Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMANIAK 40 Hay-Darrow
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Darrow sprawling to the canvas. Dzhumagaliev follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Darrow hang on?
Darrow is staying active underneath Dzhumagaliev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darrow is looking for a sweep. Dzhumagaliev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dzhumagaliev throwing shots but Darrow is blocking nicely.
Darrow controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to control the action in half guard but Darrow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dzhumagaliev is looking for submissions but instead, Darrow has regained full guard.
Dzhumagaliev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dzhumagaliev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Dzhumagaliev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Darrow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dzhumagaliev stopping the sweep attempt from Darrow.
Dzhumagaliev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Darrow to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Darrow throws a front kick aimed at Dzhumagaliev's knee but Dzhumagaliev avoids it well.
Dzhumagaliev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhumagaliev.
Darrow is looking to counter punch.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darrow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Darrow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darrow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Darrow.#T2#
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Darrow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dzhumagaliev doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev has Darrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Dzhumagaliev prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow gets through Dzhumagaliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev wants to break free but Darrow has control.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches.
Dzhumagaliev lands an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow tries to land knees in the clinch but Dzhumagaliev avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dzhumagaliev is defending well for now.
Dzhumagaliev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Darrow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dzhumagaliev is trying to push Darrow away but Darrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow pushes Dzhumagaliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow tries a body shot but Dzhumagaliev blocks it.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him.
A short right from Darrow.
Darrow tries to land a knee to the head but Dzhumagaliev blocks with his arms.
Darrow misses with some punches. #T4#
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches.
Dzhumagaliev wants a takedown.
Dzhumagaliev tries to land knees in the clinch but Darrow avoids the damage to the body.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darrow.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Dzhumagaliev backwards.
Dzhumagaliev wants to break free but Darrow has control.
Darrow has Dzhumagaliev pressed against the cage, preventing Dzhumagaliev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow trying to land knees to the body.
Darrow avoiding damage as Dzhumagaliev throws knees to the body.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
Dzhumagaliev looks winded!
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramsay Darrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Darrow moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a leg kick.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darrow.
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darrow.
Darrow feints and then cracks Dzhumagaliev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dzhumagaliev down.
Darrow scores with a jab to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Darrow.
Darrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Dzhumagaliev.
Darrow throws a shot to the body.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch but Darrow is avoiding it.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up.
Dzhumagaliev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dzhumagaliev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow leaves Dzhumagaliev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick by Dzhumagaliev misses
and Darrow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Darrow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dzhumagaliev is breathing heavily.
Darrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhumagaliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Dzhumagaliev instigates a clinch.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Darrow lands with a right hand.
Darrow lands with a shot to the body.
Ramsay Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow.
Dzhumagaliev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Darrow presses Dzhumagaliev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dzhumagaliev takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dzhumagaliev backwards.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Darrow. #T2#
Darrow lands a body shot.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramsay Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Darrow - that landed with a thud.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.#BC2#
Dzhumagaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Darrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Dzhumagaliev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dzhumagaliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzhumagaliev can do to turn this around?
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Darrow works on Dzhumagaliev's body with a couple of short punches.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzhumagaliev's elbow.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dzhumagaliev is defending well for now.
Dzhumagaliev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dzhumagaliev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darrow's brow.
Dzhumagaliev tries to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling the position.
Dzhumagaliev prevents a body shot from Darrow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Dzhumagaliev backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow scores a nice knee to the body.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzhumagaliev's elbow.
Darrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzhumagaliev's elbow.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow gets through Dzhumagaliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzhumagaliev or not.
Darrow presses Dzhumagaliev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him.#BC2#
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch but Darrow slips to the side
and Darrow counters with a good low kick that Dzhumagaliev was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramsay Darrow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Darrow lands with a hook. Dzhumagaliev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a body kick but Darrow moved away.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzhumagaliev has his takedown stuffed
and Darrow counters with a nice body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dzhumagaliev drops his hands momentarily and Darrow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Darrow clinches.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Darrow.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Dzhumagaliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Dzhumagaliev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzhumagalievs head.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a light punch inside.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev tries a knee to the head but Darrow blocks it. #T2#
Darrow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darrow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darrow feints and then cracks Dzhumagaliev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dzhumagaliev down.
Darrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it well.
Dzhumagaliev tries for a takedown but Darrow circles away easily
and Darrow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Darrow wants to clinch.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dzhumagaliev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darrow scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Darrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramsay Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Darrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Darrow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darrow scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev gets a clinch.
Darrow is working Dzhumagaliev over against the cage.
Darrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow trying to land knees to the body.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dzhumagaliev backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow lands a body punch.
Ramsay Darrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Dzhumagaliev backwards.
Dzhumagaliev wants to break free but Darrow has control.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev tries for a takedown but Darrow manages to get underhooks.
Ramsay Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
Dzhumagaliev working hard to break the clinch.
Darrow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzhumagalievs head.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dzhumagaliev wants to get back to striking at distance but Darrow won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramsay Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darrow, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramsay Darrow!

Event: MMANIAK 36 - Fogomayu/Borys
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Hamidovich Saitiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dzhumagaliev. #TD2#
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dzhumagaliev is trying to defend but Hamidovich Saitiev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hamidovich Saitiev prevents Dzhumagaliev from standing back up.
Dzhumagaliev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamidovich Saitiev lands a nice short elbow.
Hamidovich Saitiev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dzhumagaliev is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to take a break and control but Dzhumagaliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamidovich Saitiev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dzhumagaliev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to control Hamidovich Saitiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dzhumagaliev avoid being mounted?
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a nice short shot to Dzhumagaliev's temple.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dzhumagaliev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dzhumagaliev taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dzhumagaliev is not content to let Hamidovich Saitiev control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a huge punch but Dzhumagaliev dodges it nicely.
Hamidovich Saitiev working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dzhumagaliev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Hamidovich Saitiev drops an elbow to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev slows the pace down in half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops an elbow to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzhumagaliev taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev winds up and cracks Dzhumagaliev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hamidovich Saitiev winds up and cracks Dzhumagaliev with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Hamidovich Saitiev to pass to mount.
Oh Dzhumagaliev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Dzhumagaliev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev controlling the action here.
Dzhumagaliev seems to have got his legs back now.
Hamidovich Saitiev working Dzhumagaliev over with strikes.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Dzhumagaliev with some ground and pound. Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Dzhumagaliev with some ground and pound. Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Dzhumagaliev kicks Hamidovich Saitiev off and gets back to his feet.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hamidovich Saitiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamidovich Saitiev goes for a double leg but Dzhumagaliev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dzhumagaliev continues to drive forward.
Dzhumagaliev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dzhumagaliev swivels and escapes.
Dzhumagaliev feints a jab promting Hamidovich Saitiev to slip. Dzhumagaliev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hamidovich Saitiev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dzhumagaliev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hamidovich Saitiev is in Dzhumagaliev's guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev stands up over Dzhumagaliev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hamidovich Saitiev works over Dzhumagaliev with some ground and pound from guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to control from the top but Dzhumagaliev keeps moving.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a strike but Dzhumagaliev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to stand up but Dzhumagaliev isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dzhumagaliev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to keep a closed guard but Dzhumagaliev is proving a slippery customer.
Hamidovich Saitiev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dzhumagaliev stopping the sweep attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.#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.
Dzhumagaliev prevents Hamidovich Saitiev from getting back to his feet.
Dzhumagaliev throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a hook to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a three punch combo that has Hamidovich Saitiev backing up. Hamidovich Saitiev nods at Dzhumagaliev to acknowledge the strikes.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up but Hamidovich Saitiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamidovich Saitiev feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Dzhumagaliev gets caught napping as Hamidovich Saitiev dives in and scores a takedown. Dzhumagaliev manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamidovich Saitiev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hamidovich Saitiev stands up over Dzhumagaliev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamidovich Saitiev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom.
Hamidovich Saitiev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzhumagaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamidovich Saitiev looking to sit in guard and control but Dzhumagaliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hamidovich Saitiev is pulling down on Dzhumagaliev's head. It's preventing any offense from Dzhumagaliev, at least for the moment.
Hamidovich Saitiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamidovich Saitiev, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dzhumagaliev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev stops Hamidovich Saitiev from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch up but Hamidovich Saitiev keeps it at a distance.
