Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2025

#R1#
Rangel moves out of range as Zlotov throws a body kick.
Rangel shoots for a double leg takedown but Zlotov sprawls well. He's pushed Rangel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Rangel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rangel seems to be working for a kimura but Zlotov defends the submission attempt.
Zlotov tries to get to full guard but Rangel has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rangel seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Zlotov is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Rangel seems to be working for a kimura but Zlotov defends the submission attempt.
Zlotov is concentrating on defense, preventing Rangel from advancing position.
Zlotov wants to get back to full guard.
Zlotov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rangel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zlotov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rangel is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zlotov wants to improve his position but Rangel is controlling well. #SUB#
Rangel is working for a kimura but Zlotov is defending it quite comfortably.
Rangel seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T3#
Zlotov keeping control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zlotov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Rangel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zlotov defends it well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Rangel is working for a kimura but Zlotov is defending it quite comfortably.
Zlotov wants to improve his position but Rangel is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zlotov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zlotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rangel shoots for a double leg takedown but Zlotov sprawls well. He's pushed Rangel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rangel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Rangel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Zlotov rushes Rangel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zlotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Niko Rangel has been cut.
Zlotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zlotov scores with a shot to the side of Rangel's head.
A short right from Zlotov.
Nice elbow from Zlotov.
Zlotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Zlotov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#Niko Rangel's cut is getting worse.
Zlotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zlotov connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zlotov landing knees to the body.
Rangel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zlotov with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zlotov stalls. #T1#
Zlotov avoiding damage. #BC2#
Zlotov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Zlotov clinches up with Rangel and pushes him back against the cage.
Zlotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zlotov.
Zlotov pushes Rangel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zlotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zlotov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#Niko Rangel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zlotov lands an elbow inside that Rangel shrugs off.
Zlotov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Zlotov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Zlotov darts in and clinches Rangel up against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zlotov is stalling here.
Zlotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zlotov avoiding damage.
Zlotov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zlotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rangel's face.
Zlotov lands an elbow that stopped Rangel in his tracks for a moment.
Zlotov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zlotov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Niko Rangel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zlotov lands a damaging elbow.
Zlotov crunches a lovely knee into Rangel's ribcage.
We've been informed that Zlotov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Zlotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Zlotov!

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Inferno
Date: Apr 23, 2025

#R1#
Blevins checks the leg kick.
Dubrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dubrov scores with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dubrov has knocked Blevins down with a huge combo! Dubrov steps away and waves a wobbly Blevins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Blevins is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blevins looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dubrov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Blevins. Dubrov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Dubrov!

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Stoned
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Nice jab there from Colov.
Colov misses with a kick to the body.
And Kockinsydemi tries to counter it with a takedown but Colov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kockinsydemi dodges the punch combination from Colov.
Kockinsydemi throws a sloppy head kick and Colov moves out of range easily.
Colov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Colov leaves Kockinsydemi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Igor Colov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kockinsydemi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kockinsydemi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Colov counters with a single leg into guard. Kockinsydemi didn't expect that.
Kockinsydemi wants to stand but Colov is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kockinsydemi working for a triangle but Colov defends it easily. #T1#
Colov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colov 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.
Kockinsydemi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Colov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kockinsydemi for as long as he can get away with.
Colov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Colov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kockinsydemi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kockinsydemi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kockinsydemi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Colov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kockinsydemi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Kockinsydemi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Colov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kockinsydemi has managed to get both his arms back between Colov's legs - danger averted.
Colov controlling Kockinsydemi's posture.
Colov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Colov is adopting a defensive guard.
Colov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Colov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kockinsydemi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Colov has tightened it up now! Kockinsydemi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Igor Colov!

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Unchained
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1##CL#
Saryev rushes Major and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saryev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Killian Major has been cut.
Saryev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saryev misses with a knee to the head.
Major tries to score a body lock takedown but Saryev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saryev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Major's elbow.
Major is trying to pull guard but Saryev has him pressed against the cage.
Saryev landing knees to the body.
Saryev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saryev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saryev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Major lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Major jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saryev walks away with a smile on his face. Major gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Artur Saryev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killian Major.
Major on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Major wants to clinch but Saryev slips to the side#KD#
and Saryev counters with a head kick that drops Major to the mat! Major scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Major is rocked!
A head kick by Saryev - that's a beauty! Major is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Saryev can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Artur Saryev!
In defeat, Killian Major stepped up to the mic, saying 'Killian not ready'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Ramos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Ramos.
Zlotov throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Zlotov moves in looking to clinch but Ramos pushes him off.
