Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 302: Viral
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1#
Jab by Garrison.
Nadir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrison manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Garrison gets caught flat footed, as Nadir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nadir looking to pass the guard.
Nadir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nadir throws a big right hand that misses.
Nadir trying to control but Garrison is working from the bottom.
Nadir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nadir throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir is looking to work some ground and pound but Garrison has wrist control.
Nadir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nadir stays in close to Garrison's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadir distracts Garrison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Garrison controls Nadir momentarily but Nadir frees himself.
Nadir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nadir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nadir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nadir postures up in Garrison's guard and throws a big left but Garrison blocks it.
Nadir throws a strike but Garrison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nadir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garrison.
Nadir has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Garrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Nadir has wrist control.#T2#
Garrison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garrison being controlled here momentarily.
Garrison looking to pass the guard.
Nadir looking for a sweep. Not yet Nadir, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Nadir throws an overhand right that lands on Garrison's shoulder, as Garrison tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Nadir tries to keep at a distance but Garrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garrison trying to control the position but instead, Nadir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garrison into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nadir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garrison's elbow.
Nadir slows down the pace here.
Nadir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garrison has him pressed against the cage.
Garrison managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir slowing the pace effectively.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garrison.
Garrison stalling in the clinch.
Garrison has Nadir pushed against the cage.
Nadir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garrison is defending well for now.#T4#
Garrison throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Garrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Nadir with that takedown attempt.
Nadir looks to land a combination. Garrison sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garrison throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
Garrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nadir lands a nice looking body shot.
Greg Garrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadir throws a leg kick but Garrison checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nadir is defended easily by Garrison.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nadir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nadir tries to clinch but Garrison is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abed Nadir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Garrison cracks the inside of Nadir's front leg.
Nadir tries to close the distance and clinch but Garrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garrison appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nadir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garrisons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nadir.
Nadir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garrison defends well and Nadir ends up having to push Garrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garrison avoids the body shot from Nadir.
Nadir blocks a jab.
Nadir wants to slow Garrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Garrison misses with a wild body shot.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nadir throws a jab when Garrison was well out of range.
Nadir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garrison thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir throws a series of punches but Garrison avoids them all with ease.
Nadir fails with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Garrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nadir.
Nadir avoids the head kick by Garrison. #T1##TD2#
Nadir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garrison's guard.
Nadir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nadir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nadir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nadir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nadir throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Nadir stands up over Garrison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nadir throws a big elbow that misses.
Garrison is trying to keep Nadir in close.
Nadir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nadir throwing strikes from guard but Garrison blocks nicely. #T2#
Nadir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garrison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Nadir misses.
Garrison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Nadir. Those never looked like landing.
Garrison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nadir throws a series of punches but Garrison moves out of range.
Garrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nadir manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Nadir takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nadir.
Garrison has had enough of the clinch but Nadir keeps him there for the moment.
Garrison misses with an elbow strike.
Garrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrison lands a left hand.
Nadir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garrison avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Nadir taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Nadir.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nadir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Garrison throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nadir obliges.
Nadir lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nadir utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garrison avoids it.
Nadir taking a breather.
Garrison blocks a body shot from Nadir. #T4#
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Nadir looking for a takedown.
Greg Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abed Nadir.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garrison avoids it.
Garrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Garrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garrison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Garrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nadir drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garrison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garrison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nadir misses with a low kick.
Nadir wants to clinch up but Garrison keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Garrison.
Garrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nadir has a takedown stuffed.
Nadir lands a jab to the nose.
Nadir moves in looking to clinch but Garrison pushes him off.#CL2#
Nadir takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garrison as Nadir tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nadir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Garrison.
Garrison lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Garrison managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Nadir tries to work over Garrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garrison avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Garrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garrison throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Garrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nadir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrison circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garrison's waist but Garrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nadir off to one side.
Greg Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abed Nadir.
Garrison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nadir avoids the head kick by Garrison.
Nadir misses with a takedown
and Garrison counters with a straight right hand.
Nadir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nadir lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nadir fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Nadir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nadir fails with a takedown attempt.
Garrison looks to land a combination but Nadir avoids it well.
Nadir darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Nadir clinches.
A short right from Garrison.
Nadir looking to slow down the pace here.
Nadir takes a shot to the head.
Garrison lands a left hand.
Nadir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrison throws an elbow but it misses.
Nadir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garrison is defending well for now.
Garrison lands a hook that snaps the head of Nadir backwards. #T3#
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Garrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garrison lands a right hand. #BC#
Garrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nadir walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nadir wants to clinch.
Nadir closes the distance and clinches up with Garrison, looking for a takedown. Nadir pushes Garrison against the cage but Garrison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nadir misses with a lunging right hand
and Garrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nadir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garrison looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nadir tries to clinch up.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses.
Garrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Garrison dodges the punch combination from Nadir.
Greg Garrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nadir.
Garrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nadir has a takedown stuffed.
Garrison works Nadir's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrison lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Garrison lands a big head kick that sends Nadir tumbling to the mat! Garrison takes a step backwards and waves Nadir back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Nadir is rocked!
Garrison fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Nadir out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Greg Garrison!
An out of breath Greg Garrison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 297: Red Dawn
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Jong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nadir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Jong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nadir is pushing Jong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nadir utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jong avoids it.
Jong misses with a knee strike.
Jong avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Nadir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jong is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Nadir.
Jong tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Nadir lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Nadir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jong up against the cage.
Nadir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong's elbow.
Jong scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Nadir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir trying to stall but Jong improves his position.
Jong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nadir.
Jong throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadir.
Jong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nadir backwards.
Nadir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nadir taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Nadir.
Nadir lands a knee to the body.
Jong is breathing heavily.
Nadir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on Nadir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abed Nadir.
Jong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nadir.#T2#
Nadir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jong's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Nadir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadir lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nadir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nadir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nadir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nadir postures up and lands a big shot to Jong's brow.
Nadir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nadir with a nice head shot there.
Nadir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Jong keeps moving.
Nadir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Jong keeps moving.
Nadir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jong being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Nadir working some strikes from top position.
Nadir controlling from the top position.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Jong keeps moving.
Nadir landing with the ground and pound.
Jong has momentary wrist control but Nadir slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadir trying to control but Jong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jong is looking for a triangle but Nadir pushes his legs off easily.
Jong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nadir's guard. #REVR#
Jong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Nadir wants to sweep here but Jong controlling him for the moment.
Nadir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jong is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nadir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nadir.
Nadir working Jong over with strikes.
Nadir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nadir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nadir wants to take a breather but Jong is having none of it.
Nadir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Nadir.
Jong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Nadir clinches up with Jong and pushes him back against the cage.
Jong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nadir blocks it with crossed arms.
Jong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nadir blocks it with crossed arms.
Jong can't find room to land a body shot as Nadir controls the action.
Kim Jong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but Nadir blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Nadir as the two fighters clinch.
Nadir looking to throw knees to the head but Jong is blocking nicely.
Nadir misses with a punch to the body.
Nadir is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Nadir.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nadir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nadir has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir connects with a big shot to the side of Jong's head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Nadir. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Nadir punches Jong on the ear.
Nadir lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jong's head.
Nadir is punishing Jong with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Jong is rocked!#T1#
Nadir lands punches and elbows.
Oh Jong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, with Nadir on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jong is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Nadir lands a massive shot to the side of Jong 's head and he's out cold! Nadir jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abed Nadir!
Abed Nadir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 291: Star Wars
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Nadir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nadir. Serderov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serderov connects with a looping right hand.
Nadir misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Serderov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nadir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Serderov.
Nadir tries to clinch up but Serderov circles away and keeps his distance.
Serderov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Serderov. #TD2#
Serderov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nadir's guard.
Serderov wanted to stand there but Nadir had control of the position.
Serderov wants to stand and escape but instead Nadir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nadir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serderov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Nadir lands a couple of digs.
Serderov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nadir prevents Serderov from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serderov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nadir trying to control the position from guard on top but Serderov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadir stops Serderov from standing up.
Nadir throws a strike but Serderov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nadir pulls Serderov in close to prevent any damage.
Serderov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Serderov gets to his feet - Nadir follows without any prompting. #T2#
A head kick misses from Serderov. #CL#
Nadir instigates a clinch.
Serderov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nadir stalling the fight.
Serderov managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
We've been hearing reports that Nadir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Serderov.
Nadir trying to stall but Serderov improves his position.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Serderov.
Nadir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nadir tries to work over Serderov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Serderov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nadir clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Nadir's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SU2#
Serderov gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Nadir tries to clinch there but Serderov circles away.
Serderov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nadir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Serderov is fending him off so far but Nadir persists. Nope, Serderov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nadir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Serderov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nadir is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nadir throws a lazy uppercut
and Serderov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Serderov dodges the punch combination from Nadir.
A telegraphed right hand from Nadir misses the target.
Serderov shoots in looking for a takedown but Nadir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serderov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abed Nadir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serder Serderov.
Serderov punishes Nadir's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Serderov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Serderov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
Serderov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nadir is looking for a sweep. Serderov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serderov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SU2#
Serderov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nadir to get to his feet.
Nadir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Serderov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Nadir takes the fight into the clinch.
Nadir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serder Serderov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nadir shoots in for a takedown but Serderov shows good takedown defense.
Serderov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nadir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Serderov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nadir gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Serderov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nadir misses with a hook
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serderov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nadir misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Serderov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Serderov lands.
Nadir throws a combination that misses
and Serderov counters with a one-two to the body.
Serderov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abed Nadir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadir throws an off balance right hand
and Serderov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nadir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serderov unleashes a big counter combination but Nadir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Serderov fails to land the takedown.
Serderov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nadir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Serderov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nadir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nadir drops his hands momentarily and Serderov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Serderov drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Serderov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Nadir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Serderov did well to prevent Nadir getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Nadir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Serderov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Serderov wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Serderov kicks off Nadir and gets to his feet.
Serderov avoids the head kick by Nadir. #T2#
Nadir moves to clinch but Serderov breaks away
and Serderov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nadir really felt that one!
Nadir throws a hook to the side of Serderov's head but Serderov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nadir lands with an uppercut that bounces Serderov off the cage and back into range.
Serderov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nadir takes a step back to recover.
Nadir thows a leg kick but Serderov checks it
and Serderov counters with a left and a right that stings Nadir.
Nadir takes a kick to the side of the head.
Serderov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nadir circles away.
Serderov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nadir defends well and Serderov ends up having to push Nadir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nadir leaves Serderov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Serderov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Nadir closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Serderov's guard.
Nadir throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Nadir throws a big right hand that misses.
Serderov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Serderov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nadir is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nadir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Serderov.
Nadir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serderov can't get the takedown.
Serderov managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir. #T4#
Nadir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serderov's elbow.
Nadir is trying to maintain a safe position but Serderov gets an underhook and turns Nadir into the cage.
Nadir is trying to stall.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Serderov manages to break the clinch.
Nadir loads up on a big right hand but Serderov slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Nadir.
Nadir throws a combination that misses
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nadir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serderov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Serderov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serder Serderov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nadir pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Serderov back to the cage. Nadir follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Serderov connects with a looping right hand.
Nadir looks to score with a jab to the body but Serderov is just out of range.
Nadir misses with a double jab
and Serderov counters with a nice body shot.
Serderov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nadir defends it nicely.
Nadir misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Nadir misses.
Serderov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nadir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serderov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadir. #T1#
Serderov is looking to chop away at Nadir's legs.
Nadir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nadir swings widly with a right hand
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serderov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadir moves to clinch but Serderov breaks away
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Serderov gets a double leg takedown into Nadir's guard.
Serderov wants to stand but Nadir is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SU2#
Serderov stands and steps away. Nadir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nadir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Serderov's calf.
Serderov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Nadir shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nadir prevents Serderov from standing back up.
Nadir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nadir is trying to control the action in half guard but Serderov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nadir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nadir controlling the action here. #T3#
Nadir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Serderov's head.
Nadir is keen to just control but Serderov is a slippery customer.
Serder Serderov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nadir stalling away here and it's allowed Serderov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Serderov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nadir is controlling him.
Nadir throwing strikes from guard but Serderov blocks nicely.
Serderov wants to stand up but Nadir is controlling him.
Nadir trying to control but Serderov is working from the bottom.
Nadir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nadir trying to control the position from guard on top but Serderov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Nadir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Serderov avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Serderov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nadir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serderov.
Nadir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nadir doesn't manage to clinch there - Serderov circles away.
Nadir looks to land a left hand but Serderov moved out of range nicely.
Serderov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Serderov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nadir tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Serderov is in Nadir's guard.
Serderov is looking to stand up but Nadir won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serder Serderov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Serderov 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serder Serderov!
Serder Serderov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC 241
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Anstey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
Nadir tries to clinch there but Anstey circles away.
Nadir slips a jab from Anstey.
Anstey misses with the combination.
Nadir jabs at Anstey's body.#TD2#
Nadir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nadir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anstey defending well though.
Nadir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey is staying active underneath Nadir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nadir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anstey is trying to control but can't.
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nadir is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anstey!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nadir lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anstey hang on?
Nadir avoids the attempt from Anstey to control.
The referee warns Anstey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T1#
Nadir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anstey wants to hold on but Nadir pushes him away.
Anstey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nadir blocks Anstey's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nadir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anstey?
Nadir scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB2#
Nadir has hold of Anstey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Anstey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anstey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Nadir seems content to control.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nadir lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
Nadir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#
Anstey is rocked!#T2#
Nadir lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Anstey! More strikes land and this one is all over! Nadir jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abed Nadir!
A relieved looking Abed Nadir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEFC 240
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Nadir ducks under a wild hook from Gatti.
Nadir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Nadir clinches up with Gatti and pushes him back against the cage.
Gatti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nadir is trying to maintain a safe position but Gatti gets an underhook and turns Nadir into the cage.
Nadir seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#TD#
Gatti pulls Nadir into guard.
Gatti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nadir throws a big elbow that misses.
Gatti keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nadir trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nadir scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.#T1#
Gatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gatti trying to control the position.
Gatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nadir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nadir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gatti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nadir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gatti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nadir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gatti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nadir stopping the sweep attempt from Gatti.
Nadir throwing strikes but missing.
Nadir throws a big elbow that misses.
Nadir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Nadir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nadir has managed to get both his arms back between Gatti's legs - danger averted.
Gatti keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gatti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nadir is one step ahead there.
Nadir cracks Gatti with a solid left hand.#CUT2#
Leonel Gatti's cut is getting worse.
Nadir pushes down on Gatti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nadir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#
Jeez, Leonel Gatti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abed Nadir!
After winning the bout, Abed Nadir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Leonel Gatti spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best. Some days things don't work out. '.