And Hamidovich Saitiev tries to counter it with a takedown but Dzhumagaliev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a body punch but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range. #TD2#
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in and gets a takedown into Dzhumagaliev's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dzhumagaliev keeping moving, preventing Hamidovich Saitiev from controlling successfully.
Hamidovich Saitiev 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.
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 Nikolai Dzhumagaliev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dzhumagaliev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hamidovich Saitiev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dzhumagaliev!
Hamidovich Saitiev looking to control but instead Dzhumagaliev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev stops Dzhumagaliev from getting back to his feet.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops an elbow to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dzhumagaliev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev there.
Hamidovich Saitiev prevents Dzhumagaliev from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dzhumagaliev is staying active underneath Hamidovich Saitiev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Hamidovich Saitiev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control from half guard but Dzhumagaliev is working away.
Nice strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev there.
Hamidovich Saitiev is nestled in close to Dzhumagaliev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dzhumagaliev pushes Hamidovich Saitiev off looking to stand but Hamidovich Saitiev dives back in and keeps control.
Dzhumagaliev is staying active underneath Hamidovich Saitiev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hamidovich Saitiev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Hamidovich Saitiev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzhumagaliev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands strikes from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dzhumagaliev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hamidovich Saitiev fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dzhumagaliev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hamidovich Saitiev! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!

Event: MMANIAK 32 NEWcomers
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Scarface misses with a hook.
Dzhumagaliev staying out of range there.
Scarface missing with a left hand there. Dzhumagaliev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scarface paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Dzhumagaliev has managed to clinch.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarface pushes Dzhumagaliev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dzhumagaliev is breathing heavily.
Scarface misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarface swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarface gets through Dzhumagaliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scarface swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarface stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dzhumagaliev takes a shot to the head.
Scarface lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarface throws a head punch that misses.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzhumagaliev prevents a body shot from Scarface.
Scarface tries to work over Dzhumagaliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarface misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Dzhumagaliev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Scarface fails to land. #BC#
Dzhumagaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dzhumagaliev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scarface counters with a straight right hand.
Dzhumagaliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scarface swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scarface cracks a nice hook into Dzhumagaliev's ribs.
Scarface scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dzhumagaliev in his tracks.
Scarface looks to land a right hand but Dzhumagaliev moved out of range.
Scarface lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scarface connects with the punch.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Scarface feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dzhumagaliev sprawling to the canvas! Dzhumagaliev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Scarface finish him?!
Oh Dzhumagaliev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Scarface.
Dzhumagaliev is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Scarface doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Dzhumagaliev crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Dzhumagaliev's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dexter Scarface!
Dexter Scarface seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMANIAK 29 - Dzhum vs WW
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Wrestling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dzhumagaliev. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wrestling. #ES#
Dzhumagaliev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A big right from Wrestling misses.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch.
Wrestling takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrestling defends well and Dzhumagaliev ends up having to push Wrestling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Wrestling closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wrestling lands in his opponent's guard.
Dzhumagaliev wants to sweep but no luck.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wrestling is controlling him.
Wrestling is working Dzhumagaliev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wrestling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Wrestling lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wrestling throws a strike but Dzhumagaliev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wrestling will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dzhumagaliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrestling throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wrestling thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wrestling punching from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev wants to control from the top but Wrestling keeps moving.
Wrestling wants to stand and escape but Dzhumagaliev is having none of it.
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Wrestling to sweep him here. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestling throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dzhumagaliev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dzhumagaliev pushing down on Wrestling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dzhumagaliev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wrestling throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wrestling misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wrestling misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev trying to mount his opponent but Wrestling defends it.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to control. Wrestling wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wrestling wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dzhumagaliev is trying to work for a kimura but Wrestling is defending well. #T3#
Wrestling is refusing to be controlled, as Dzhumagaliev sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dzhumagaliev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wrestling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dzhumagaliev uses his free foot to push down on Wrestling's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev looking to control and managing it successfully. #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.
Dzhumagaliev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wrestling tries to hold on but Dzhumagaliev pushes him away. #SUB#
Dzhumagaliev working for a guillotine from mount but Wrestling is in no mood to give up.
Wrestling swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dzhumagaliev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wrestling is looking to escape.
Wrestling throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SU#
Dzhumagaliev stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dzhumagaliev lands a two punch combo.
Wrestling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrestling misses the shot to the body.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Wrestling breaks the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wrestling swings for the body but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Wrestling misses with a looping right.
Wrestling shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzhumagaliev sprawls well. He's pushed Wrestling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Wrestling is having none of it.
Wrestling tries to counter with a clinch but Dzhumagaliev shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Dzhumagaliev rushes Wrestling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrestling shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzhumagaliev sprawls well. He's pushed Wrestling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzhumagaliev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhumagaliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dzhumagaliev breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhumagaliev fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev clinches. #T1##BC#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch.
Wrestling goes for a double leg but Dzhumagaliev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dzhumagaliev continues to drive forward.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestlefuck Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is winning the standup battle so far.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrestling misses the jab.
Dzhumagaliev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wrestling's calf.
Wrestling darts in looking for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev gets double underhooks and turns Wrestling into the cage.
Wrestling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dzhumagaliev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrestling can do to turn this around?#CL#
Dzhumagaliev clinches up against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice knee to the body.
Wrestling is breathing heavily.
Wrestling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wrestling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dzhumagaliev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dzhumagaliev lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Dzhumagaliev decides to pull guard.
Wrestling is looking to work some ground and pound but Dzhumagaliev has wrist control.
Wrestling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Dzhumagaliev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrestling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrestling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestling landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Wrestling throws a big elbow that misses.
Wrestling stopping the sweep attempt from Dzhumagaliev.
Wrestling throws a big elbow that misses.
Wrestling stands up over Dzhumagaliev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wrestling landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wrestling's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dzhumagaliev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev looking to control.
Wrestling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dzhumagaliev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Wrestling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wrestling is looking to work some ground and pound but Dzhumagaliev has wrist control.
Wrestling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wrestling throws a big right hand that misses.
Wrestling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wrestling throwing strikes but missing.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wrestling postures up in Dzhumagaliev's guard and throws a big left but Dzhumagaliev blocks it.
Wrestling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wrestling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dzhumagaliev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Dzhumagaliev has his feet on Wrestling's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Wrestling drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dzhumagaliev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#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#
Dzhumagaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrestling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrestling circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhumagaliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrestling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrestling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dzhumagaliev's waist but Dzhumagaliev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wrestling off to one side.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Dzhumagaliev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dzhumagaliev thows a huge punch but Wrestling dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch.
Wrestling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Wrestling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev drives through and clinches with Wrestling against the cage.
I was talking to Dzhumagaliev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Wrestling breaks the clinch.
Wrestling works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wrestling slips a jab and a cross from Dzhumagaliev.
Wrestling dives in for a single leg takedown but Dzhumagaliev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wrestling shoots for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestlefuck Wrestling.
Wrestling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling tests Dzhumagaliev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dzhumagaliev throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Wrestling tries to keep at a distance but Dzhumagaliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wrestling goes for a takedown attempt but Dzhumagaliev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dzhumagaliev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wrestling.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzhumagaliev with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev has managed to clinch. #BC#
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Wrestling with that takedown attempt.
Dzhumagaliev lands a high kick!
Wrestling circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Wrestling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Dzhumagaliev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wrestling tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dzhumagaliev is in Wrestling's guard.
Wrestling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Dzhumagaliev stands up and waves to Wrestling to follow him. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Wrestling misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a shoulder strike. #T2##BC#
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Wrestling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch there but Wrestling circles away.
Wrestling leaves Dzhumagaliev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wrestling. #TD#
Wrestling gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dzhumagaliev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wrestling is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dzhumagaliev dives into side control.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
Dzhumagaliev lands an elbow. #T3#
Dzhumagaliev 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 Wrestling's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU#
Dzhumagaliev stands up and beckons Wrestling to his feet.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrestling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wrestling takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrestling paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Wrestling tries to keep at a distance but Dzhumagaliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #TD#
Dzhumagaliev drags the fight down to the ground.
Wrestling lands a couple of digs.
Wrestling preventing the sweep.
Wrestling tries to stand but Dzhumagaliev is controlling from the bottom.
Wrestling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dzhumagaliev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrestling is looking to work some ground and pound but Dzhumagaliev has wrist control.#T4#
Wrestling throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dzhumagaliev holds on and takes a little breather.
Dzhumagaliev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wrestling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Dzhumagaliev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wrestling defends it easily.