Zlotov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramos blocks the body kick.
Zlotov thuds his right hand into Ramos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zlotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Zlotov misses with a wild combination.
Ramos throws a front kick aimed at Zlotov's knee but Zlotov avoids it well.
Zlotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zlotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zlotov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Zlotov sprawls well.
Zlotov cracks Ramos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zlotov tries to clinch but Ramos moves out of range.
Zlotov wants to clinch.
Ramos unleashes a big counter combination but Zlotov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Ramos tries to clinch there but Zlotov circles away.
Ramos checks a low kick from Zlotov.
Zlotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos tries to bum rush Zlotov with a series of wild strikes but Zlotov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zlotov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramos.
A head kick misses from Zlotov.
Ramos misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Ramos shoots in and gets a takedown into Zlotov's guard.
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zlotov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Ramos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zlotov, up you get! #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zlotov. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Ramos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zlotov stalls.
Zlotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zlotov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zlotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramos avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Zlotov.
A short body shot lands from Ramos as the two fighters clinch.
Knees to the body from Zlotov.
Zlotov looking to throw knees to the head but Ramos is blocking nicely.
Ramos dodges an elbow strike from Zlotov. #T3#
Zlotov misses with a knee to the head.
Ramos avoiding damage as Zlotov throws knees to the body.
Ramos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zlotov.
Zlotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zlotov managing to block the knees to the body from Ramos.
Zlotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zlotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramos blocks it with crossed arms.
Zlotov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zlotov stalling in the clinch.
Zlotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Zlotov has Ramos pressed against the cage, preventing Ramos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Zlotov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramos up against the cage.
Zlotov tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Zlotov back against the cage.
Zlotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zlotov tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Zlotov back against the cage.
Zlotov prevents Ramos from breaking the clinch.
Zlotov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramos or not.
Zlotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramos.
Zlotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos.
Ramos blocks the elbow strike.
Zlotov trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Zlotov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ramos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zlotov throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zlotov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ramos.
Ramos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Zlotov clinches up against the cage.
Zlotov managing to block the knees to the body from Ramos.
Zlotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zlotov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramos's brow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Zlotov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Zlotov.
Zlotov pushes Ramos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zlotov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zlotov tries to land a knee to the head but Ramos blocks with his arms. #T1#
Zlotov throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramos tries to land knees in the clinch but Zlotov avoids the damage to the body.
Zlotov tries to land a knee to the head but Ramos blocks with his arms.
Zlotov looking to throw knees to the head but Ramos is blocking nicely.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zlotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramos.
Zlotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Zlotov.
Ramos blocks the elbow strike.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Zlotov.
Zlotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramos tries to work over Zlotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Zlotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zlotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zlotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Ramos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zlotov wants to clinch but Ramos slips to the side
and Ramos counters with a series of strikes. Zlotov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ramos darts in looking for a takedown but Zlotov gets double underhooks and turns Ramos into the cage.
Zlotov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramos.
Vladimir Zlotov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zlotov throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Zlotov slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zlotov misses with a combination
and Ramos counters with a left and a right that stings Zlotov.
Ramos scores with a hook.
Zlotov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramos misses with a few strikes there.
Ramos throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3##CL#
Zlotov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramos, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vladimir Zlotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zlotov ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Zlotov tries to clinch but Ramos moves out of range.
Pablo Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ramos tries to keep at a distance but Zlotov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zlotov misses with a knee strike.
Ramos blocks an elbow strike from Zlotov. #BC#
Zlotov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Zlotov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Zlotov has double underhooks. #T4#
Zlotov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ramos is keeping busy.
Zlotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramos avoids it.
Zlotov trying to land knees to the body.
Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Zlotov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zlotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zlotov tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Ramos takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Zlotov.
Ramos trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zlotov wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.
Zlotov cracks Ramos with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Ramos.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Zlotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Zlotov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zlotov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zlotov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zlotov.
Ramos slips a straight right by Zlotov.
A nice combination there by Ramos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zlotov lands with a kick to the temple. Ramos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Zlotov slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Zlotov throws a head kick that misses
and Ramos counters with a three punch combo that has Zlotov backing up. Zlotov nods at Ramos to acknowledge the strikes.
Zlotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zlotov throws a lazy right hand but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Ramos misses with the combination.
Ramos throws a nice looking combination but Zlotov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Ramos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zlotov is looking to get back to is feet but Ramos passes into side control.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zlotov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ramos trying to control the action but Zlotov is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Ramos stalls from top position.