Event: CEFC 238
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Nadir thows a leg kick but Anstey checks it
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nadir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey lands with an overhand left.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Nadir throws a wild body kick that Anstey sees coming a mile off.
Anstey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nadir.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nadir has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jab from Nadir.
Nadir staying out of range there.
Nadir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab.
Anstey throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Anstey drops Nadir with a beautiful combination! Nadir stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anstey is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Nadir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anstey leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Nadir throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and Nadir only half commits. #TD2#
Nadir closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey trying to control the position.
Nadir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anstey pulls Nadir in close to his closed guard and prevents Nadir from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nadir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully. #T2#
Nadir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nadir is one step ahead there.
Nadir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
Nadir is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
Anstey is trying to keep Nadir in close.
Nadir landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Nadir throws a big right hand that misses.
Nadir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet. #T3#
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nadir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anstey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anstey wants to stand but Nadir is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Nadir.
Anstey trying to control but Nadir is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Nadir controlling Anstey's posture.
Anstey won't allow Nadir to sweep him here.
Nadir trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
Anstey throws a big right hand that misses.
Nadir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nadir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nadir scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nadir tries for a takedown but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nadir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Anstey counters with a nice right hand that sends Nadir toppling to the canvas! Nadir scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Anstey finish him?!
Anstey connects with a nice looking jab.
Nadir tries to clinch up.
Nadir checks a leg kick. #KD#
Anstey cracks Nadir with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Anstey has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nadir to stand back up!#ROC#
Nadir is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Nadir avoids nicely.
Nadir is still on wobbly legs! Can Anstey finish him?
Nadir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anstey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadir seems to have recovered his senses.
Nadir misses with a body kick.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadir can do to turn this around?
Crack! Anstey connects with the perfect overhand right and Nadir falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Anstey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey very nearly forgot to thank My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CEFC 236
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Nadir is looking to slow McAlister down with leg kicks. #CL#
Nadir forces McAlister back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nadir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nadir scores with a shot to the side of McAlister's head.
Nadir scores with a hook to the body.
McAlister misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nadir obliges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nadir.
Nadir working McAlister over with knees to the body.
Nadir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAlister's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nadir obliges.
McAlister looks winded!
Nadir lands a knee to the body.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McAlister.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nadir slowing the pace effectively.
McAlister being controlled against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McAlister managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir. #T1#
McAlister throws a head punch that misses.
Nadir misses with a body punch.
McAlister throws a head punch that misses.
Nadir content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McAlister lands with a short shot to the head.
Nadir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McAlister or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Nadir.
Nadir lands a knee to the body.
McAlister misses with a hook from the clinch.
McAlister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nadir presses McAlister against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nadir lands a nice shot to the body.
Nadir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McAlister up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nadir.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Nadir using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nadir pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nadir leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abed Nadir.
Nadir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McAlister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nadir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nadir swats away the attempt to clinch by McAlister.
McAlister avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from McAlister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McAlister wants to clinch up but Nadir keeps it at a distance.
Nadir jabs McAlister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Nadir does no damage.
McAlister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nadir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nadir duly obliges.
McAlister doesn't manage to clinch there - Nadir circles away.
Nadir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nadir misses with a head kick.
Nadir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McAlister.
Nadir clobbers McAlister with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Nadir lands with a nice body punch.
Duncan McAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nadir has McAlister up against the cage in a clinch.
McAlister has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Nadir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nadir scores with a hook to the body.
McAlister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir trying to stall but McAlister improves his position.
Nadir working McAlister over with knees to the body.
Nadir dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Nadir manages to break the clinch.
Nadir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McAlister tries to clinch but Nadir moves out of range. #CL2#
McAlister has managed to clinch.
Nadir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but McAlister avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Nadir.
McAlister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nadir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McAlister up against the cage.
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!
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McAlister.
McAlister managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Nadir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McAlister.
Nadir just leaning against McAlister, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Nadir.
Nadir has McAlister pressed against the cage.
Nadir utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McAlister avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Nadir lands a body shot.
Nadir utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nadir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McAlister up against the cage.
McAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nadir throws out a powerful jab.
Nadir feints a jab promting McAlister to slip. Nadir then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McAlister slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nadir lands a nice shot to the body.
Nadir throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Nadir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nadir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abed Nadir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAlister avoids it.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nadir.
Nadir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McAlister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McAlister is breathing heavily.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAlister avoids it.
Nadir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
McAlister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir pushes McAlister back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nadir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McAlister is defending well for now.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Nadir stalling.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nadir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nadir landing knees to the body.
Nadir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nadir effectively controlling the action here.
Nadir is stalling here.
McAlister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nadir landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nadir scores with a hook to the body.
Nadir working McAlister over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Nadir.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAlister avoids it.#T2#
Nadir blocking some punches.
Nadir putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McAlister in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nadir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAlister can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Nadir.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right handed body shot lands from Nadir.
McAlister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir unloads a knee to the mid-section. McAlister lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nadir lands a good knee to the midsection. McAlister won't want to take too many of those.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAlister avoids it.
Nadir is stalling here.
Nadir landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nadir landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Nadir to work.
Nadir tries a knee to the head but McAlister blocks it.
Nadir stalling.
McAlister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
McAlister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir stalling against the cage.
McAlister has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McAlister.
Nadir leaning against his opponent.
Nadir lands a knee to the body.
Nadir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nadir landing knees to the body.
Nadir stalling in the clinch but McAlister improves position.
Nadir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McAlister.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
McAlister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAlister.
Nadir lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from Nadir.
A short body shot lands from Nadir as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
McAlister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Nadir breaks the clinch.
Nadir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McAlister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nadir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nadir takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but McAlister avoids the damage to the body.
McAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McAlister swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Nadir.
McAlister managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Nadir is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Nadir is trying to trip McAlister. He has hold of a leg but McAlister is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nadir persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McAlister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McAlister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nadir.
Nadir 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.
Nadir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir dominated that second round.
That's time! Nadir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nadir scores with a leg kick.
McAlister moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McAlister wants to clinch.
Nadir connects with a good right hand that stumbles McAlister. McAlister circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nadir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nadir swats away the attempt to clinch by McAlister.
Nadir keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Nadir has McAlister up against the cage in a clinch.
McAlister on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir tries a body shot but McAlister blocks it.
Nadir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAlister's elbow.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAlister avoids it.
Nadir trying to stall but McAlister improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nadir can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Nadir.
McAlister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nadir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nadir taking a breather.
Nadir is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abed Nadir.#CL#
Nadir rushes McAlister and presses him up against the cage.
McAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadir slowing the pace effectively.
McAlister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nadir crunches a lovely knee into McAlister's ribcage.
Nadir stalling.
McAlister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McAlister.
Duncan McAlister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McAlister misses with the head strike.
Nadir stalling.
McAlister misses with the head strike.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Nadir blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Nadir. #TD#
Nadir tightens his grip and picks McAlister up, before dumping him to the ground. McAlister manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAlister keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McAlister is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nadir with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
McAlister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McAlister is looking to stand up but Nadir isn't so interested in that idea.
McAlister keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nadir works the jab nicely.
McAlister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nadir can pounce on him.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McAlister moves into the clinch.
Nadir taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Nadir.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Nadir lands a nice knee to the body.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir lands a good knee to the midsection. McAlister won't want to take too many of those.
McAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadir lands a nice shot to the body.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McAlister.
McAlister working aggressively here.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McAlister.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadir.
Nadir wants to stall.
Nadir lands a knee to the body.
Nadir struggles to land a body shot inside as McAlister controls his hands.
Nadir'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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAlister.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abed Nadir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nadir has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abed Nadir!
A relieved looking Abed Nadir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Nadir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nadir tries to work over Zigaman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but Zigaman avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nadir.
Zigaman wants to get back to striking at distance but Nadir won't allow it.
Zigaman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Zigaman is trying to break the clinch but Nadir has him pressed against the cage.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zigaman.
Zigaman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir stalling against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Zigaman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadir has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zigaman avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body. #T1#
Come on Nadir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nadir is looking to control Zigaman's arms but Zigaman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nadir has his back to the cage.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Nadir stalling in the clinch.
Zigaman avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body. #TD#
Zigaman lands a takedown into guard.
Zigaman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zigaman looking to sit in guard and control but Nadir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zigaman keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Zigaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zigaman working a defensive guard here.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Zigaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nadir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zigaman 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.
Zigaman is working hard here to advance position.
Nadir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nadir stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaman.
Nadir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zigaman's head.
Nadir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zigaman wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Nadir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nadir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zigaman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nadir trying to control the position from guard on top but Zigaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadir preventing the sweep.
Zigaman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nadir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nadir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nadir preventing the sweep.
Nadir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nadir landing with the ground and pound.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Nadir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zigaman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nadir is one step ahead there. #T4#
Nadir stays in close to Zigaman's body and controls the position.
Zigaman wants to sweep here but Nadir controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Zigaman looking for a guillotine here but Nadir defends easily.
Nadir stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaman.
Nadir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zigaman's head.#SUB#
Zigaman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nadir is aware though and is defending well.
Nadir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White's ELITE Fitness Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zigaman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nadir lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nadir looking to sit in guard and control but Zigaman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zigaman wants to control from the top but Nadir keeps moving.
Nadir wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nadir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Nadir.
Zigaman throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Nadir rushes Zigaman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nadir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zigaman prevents a body shot from Nadir.
Nadir wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Nadir wants the takedown. Zigaman is fighting it off but Nadir persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zigaman's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nadir manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nadir holds on and takes a little breather.
Zigaman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nadir's head.#T1#
Zigaman is working Nadir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nadir controls Zigaman momentarily but Zigaman frees himself.
Zigaman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zigaman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nadir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zigaman passes Nadir's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nadir. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zigaman working over Nadir with some ground and pound. Nadir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zigaman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nadir taking some punishment here, with Zigaman in his half guard.
Nadir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zigaman. #T2#
Zigaman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nova Zigaman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nadir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nadir.
Nadir is trying to keep Zigaman in close.
Zigaman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zigaman works over Nadir with some ground and pound from guard.
Zigaman passes into half guard.
Zigaman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nadir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Nadir trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman is nestled in close to Nadir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zigaman 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.
Zigaman trying to pass the guard but Nadir defending well.
Nadir wants to improve his position but Zigaman is controlling well.
Zigaman trying to mount his opponent but Nadir defends it.
Nadir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zigaman.
Nadir wants to improve his position but Zigaman is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nadir is staying active underneath Zigaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zigaman throwing shots but Nadir is blocking nicely.
Zigaman is just content to waste time from the top position. Nadir takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nadir pulls Zigaman in to control the position.
Nadir has momentary wrist control but Zigaman slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zigaman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nadir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zigaman.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zigaman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zigaman connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zigaman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nadir misses with a hook. Zigaman ducked under it nicely.
Zigaman throwing a counter right hand but Nadir manages to avoid it.
Zigaman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nadir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zigaman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nadir misses with a hook.
Nadir with a jab.
Nadir swings for the body but Zigaman moves out of range. #CL2#
Nadir rushes Zigaman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Zigaman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nadir clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nadir covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zigaman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T1#
Zigaman misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Nadir is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zigaman gets his way!
Zigaman scores with strikes from the back.
Nadir grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nadir is keeping busy.
Zigaman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nadir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zigaman. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Zigaman is landing with strikes from the back.
Nadir tries to roll but Zigaman sticks to his back.
Nadir is trying to remain composed but Zigaman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Zigaman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zigaman is controlling the position but Nadir somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Zigaman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Zigaman wants to take a breather but Nadir is having none of it.
Zigaman is pressing down on Nadir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nadir is holding on for now.
Zigaman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nadir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zigaman cracks Nadir with a solid left hand.
Zigaman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zigaman postures up.
Zigaman distracts Nadir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zigaman is stalling in the full guard.
Nadir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zigaman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Nadir chips away with some ground and pound.
Nadir chips away with some ground and pound.
Nadir won't allow Zigaman to sweep him here.
Zigaman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zigaman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zigaman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zigaman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zigaman punishing his opponent with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Zigaman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zigaman 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Zigaman!
In his post fight interview, Nova Zigaman gave a big smile as he said 'Yo' listen Spurt... get yourself another job and don't ever think you can compete with the freakzilla again. Whilst you're there, send you wife my way and I'll show her just how bombastic the zig-man is. Word up.'.