Wrestling scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Dzhumagaliev has his feet on Wrestling's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Wrestling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Wrestling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dzhumagaliev's waist but Dzhumagaliev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wrestling off to one side.
Dzhumagaliev feints a jab promting Wrestling to slip. Dzhumagaliev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wrestling slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wrestling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wrestling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Wrestling gets tackled into the cage by Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev maintains the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev tries to land knees in the clinch but Wrestling avoids the damage to the body.
Wrestling misses with some punches. #BC#
Dzhumagaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrestling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dzhumagaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrestling blocks a head kick by Dzhumagaliev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrestling! But no joy.#CL#
Dzhumagaliev forces Wrestling back against the cage and clinches.
Wrestling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestlefuck Wrestling.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dzhumagaliev.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wrestling has a couple of punches blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Wrestling wants to take the fight to the mat but Dzhumagaliev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wrestling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dzhumagaliev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wrestling is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wrestling is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzhumagaliev staying out of range there.
A big left from Wrestling misses.
Wrestling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wrestling backs up against the cage.
Wrestling has a takedown stuffed.
Dzhumagaliev tries to counter by clinching up but Wrestling breaks away and moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch up but Wrestling keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev lands a shot to the body.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wrestling is defending well for now.#BC2#
Wrestling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Dzhumagaliev with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a double leg but Wrestling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wrestling missing with a left hand there. Dzhumagaliev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestling keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrestling throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wrestling circles away.#CL2#
Wrestling closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Wrestling manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch but Wrestling slips to the side
and Wrestling counters with a stiff right hand.
Dzhumagaliev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wrestling.
Wrestling keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrestling throws out a counter right but Dzhumagaliev avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Dzhumagaliev rushes Wrestling and presses him up against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wrestling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dzhumagaliev walks away with a smile on his face. Wrestling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Dzhumagaliev throws a right hand that Wrestling ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrestling also avoids with ease.
Wrestling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dzhumagaliev as he avoids it easily.
Wrestling blocks a head kick by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev lands a leg kick that knocks Wrestling off balance momentarily.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrestling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Wrestling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dzhumagaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dzhumagaliev as he jumps to the side.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrestling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch but Wrestling is avoiding it.
Dzhumagaliev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Dzhumagaliev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch up but Wrestling keeps it at a distance.
Dzhumagaliev slips under a jab.#TD#
Dzhumagaliev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wrestling on his heels. He'll look to pass Wrestling's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Wrestling doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev controlling from the top position.
Wrestling controls Dzhumagaliev momentarily but Dzhumagaliev frees himself.
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Wrestling to get back to his feet. #SU#
Dzhumagaliev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dzhumagaliev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wrestling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Wrestling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dzhumagaliev to the ground. Wrestling is now in Dzhumagaliev's guard.#ES#
Dzhumagaliev pushes Wrestling off and gets back to his feet.
Wrestling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Dzhumagaliev moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev had his way with Wrestlefuck Wrestling in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhumagaliev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrestling avoids it really well and circles away.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up but Wrestling circles away and keeps his distance.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrestling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wrestling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dzhumagaliev stuffs the takedown attempt from Wrestling. Wrestling gets slowly back to his feet.
Wrestling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrestling.
Wrestling avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Wrestling looking to score a takedown here. Dzhumagaliev is defending well but Wrestling drives through and ends up in Dzhumagaliev's guard.#ES#
Dzhumagaliev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wrestling has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wrestling.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a combination but Wrestling avoids it well. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev clinches up against the cage.
Wrestling is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1##BC#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Dzhumagaliev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wrestling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wrestling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dzhumagaliev.
Wrestling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dzhumagaliev's waist but Dzhumagaliev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wrestling off to one side.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestlefuck Wrestling.
Wrestling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dzhumagaliev swivels and escapes.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch there but Wrestling circles away.
Wrestling closes the distance and clinches up with Dzhumagaliev, looking for a takedown. Wrestling pushes Dzhumagaliev against the cage but Dzhumagaliev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev takes the fight into the clinch.
Wrestling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrestling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dzhumagaliev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dzhumagaliev fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Dzhumagaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrestling circles away. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrestling is trying to drag Dzhumagaliev to the mat but Dzhumagaliev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Wrestling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrestling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch but Wrestling is avoiding it.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dzhumagaliev swivels and escapes.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Wrestling.
A left and a right from Dzhumagaliev both land. Nice combination.
Wrestling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dzhumagaliev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wrestling somewhat.
Dzhumagaliev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch but Wrestling is avoiding it. #T3##CL#
Dzhumagaliev pushes Wrestling up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Wrestling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrestling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev circles away.#CL#
Dzhumagaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrestling has had enough of the clinch but Dzhumagaliev keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrestling lunges at Dzhumagaliev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dzhumagaliev's hand.
Wrestling shoots in for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dzhumagaliev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wrestling manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Dzhumagaliev moves into the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev can't get the takedown.
Wrestling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dzhumagaliev walks away with a smile on his face. Wrestling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dzhumagaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Dzhumagaliev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev forces Wrestling back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrestling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Wrestling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Dzhumagaliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrestling is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dzhumagaliev with a body shot.
Dzhumagaliev shoots for a takedown but Wrestling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wrestling throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhumagaliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrestling looks for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev sprawls well.
Dzhumagaliev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrestling.
Wrestling throws out a counter right but Dzhumagaliev avoids it with no problem.
Dzhumagaliev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wrestling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dzhumagaliev fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev has Wrestling up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrestling looking to throw knees to the head but Dzhumagaliev is blocking nicely.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wrestling prevents a body shot from Dzhumagaliev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dzhumagaliev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'ADRIAN!!! ADRIAN!!!'.

Event: MMANIAK 25 Arcuri vs Dzhum
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Arcuri throws the left hand but Dzhumagaliev avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dzhumagaliev.
Arcuri slips a jab and a cross from Dzhumagaliev.
Arcuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcuri looks to land a right hand but Dzhumagaliev moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcuri misses with a straight left.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Arcuri finds it's way through Dzhumagaliev's defenses.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and pushes Arcuri back into the cage.
Arcuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arcuri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev pushes Arcuri up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Arcuri is trying to trip Dzhumagaliev. He has hold of a leg but Dzhumagaliev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arcuri persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Dzhumagaliev pushes Arcuri off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dzhumagaliev throws a lazy head kick
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev clinches up against the cage.
Arcuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhumagaliev misses with a takedown attempt
and Arcuri counters with a right hand to the body.
Arcuri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arcuri connects with a single shot there.
Arcuri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev clinches.
Arcuri blocking some punches.
Arcuri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dzhumagaliev up against the cage.#T2#
Arcuri tries to work over Dzhumagaliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arcuri misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arcuri.#BC2#
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev shoots and misses
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut. Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev clinches up against the cage.
Arcuri stalling in the clinch.
Arcuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arcuri misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arcuri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Arcuri.
Dzhumagaliev lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcuri throws a big shot that misses.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arcuri but Arcuri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch but Arcuri slips to the side
and Dzhumagaliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arcuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dzhumagaliev shoots and misses
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arcuri pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Arcuri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dzhumagaliev being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Dzhumagaliev being controlled against the cage.
Arcuri gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Arcuri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dzhumagaliev.
Arcuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Arcuri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri misses with a double jab.
Dzhumagaliev moves to clinch but Arcuri breaks away
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Arcuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Arcuri stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Dzhumagaliev follows into mount! #ROC2#
Arcuri is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#
It looks like Phil Arcuri has been cut.#SUB2#
Dzhumagaliev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arcuri to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arcuri shrugs it off.
Oh Arcuri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Dzhumagaliev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Arcuri is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Arcuri and Dzhumagaliev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Dzhumagaliev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arcuri rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dzhumagaliev's guard! Nice work there by Arcuri!
Dzhumagaliev has control of Arcuri's left arm, preventing Arcuri from doing any damage.
Dzhumagaliev keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dzhumagaliev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arcuri defends it easily.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dzhumagaliev has momentary wrist control but Arcuri slips an elbow through the middle.
Arcuri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arcuri distracts Dzhumagaliev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arcuri tries to free his leg and advance position but Dzhumagaliev is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dzhumagaliev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arcuri defends it easily.
Arcuri wants to pass the guard but Dzhumagaliev is keeping the position.#T2#
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzhumagaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arcuri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dzhumagaliev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arcuri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arcuri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcuri throwing strikes from guard but Dzhumagaliev blocks nicely.