Zlotov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Zlotov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramos on the ground.#T3#
Ramos controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramos controlling well, preventing Zlotov from escaping the position.
Ramos missing with strikes from the back.
Ramos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Zlotov's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Vendetta
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Dubrov swings widly with a right hand
and Dubrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dubrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dubrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alexander Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubrov ducks right into an uppercut from Van Lierde.
Van Lierde throws a jab but it's blocked by Dubrov.
Dubrov throws a counter combo.
Van Lierde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dubrov misses with a straight right.
Van Lierde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dubrov connects with the punch.
Dubrov lands a hook that stumbles Van Lierde back into the cage. Dubrov follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Van Lierde to the canvas! Dubrov pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Van Lierde has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Dubrov!

Event: WOVA Fight Night: Riot
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Colov clinches up with Mcknight and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcknight wants a takedown. #TD2#
Colov has hold of one of Mcknight's legs. Mcknight is fighting the takedown attempt but Colov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mcknight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcknight tries to get out of the position.
Mcknight trying to control the position.
Colov trying to control but Mcknight is working from the bottom.
Mcknight can't keep his opponent in guard - Colov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcknight is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Colov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mcknight tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Colov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Colov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2025

#R1#
Buckley closes the distance but Saryev moves to the side
and Saryev counters with a body kick.
Buckley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saryev throws a lazy head kick
enabling Buckley to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Artur Saryev has been cut.
Buckley throws a right hand that Saryev ducks under and follows up with a left that Saryev also avoids with ease.
Artur Saryev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Buckley misses.
Buckley misses with a few strikes there.
Buckley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saryev scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Buckley has been cut.
Buckley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buckley thuds a left hand into Saryev's body.
Saryev thumps Buckley with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saryev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buckley has time to react.
Jab from Buckley.
Buckley fails with a takedown attempt.
Saryev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buckley throwing a counter right hand but Saryev manages to avoid it.
Saryev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saryev counters with a good low kick that Buckley was not able to check.
Saryev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Saryev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buckley looks to land a combination but Saryev avoids it well.
A solid body kick from Saryev.
Saryev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Buckley is breathing heavily.
Saryev throws a jab when Buckley was well out of range.
Saryev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saryev lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Saryev moves into the clinch successfully.
Saryev lands a nice knee to the body.
Saryev scores a nice knee to the body.
Saryev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saryev lands an elbow inside that Buckley shrugs off.
Saryev landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Knees to the body from Saryev.
Saryev is pushing Buckley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Saryev.
Saryev lands a nice knee to the body.
Saryev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buckley's face. #BC2#
Saryev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saryev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saryev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saryev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Saryev.
Saryev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buckley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saryev throws a lazy right hand but Buckley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Artur Saryev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Buckley throws a head kick that misses.
Saryev lands a nice hook to Buckley's body. Buckley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saryev checks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Saryev.
Saryev delivers a nice body kick.
Buckley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Saryev.
Saryev lands a head kick! #CL2#
Saryev takes the fight into the clinch.
Buckley is trying to break the clinch but Saryev is controlling him.
Buckley misses with a punch on the inside.
Saryev scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Saryev landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saryev landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saryev with a knee to the head.
Saryev effectively controlling the action here.
Saryev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Buckley has had enough of the clinch but Saryev keeps him there for the moment.
Saryev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Buckley takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saryev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Buckley trying to stall but Saryev improves his position.
Saryev with a knee to the head.
Saryev connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Saryev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Buckley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Saryev moves into the clinch.
Saryev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buckley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saryev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saryev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Saryev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Saryev pushes Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
Saryev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Saryev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saryev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saryev landing knees to the body.
Saryev scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckley wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Saryev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Buckley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckley lands a right hand.
Artur Saryev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saryev lands a damaging elbow.
Saryev with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saryev obliges.
Saryev pushes Buckley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saryev lands a nice elbow.
Buckley tries to circle away but Saryev has him pinned against the cage.
Saryev landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saryev.
Buckley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Buckley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckley stalling in the clinch but Saryev improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saryev. #T2#
Saryev stalling the fight.
Saryev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buckley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saryev lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Saryev manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Saryev forces Buckley back against the cage and clinches.
Saryev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saryev pushes Buckley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buckley is trying to break the clinch but Saryev is controlling him.
Buckley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saryev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saryev.
Saryev lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saryev. #T3#
Buckley being controlled against the cage.
Saryev taking a breather.
Buckley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saryev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saryev.