Event: Old dog for the road 4
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Nadir throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nadir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Muntz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muntz digs a good body shot into Nadir's ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Muntz!
Muntz throws a lazy right hand but Nadir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nadir tries to clinch up.
Muntz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muntz wants it to stay on the feet.
Nadir misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nadir.
Muntz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadir misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nadir 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.
Muntz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nadir scoring with punches from side control.
Muntz manages to get back to half guard.
Nadir is trying to control the action in half guard but Muntz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muntz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Muntz tries to get to full guard but Nadir has control of the leg.
Nadir has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nadir working Muntz over with strikes.
Nadir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nadir lands strikes from half guard.
Nadir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nadir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Muntz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nadir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Muntz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nadir.
Nadir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muntz defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadir trying to control the action but Muntz is working from the bottom. #T2#
Muntz is controlling Nadir's trapped leg to prevent Nadir from advancing to side control.
Muntz wants to get back to full guard.
Muntz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nadir.
Nadir throws a strike but Muntz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Muntz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muntz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muntz has momentary wrist control but Nadir slips an elbow through the middle.
Muntz keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir postures up in Muntz's guard and throws a big left but Muntz blocks it.
Nadir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muntz's head.
Muntz trying to keep a closed guard but Nadir is proving a slippery customer.
Muntz trying to control the position here. #T3#
Muntz looking to control.
Nadir throws a strike but Muntz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Muntz won't allow Nadir to sweep him here.
Muntz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muntz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nadir is retaining full guard.
Nadir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nadir controls Muntz momentarily but Muntz frees himself.
My spies in mickeyharts the greatest inform me that Muntz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nadir trying to control the position here. #T4#
Nadir keeping moving, preventing Muntz from controlling successfully.
Muntz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nadir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muntz controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nadir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muntz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nadir throws a right and a left that Muntz avoids nicely.
A leg kick checked by Nadir.#CL#
Nadir closes the distance and pushes Muntz back into the cage.
Muntz prevents a body shot from Nadir.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abed Nadir will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Muntz.
Nadir closes the distance and clinches up with Muntz, looking for a takedown. Nadir pushes Muntz against the cage but Muntz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Muntz. Those never looked like landing.
Muntz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muntz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muntz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Muntz cracks the inside of Nadir's front leg.
Muntz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nadir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muntz defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muntz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nadir.
Muntz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nadir wants to clinch up but Muntz keeps it at a distance.
Nadir backing away here, and Muntz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Muntz lands a head kick. Nadir smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muntz.
Muntz circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Nadir stalks Muntz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Muntz's face. Muntz staggers backwards, shaken.
Muntz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nadir manages to avoid it.
Nadir feinted with a counter takedown.
Muntz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muntz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Muntz.
Muntz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nadir tries to clinch up but Muntz circles away and keeps his distance.
Muntz lands a nice shot that snaps Nadir's head back.
Muntz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nadir pinned against the cage. Nadir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Nadir misses its target.
Nadir wants to clinch up but Muntz keeps it at a distance.
Muntz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nadir checks a leg kick nicely.
Nadir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muntz sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Nadir with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abed Nadir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nadir checks a low kick from Muntz.
Nadir half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muntz throws a leg kick
and Nadir counters with a good, hard body kick but Muntz shrugs it off.
Nadir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nadir just misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nadir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muntz walks into a straight right hand from Nadir.
Muntz misses with a low kick. #TD#
Nadir fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Muntz to the ground. Nadir is now in Muntz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Muntz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nadir defends well.
Nadir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nadir trying to control the position from guard on top but Muntz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muntz's head.#T3#
Nadir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nadir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Muntz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nadir.
Nadir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muntz looking to control.
Nadir wants to pass the guard but Muntz is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nadir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Muntz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nadir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nadir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muntz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muntz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nadir's guard. #REVB##T4#
Nadir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muntz's guard. #REVR#
Nadir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nadir connects with a couple of short punches.
Nadir throws a big right hand that misses.
Nadir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nadir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nadir 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.
Nadir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nadir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muntz's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nelson Muntz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nadir. That's going to slow Muntz down.
Muntz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nadir.
Nadir on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Muntz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nadir. That did some damage!
Muntz is looking to score with low kicks.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muntz. #CL#
Nadir forces Muntz back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Muntz. #BC2#
Muntz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir tries to clinch but Muntz moves away
and Muntz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nadir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Nadir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nadir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Muntz misses the jab.
Muntz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadir.
Nadir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muntz defends it nicely.#T1#
Muntz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nadir can pounce on him.
Nadir on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muntz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muntz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muntz misses with a kick to the body.
Nadir doesn't manage to clinch there - Muntz circles away.
A little jabbing left from Muntz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muntz lands a leg kick that knocks Nadir off balance momentarily.
Nelson Muntz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muntz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nadir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muntz's waist but Muntz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nadir off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abed Nadir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muntz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Nadir looks to land a combination but Muntz avoids it well.
Muntz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nadir tries to close the distance and clinch but Muntz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muntz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Muntz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muntz looks to land a right hand but Nadir moved out of range.
Nadir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muntz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nadir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nadir closes the distance and clinches up with Muntz, looking for a takedown. Nadir pushes Muntz against the cage but Muntz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muntz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nadir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muntz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muntz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muntz checks a low kick from Nadir.
Nadir looks to land a left hand but Muntz moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Nadir tries to clinch but Muntz moves out of range.
A jab from Muntz misses.
Nadir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nadir works over Muntz's head and body with a nice combination.
Nadir misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muntz.#TD#
Nadir gets the takedown into side control.
Muntz is not content to let Nadir control the position.
Nadir cracks Muntz with a big elbow.
Muntz defending against the ground and pound.
Nadir looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Muntz is avoiding damage well. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Nadir seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Muntz is trying to improve his position.
Nadir lands some shots froms side control.
Nadir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muntz keeps working.
Nadir working the ground and pound.
Nadir lands a few punches from side control.
Nadir scoring with punches from side control.
Muntz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muntz struggling a bit here.
Muntz tries to buck Nadir off but Nadir is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nelson Muntz.
I think Muntz 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Muntz!
Nelson Muntz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Old Dog for the Road 3
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Nadir moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Larry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nadir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Nadir drives through with a takedown into Larry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Larry keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larry keeping full guard, as Nadir tries to pass.
Nadir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Nadir has gone for a leg lock! Larry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nadir's guard.#REVB##T1#
Nadir wants to sweep but no luck.
Larry wants to stand but Nadir has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nadir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larry is one step ahead there.
Larry wants to get up but he can't break Nadir's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nadir shoots for a takedown but Larry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nadir backing away here, and Larry unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Larry throws a looping overhand right but Nadir ducks down to avoid it.
Nadir cracks a nice hook into Larry's ribs.
Nadir checks the leg kick.
Nadir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nadir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larry misses with a body kick.
Nadir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Nadir.
Nadir lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Nadir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nadir thinking.
Nadir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larry moves away.
Larry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nadir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nadir duly obliges.
Larry swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Nadir has closed the distance and engaged Larry in a clinch.
Nadir has Larry pressed against the cage, preventing Larry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nadir taking a breather.
Nadir keeps control of Larry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Larry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Nadir has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Larry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larry lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Nadir tries to clinch up but Larry circles away and keeps his distance.
Nadir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nadir moves out of range of the body kick from Larry. #TD#
Nadir drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larry keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir advances to half guard.
Nadir is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Nadir goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Larry is on top in guard.
Larry preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Larry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Nadir 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nadir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir looking to sit in guard and control but Larry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Nadir is trying to keep Larry in close.
Nadir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nadir is controlling Larry's posture.
Larry won't allow Nadir to sweep him here.
Larry trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nadir's guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larry wants to stand and escape but instead Nadir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nadir wants to control from the top but Larry keeps moving.
Nadir won't allow Larry to get back to his feet.
Nadir is stalling in the full guard.
Larry keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nadir drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larry! #REVB#
Nadir tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Larry tries to stand but Nadir controls the position and pulls Larry into his guard.
Larry wanted to stand there but Nadir had control of the position.
Nadir is trying to keep Larry in close.
Larry wants to stand but Nadir is controlling his posture from full guard.
Larry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nadir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Larry postures up.
Larry trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nadir's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nadir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nadir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larry avoids the body shot from Nadir. #CL#
Nadir has Larry up against the cage in a clinch.
Larry is trying to force a seperation but Nadir has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nadir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Larry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abed Nadir will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Nadir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nadir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Larry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nadir has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nadir taking a break here but Larry is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nadir is trying to control. Larry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Nadir seems to be working for a kimura but Larry defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Larry is refusing to be controlled, as Nadir sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nadir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nadir works his way into full mount!
Nadir trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Nadir jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Larry is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Larry and Nadir has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Nadir goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Larry has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nadir but great work by Larry.
Nadir is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Nadir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Larry tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Nadir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nadir tries to bench press Larry off him but Larry keeps the position.
Larry tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ashy Larry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nadir tries to bench press Larry off him but Larry keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Nadir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Larry tries to stand but Nadir is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Larry swings around for an armbar but Nadir sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Larry's guard.
Nadir trying to control but Larry is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nadir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nadir looking to sit in guard and control but Larry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Larry tries to stand but Nadir is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nadir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ashy Larry.
I think Nadir 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 Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abed Nadir!
After winning the bout, Abed Nadir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ashy Larry was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna give thanks to my manager Matt, my sponsors; Instinct and Machiavelli. Congrats to my opponent for bringing his A-game tonight. Much respect'.