Arcuri tries to free his leg and advance position but Dzhumagaliev is retaining full guard. #T3#
Arcuri postures up in Dzhumagaliev's guard and throws a big left but Dzhumagaliev blocks it.
Arcuri connects with a couple of short punches.
Dzhumagaliev looking to control.
Arcuri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Dzhumagaliev keeps moving.
Arcuri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arcuri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzhumagaliev is keeping the position for now.
Arcuri chips away with some ground and pound.
Arcuri 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.
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Dzhumagaliev keeps moving. #T4#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dzhumagaliev wants to sweep here but Arcuri controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arcuri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arcuri throwing strikes but missing.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzhumagaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phil Arcuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Arcuri gets tackled into the cage by Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dzhumagaliev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arcuri taking a breather.
Arcuri controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phil Arcuri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Dzhumagaliev rushes Arcuri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arcuri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arcuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arcuri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arcuri smiles and moves away.
Dzhumagaliev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arcuri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev darts in trying to clinch
enabling Arcuri to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Dzhumagaliev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arcuri.
Arcuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Arcuri counters with a straight right hand.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arcuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dzhumagaliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arcuri swinging wildly here.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcuri misses with a straight right. #T2#
Arcuri misses with an uppercut. Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a takedown but Arcuri shows good takedown defense.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.
Arcuri throws a body kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch
letting Arcuri counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch
and Arcuri counters with a straight right hand.
Arcuri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Arcuri throws a series of punches but Dzhumagaliev avoids them all with ease.
Dzhumagaliev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Arcuri counters with a straight right hand.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch but Arcuri slips to the side
enabling Arcuri to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Arcuri gets tackled into the cage by Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev maintains the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches.
Arcuri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Arcuri breaks the clinch. #T3#
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch up but Arcuri keeps it at a distance.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up but Arcuri circles away and keeps his distance.
Arcuri misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev gets a clinch. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcuri loads up on a big right hand but Dzhumagaliev slips the punch.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Arcuri circles away.
Dzhumagaliev takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
Arcuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dzhumagaliev.#T4##CL2#
Dzhumagaliev clinches with his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arcuri is defending well for now.
Arcuri lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arcuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dzhumagaliev on the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev is still on wobbly legs! Can Arcuri finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev darts in and clinches Arcuri up against the cage.#BC2#
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dzhumagaliev throws a lazy body kick
and Arcuri comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Dzhumagaliev stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Arcuri is on him like rabid pit bull! Dzhumagaliev slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri!
A less than humble Phil Arcuri misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMANIAK 20 Vilenius/Sullivan
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Griffiths scores with a takedown into Dzhumagaliev's guard.#SUB#
Griffiths drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffiths jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffiths advances position into side control!
Dzhumagaliev tries to bench press Griffiths off him but Griffiths keeps the position. #SUB#
Griffiths is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dzhumagaliev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Griffiths thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griffiths trying to control the position but Dzhumagaliev is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Griffiths is working to tighten his grip on Dzhumagaliev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dzhumagaliev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Griffiths is really squeezing tight and eventually Dzhumagaliev passes out! Griffiths breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stephen Griffiths!
Stephen Griffiths retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Stephen Griffiths 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: MMANIAK 18 - New Era 185
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Dzhumagaliev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Dzhumagaliev gets a double leg takedown into Hay's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dzhumagaliev is controlling him. #SU2#
Dzhumagaliev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a head kick by Hay.
Hay throws a sloppy head kick and Dzhumagaliev moves out of range easily.
Dzhumagaliev throws a counter combo.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hay has knocked Dzhumagaliev down with a huge combo! Hay steps away and waves a wobbly Dzhumagaliev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Dzhumagaliev lands a head kick that stumbles Hay and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#
Hay is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Hay has been cut.
Dzhumagaliev pushes down on Hay's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Hay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Dzhumagaliev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hay is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is the new middleweight champion!
An intense looking Nikolai Dzhumagaliev took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'ADRIAN!!! ADRIAN!!!'.

Event: KOFC 16 - Mubango vs Dren
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Dzhumagaliev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Dzhumagaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gomez darts in and clinches Dzhumagaliev up against the cage.#TD#
Dzhumagaliev pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Gomez gets to his feet. Dzhumagaliev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gomez throws a combination that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Dzhumagaliev with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gomez closes the distance and pushes Dzhumagaliev back into the cage.
Dzhumagaliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomezs head.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to pull guard but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev is trying to pull guard but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Dzhumagaliev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez throws a right and a left that Dzhumagaliev avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Dzhumagaliev misses its target.
Gomez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gomez duly obliges. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dzhumagaliev tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomez avoids the damage to the body.
Dzhumagaliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomez smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dzhumagaliev is defended easily by Gomez.
Dzhumagaliev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dzhumagaliev off to one side. #T2##TD#
Dzhumagaliev dives in and scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.#ES2#
Gomez pushes Dzhumagaliev off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Dzhumagaliev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Dzhumagaliev shoots in.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franco Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dzhumagaliev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gomez.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dzhumagaliev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez throws a head kick but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dzhumagaliev feinted with a counter takedown.
Gomez misses with the combination. #T3#
No luck for Dzhumagaliev with that takedown attempt.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Gomez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dzhumagaliev dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to avoid it but Dzhumagaliev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomez to the ground. Gomez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomez throws a counter combo.
Dzhumagaliev moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
Gomez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in and drives through. Gomez sprawls well.#CL2#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Dzhumagaliev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gomez stands and throws Dzhumagaliev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Gomez decides to stand back up. Gomez steps back and let's Dzhumagaliev get back to his feet.#T4#
Dzhumagaliev dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Dzhumagaliev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomez swivels and escapes.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in but Gomez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a two punch combination.
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Dzhumagaliev pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
Dzhumagaliev is breathing heavily.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in but Gomez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Gomez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dzhumagaliev circles away quickly and effectively.
Dzhumagaliev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gomez throws a right hand that Dzhumagaliev ducks under and follows up with a left that Dzhumagaliev also avoids with ease.
Dzhumagaliev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dzhumagaliev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez unleashes a big counter combination but Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Gomez looks to move away, Dzhumagaliev throws a big counter combo but Gomez just gets out of the way.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Dzhumagaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Dzhumagaliev fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomez! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dzhumagaliev feinted with a counter takedown.
Gomez tries to bum rush Dzhumagaliev with a series of wild strikes but Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Dzhumagaliev pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev tries for a takedown but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dzhumagaliev slips a jab and a cross from Gomez. #T1#
Dzhumagaliev avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Gomez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dzhumagaliev shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Dzhumagaliev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez scores with a three punch combo!
Gomez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Gomez does no damage.
Gomez throws a right and a left that Dzhumagaliev avoids nicely.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Gomez has Dzhumagaliev up against the cage in a clinch.
Dzhumagaliev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dzhumagaliev dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Dzhumagaliev's head and hops out.
Dzhumagaliev fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Dzhumagaliev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dzhumagaliev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dzhumagaliev scrambles back to his feet.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Dzhumagaliev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Dzhumagaliev has closed the distance and engaged Gomez in a clinch.
Dzhumagaliev wants a takedown.
Dzhumagaliev jumps guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dzhumagaliev jumps into guard, dragging Gomez to the mat.
Dzhumagaliev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Gomez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gomez wants to stand but Dzhumagaliev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dzhumagaliev 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.#ES#
Dzhumagaliev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gomez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gomez throws a front kick aimed at Dzhumagaliev's knee but Dzhumagaliev avoids it well. #T4#
Gomez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gomez tries to clinch up but Dzhumagaliev circles away and keeps his distance.
Dzhumagaliev tries to counter with a takedown but Gomez is quick to defend against it.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzhumagaliev dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Dzhumagaliev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Gomez. No joy for Dzhumagaliev on that attempt.
Dzhumagaliev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dzhumagaliev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Dzhumagaliev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomez is looking for the big counter here.
Dzhumagaliev shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Dzhumagaliev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Dzhumagaliev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dzhumagaliev tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez leaves Dzhumagaliev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Gomez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomez is pushing Dzhumagaliev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomez's efforts to push away.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dzhumagaliev wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Dzhumagaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzhumagaliev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dzhumagaliev prevents Gomez from breaking the clinch.
Gomez gets underhooks to prevent Dzhumagaliev's takedown attempt.
Dzhumagaliev wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev tries to pull guard but Gomez won't allow it.
Franco Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dzhumagaliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomez smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Dzhumagaliev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Franco Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and clinches.