Saryev connects with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Saryev.
Saryev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buckley's defenses.
Saryev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saryev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saryev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saryev obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saryev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buckley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saryev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saryev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saryev lands a knee to the body.
Saryev stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Saryev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Saryev.
Buckley tries to clinch
and Saryev counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Saryev manages to break the clinch.
Buckley throws the left hand but Saryev avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Saryev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saryev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saryev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Saryev forces Buckley back against the cage and clinches.
Saryev stalling against the cage.
Saryev lands a good knee to the midsection. Buckley won't want to take too many of those.
Saryev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buckley's face.
Saryev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Saryev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buckley lands the left hand.
Saryev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saryev keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buckley misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Saryev lands with a slapping head kick.
Saryev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buckley throws a one two combo.
Saryev misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Saryev closes the distance and clinches.
Buckley jumps guard but Saryev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saryev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buckley backwards.
Saryev scores a nice knee to the body.
Saryev connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Saryev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saryev scores with a sloppy right hand. Buckley should have avoided that one.
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!
Saryev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buckley dodges the punch combination from Saryev. #T2#
Buckley throws a series of strikes that have Saryev backpedaling.
Jim Buckley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saryev blocks a head kick by Buckley.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saryev. Buckley shrugs it off though.
Saryev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Saryev clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saryev obliges.
Saryev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buckley is defending well for now.
Saryev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD#
Buckley jumps guard and drags Saryev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saryev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buckley is trying to control the position but Saryev postures up.
Saryev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Buckley keeping moving, preventing Saryev from controlling successfully.
Saryev stopping the sweep attempt from Buckley.
Saryev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Buckley trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Artur Saryev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saryev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Artur Saryev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saryev digs a good body shot into Buckley's ribs.
Buckley tries to clinch up.
Saryev throws a head kick that misses.
Buckley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saryev throws out a loose jab but Buckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saryev moves out of range as Buckley strikes.
Buckley wants to clinch up but Saryev keeps it at a distance.
Jim Buckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Saryev closes the distance and pushes Buckley back into the cage.
Buckley throws a head punch that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Saryev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Pollard darts in and clinches Saryev up against the cage.
Saryev lands an elbow just above Pollard 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Rylan Pollard has been cut.#BC#
Saryev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Saryev there.
Pollard moves out of range of the strikes.
Saryev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saryev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pollard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saryev scrambles back to his feet.
Saryev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pollard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pollard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Pollard.
A combination from Pollard does no damage.
Saryev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pollard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Saryev
and Pollard counters with a left and a right that stings Saryev.
Saryev misses with a hook.
Pollard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saryev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Saryev misses. #T1#
Saryev scores with a nice right hand.
Pollard misses with a few strikes there.
Saryev throws the left hand but Pollard avoids the punch easily.
Pollard dips to his left and cracks Saryev with an uppercut!
Pollard lands a lovely overhand right.
Pollard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saryev is looking to clinch but Pollard is avoiding it.
Saryev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pollard avoids the head kick by Saryev.
Pollard cracks Saryev with a good jab.
Saryev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saryev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pollard counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Saryev drives through and clinches with Pollard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saryev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pollard's efforts to push away.
Pollard working hard to break the clinch.
Saryev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pollard's efforts to push away.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Pollard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pollard avoids the elbow strike from Saryev, against the cage.
Pollard is trying to break the clinch but Saryev is controlling him.
Pollard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saryev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pollard can't break the clinch.
Saryev misses with a knee to the head.
Saryev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pollard's efforts to push away.
Pollard is trying to force a seperation but Saryev has the dominant position.
Saryev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saryev prevents Pollard from breaking the clinch.
Saryev lands an elbow just above Pollard 's eye.
Saryev tries to break free but Pollard pushes him back against the cage.
Pollard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pollard has had enough of the clinch but Saryev keeps him there for the moment.
Saryev with a knee to the head. #T3#
Saryev lands an elbow inside.
Pollard is trying to break the clinch but Saryev is controlling him.
Pollard is trying to force a seperation but Saryev has the dominant position.
Pollard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pollard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Saryev breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saryev. That's going to slow Pollard down.
Pollard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saryev.
Saryev is looking to clinch.
Pollard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Artur Saryev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pollard throws the left hand but Saryev avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Pollard. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Saryev tenderised Pollard's leg. Pollard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saryev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saryev moves to clinch but Pollard breaks away
and Saryev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Pollard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollard misses with the combination.
Pollard throws a series of strikes that have Saryev backpedaling.
