankalaev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Golles throws Bankalaev to one side and escapes!#T1#
Bankalaev avoids the head kick by Golles. #TD2#
Bankalaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Golles napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Golles is pushing Bankalaev's head away, looking to escape. Bankalaev manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Bankalaev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Golles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Golles is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bankalaev is controlling him well.#ES#
Golles explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Bankalaev 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.
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!
Golles has momentary wrist control but Bankalaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Bankalaev won't allow Golles to get back to his feet.
Bankalaev wants to control from the top but Golles keeps moving. #T2#
Bankalaev stands up over Golles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Golles wants to stand but Bankalaev is controlling the position.
Bankalaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Golles wants to stand up but Bankalaev is controlling him.
Bankalaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bankalaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Golles pushes Bankalaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Golles moves in looking to clinch but Bankalaev pushes him off.
Bankalaev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bankalaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golles, as that shot connected. #T3#
Golles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bankalaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Golles.#CL#
Golles takes the fight into the clinch.
Bankalaev can't get the takedown.
Bankalaev is trying to drag Golles to the mat but Golles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bankalaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golles stalls.
Golles tries to work over Bankalaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bankalaevs head. #T4#
Bankalaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Golles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Peter Golles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Golles prevents the takedown attempt.
Golles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bankalaev's defenses.
Golles lands a left hand.
Golles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Golles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bankalaev can do to turn this around?
Bankalaev is trying to drag Golles to the mat but Golles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Golles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bankalaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Golles clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Golles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Golles!

Event: OFK #5 - Zinsou Vs Eikmeyer
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Bankalaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alfonso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bankalaev blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Bankalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Bankalaev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bankalaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alfonso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bankalaev sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bankalaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankalaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bankalaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bankalaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Alfonso has wrist control.#T1#
Bankalaev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bankalaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bankalaev is stalling in the full guard.
Alfonso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bankalaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bankalaev throwing strikes from guard but Alfonso blocks nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bankalaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alfonso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bankalaev is pushing down on Alfonso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alfonso is fighting to maintain full guard but Bankalaev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bankalaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bankalaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alfonso defends it well. #SUB#
Bankalaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Alfonso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Alfonso taking some punishment here, with Bankalaev in his half guard.
Bankalaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Bankalaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alfonso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bankalaev is nestled in close to Alfonso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bankalaev controlling the action here. #T4#
Bankalaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bankalaev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bankalaev with shots to the head and body - Alfonso looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Alfonso that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bankalaev tries to control but Alfonso wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bankalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bankalaev raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Bankalaev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bankalaev checks a leg kick.
Alfonso misses with a head kick. #TD#
Bankalaev 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.#ES2#
Alfonso is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bankalaev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bankalaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Bankalaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alfonso's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alfonso tries to break the clinch but Bankalaev is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonso gets underhooks to prevent Bankalaev's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Bankalaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Alfonso gets underhooks to prevent Bankalaev's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Alfonso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alfonso pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Bankalaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alfonso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bankalaev.
Bankalaev scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bankalaev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alfonso is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alfonso has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Bankalaev has his foot on Alfonso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alfonso works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomed Bankalaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Bankalaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bankalaev pulls Alfonso in close to prevent any damage.
Bankalaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alfonso can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Bankalaev looking for subs off his back but Alfonso has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Bankalaev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bankalaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bankalaev is trying is best to control the position here.
Bankalaev tries to get to full guard but Alfonso has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bankalaev looking for submissions off his back.
Bankalaev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paolo Alfonso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bankalaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alfonso quickly recovers to half guard.
Bankalaev thows a huge punch but Alfonso dodges it nicely.
Bankalaev drops an elbow to the side of Alfonso's head.
Bankalaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alfonso with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bankalaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bankalaev working Alfonso over with strikes.
Bankalaev trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankalaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Bankalaev content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bankalaev lands a nice short elbow.
Bankalaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bankalaev 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.
Bankalaev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alfonso!
Bankalaev controlling from mount. #T2#
Bankalaev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Bankalaev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bankalaev lands a big elbow. #ROC#Alfonso is rocked!
Bankalaev controlling the position easily from mount.
Alfonso is still in real trouble! Can Bankalaev finish him?
Bankalaev scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3##SUB#
Bankalaev swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magomed Bankalaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Diaz has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Bankalaev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bankalaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Bankalaev there.
Bankalaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bankalaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bankalaev wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Bankalaev seems content to control.
Bankalaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bankalaev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz is staying active underneath Bankalaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bankalaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB2#
Bankalaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bankalaev lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz has hold of Bankalaev's hands but Bankalaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Bankalaev sits in half guard.
Bankalaev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Bankalaev's head to control him but Bankalaev postures up. #T2#
Bankalaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bankalaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bankalaev stalling.
Bankalaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Bankalaev wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Bankalaev is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Bankalaev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Bankalaev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Bankalaev maintains control.
Bankalaev with the ground and pound from mount.
Bankalaev unloading with bombs!
Bankalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bankalaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz taking shots to the head.
Diaz taking shots to the head. #T4#
Bankalaev tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Bankalaev controlling the pace for now.
Bankalaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face.
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bankalaev controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Bankalaev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bankalaev scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Bankalaev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bankalaev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Bankalaev raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Bankalaev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Bankalaev's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Bankalaev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Bankalaev gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Bankalaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz is looking to control Bankalaev's arms but Bankalaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Bankalaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bankalaev wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Bankalaev stalling.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankalaev is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bankalaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Bankalaev not doing much here. #SUB2#
Bankalaev is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bankalaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Bankalaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bankalaev is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bankalaev trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bankalaev passes to side control.
Bankalaev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Bankalaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bankalaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bankalaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Bankalaev has hold of Diaz's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Diaz tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bankalaev cranks the arm and Diaz screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Diaz, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magomed Bankalaev!
The defeated Nick Diaz had this to say: 'He was just the better fighter tonight, I'll come back better than ever.'.

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