Event: OLd Dog for the road 1
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Nadir slips under a jab from Barksdale.
Nadir misses with a combination
and Barksdale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nadir defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Nadir shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nadir stalling.
Nadir seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barksdale for as long as he can get away with.
Nadir has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nadir controlling the action here. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale is looking to improve his position.
Nadir is controlling the pace. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barksdale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barksdale being controlled here, momentarily.
Barksdale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nadir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nadir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barksdale avoids the body shot from Nadir.
Barksdale throws a hook to the side of Nadir's head but Nadir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nadir lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barksdale backs up against the cage.
Nadir throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3##CL#
Nadir rushes Barksdale and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barksdale throws an elbow but misses.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barksdale throws an elbow but it misses.
Barksdale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nadir is struggling to control the position.
Barksdale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a shoulder strike.
Barksdale stalling in the clinch but Nadir improves position.
Nadir stalls. #T4#
Barksdale lands a nice knee to the body.
Barksdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadir effectively controlling the action here.
Barksdale misses with a punch to the body.
Nadir taking a breather.
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale throws an elbow that misses.
Barksdale misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abed Nadir will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barksdale throws a hook to the side of Nadir's head but Nadir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nadir getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nadir wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Barksdale. #TD#
Nadir gets the takedown into side control.
Nadir controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nadir.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barksdale is looking for a sweep.
Nadir controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nadir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Nadir checks it.
Nadir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nadir checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Nadir lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Nadir sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nadir wants to clinch up but Barksdale keeps it at a distance.
Nadir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nadir misses with a double jab. #TD#
Nadir drives through with a takedown into Barksdale's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barksdale being controlled here, momentarily.
Barksdale 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.
Nadir stays in close to Barksdale's body and controls the position.
Nadir works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Nadir trying to control the pace.
Abed Nadir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barksdale wants to control but Nadir is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Nadir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barksdale looks to land a right hand but Nadir moved out of range.
Nadir fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Barksdale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Nadir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barksdale's guard.
Nadir content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Avon Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nadir takes one to the side of the head.
Barksdale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadir.
Nadir moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Nadir takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Nadir wants to clinch up but Barksdale keeps it at a distance.
Abed Nadir is winning the standup battle so far.
Barksdale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nadir.
Nadir wants to clinch up but Barksdale keeps it at a distance.
Barksdale stuns Nadir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nadir tries to clinch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Nadir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nadir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barksdale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nadir ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Decent striking displayed by Nadir there.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Nadir is just out of range.
Nadir looks to score with a jab to the body but Barksdale is just out of range.
A low kick from Barksdale misses #TD#
and Nadir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nadir slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Nadir'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.
Nadir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barksdale can do to turn this around?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nadir wants to clinch.
Barksdale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nadir tries to clinch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Nadir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barksdale doesn't seem bothered though.
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Nadir.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abed Nadir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nadir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abed Nadir!
After winning the bout, Abed Nadir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James B. Grossweiner and Abed Nadir. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nadir's choice of entrance music: M.A.S.H Theme. Abed Nadir acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

185 cm
23 yrs
200 lbs

188 cm
39 yrs
240 lbs

Grossweiner

Nadir

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; James B. Grossweiner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abed Nadir!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Grossweiner pushes Nadir up against the cage in a clinch.
Grossweiner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nadir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grossweiner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nadir pulls his leg out and moves away.

Nadir darts in and clinches Grossweiner up against the cage.
Grossweiner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nadir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James B. Grossweiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossweiner wants a takedown.
Grossweiner goes for a takedown attempt but Nadir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Nadir has closed the distance and engaged Grossweiner in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nadir has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossweiner can't get the takedown.

Nadir has hold of one of Grossweiner's legs. Grossweiner is fighting the takedown attempt but Nadir gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grossweiner (0) vs (2) Nadir
Nadir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir won't allow Grossweiner to sweep him here.
Nadir 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.
It looks like Nadir might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Grossweiner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nadir manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grossweiner (2) vs (2) Nadir
Grossweiner preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir being controlled here, momentarily.
Grossweiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grossweiner sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner looking to pass the guard.
Grossweiner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nadir's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadir is concentrating on defense, preventing Grossweiner from advancing position.
Grossweiner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nadir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grossweiner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grossweiner controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir won't allow Grossweiner to pass to mount.
Nadir is looking to improve his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner is keen to just control but Nadir is a slippery customer.
Nadir is controlling Grossweiner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nadir wants to improve his position but Grossweiner is controlling well.
Grossweiner is looking to take a break and control but Nadir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nadir preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grossweiner trying to control the pace.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grossweiner (5) vs (2) Nadir
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grossweiner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grossweiner wants to control the pace but Nadir is squirming around nicely.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grossweiner (8) vs (2) Nadir
Nadir is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grossweiner.

Grossweiner tightening his grip on Nadir, looking for the choke.
Grossweiner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nadir.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Grossweiner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nadir is defending well though. Grossweiner let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grossweiner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nadir trying to control the hands but Grossweiner breaks the grip.
Grossweiner wants to control but Nadir is keeping busy.
Grossweiner avoiding Nadir 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grossweiner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Grossweiner is looking for a rear naked choke here but Nadir reverses the position brilliantly into Grossweiner's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grossweiner (8) vs (4) Nadir

Grossweiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nadir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nadir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Grossweiner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nadir passes into half guard.
Grossweiner works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nadir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Nadir has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Nadir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nadir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grossweiner controls Nadir momentarily but Nadir frees himself.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nadir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nadir's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Grossweiner is looking for a triangle but Nadir pushes his legs off easily.
Nadir 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.