Dzhumagaliev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez gets underhooks to prevent Dzhumagaliev's takedown attempt. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Gomez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomez is trying to break the clinch but Dzhumagaliev is controlling him.
Dzhumagaliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dzhumagaliev tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it. #TD#
Dzhumagaliev pulls guard successfully.
Dzhumagaliev wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzhumagaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dzhumagaliev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomez 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.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to keep Gomez in close. #SUB#
Dzhumagaliev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dzhumagaliev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Gomez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dzhumagaliev, up you get!

And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gomez 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KOFC 9 - Dzhum vs Dos Santos
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Dzhumagaliev shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dzhumagaliev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dos Santos did well to prevent Dzhumagaliev getting side control.
Dzhumagaliev stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dos Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dzhumagaliev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dzhumagaliev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dzhumagaliev wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position but Dzhumagaliev postures up.
Dos Santos 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#
Dzhumagaliev is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Dzhumagaliev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage.
Dos Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to escape.
Dos Santos is thwarting Dzhumagaliev's attempts to control the position.
Dos Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dzhumagaliev tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Dzhumagaliev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Santos throwing shots but Dzhumagaliev is blocking nicely.
I've been told that Dos Santos has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Dos Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Dos Santos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T2#
Dos Santos throwing strikes but Dzhumagaliev uses the opportunity to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dzhumagaliev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Dzhumagaliev looking for submissions off his back.
Dzhumagaliev gets back to full guard.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
Dzhumagaliev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Dzhumagaliev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#ES#
Dzhumagaliev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dos Santos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick. #T4#
Dzhumagaliev with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a flying knee that drops Dzhumagaliev!
Dos Santos forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dzhumagaliev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos wants to take a breather but Dzhumagaliev is having none of it.
Dzhumagaliev tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Dos Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dzhumagaliev shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Dzhumagaliev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzhumagaliev has a takedown stuffed.
Dzhumagaliev dives in for a single leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Dzhumagaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzhumagaliev looks for a takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well.
Dos Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dzhumagaliev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch up
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a head kick by Dos Santos. #T1#
Dos Santos lands a brutal head kick. Dzhumagaliev looks out on his feet and Dos Santos throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Oscar Dos Santos!
Oscar Dos Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 472 - Malvo v. Wayne
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Dzhumagaliev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corll swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dzhumagaliev is defended easily by Corll.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Corll misses the target.
Dzhumagaliev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dzhumagaliev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dzhumagaliev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corll is out of range and Dzhumagaliev settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Dzhumagaliev.
Corll thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has been cut.
Dean Corll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.
Corll misses with a wild body shot.
Dzhumagaliev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corll.
Dzhumagaliev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Corll.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch there but Corll circles away.
Corll misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Dzhumagaliev counters by clinching up. #BC#
Corll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corll checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Corll is predictable there
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
Dzhumagaliev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corll quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Corll scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Dzhumagaliev blocks the low kick.
Corll thows a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a one-two to the body.
Corll has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Dzhumagaliev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corll throws out the jab. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Corll.
Corll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhumagaliev shoots in and drives through. Corll sprawls well.
Corll misses the body punch
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a body kick.
Corll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Corll moves out of range.
Corll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Corll gets tackled into the cage by Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev maintains the clinch. #BC#
Corll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dzhumagaliev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dzhumagaliev.#TD#
Corll looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dzhumagaliev!#T3#
Corll throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Corll is looking to take a break and control but Dzhumagaliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Corll missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corll slows the pace down in half guard.
Corll working the head and body with strikes. #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.
Corll controlling the pace.
Dzhumagaliev trying to control but Corll postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corll winds up and cracks Dzhumagaliev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev tries to get to full guard but Corll has control of the leg.
Corll trying to control the pace.
Corll wants to take a breather but Dzhumagaliev is having none of it.
Corll controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Corll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Corll drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corll manages to break the clinch.
Corll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a takedown
enabling Corll to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a few strikes there.
Dzhumagaliev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corll.
Corll misses with a looping right.
Corll lunges at Dzhumagaliev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dzhumagaliev's hand. #T1##CL2#
Dzhumagaliev drives through and clinches with Corll against the cage.
Corll lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dzhumagaliev.#TD2#
Dzhumagaliev manages to pull guard.
Dzhumagaliev trying to keep a closed guard but Corll is proving a slippery customer.
Corll trying to control but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom.
Corll trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corll throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corll trying to control but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dzhumagaliev wants to stand and escape but Corll is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dzhumagaliev keeping moving, preventing Corll from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dean Corll is winning the standup battle so far.
Dzhumagaliev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corll circles away.
Corll throws a shot from downtown. Dzhumagaliev moves away and avoids it.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Corll circles away.
Corll throws a body punch but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Corll thows a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it #TD2#
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Corll is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dzhumagaliev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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#
Corll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corll misses with a hook to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corll thinking. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev has closed the distance and engaged Corll in a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Dzhumagaliev breaks from the clinch.
Corll misses with a hook. Dzhumagaliev ducked under it nicely.
Corll slaps away a takedown attempt from Dzhumagaliev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Dzhumagaliev looks to move away, Corll throws a big counter combo but Dzhumagaliev just gets out of the way.
Dean Corll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev tries for a takedown but Corll circles away easily
and Dzhumagaliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corll keeps the fight on the outside.
Dzhumagaliev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Corll tries to land a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev saw it coming and moves away.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch
enabling Corll to counter with a crisp jab.
Corll tries for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev circles away easily
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch but Corll is avoiding it.
It looked like Corll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dzhumagaliev tries for a takedown but Corll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Corll keeps the fight on the outside.
Corll feints and then cracks Dzhumagaliev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dzhumagaliev down.
Corll misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Corll won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corll wants to control but Dzhumagaliev postures up.
Corll is trying to escape the position but Dzhumagaliev is controlling the position.
Corll tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dzhumagaliev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to take a break and control but Corll is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corll parries the strikes from Dzhumagaliev easily there. Dzhumagaliev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Corll to escape.
You can see the frustration on Corll's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Corll is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Dean Corll will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev'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#
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and clinches up with Corll, looking for a takedown. Dzhumagaliev pushes Corll against the cage but Corll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dzhumagaliev. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev has Corll up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Corll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Corll is having none of it.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Corll moves out of range.
It looked like Corll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corll moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A shot to the body from Corll misses
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in looking for a takedown but Corll manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dzhumagaliev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick and Corll moves out of range easily.
Corll shoots in looking for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corll's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Corll circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Corll keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Corll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dzhumagaliev shoots for a takedown but Corll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dean Corll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.#TD#
Corll shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dzhumagaliev is trying to defend but Corll finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Corll to pass to mount.
Corll is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dzhumagaliev!
Corll avoids the attempt from Dzhumagaliev to control.
Dzhumagaliev is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Corll in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Corll cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Corll working Dzhumagaliev over with strikes 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!
Corll pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dean Corll overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corll trying to control but Dzhumagaliev is having none of it.
Corll connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
Corll is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dzhumagaliev is still in real trouble! Can Corll finish him?
Corll lands with some strikes.#T3#
A nice elbow there by Corll.
Dzhumagaliev is desperately trying to improve his position but Corll has a good base and remains in mount.
Corll has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dzhumagaliev's face.
Corll can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dzhumagaliev is looking to escape.
Corll breaks from Dzhumagaliev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Corll content just to control the position here.
Dzhumagaliev seems to have recovered his senses.
Dzhumagaliev tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Corll can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dzhumagaliev is looking to escape.
Corll looking to finish Dzhumagaliev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dzhumagaliev!
Corll looking to finish Dzhumagaliev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dzhumagaliev!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Corll! Dzhumagaliev is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dean Corll!
A victorious Dean Corll thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 466 - Gravius vs. Turpin 2
Date: Aug 25, 2016

#R1#
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett works Dzhumagaliev's body with a nice hook.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Dzhumagaliev slips a jab from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a jab.
Dzhumagaliev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dzhumagaliev slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a jab. Dzhumagaliev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett lands a head kick. Dzhumagaliev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Sackett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dzhumagaliev tries to bum rush Sackett with a series of wild strikes but Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sackett's head backwards.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dzhumagaliev's sensitive parts. #T1#
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dzhumagaliev ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the body shot from Sackett.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Dzhumagaliev moves away and avoids it.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a jab to the head.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett throws a head kick but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dzhumagaliev.