Pollard lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Pollard has Saryev up against the cage in a clinch.
Pollard is trying to push Saryev away but Saryev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saryev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pollard is trying to force a seperation but Saryev has the dominant position.
Pollard is trying to break free.
Saryev digs a right hand into Pollard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pollard's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rylan Pollard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rylan Pollard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Saryev throws a sloppy head kick
and Pollard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saryev tries to clinch up but Pollard circles away and keeps his distance.
Saryev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pollard.
Saryev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saryev tries to clinch up but Pollard circles away and keeps his distance.
Artur Saryev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pollard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saryev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Pollard closes the distance and clinches.
Pollard is trying to force a seperation but Saryev has the dominant position.
Saryev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saryev lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Saryev breaks the clinch.
Saryev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the body from Pollard misses
and Saryev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saryev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saryev there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saryev. Pollard shrugs it off though.
Pollard slips under a jab.
Saryev throws the left hand but Pollard avoids the punch easily.
Pollard lands a glancing blow to the side of Saryev's head.
Saryev is looking to land body kicks.
Saryev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pollard swings for the body but Saryev moves out of range.
Saryev throwing a counter right hand but Pollard manages to avoid it.
Saryev wants to clinch up but Pollard keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Pollard.#CL#
Saryev clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Pollard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Pollard there.#CL#
Saryev clinches.
Saryev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pollard's elbow. #T2#
Saryev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pollard is defending well for now.
Pollard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pollard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollard wants to get back to striking at distance but Saryev won't allow it.
Saryev has Pollard pressed against the cage, preventing Pollard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pollard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pollard has had enough of the clinch but Saryev keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saryev working aggressively here.
Pollard dodges an elbow strike from Saryev.
Pollard tries to break the clinch but Saryev is controlling the position.
Pollard is looking to break free of the clinch but Saryev has double underhooks.
Saryev can't break the clinch.
Saryev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saryev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saryev tries a knee to the head but Pollard blocks it.
Saryev wants to stall.
Saryev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pollard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Pollard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pollard is trying to break the clinch but Saryev is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Pollard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pollard has had enough of the clinch but Saryev keeps him there for the moment.
Saryev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saryev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pollard's face.
Saryev lands a knee to the head.
Pollard wants to get back to striking at distance but Saryev won't allow it.
Saryev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pollard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pollard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saryev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saryev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saryev misses with a body punch. #T4#
Saryev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pollard blocks it with crossed arms.
Pollard is trying to break the clinch but Saryev has him pressed against the cage.
Pollard working hard to break the clinch.
Saryev has Pollard pressed against the cage, preventing Pollard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pollard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saryev has Pollard pressed against the cage, preventing Pollard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pollard tries to break the clinch but Saryev is controlling the position.
Pollard takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pollard.
Pollard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pollard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pollard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pollard avoiding damage as Saryev throws knees to the body.
Pollard tries to break free but Saryev pushes him back against the cage.
Pollard is looking to break free of the clinch but Saryev has double underhooks.
Saryev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pollard blocks it with crossed arms.
Saryev lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Saryev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rylan Pollard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Saryev misses with a hook.#CL2#
Pollard clinches up with Saryev and pushes him back against the cage.
Saryev landing knees to the body.
Pollard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saryev throws an elbow but it misses.
Saryev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saryev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saryev scores with a knee to the head.
Pollard is looking to break free of the clinch but Saryev has double underhooks.
Saryev looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollard is trying to break the clinch but Saryev has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pollard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pollard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saryev fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Pollard blocking some punches.
Pollard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saryev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saryev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saryev tries to land a knee to the head but Pollard blocks with his arms.
Saryev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pollard can't break the clinch.
Pollard is trying to push Saryev away but Saryev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pollard is trying to force a seperation but Saryev has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saryev throws an elbow but misses.
Saryev has Pollard pressed against the cage, preventing Pollard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Saryev breaks from the clinch.
Saryev throws a lazy head kick
and Pollard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pollard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saryev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Pollard lands a nice looking body shot.
Saryev misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Saryev gets tackled into the cage by Pollard. Pollard maintains the clinch.
Saryev has Pollard pressed against the cage, preventing Pollard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saryev prevents Pollard from breaking the clinch.
Pollard is trying to push Saryev away but Saryev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saryev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saryev prevents Pollard from breaking the clinch.
Saryev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pollard tries to circle away but Saryev has him pinned against the cage.
Saryev swings wildly with an uppercut but Pollard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saryev misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pollard is trying to break the clinch but Saryev has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pollard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pollard tries to circle away but Saryev has him pinned against the cage.