Grossweiner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nadir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nadir's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Grossweiner looking for a guillotine here but Nadir defends easily.
Nadir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More stalling from Nadir.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Grossweiner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nadir uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grossweiner (8) vs (7) Nadir
Nadir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grossweiner's shoulder. That is not cool.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nadir.
Yet more stalling tactics from Nadir.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grossweiner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nadir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grossweiner takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
After winning the bout, James B. Grossweiner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC Live 22
Date: Dec 08, 2016

#R1#
Nah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nadir.
Nadir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nadir connects with a body shot that sends Nah's belly button to the back.
Nadir misses with a jab to the body
and Nah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
Nadir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadir closes the distance and clinches up with Nah, looking for a takedown. Nadir pushes Nah against the cage but Nah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Nah closes the distance and clinches.
Nadir has Nah pressed against the cage.
Nah lands with a light punch inside.
Nadir is stalling here.
Nah prevents a body shot from Nadir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nah manages to break the clinch.
Nah throws a jab but it's blocked by Nadir.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nah slips a jab and a cross from Nadir.
Nadir fails to land with a series of punches.
Nadir throws a series of punches but Nah avoids them all with ease.
Nadir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Nadir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nadir throws a nice looking combination but Nah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nadir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nadir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nah misses with a straight right.
Nadir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadir. #CL2#
Nadir moves into the clinch.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Nadir to work.
Nadir pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadir. #T2#
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nadir has Nah pressed against the cage.
Nadir blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah.
Nadir stalling the fight.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nah.
Nadir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nah up against the cage.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nah. #T3#
Nah blocks a body shot from Nadir.
Nah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nadir backwards.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadir stalling the fight.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nah.
Nah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadir.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Nadir blocking some punches.
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!
Nadir blocking some punches.
Nadir is looking to control Nah's arms but Nah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nadir has his back to the cage.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadir controlling the action here for a moment.
Nadir blocks a body shot from Nah.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Nadir as the two fighters clinch.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tee Nah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nah misses with a double jab.
A combination from Nadir does no damage.
Nadir moves out of range of the strikes.
Nadir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nah rather than just go for the knockout.
Nadir tries to clinch up but Nah circles away and keeps his distance.
Nah just misses with a punch to the body.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadir thuds a left hand into Nah's body.
Tee Nah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nadir was well out of range. Poor timing from Nah.#CL2#
Nadir closes the distance and clinches.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nadir is working for takedown but Nah is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Nadir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadir leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Nah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nah misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah.
Nah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nah misses with some punches.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadir tries to stall but Nah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Nah as the two fighters clinch.
Nadir is breathing heavily.
Nah lands a right hand.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Nah.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadir slowing the pace effectively.
Nadir looking to slow down the pace here.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadir can do to turn this around?
Nah working aggressively here.
Nadir looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nadir backwards.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadir.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadir.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadir is struggling to control the position.
Nadir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Nadir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nadir taking a breather.
Nadir continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nadir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nah up against the cage.
Nah being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abed Nadir.
Nah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Nadir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nah is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nadir dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Nah wants to get back to his feet but Nadir drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tee Nah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nah lands with a right hand.
Nah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Nah.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Nah moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Nadir! Nah continues to tee off on Nadir, landing with a left and a right! Nah connects with a right hand that leaves Nadir sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Nah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tee Nah!
Tee Nah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 83
Date: Nov 14, 2016

#R1#
Nadir tries to move into range but Deux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nadir throws an overhand right that lands on Deux's shoulder, as Deux tries to avoid the shot.
Deux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deux lands a jab to the head.
Nadir throws a nice looking combination but Deux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadir looks to land a combination but Deux avoids it well. #CL#
Nadir moves into the clinch.
Deux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nadir smiles and moves away.
Deux throws a series of punches but Nadir avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Nadir has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Deux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nadir walks away with a smile on his face. Deux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Deux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nadir lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nadir.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Nadir drives through and clinches with Deux against the cage.
Deux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadir has him pressed against the cage.
Deux tries to pull guard but Nadir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abed Nadir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numero Deux.
Deux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nadir just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Nadir stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Deux manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Deux clinches with his opponent.
Nadir prevents Deux from breaking the clinch.
Deux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deux tries to break the clinch but Nadir is controlling the position.
Deux gets through Nadir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deux looking to stall.
Nadir stalls.
Deux working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nadir. #T2#
Deux throws a head punch that misses.
Deux swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Deux.
Deux displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nadir up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Deux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nadir.
Deux is trying to break the clinch but Nadir is controlling him.#BC2#
Deux breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Nadir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nadir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deux lands with an uppercut that bounces Nadir off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Nadir darts in and clinches Deux up against the cage.
Deux can't find room to land a body shot as Nadir controls the action.
Nadir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deux misses with a punch to the body.
Deux avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Deux tries a body shot but Nadir blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Deux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Deux can't find room to land a body shot as Nadir controls the action.
Deux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Deux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deux tries to break free but Nadir pushes him back against the cage.
Deux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nadir blocks an uppercut.
Deux lands a left hand.
Nadir prevents Deux from breaking the clinch.
Deux has Nadir pushed against the cage.
Deux being controlled against the cage.
Deux is trying to break the clinch but Nadir is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Numero Deux will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Deux tries to sprawl but Nadir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Deux is looking to escape.
Well, if Nadir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Deux wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Deux swinging wildly here.
Nadir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deux eats them both and turns towards Nadir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Nadir has closed the distance and engaged Deux in a clinch.
Deux struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadir controls his hands.
Deux is trying to push Nadir away but Nadir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Deux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Deux closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Nadir.
Deux has had enough of the clinch but Nadir keeps him there for the moment.
Deux is trying to break the clinch but Nadir is controlling him.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Deux.
Nadir taking a breather.
Nadir landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Deux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nadir lands a lovely overhand right.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Deux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Nadir clinches up against the cage.
Deux lands with a right to the head.
Nadir has Deux pressed against the cage, preventing Deux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nadir avoids a wild elbow strike from Deux.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir has Deux pressed against the cage, preventing Deux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Deux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Deux misses with some punches.
Deux stalling the fight.
Deux being controlled against the cage.
Deux managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Nadir digs a right hand underneath Deux's ribcage. Deux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Deux.
Deux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deux avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Nadir.
Deux jumps guard but Nadir stands there with Deux around his waist. Deux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Deux breaks from the clinch.
Nadir lands a right hook to the body.
Deux lands a lovely overhand right.
Deux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Deux throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Nadir does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Nadir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deux's guard.
Deux is looking to stand up but Nadir isn't so interested in that idea.
Deux keeping full guard, as Nadir tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Deux clinches up against the cage.
Numero Deux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nadir landing knees to the body.
Nadir leaning against his opponent.
Nadir tries to stall but Deux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nadir prevents Deux from breaking the clinch.
Deux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nadir blocks an elbow strike from Deux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deux working hard to break the clinch.
Deux gets through Nadir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deux just leaning against Nadir, taking a breather. #T1#
Nadir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Nadir.
Nadir takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
Nadir stalling in the clinch but Deux improves position.
Deux working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Deux.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Deux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nadir landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Deux manages to break the clinch.
Nadir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Deux misses.#TD#
Nadir shoots in and gets a takedown into Deux's guard.
Deux wants to get back to his feet but Nadir passes into half guard. #T2##REVB#
Deux is trying to stand.
Nadir not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deux is looking to escape.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nadir here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nadir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nadir prevents Deux from standing back up.
Deux is trying to get back to full guard.
Nadir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Deux pushes Nadir off looking to stand but Nadir dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deux jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Deux takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deux throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadir.
Deux being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Deux effectively controlling the action here.
Deux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deux being controlled against the cage.
Deux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Numero Deux.
I think Deux 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Deux!
A very excited looking Numero Deux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 80
Date: Oct 24, 2016

#R1#
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadir.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bear darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nadir slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Nadir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bear.
Nadir throws a hook to the side of Bear's head but Bear sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bear shoots in and drives through. Nadir sprawls well.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nadir sprawls well. Nadir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
Bear throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Nadir.#CL2#
Bear has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nadir.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Nadir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Bear lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1#
Nadir keeping control of the position.
Nadir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bear.
Nadir wants to get back to full guard.
Bear missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nadir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Still in half guard, Bear seems content to control.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nadir to regain full guard.
Nadir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nadir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadir has Bear pulled in close to control his posture.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bear not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bear throws a strike but Nadir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nadir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Bear bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nadir's guard. #REVB#
Bear trying to control but Nadir is working from the bottom.
Bear might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nadir haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear postures up and lands a big shot to Nadir's brow. #T4#
Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Nadir has wrist control.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
Nadir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
Nadir pulls Bear in to control the position. #SU2#
Bear gets to his feet - Nadir follows without any prompting.
Nadir throws a body shot but no joy.
Bear takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nadir throws a right and a left that Bear avoids nicely.
Nadir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nadir wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jer Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Bear does no damage. #CL#
Nadir takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Bear has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nadir regains guard immediately.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nadir is proving hard to escape from.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nadir is keeping the position for now.
Nadir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nadir is pulling down on Bear's head. It's preventing any offense from Bear, at least for the moment.
Bear throws an elbow that misses. Nadir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bear's guard. Nice move by Nadir!#REVR##T1#
Bear trying to keep a closed guard but Nadir is proving a slippery customer.
Jer Bear has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bear is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bear trying to keep a closed guard but Nadir is proving a slippery customer.
Nadir sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Nadir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bear 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.
Nadir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Bear closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nadir prevents Bear from breaking the clinch.
Nadir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bear.
Bear being controlled against the cage.
Nadir is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nadir for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bear has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nadir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bear has had enough of the clinch but Nadir keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nadir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bear is keeping busy.#TD2#
Bear lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bear scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bear throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bear prevents Nadir from standing back up.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nadir to regain full guard.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nadir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nadir keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jer Bear will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadir.
Nadir misses the shot to the body.
Bear thuds his right hand into Nadir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Nadir.
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadir. #CL#
Nadir closes the distance and clinches.
Bear looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bear throws an elbow but it misses.
Bear tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nadir blocks a body shot from Bear. #T1#
Bear lands a right hand.
Bear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bear working aggressively here.
Nadir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bear wants to take the fight to the mat but Nadir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bear is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nadir prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bear tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nadir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abed Nadir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jer Bear.
Nadir being controlled against the cage.
Bear has had enough of the clinch but Nadir keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Bear lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bear is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bear has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
The referee calls for Bear to work.
Bear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bear tries to break free but Nadir pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bear missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Bear wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadir has him pressed against the cage.
Bear jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nadir walks away with a smile on his face. Bear gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear throws a leg kick but Nadir sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bear shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Nadir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nadir stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nadir.
Nadir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nadir slows down the pace here.
Bear working aggressively here.
Nadir displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bear up against the cage.#T4#
Bear is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jer Bear is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nadir just leaning against Bear, taking a breather.
Bear will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nadir up against the cage.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jer Bear.
Well Bear has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEFC Fight Night 77
Date: Oct 03, 2016