Good work by Dzhumagaliev as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev moves away.#T2#
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Dzhumagaliev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev working aggressively here.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sackett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sackett blocking some punches.
A short left from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev lands an elbow just above Sackett 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Nolan Sackett has been cut.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Dzhumagaliev controls the action.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a knee to the head.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Dzhumagaliev controls his hands.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dzhumagaliev misses with some punches.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice elbow.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a left to the head.
Sackett misses with a body punch. #T4#
Sackett avoids the elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dzhumagaliev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sackett's brow.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Dzhumagaliev.
Still in the clinch, Dzhumagaliev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dzhumagaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Dzhumagaliev moves away and avoids it.
Dzhumagaliev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
A little feinted left hand from Dzhumagaliev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dzhumagaliev takes a step back to recover.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nolan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nolan Sackett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dzhumagaliev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dzhumagaliev throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett cracks Dzhumagaliev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Dzhumagaliev moved away.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Sackett.
Sackett defending well as Dzhumagaliev loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Dzhumagaliev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Nolan Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Dzhumagaliev is out of range.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Dzhumagaliev's belly button to the back.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dzhumagaliev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett misses with a hook. Dzhumagaliev ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD2#
Sackett lands a head kick that stumbles Dzhumagaliev and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzhumagaliev is keeping the position for now.
Oh Dzhumagaliev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett wants to control from the top but Dzhumagaliev keeps moving.
Dzhumagaliev seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dzhumagaliev holds on and takes a little breather.
Sackett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head.
Dzhumagaliev wants to get back to his feet but Sackett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses. Dzhumagaliev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Dzhumagaliev!#REVR#
Sackett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Sackett to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Dzhumagaliev from controlling successfully.
Dzhumagaliev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev throwing strikes from guard but Sackett blocks nicely.
Dzhumagaliev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dzhumagaliev trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dzhumagaliev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sackett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev postures up in Sackett's guard and throws a big left but Sackett blocks it.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow that misses. Sackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dzhumagaliev's guard. Nice move by Sackett!#REVB#
Sackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Dzhumagaliev has wrist control.
Sackett connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dzhumagaliev misses with a few strikes there.
Dzhumagaliev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sackett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dzhumagaliev scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Dzhumagaliev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzhumagaliev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dzhumagaliev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dzhumagaliev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dzhumagaliev. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett stuns Dzhumagaliev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Dzhumagaliev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
A telegraphed right hand from Dzhumagaliev misses the target.
Sackett with a nice cross.
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
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!
Dzhumagaliev connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Dzhumagaliev off balance momentarily.
Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Dzhumagaliev misses.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Dzhumagaliev ducks down to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett catches Dzhumagaliev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dzhumagaliev throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Dzhumagaliev does it's job there.
Sackett cracks Dzhumagaliev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A jab from Dzhumagaliev misses.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dzhumagaliev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Dzhumagaliev's shoulder, as Dzhumagaliev tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Nice combo by Dzhumagaliev! Oh, that's hurt him - Sackett falls to the canvas and Dzhumagaliev follows him into 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!
Dzhumagaliev working away.
Dzhumagaliev in side control, throwing shots but Sackett defends.
The ground and pound from Dzhumagaliev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Sackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sackett defending against the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Dzhumagaliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Sackett tries to improve position but can't.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow but Sackett slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Dzhumagaliev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dzhumagaliev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dzhumagaliev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sackett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dzhumagaliev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev tries to score with some ground and pound. Sackett controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

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 Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.
I think Sackett 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nolan Sackett!

Event: Syn 456 - Wein vs. Diego 3
Date: Jul 12, 2016

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhumagaliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dzhumagaliev tried to score with a low kick but Little checks it.
Dzhumagaliev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Little bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dzhumagaliev's head backwards.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a head kick. Little tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Little has been cut.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
Little lands with a nice body kick.
Omar Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Little pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Little.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Dzhumagaliev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Little finds it's way round the side to connect with Dzhumagaliev's head.
Little pushes Dzhumagaliev away with a front kick.
Little moves in looking to clinch but Dzhumagaliev pushes him off.#CL#
Little clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dzhumagaliev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Little's brow.
Little swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhumagaliev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzhumagaliev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little's elbow.
Little lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Little.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Little misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Little obliges.
Little connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has been cut.
Dzhumagaliev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Little with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Little lands a body shot.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little takes a shot to the head.
Little lands with a short shot to the head.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a body shot from Little.
I was talking to Little's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev prevents a body shot from Little.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Dzhumagaliev avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage.
Little blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little lands a body shot.
Little lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Little blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev tries a body shot but Little blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Dzhumagaliev fails to land.
Little misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev lands a hook that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Dzhumagaliev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Little scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body punch. #BC#
Little breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Little misses the shot to the body.
Little changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice hook to Little's body. Little takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dzhumagaliev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Little to score with a decent uppercut.
Little takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Little slips a jab from Dzhumagaliev.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Little checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Little!
Little connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Little cracks Dzhumagaliev with an open hand slap.
Little lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Dzhumagaliev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Dzhumagaliev. Those never looked like landing.
Little lands a nice shot that snaps Dzhumagaliev's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little moves out of range as Dzhumagaliev strikes.
Little throwing a counter right hand but Dzhumagaliev manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Little dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dzhumagaliev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Little connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dzhumagaliev momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Little.
Little misses with a left hand
and Dzhumagaliev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an uppercut. Little saw that one coming.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Little.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a counter right but Little avoids it with no problem.
Little chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Little throws a shot from downtown. Dzhumagaliev moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Little walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Little throws a front kick that sends Dzhumagaliev stumbling back into the cage.
Omar Little is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Little has closed the distance and engaged Dzhumagaliev in a clinch. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook but Little avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook
and Little counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Little throws a body kick that misses.
Little misses with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dzhumagaliev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Little looks to land a right hand but Dzhumagaliev moved out of range.
Little fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dzhumagaliev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhumagaliev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
A big left from Little misses.
Dzhumagaliev lunges at Little with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Little's hand.
Dzhumagaliev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Little can pounce on him.
Little throws a body kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dzhumagaliev 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Little, as that shot connected.
Little ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Little lands a front kick.#T3#
Little punishes Dzhumagaliev's body with a nice straight punch.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Little jabs at Dzhumagaliev's body.
Little has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dzhumagaliev.
Little throws a front kick that sends Dzhumagaliev stumbling back into the cage.
Little avoids the body shot from Dzhumagaliev.
Little is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzhumagaliev can do to turn this around?
Little buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Little thumps Dzhumagaliev with a low kick.
Little lands with a nice body punch.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch but Dzhumagaliev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dzhumagaliev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dzhumagaliev manages to avoid it.
Little throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Dzhumagaliev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Little is looking to slow Dzhumagaliev down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Little.
Little feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Little moves into range and connects with a jab.
Little turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Little can pounce on him.
Little connects with a body shot.
Dzhumagaliev drops his hands momentarily and Little takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dzhumagaliev! But no joy.
Nice shot by Little.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Little dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Little's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Little takes a swing at Dzhumagaliev's ribcage but misses.
Little throws a hook but Dzhumagaliev avoids it easily.
Little misses with a hook.
Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dzhumagaliev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Little catches Dzhumagaliev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Little connects with a looping right hand.
Dzhumagaliev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dzhumagaliev throws a series of punches but Little avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little scores with a sloppy right hand. Dzhumagaliev should have avoided that one.
Dzhumagaliev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Dzhumagaliev does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Little checks a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Little.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev tries to land a leg kick but Little saw it coming and moves away.
Little dodges the punch combination from Dzhumagaliev.
Little jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dzhumagaliev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Little blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Little.
A swing and a miss from Dzhumagaliev.
Little is looking for a counter combo.
Little stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Little throws a body punch but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dzhumagaliev misses the body punch
and Little counters with a nice body kick.
Dzhumagaliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Little looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dzhumagaliev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dzhumagaliev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Little there.#ROC#
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhumagaliev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Little seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dzhumagaliev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dzhumagaliev is still on wobbly legs! Can Little finish him?
Little looks for the body kick but Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.
Dzhumagaliev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dzhumagaliev seems to have recovered his senses.
Little throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Little dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dzhumagaliev. That did some damage!#T3#
Dzhumagaliev lands a really nice looking cross but Little seems unphased.
Little pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Little takes a swing at Dzhumagaliev's ribcage but misses.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Little.