Pollard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saryev lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Pollard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saryev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Pollard scores with a four punch combination!
Saryev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pollard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pollard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Pollard does it's job there.
Saryev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saryev.
Saryev avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
A nice combination there by Pollard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pollard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saryev.
Saryev tried to counter with a leg kick but Pollard avoided it.
Pollard avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Saryev moves into the clinch successfully.
Saryev looking to throw knees to the head but Pollard is blocking nicely.
Saryev looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pollard as Saryev tries to tie him up.
Maybe Saryev would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Saryev misses with an elbow over the top.
Saryev tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Pollard manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artur Saryev.
I think Saryev 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artur Saryev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2025

#R1#
Dubrov misses with a leg kick.
Good work by Sarkillan as he checks the leg kick.
Sarkillan ducks right into an uppercut from Dubrov. #CUT2#It looks like Ole Sarkillan has been cut.
Dubrov with a nice cross.
Dubrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sarkillan misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Dubrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dubrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Sarkillan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sarkillan motions for Dubrov to come forward. Sarkillan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sarkillan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Sarkillan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sarkillan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dubrov connects with a body shot.
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!
Dubrov throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Dubrov.
Alexander Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sarkillan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dubrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A shot to the liver by Dubrov. Beautiful body shot.
Dubrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dubrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarkillan throws a combination that misses
and Dubrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dubrov lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarkillan blocks a leg kick.
Sarkillan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Sarkillan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A lazy body kick from Dubrov #TD#
and Sarkillan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sarkillan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sarkillan working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Sarkillan connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarkillan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sarkillan content to stall in guard here.
Dubrov 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Sarkillan throwing strikes but missing.
Sarkillan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Sarkillan
and Dubrov counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Sarkillan feints and as Dubrov raises his hands in defense, Sarkillan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dubrov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sarkillan dives into side control.
Dubrov looks winded!#REVB##SUB#
Sarkillan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sarkillan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dubrov!#T4#
Dubrov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarkillan content just to control the position here.
Sarkillan with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sarkillan raining down shots from the mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Dubrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ole Sarkillan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dubrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sarkillan's hands.
Dubrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander Dubrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dubrov cracks Sarkillan with a good jab.
Dubrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarkillan. Sarkillan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dubrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dubrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Dubrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dubrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dubrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarkillan.
Dubrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left and a right from Dubrov both land. Nice combination.
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!
Sarkillan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dubrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dubrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Sarkillan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dubrov tries to avoid it but Sarkillan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dubrov to the ground. Dubrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole Sarkillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#Ole Sarkillan's cut is getting worse.
Dubrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sarkillan. Sarkillan gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Dubrov catches Sarkillan right on the button with a cross.
Dubrov connects with a right hand. Sarkillan shakes it off.
Dubrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarkillan. Sarkillan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dubrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dubrov wants to land a leg kick but Sarkillan is out of range.
Dubrov connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Sarkillan forces Dubrov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Sarkillan manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Sarkillan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sarkillan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dubrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sarkillan wants to clinch up but Dubrov keeps it at a distance.
Dubrov works over Sarkillan's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Sarkillan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dubrov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sarkillan manages to mount him!
Dubrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sarkillan lands a big elbow.
Sarkillan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sarkillan with good strikes from the mount here!
Sarkillan controlling the position easily from mount.
Dubrov is in a horrible position here. Sarkillan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Sarkillan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sarkillan unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Sarkillan swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ole Sarkillan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2025

#R1#
Colov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colov wants it to stay on the feet.
Colov swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
An attempted straight right counter from Colov misses the target.
Colov throws a body shot but no joy.
Colov throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter slips under a jab.
Colov circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Colov takes the fight into the clinch.
Colov is working for takedown but Carter is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Colov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Colov throws a head kick that misses.
Colov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Carter tries to sprawl but Colov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carter regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Colov drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Colov off! Colov jumps back into Carter's guard.
Carter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Colov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colov won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Colov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Colov tries to stand but Carter is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Colov has Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Colov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Colov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carter throws a head kick that Colov semi-blocks.
Colov leaves Carter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Igor Colov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Carter.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Colov.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Colov counters by clinching up.
Carter lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Colov jumps into guard, dragging Carter to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Carter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Colov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carter has managed to get both his arms back between Colov's legs - danger averted.
Colov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Colov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Carter doesn't defend quickly enough and Colov has managed to lock this one up! Can Carter escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Colov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Igor Colov!

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