#R1#
Prime throws a sloppy head kick and Nadir moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nadir.
Nadir punishes Prime's body with a nice straight punch.
Nadir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Nadir. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Prime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nadir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prime defends it well.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nadir.
Nadir taking a breather here. #T1#
Prime is looking to reverse the position.
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Nadir advances nicely into full mount.
Nadir controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Nadir might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Nadir is continuing to stall.
Prime is looking to get to half guard.
Nadir controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nadir avoids the attempt from Prime to control.
Prime manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nadir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nadir connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Nadir forces Prime back against the cage and clinches.
Prime lands a shoulder strike.
Prime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime gets through Nadir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Prime breaks the clinch.
Prime throws a lazy right hand but Nadir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nadir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime stuffs the takedown attempt from Nadir. Nadir gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Prime throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Nadir moves into the clinch.
Prime scores with a shot to the side of Nadir's head.
Prime is working Nadir over against the cage.
Prime misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prime.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prime stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadir.
Nadir stalling the fight.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Prime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nadir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Prime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nadirs head.
Nadir controlling the action here for a moment.
Prime swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prime can't find room to land a body shot as Nadir controls the action.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime misses with some punches.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
Prime misses with the head strike. #T4#
Prime stalling in the clinch but Nadir improves position.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nadir tries to stall but Prime uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Prime avoiding damage.
Nadir manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadir can do to turn this around?
Prime lands a left hand.
Prime has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Prime working aggressively here.
Prime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Nadir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prime quickly recovers to half guard.
Prime is trying to control but can't.
Prime looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nadir is controlling the pace.
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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime is trying to stand back up but Nadir is controlling him
Nadir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Prime is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Prime does no damage.
Prime on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Optimus Prime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nadir throws a jab when Prime was well out of range.
Prime misses with a body shot.
Nadir connects with a body shot.#T2#
Nadir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nadir misses with an uppercut. Prime saw that one coming.#CL2#
Nadir moves into range and clinches up with Prime.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nadir stalls.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Prime lands with a right to the head.
Prime working aggressively here.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prime misses with a punch to the body.
Nadir blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Come on Nadir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Prime is trying to maintain a safe position but Nadir gets an underhook and turns Prime into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Prime misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Prime.
Nice body punch from Prime.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime letting Nadir take a breather here.
Prime avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Prime working aggressively here. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Prime tries to break free but Nadir pushes him back against the cage.
Prime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nadir stalling.
Prime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nadir effectively controlling the action here.
Nadir stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadir.
Nadir stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Optimus Prime did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Prime moves out of range as Nadir strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prime misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nadir leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abed Nadir.
Nadir throws a body punch but Prime moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Prime - just one landing. #CL#
Nadir tries to keep at a distance but Prime has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nadir stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadir looking to stall. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Optimus Prime has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Prime lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Prime.
Nadir takes a shot to the head.
Nadir is looking to control Prime's arms but Prime gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nadir has his back to the cage.
Nadir stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Prime - that landed with a thud.
Prime is trying to break the clinch but Nadir is controlling him.
Nadir blocks an uppercut.
Prime lands a left hand.
Prime is leaning against Nadir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nadir is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Prime has Nadir pressed against the cage.
Prime swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime misses with a punch on the inside.
Prime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prime working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nadir looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Prime breaks the clinch. #CL#
Prime moves into range and clinches up with Nadir.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir is trying to maintain a safe position but Prime gets an underhook and turns Nadir into the cage.
Prime misses with the head strike.
Prime leaning his opponent against the cage.
Prime misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Prime has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime is trying to maintain a safe position but Nadir gets an underhook and turns Prime into the cage.
Prime'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.
Prime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nadir backwards.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime lands an uppercut.
Prime working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Prime scores with a shoulder strike.
Prime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nadir.
Nadir is trying to drag Prime to the mat but Prime just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Prime scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prime scores with a shot to the side of Nadir's head.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime had his way with Abed Nadir in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nadir misses the body punch
and Prime counters with a nice uppercut.
Prime avoids the body shot from Nadir.
Nadir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nadir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Prime moves into range and clinches up with Nadir.
Prime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Prime.
Come on Prime - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Prime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nadir backwards.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
Prime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Prime misses with a punch on the inside.
Prime'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.
Prime has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Prime content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Prime lands a shoulder strike.
Prime struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadir controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Prime - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Prime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prime tries to work over Nadir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
Nadir has Prime pushed against the cage.
Nadir is pushing Prime up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Prime lands a body punch.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime can't find room to land a body shot as Nadir controls the action.
A short right from Prime on the inside.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir. #T3#
Prime swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prime pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prime lands a body punch.
Nadir is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime misses with some punches.
Optimus Prime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nadir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Prime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but Prime avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nadir is trying to maintain a safe position but Prime gets an underhook and turns Nadir into the cage.
Nadir looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Optimus Prime showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Prime 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Optimus Prime thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC Live 11
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Nadir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nadir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munchack trying to control from the bottom.
Munchack is concentrating on defense, preventing Nadir from advancing position.
Munchack wants to improve his position but Nadir is controlling well.
Nadir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Munchack is looking for a sweep. Nadir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Munchack actively working from the bottom here.
Munchack wants to control the action here but instead Nadir manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Munchack sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Munchack tries to get to full guard but Nadir has control of the leg.
Nadir is controlling the pace.
Nadir prevents Munchack from improving his position.
Nadir trying to control the action but Munchack is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nadir seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Munchack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nadir is fighting to break Munchack's control of his arms but Munchack is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nadir controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Nadir misses the shot to the body.
Nadir lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nadir.
Nadir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munchack was well out of range. Poor timing from Nadir.
Munchack tries to counter with a takedown but Nadir is quick to defend against it.
Nadir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Nadir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nadir lands in his opponent's guard.
Nadir trying to control but Munchack is working from the bottom.
Munchack is pulling down on Nadir's head to control his posture.
Munchack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Munchack trying to control the position.
Nadir controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Munchack is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munchack wants to pass the guard but Nadir is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Munchack tries to score a body lock takedown but Nadir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nadir. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Nadir has clasped his hands together around Munchack's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Munchack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Munchack throws a few strikes from the bottom but Nadir takes advantage and mounts!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munchack tries to reverse the position but Nadir maintains control.
Nadir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadir prevents Munchack from getting the reversal.#T1#
Munchack tries to hold on but Nadir pushes him away.
Nadir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Munchack is looking to get to half guard.
Munchack wants to hold on but Nadir pushes him away.
Munchack tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Munchack regains half guard.
Munchack is holding on to half guard well.
Nadir slows the pace down in half guard.
Nadir is continuing to stall.
Munchack is looking for a sweep. Nadir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nadir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Munchack trying to control from the bottom.
Munchack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nadir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nadir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munchack was well out of range. Poor timing from Nadir.
Munchack feinted with a counter takedown.
Munchack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nadir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nadir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nadir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Nadir gets tackled into the cage by Munchack. Munchack maintains the clinch.
Munchack wants to take the fight to the mat but Nadir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Munchack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Munchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Nadir lands a knee to the body.
Munchack tries to pull guard but Nadir won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Nadir turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nadir manages to end up in side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munchack tries to buck Nadir off but Nadir is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nadir moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nadir stalling against the cage.
Munchack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munchack is trying to pull guard but Nadir has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Nadir misses with a body punch.
Nadir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munchack.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Munchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munchack is trying to drag Nadir to the mat but Nadir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Nadir. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Munchack tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nadir smiles and moves away. #CL#
Munchack forces Nadir back against the cage and clinches.
Munchack wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Munchack is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Nadir tries a body shot but Munchack blocks it.
Munchack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nadir gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nadir is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Nadir on the inside.
Nadir stalls. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nadir prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munchack is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nadir is defending well.
Nadir pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nadir gets underhooks to prevent Munchack's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abed Nadir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nadir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abed Nadir!
A very excited looking Abed Nadir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC Live 8
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Nadir lands a body shot.
Deux throws the left hand but Nadir avoids the punch easily.
Nadir throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Deux enables Nadir to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Deux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nadir controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deux is looking to stand up but Nadir isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Deux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nadir manages to pass to side control.
Nadir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nadir prevents Deux from standing back up.
Deux trying to control but Nadir postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Deux wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nadir prevents Deux from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Nadir there.
Deux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nadir moves away.#CL#
Deux clinches.
Deux controlling the action here for a moment.
Deux pushes off an throws an elbow but Nadir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nadir is pushing Deux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nadir has Deux pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Deux throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Nadir misses with a body punch.
Deux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow.
Deux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nadir to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Deux pulls guard. #ES#
Deux wriggles free and stands up.
Nadir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deux.
Nadir avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Deux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nadir.
Nadir effectively controlling the action here.
Deux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4##TD#
Deux jumps guard and drags Nadir to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Deux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nadir is controlling him.
Nadir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Deux controls Nadir momentarily but Nadir frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deux working a defensive guard but Nadir passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Numero Deux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nadir scores with a sloppy right hand. Deux should have avoided that one.
Nadir throws a series of punches but Deux avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Deux has closed the distance and engaged Nadir in a clinch.
Deux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nadir stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Deux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nadir looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deux!
Deux wants to get back to his feet but Nadir drags him back down.
Deux tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Deux is trying to buck Nadir off.
Deux is looking for a sweep.
Nadir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Let's hope that Nadir has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Deux tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
You get the feeling that Deux really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nadir controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Deux trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nadir controlling from the full mount.
Deux is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nadir controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deux is in all sorts of trouble here.
You get the feeling that Deux really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Deux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deux is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Deux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Deux darts in and clinches Nadir up against the cage.
Deux tries to break free but Nadir pushes him back against the cage.
Nadir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Deux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Deux has managed to clinch.
Deux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nadir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Nadir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Nadir. That snapped Deux's head back. #CL#
Deux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Deux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow. #T1#
Nadir pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Deux manages to break the clinch.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Deux.#CL#
Deux moves into the clinch.
Nadir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nadir displaying some good clinch control by pressing Deux up against the cage.
Deux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deux lands a body shot. #T2#
Deux lands with a left to the head.
Deux wants to break free but Nadir has control.
Nadir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nadir content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Deux lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
Deux working aggressively here.
Deux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nadir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Numero Deux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deux struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadir controls his hands.
Nadir just leaning against Deux, taking a breather. #T3#
Deux lands a shoulder strike.
Deux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Deux struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadir controls his hands.
Deux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deux swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadir leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Deux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Deux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nadir, pushing him back against the cage.
Deux jumps guard but Nadir stands there with Deux around his waist. Deux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Deux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deux stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Nadir.
Deux presses Nadir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nadir blocks an uppercut.
Deux lands a nice shot to the body.
Deux scores with a shot to the side of Nadir's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Deux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nadir clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Deux.