A combination from Dzhumagaliev does no damage.
Little misses with a right hand
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good, hard body kick but Little shrugs it off.
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Little.
Dzhumagaliev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhumagaliev is just out of range.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range of the body kick.
Little looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Nice body punch from Little.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
Little moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dzhumagaliev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Little.
Donk. Little catches Dzhumagaliev right on the button with a cross.
Little slips a jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Little was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dzhumagaliev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Little thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dzhumagaliev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Little.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Little, right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Little showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Little 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Syn 451 - Wein vs. Dzhumagalie
Date: Jun 23, 2016

#R1#
Wein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wein misses with a leg kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice leg kick.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Dzhumagaliev's leg but Dzhumagaliev calmly moves out of range.
Wein backing away here, and Dzhumagaliev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein misses with a hook.
Dzhumagaliev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wein fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein throws a head kick that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a three punch combo that has Wein backing up. Wein nods at Dzhumagaliev to acknowledge the strikes.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Wein lands a high kick!
Wein is looking to slow Dzhumagaliev down with leg kicks.
Dzhumagaliev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Wein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice body kick.
Dzhumagaliev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Wein tenderised Dzhumagaliev's leg. Dzhumagaliev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dzhumagaliev counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dzhumagaliev throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev clinches up with Wein and pushes him back against the cage.
Wein lands a shot to the body.
Dzhumagaliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Dzhumagaliev throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a body shot from Wein.
I was talking to Wein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wein avoids the elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev, against the cage.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein lands a hook that snaps the head of Dzhumagaliev backwards.
Wein working aggressively here.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Wein scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Dzhumagaliev lands a left hand.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
A right handed body shot lands from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein lands an uppercut.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev pushes Wein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wein lands an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein blocks a body shot from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein digs a right hand underneath Dzhumagaliev's ribcage. Dzhumagaliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow but misses.
Wein lands a right hand.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Wein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein'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#
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Dzhumagaliev slips a straight right by Wein.
Wein sets himself, and Dzhumagaliev steps forward looking for the clinch! Wein avoids it this time.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wein slips under a jab.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dzhumagaliev keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Wein.
A little jabbing left from Dzhumagaliev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein takes a swing at Dzhumagaliev's ribcage but misses.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice looking combination but Wein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Wein - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wein lands a head shot.
Dzhumagaliev loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Dzhumagaliev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dzhumagaliev slips under a jab from Wein.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.#T2#
Wein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wein lands with a cross.
Dzhumagaliev throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wein misses the body punch
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dzhumagaliev scores with the left hand. Wein knows he should have avoided that one.
Wein tries a head kick but it misses.
Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Wein.
Wein thuds a left hand into Dzhumagaliev's body.
Wein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dzhumagaliev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Wein swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dzhumagaliev.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein lands an overhand right.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Wein.#KD2#
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Wein sprawling to the canvas. Dzhumagaliev follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Wein hang on? #ROC2#
Wein is rocked!#CUT2#
Wilder Wein's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oh Wein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dzhumagaliev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wein seems to have got his legs back now.
Dzhumagaliev throwing shots but Wein is blocking nicely.
Dzhumagaliev with the ground and pound but Wein uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Wein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dzhumagaliev postures up in Wein's guard and throws a big left but Wein blocks it.
Dzhumagaliev lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzhumagaliev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wein managing to control the position.
Dzhumagaliev throws a big elbow that misses.
Dzhumagaliev throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dzhumagaliev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolai Dzhumagaliev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab to the nose.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhumagaliev is just out of range.
Dzhumagaliev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dzhumagaliev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice shot that snaps Wein's head back.
Wein throws out a powerful jab.
Wein throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Wein has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a right to the head.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow that misses.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein dodges an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dzhumagaliev fails to land.
Dzhumagaliev working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein dodges an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein tries to work over Dzhumagaliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dzhumagaliev gets through Wein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein blocking some punches.
Dzhumagaliev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Wein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzhumagaliev or not.
Wein pushes Dzhumagaliev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wein avoids the elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev, against the cage.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to push Wein away but Wein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a body shot from Wein.
Dzhumagaliev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein takes an elbow to the temple.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein presses Dzhumagaliev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dzhumagaliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein blocks a body shot from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein misses with a body punch. #T4#
Wein tries to work over Dzhumagaliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dzhumagaliev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev pushes off an throws an elbow but Wein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching 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!
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Dzhumagaliev controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dzhumagaliev. #CUT2#
Wilder Wein's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dzhumagaliev tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Dzhumagaliev back against the cage. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wein closes the distance but Dzhumagaliev moves to the side
and Dzhumagaliev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilder Wein is winning the standup battle so far.
Wein misses with a hook
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick there by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wein lands with a right hand.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Dzhumagaliev looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein throws a jab when Dzhumagaliev was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein looks for the body kick but Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.
Dzhumagaliev throws a counter combo.
Wein looks to land a combination. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Wein throws a body punch but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev checks the leg kick.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein misses with a few strikes there.
Dzhumagaliev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wein lands an overhand right.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a low kick, right behind Wein 's knee.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhumagaliev is just out of range.
Wein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dzhumagaliev is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Dzhumagaliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Wein
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dzhumagaliev checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Dzhumagaliev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wein throws a head kick that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a three punch combo that has Wein backing up. Wein nods at Dzhumagaliev to acknowledge the strikes.
Dzhumagaliev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Dzhumagaliev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Wein tenderised Dzhumagaliev's leg. Dzhumagaliev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dzhumagaliev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Dzhumagaliev moves his leg out of the way.
Wein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein swinging wildly here. #T4#
Wein missing with a left hand there. Dzhumagaliev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein backing away here, and Dzhumagaliev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dzhumagaliev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Wein.
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Dzhumagaliev throws a leg kick
and Wein counters with a right hand to the body.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Dzhumagaliev slips the punch.
Dzhumagaliev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good low kick that Wein was not able to check.
Wein tries to land a body kick
letting Dzhumagaliev counter with a right hand.
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein had his way with Nikolai Dzhumagaliev in that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dzhumagaliev moves forwards but Wein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dzhumagaliev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dzhumagaliev scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wein misses with a double jab.
Dzhumagaliev unleashes a big counter combination but Wein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Wein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Dzhumagaliev moves his leg out of the way.
Dzhumagaliev missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dzhumagaliev cracks Wein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wein throws a leg kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev flicks out a counter leg kick but Wein steps away.
Wein lands an overhand right.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Dzhumagaliev's leg but Dzhumagaliev calmly moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev feints a counter leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wein throws a right hand that Dzhumagaliev ducks under and follows up with a left that Dzhumagaliev also avoids with ease.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Wein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein misses with a kick to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev moves away.
Wein misses with a hook
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dzhumagaliev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dzhumagaliev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dzhumagaliev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping left.
Wein throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dzhumagaliev avoids it.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dzhumagaliev on the side of the head.
Wein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein 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 Dzhumagaliev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dzhumagaliev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dzhumagaliev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wein throws a front kick that sends Dzhumagaliev stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Wein lands with a slapping head kick.
Dzhumagaliev throws a leg kick but Wein moved away.
Wein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein thows a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Jeez, Wilder Wein's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wein thows a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein lands with a kick to the temple. Dzhumagaliev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dzhumagaliev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wein.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wein.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Wein misses with a series of wild punches.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wein 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!
Wilder Wein retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Wilder Wein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 446 -
Date: Jun 02, 2016

#R1#
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Dzhumagaliev off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev pushes Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev working aggressively here.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an elbow over the top.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Sackett avoids the elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev, against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzhumagaliev or not.
Sackett dodges an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
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!#BC2#
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.#T1#
Sackett clobbers Dzhumagaliev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has been cut.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzhumagaliev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sackett cracks the inside of Dzhumagaliev's front leg.
Dzhumagaliev throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Sackett counters with a left hand that sends Dzhumagaliev to the canvas! #ROC#
Dzhumagaliev is rocked!
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses.
Sackett landing some decent shots from guard.
Sackett trying to control but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sackett is controlling him.
Dzhumagaliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sackett.
Sackett looking to sit in guard and control but Dzhumagaliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dzhumagaliev postures up.
Sackett 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.#T3#
Sackett has a closed guard, preventing Dzhumagaliev from standing up.