And that's the end of the fight!
Numero Deux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Deux 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Deux!
Numero Deux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 71
Date: Aug 08, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Nadir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prime, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Prime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nadir misses the shot to the body.
Nadir lands a nice looking body shot.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prime was well out of range. Poor timing from Nadir.
Nadir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prime wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nadir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prime circles away quickly and effectively.
Prime misses with a hook. Nadir ducked under it nicely.
Prime takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Prime. Those never looked like landing.
Nadir slips under a jab from Prime.
Prime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nadir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prime at a distance.
Nadir swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Nadir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prime.
Nadir lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Nadir darts in and clinches Prime up against the cage.
Nadir stalling in the clinch.
Prime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Prime wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nadir missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Prime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nadir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nadir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nadir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Prime.
Nadir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prime manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Nadir both land. Nice combination.
Prime throws a shot from downtown. Nadir moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Nadir lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime misses with a hook.
Nadir connects with a body shot that sends Prime's belly button to the back.
Nadir takes a swing at Prime's ribcage but misses.
Prime fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Nadir.
Prime takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Nadir moves into the clinch.
Nadir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prime's efforts to push away.
Nadir leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Prime's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nadir has Prime pressed against the cage, preventing Prime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC#
Prime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nadir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prime manages to avoid it.
Prime scores with a jab. Nadir acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
Nadir misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Nadir.
Nadir scores with a jab to the body.
Prime throws a jab when Nadir was well out of range.
Prime connects with a single shot there.
Nadir throws a body punch but Prime moves out of range.
Prime throws a hook but Nadir avoids it easily.
Prime slips a jab and a cross from Nadir.
Nadir darts in trying to clinch
and Prime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadir.
Nadir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prime. #CL2#
Nadir takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
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!#BC#
Prime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nadir clinches.
Prime avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nadir as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Prime to work.
Prime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadir has him pressed against the cage.
Prime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadir has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nadir moves into the clinch successfully.
Nadir unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prime.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Prime takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nadir obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Prime misses with a hook. Nadir ducked under it nicely.
Nadir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Nadir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prime lands a shoulder strike.
Nadir has Prime pressed against the cage, preventing Prime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prime struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadir controls his hands.
Nadir keeps control of Prime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Prime is trying to break the clinch but Nadir has him pressed against the cage.
Prime manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prime manages to avoid it.#KD#
Prime sends Nadir crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Prime is motioning to the referee to let Nadir up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nadir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prime circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
A big right from Prime misses.
Nadir tries to clinch up but Prime circles away and keeps his distance.
Prime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadir.
Nadir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Nadir.
Nadir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prime looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prime is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Nadir moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Prime manages to break the clinch.
Nadir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prime rather than just go for the knockout.
Nadir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prime paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prime thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nadir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nadir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nadir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prime is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Prime shuts the power down on Nadir. Lights out, game over! Prime is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Imperiex Prime!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Imperiex Prime made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEFC 202
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grant.
Nadir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grant shoots in looking for a takedown. Nadir tries to sprawl out of it but Grant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nadir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nadir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant fails to land the takedown.
And Nadir tries to counter it with a takedown but Grant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadir misses with a wild body shot.
Nadir misses with a body shot
and Grant finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nadir. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant tries to counter with a takedown but Nadir is quick to defend against it.
Nadir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nadir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nadir. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant throws a push kick but Nadir slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Grant rushes Nadir and presses him up against the cage.
Nadir landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nadir prevents a body shot from Grant.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadir controls his hands.
Grant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nadir prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grant.
Grant is trying to stall.
Nadir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grant up against the cage.#T2#
Grant letting Nadir take a breather here.
Nadir continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nadir has Grant pressed against the cage.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nadir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Nadir prevents a body shot from Grant.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.#T3#
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nadir.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nadir'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.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Nadir.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Grant cracks Nadir with a nice body shot.#T4#
Grant lands a right hand.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Nadir controls the action.
Nadir stalls.
Our sources have told us that Grant has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
Nadir avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nadir stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nadir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nadir.
A combination from Nadir does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant throws a low kick but Nadir moves out of range easily.
And Nadir tries to counter it with a takedown but Grant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Nadir throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grant lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Grant misses #TD2#
and Nadir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grant won't be happy with that.
Grant is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nadir off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadir prevents Grant from getting a body triangle.#T1##SUB#
Grant seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Nadir's chin but Nadir turns very nicely into Grant's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Nadir.
Grant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nadir is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grant is looking to sweep but instead, Nadir has passed into half guard.
Nadir tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grant. #T2##SUB#
Grant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nadir pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant wants to control the action here but instead Nadir manages to pass to full mount!
Grant tries to hold on but Nadir postures up.
Nadir controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Grant working to try and regain half guard.
Grant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nadir content just to control the position here.
Grant regains half guard.
Grant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nadir is working away from the top position though.
Nadir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grant tries to roll over but Nadir keeps him under control.
Nadir passes into side control, despite Grant's attempt to control the position.
A control attempt from Grant but he's now mounted!
Grant is working to get back to half guard.
Grant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nadir tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nadir scores with a jab to the body.
Nadir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grant finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant connects with a body shot that sends Nadir's belly button to the back.
Grant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nadir. That did some damage!
Grant fails with a takedown attempt.
Nadir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant throws a head kick but Nadir moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nadir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nadir misses the shot to the body.
Nadir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nadir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Nadir lands a nice looking body shot.
Nadir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Abed Nadir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nadir is able to avoid easily.
Grant throws a head kick but Nadir moves out of range.
Grant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nadir digs a good body shot into Grant's ribs.
Nadir throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant attempts a counter takedown but Nadir avoids it well and moves away.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Nadir feints the counter takedown.
A left and a right from Nadir both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Grant forces Nadir back against the cage and clinches.
Nadir blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body.
Nadir lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant lands a body punch.
Grant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nadir after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nadir's brow. #T3#
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body.
Grant is trying to pull guard but Nadir turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nadir can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.#T4#
Nadir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nadir avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Nadir has Grant pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grant letting Nadir take a breather here.
Terrell Grant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Grant.

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 Terrell Grant.
I think Grant 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Grant!
Terrell Grant thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Ascension 351
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1#
Nadir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nadir checks a low kick from Drogo.
Nadir is looking to clinch.
Karl Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drogo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drogo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Nadir. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Drogo closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Nadir.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drogo.
Drogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nadir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drogo digs a right hand into Nadir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nadir's gas tank.
Drogo being controlled against the cage.
Drogo tries a body shot but Nadir blocks it.
Nadir controlling the action here for a moment.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Drogo lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Drogo avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Drogo fails to land.
Drogo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drogo missing with knees to the body.
Nadir is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadir.
Nadir avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Nadir stalling against the cage. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Nadir.
Drogo presses Nadir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nadir blocks a body shot from Drogo.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drogo misses with a knee to the head.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the head but Nadir blocks with his arms.
Drogo presses Nadir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow.
Drogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Nadir. #T3#
Nadir controlling the action here for a moment.
Nadir blocks a body shot from Drogo.
Drogo missing with knees to the body.
Drogo trying to land knees to the body.
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nadir utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Nadir just leaning against Drogo, taking a breather.
Drogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadir controls his hands.
Drogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.#T4#
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
Drogo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Drogo fails to land.
Drogo has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Come on Nadir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drogo being controlled against the cage.
Drogo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drogo has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
The referee calls for Nadir to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Drogo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Drogo throws a leg kick but Nadir sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadir.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nadir in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL#
Drogo clinches up against the cage.
Nadir lands a body shot.
Drogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nadir.
Drogo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drogo trying to land knees to the body.
Drogo tries to work over Nadir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nadir blocks it with crossed arms.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo connects with a knee to the head.
Drogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadir can do to turn this around?
Drogo misses with a body punch.
Nadir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nadir working Drogo over with knees to the body.
Nadir content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Nadir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drogo.
Drogo has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Nadir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drogo up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nadir receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Drogo tries a body shot but Nadir blocks it.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Drogo lands a body shot.
Drogo tries to work over Nadir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
Drogo managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Nadir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Drogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nadir.
Drogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drogo misses with a punch on the inside.
Drogo trying to land knees to the body.
Drogo missing with knees to the body.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drogo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Nadir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drogo lands a left hand.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Drogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nadir is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nadir blocks an uppercut.
Karl Drogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
Drogo misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Drogo looking to throw knees to the head but Nadir is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Nadir struggles to land a body shot inside as Drogo controls his hands.
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but Nadir blocks it.
Drogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Drogo.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
Drogo can't find room to land a body shot as Nadir controls the action.
Nadir avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Drogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nadir controlling the action here for a moment.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Drogo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nadir misses with a body shot.
Nadir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drogo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nadir is out of range and Drogo settles back down.
Drogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nadir closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nadir throws a shot to the body.
Nadir checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nadir moves in looking to clinch but Drogo pushes him off.#CL#
Drogo moves into the clinch.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir effectively controlling the action here.
Drogo avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Nadir avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nadir.
Drogo lands a nice uppercut.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Drogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drogo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadir blocks an uppercut.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nadir dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abed Nadir.
Nadir lands a right hook to the body.
Nadir checks a leg kick.
Drogo thows a leg kick but Nadir checks it #TD2#
and Nadir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drogo tries to kick Nadir off in order to stand up. Nadir Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Nadir moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Nadir stands up and beckons Drogo to his feet. #T3#
Drogo feints and then cracks Nadir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nadir down.
Nadir lands with a nice combination. Drogo backs away looking to recover.
Nadir lands a jab-cross combination.
Drogo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nadir is out of range. #CL2#
Nadir moves into range and clinches up with Drogo.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Drogo scores with a hook to the body.
Drogo misses with the head strike.
Drogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nadir's face.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
Drogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Nadir avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the cage. #T4#
Nadir stalling against the cage.
Karl Drogo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Nadir stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nadir'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.
Nadir blocking some punches.
Drogo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but Drogo avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abed Nadir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drogo 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Drogo!
An out of breath Karl Drogo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFT-447
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1##CL#
Nadir darts in and clinches Suokuokka up against the cage.
Nadir is struggling to control the position.
Nadir can't find room to land a body shot as Suokuokka controls the action.
Suokuokka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nadir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Suokuokka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suokuokka misses with an elbow over the top.
Suokuokka misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Suokuokka has Nadir pressed against the cage.
Suokuokka misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Suokuokka is trying to break the clinch but Nadir is controlling him.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suokuokka.
Nadir slows down the pace here.
Suokuokka is trying to break free.
Suokuokka'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.
Nadir has Suokuokka pushed against the cage.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nadir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Suokuokka up against the cage.
Suokuokka being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nadir for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Suokuokka misses with some punches.
Suokuokka is pushing Nadir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Nadir has Suokuokka pushed against the cage.
Suokuokka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Suokuokka taking a breather.
Suokuokka continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nadir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nadir tries to throw a body punch but Suokuokka avoids it by throwing Nadir back against the cage.
Nadir stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abed Nadir.#CL2#
Suokuokka forces Nadir back against the cage and clinches.
Suokuokka working aggressively here.
Nadir dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Nadir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nadir seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Suokuokka is trying to force a seperation but Nadir has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akseli Suokuokka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Suokuokka takes the fight into the clinch.
Nadir stalling against the cage.
Suokuokka has Nadir pressed against the cage.
Suokuokka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadir is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suokuokka wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Suokuokka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Nadir. Those never looked like landing.
Nadir misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Suokuokka moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Suokuokka fails to land.
Nadir working Suokuokka over with knees to the body.
Nadir taking a breather.
Suokuokka tries to break the clinch but Nadir is controlling the position.
Nadir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
The referee calls for Suokuokka to work.
Nadir trying to stall but Suokuokka improves his position.
Nadir has Suokuokka pressed against the cage, preventing Suokuokka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suokuokka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Suokuokka is trying to break free.#T3#
Nadir stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abed Nadir.
Nadir tries to bum rush Suokuokka with a series of wild strikes but Suokuokka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nadir throws a right hand that Suokuokka ducks under and follows up with a left that Suokuokka also avoids with ease.
Suokuokka thinks about the counter body kick.
Nadir tries to clinch up but Suokuokka circles away and keeps his distance.
Suokuokka ducks under a wild hook from Nadir.
Nadir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suokuokka moves away.#CL2#
Suokuokka moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suokuokka as Nadir tries to tie him up.
Suokuokka effectively controlling the action here.
Nadir stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Suokuokka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nadir is struggling to control the position.
Suokuokka controlling the action here for a moment.
Suokuokka leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stalling in the clinch from Nadir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abed Nadir will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nadir digs a good body shot into Suokuokka's ribs.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suokuokka's hands.#CL2#
Suokuokka clinches up against the cage.
Suokuokka misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Suokuokka breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Nadir clinches up against the cage.
Suokuokka has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Suokuokka.
The referee calls for Nadir to work.
Suokuokka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nadir seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Suokuokka can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir displaying some good clinch control by pressing Suokuokka up against the cage.
Suokuokka lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Suokuokka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Suokuokka stalling.
Suokuokka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suokuokka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suokuokka stalling.
Nadir content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nadir.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nadir.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nadir.
Nadir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abed Nadir.#CL2#
Suokuokka rushes Nadir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suokuokka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suokuokka fails to pull guard.
Suokuokka lands with a left to the head.
Nadir pressing his opponent against the cage.
Suokuokka stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Suokuokka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nadir misses with a body punch.
Suokuokka managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Suokuokka wants to get back to striking at distance but Nadir won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Nadir.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nadir leaning his opponent against the cage.
Suokuokka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Suokuokka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abed Nadir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akseli Suokuokka.
Suokuokka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nadir up against the cage.
Suokuokka tries to throw a body punch but Nadir avoids it by throwing Suokuokka back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akseli Suokuokka.
I think Suokuokka 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abed Nadir!
After winning the bout, Abed Nadir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFT-443: Hymen vs Caesar
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Nadir rushes Knope and presses him up against the cage.
Knope tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body.
Knope stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Knope. #CUT#
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
Knope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knope just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nadir's brow.
Knope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knope throws an elbow but it misses.
Knope lands a nice elbow.
Nadir blocks an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope tries a body shot but Nadir blocks it.
Knope using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nadir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Knope. #T1#
Nadir landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knope misses with an elbow strike.
Nadir avoids the elbow strike from Knope, against the cage.
Knope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knope using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nadir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nadir is looking to control Knope's arms but Knope gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nadir has his back to the cage.
Knope managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Knope avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Knope lands a right hand.
Knope looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knope trying to stall but Nadir improves his position.
Knope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Knope misses with a body punch.
Knope putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nadir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knope tries a knee to the head but Nadir blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Knope.
Nadir managing to block the knees to the body from Knope.
A short right from Knope on the inside.
Knope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knope slows down the pace here.
Knope leaning against his opponent.
Knope putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nadir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Knope.
Nadir taking a breather. #T3#
Knope scores with a shoulder strike.
Nadir stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Knope.
Nadir looks winded!
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knope avoids it.
Knope pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knope looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knope is looking to take this one to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knope lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nadir.
Knope stalls. #T4#
Knope misses with an elbow over the top.
Nadir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knope pushes off an throws an elbow but Nadir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nadir blocks an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knope tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nadir tries to work over Knope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Knope has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nadir regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knope throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nadir pulls Knope in close to his closed guard and prevents Knope from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Knope dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nadir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knope was well out of range. Poor timing from Nadir.
Knope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadir can do to turn this around?#TD#
Knope shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nadir napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Nadir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nadir is not content to let Knope control the position.
Knope landing strikes.
Knope throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir tries to improve position but can't.
Nadir is trying to control Knope's posture but Knope avoids it.
Knope throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Knope tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Knope is working Nadir over with some ground and pound from side control.
Knope postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knope is looking to take a break and control but Nadir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nadir tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Knope stands up and beckons Nadir to his feet. #CL#
Knope rushes Nadir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knope misses with a punch to the body.
Knope dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Knees to the body from Nadir.
Knope has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
Nadir dodges an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
Knope misses with an elbow over the top.
Knope tries to land a knee to the head but Nadir blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knope just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nadir's brow.
Knope is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Nadir as the two fighters clinch.
Knope lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nadir.
Knope lands a nice elbow.
Nadir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Knope.
Nadir is breathing heavily.
Knope with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knope is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nadir blocks an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope tries to land knees in the clinch but Nadir avoids the damage to the body.
Nadir content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nadir avoids a wild elbow strike from Knope.
Knope lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knope lands with a left to the head.
Knope being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Knope lands an elbow that stopped Nadir in his tracks for a moment.
Nadir avoids the elbow strike from Knope, against the cage.
Knope avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Nadir is pushing Knope up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knope looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nadir prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Knope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knope throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nadir blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knope is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Knope dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
That's time! Knope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nadir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knope.
Knope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadir.
Nadir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nadir misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knope!
Knope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nadir doesn't seem bothered though.
Knope connects with a body shot that sends Nadir's belly button to the back.
Nadir swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Knope drives through and clinches with Nadir against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knope pushes off an throws an elbow but Nadir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nadir is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nadir avoids it.
Knope can't find room to land a body shot as Nadir controls the action.
Nadir stalling in the clinch but Knope improves position.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knope avoids it.
Knope tries for a takedown but Nadir manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Nadir avoids the elbow strike from Knope, against the cage.
Nadir taking a breather.
Knope lands a shot to the body.
Nadir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knope stalling against the cage.
Knope gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knope tries to throw a body punch but Nadir avoids it by throwing Knope back against the cage.
Nadir'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.
Knope's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Nadir letting Knope take a breather here.
Nadir avoids a wild elbow strike from Knope.#T2#
A short left from Knope.
Knope leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nadir avoids a wild elbow strike from Knope.
Nadir takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ben Knope has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nadir letting Knope take a breather here.
Knope lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Knope.
Nadir content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Knope gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Knope missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nadir taking some punishment here, with Knope in his half guard.
Knope thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Knope seems to be looking for submissions.
Nadir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knope.
Nadir desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Knope trying to control the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nadir is not content to let Knope control the position.
Knope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadir defending well though.
Ben Knope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knope is thwarting Nadir's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knope trying to control the action but Nadir is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Knope showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knope has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Knope!
Ben Knope decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFT-439
Date: Mar 05, 2016

#R1#
Pintos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nadir.
Nadir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pintos circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pintos defends well and Nadir ends up having to push Pintos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nadir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pintos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nadir.
Some bone on bone action there as Pintos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nadir tries for a takedown but Pintos circles away easily
and Pintos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abed Nadir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pintos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nadir.
Pintos moves out of range of the leg kick from Nadir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pintos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nadir.
We've been informed that Pintos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Nadir drives through and clinches with Pintos against the cage.
Nadir is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pintos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pintos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pintos misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Nadir misses with the head strike.
Pintos avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Nadir lands a right hand.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nadir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pintos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nadir tries to throw a body punch but Pintos avoids it by throwing Nadir back against the cage.
Pintos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pintos avoids it.
Nadir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nadir throws a punch but it's blocked by Pintos. #TD#
Nadir has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pintos regains guard immediately.
Pintos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nadir. #SUB#
Nadir drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pintos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pintos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pintos! #REVB#
Nadir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pintos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Pintos wants to stand but Nadir has his arm trapped.
Nadir tries to buck Pintos off but Pintos is having none of it.#T3#
Pintos just content to control the position.
Nadir can't do much from the bottom here.
Nadir tries to buck Pintos off but Pintos is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Pintos stands up and beckons Nadir to his feet.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nadir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pintos counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
Pintos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nadir finds it's way round the side to connect with Pintos's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Pintos misses the target.
Pintos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nadir scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nadir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pintos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nadir misses with a two punch combination.
Pintos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nadir is out of range and Pintos settles back down.
Nadir throws a leg kick which misses Pintos's front leg but catches the back leg as Pintos tries to avoid it.
Pintos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Nadir has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abed Nadir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pintos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadir.
Pintos lands a jab.
Pintos connects with a leg kick. Nadir looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nadir throws a body kick that misses
and Pintos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pintos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nadir.
Nadir tries to clinch but Pintos moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pintos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pintos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nadir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pintos.
Nadir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pintos has knocked Nadir down with a huge combo! Pintos steps away and waves a wobbly Nadir back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Nadir is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadir scores with a nice strike.
Nadir moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1##CL#
Nadir has managed to clinch.
Nadir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pintos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pintos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Pintos. #BC2#
Pintos manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pintos.
Nadir tries for a takedown but Pintos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pintos misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Nadir.
Nadir throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nadir throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pintos throws a jab when Nadir was well out of range.
Nadir looks to score with a jab to the body but Pintos is just out of range.
El Pintos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nadir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pintos.
El Pintos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pintos cracks Nadir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadir throws out a loose jab but Pintos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadir throws a right and a left that Pintos avoids nicely.
Pintos connects with a body shot.
Pintos blocks the body kick.
Nadir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nadir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pintos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pintos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abed Nadir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pintos throws a body shot but no joy.
Nadir looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nadir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pintos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pintos has knocked Nadir down with a huge combo! Pintos steps away and waves a wobbly Nadir back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Nadir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pintos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nadir throws a sloppy head kick
and Pintos rattles Nadir with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Nadir tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Pintos dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Nadir stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). El Pintos!
After winning the bout, El Pintos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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