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Sackett to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good leg kick by Dzhumagaliev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a nice hook to Dzhumagaliev's body. Dzhumagaliev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a double jab
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dzhumagaliev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Nolan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
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#
A leg kick checked by Dzhumagaliev.
As Sackett backs off Dzhumagaliev throws a huge counter combo but Sackett manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
Dzhumagaliev lands a head kick that stumbles Sackett and the fighters go to the mat.
Dzhumagaliev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sackett's guard.
Sackett wants to hit a switch here but Dzhumagaliev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sackett there!
Sackett working to try and regain half guard.
Sackett wants to hold on but Dzhumagaliev pushes him away.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev controlling the position easily from mount. #SU2#
Dzhumagaliev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Dzhumagaliev misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
Nolan Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett misses with a left hand
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab to the body
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev obviously looking to wear him down.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett thows a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it
and Dzhumagaliev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Dzhumagaliev. #T3#
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett slips a straight right by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett cracks the inside of Dzhumagaliev's front leg.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Sackett scores with a nice head shot.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy body kick from Sackett
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
Dzhumagaliev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sackett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and pushes Dzhumagaliev back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Sackett forces Dzhumagaliev back against the cage and clinches.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Dzhumagaliev fails to land.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dzhumagaliev gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow but it misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands an elbow inside that Sackett shrugs off.
Dzhumagaliev misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Dzhumagaliev. #T1#
Sackett takes an elbow to the temple.
Sackett trying to land knees to the body.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev tries to break free but Sackett pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow that misses.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett gets through Dzhumagaliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett pushes Dzhumagaliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev can't break the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev working aggressively here.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dzhumagaliev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head punch that misses.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dzhumagaliev lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sackett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping right.
Dzhumagaliev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Dzhumagaliev slips the punch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head but Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett cracks the inside of Dzhumagaliev's front leg.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dzhumagaliev throws a body shot but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs. #T1#
Dzhumagaliev checks a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Sackett throws a nice looking combination but Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a left and a right that stings Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dzhumagaliev. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Jab from Sackett.#T2#
Dzhumagaliev blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Nice body kick from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dzhumagaliev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Dzhumagaliev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sackett if he has to take too many more of those.
Dzhumagaliev delivers a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice head kick!
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body kick.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Dzhumagaliev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab. #T4#
Sackett takes a swing at Dzhumagaliev's ribcage but misses.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Dzhumagaliev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev slips a jab from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackett is looking for a counter combo.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dzhumagaliev counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Nikolai Dzhumagaliev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Dzhumagaliev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Dzhumagaliev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Dzhumagaliev settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dzhumagaliev. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it.
Dzhumagaliev flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Dzhumagaliev's knee but Dzhumagaliev avoids it well.
Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett checks a low kick from Dzhumagaliev.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Dzhumagaliev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhumagaliev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dzhumagaliev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev lands a body punch.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Dzhumagaliev controls his hands.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzhumagaliev's elbow.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dzhumagaliev blocks it with crossed arms.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett dodges an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dzhumagaliev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dzhumagaliev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sackett with a jab.
Sackett lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and clinches up with Sackett.
Sackett is working Dzhumagaliev over against the cage.#T4#
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dzhumagaliev in his tracks.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Dzhumagaliev
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev with a hook.
Dzhumagaliev takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Dzhumagaliev throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Dzhumagaliev.
Well Dzhumagaliev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 441 - Ratore vs. Slinga
Date: May 16, 2016

#R1#
Good work by Dzhumagaliev as he checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Dzhumagaliev coming out on top.
A cross from Jarszczko lands.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarszczko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jarszczko! But no joy.
Dzhumagaliev moves out of range as Jarszczko strikes.
Dzhumagaliev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Jarszczko finds it's way through Dzhumagaliev's defenses.
Jarszczko throws out a loose jab but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarszczko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dzhumagaliev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarszczko misses the jab.
A slow jab from Jarszczko misses its intended target.
Dzhumagaliev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jarszczko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dzhumagaliev.
Jarszczko throws a jab when Dzhumagaliev was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dzhumagaliev misses the target.
Jarszczko wants to slow Dzhumagaliev down by chopping away at his legs.
Dzhumagaliev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Jarszczko cracks Dzhumagaliev with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Jarszczko misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jarszczko's knee momentarily.#CL#
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and clinches.
Jarszczko lands with a right to the head.
Jarszczko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev lands a left hand.
Jarszczko misses with the head strike.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dzhumagaliev.
Jarszczko is trying to break free.
Jarszczko working aggressively here.
Jarszczko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarszczko scores with a shoulder strike.
Jarszczko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dzhumagaliev lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarszczko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev working aggressively here.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarszczko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jarszczko takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Dzhumagaliev lands an elbow inside.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body punch.
Jarszczko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarszczko.
Jarszczko is trying to break the clinch but Dzhumagaliev has him pressed against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jarszczko.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Jarszczko breaks the clinch.
Jarszczko misses with a shot to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a straight right hand.
Jarszczko looks to throw the jab but Dzhumagaliev is out of range.
Jarszczko works Dzhumagaliev's body with a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Dzhumagaliev blocks the leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jarszczko lands a nice shot to the body.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Jarszczko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dzhumagaliev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jarszczko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Jarszczko does no damage.
Jarszczko throws a right and a left that Dzhumagaliev avoids nicely.
Jarszczko missing with a left hand there. Dzhumagaliev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dzhumagaliev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jarszczko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jarszczko - that will leave a mark!
A low kick from Jarszczko is predictable there
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a left hand
and Jarszczko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jarszczko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dzhumagaliev finds it's way round the side to connect with Jarszczko's head.
A slow jab from Dzhumagaliev misses its intended target.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a lunging right hand
and Jarszczko counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarszczko thuds a left hand into Dzhumagaliev's body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhumagaliev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dzhumagaliev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dzhumagaliev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a jab.
Jarszczko misses with a kick to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a three punch combo that has Jarszczko backing up. Jarszczko nods at Dzhumagaliev to acknowledge the strikes.
Jarszczko throws out a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range and Jarszczko only half commits.
Dzhumagaliev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping right.
Jarszczko takes a swing at Dzhumagaliev's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Jarszczko misses
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook to the side of Jarszczko's head but Jarszczko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarszczko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jarszczko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jarszczko misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Jarszczko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dzhumagaliev throws a series of punches but Jarszczko moves out of range.
Jarszczko misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Dzhumagaliev misses the target.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick but Jarszczko moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the body shot from Jarszczko.
Jarszczko thows a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Dzhumagaliev as he checks the leg kick.
Jarszczko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dzhumagaliev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jarszczko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarszczko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jarszczko just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarszczko is looking to land body kicks.
Jarszczko tries a low kick but Dzhumagaliev avoids it.#T1#
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego Jarszczko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dzhumagaliev throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jarszczko 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 Dzhumagaliev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dzhumagaliev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dzhumagaliev cracks Jarszczko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook
and Jarszczko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jarszczko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarszczko.
Jarszczko lands a jab.
Jarszczko lands a nice shot to the body.
Dzhumagaliev motions for Jarszczko to come forward. Dzhumagaliev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Jarszczko misses
and Dzhumagaliev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarszczko misses the shot to the body.
Jarszczko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dzhumagaliev's head backwards.#T2#
Jarszczko misses with a hook.
It looked like Dzhumagaliev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jarszczko.
Jarszczko scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarszczko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab to Jarszczko's midsection.
Jarszczko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jarszczko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to counter punch.
Jarszczko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Jarszczko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jarszczko throws a combination. Dzhumagaliev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jarszczko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarszczko swings for the body but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Jarszczko tests Dzhumagaliev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jarszczko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jarszczko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Jarszczko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jarszczko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jarszczko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jarszczko misses with a leg kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a thumping low kick.
Jarszczko misses with an uppercut. Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Dzhumagaliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jarszczko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarszczko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dzhumagaliev lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dzhumagaliev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jarszczko is working Dzhumagaliev over 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!
Dzhumagaliev lands an elbow inside that Jarszczko shrugs off.
I was talking to Dzhumagaliev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
A short left from Dzhumagaliev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhumagaliev. #BC2#
Jarszczko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jarszczko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dzhumagaliev.
As Jarszczko looks to move away, Dzhumagaliev throws a big counter combo but Jarszczko just gets out of the way.
Jarszczko throws a hook but Dzhumagaliev avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarszczko tries to score with a low kick but Dzhumagaliev moves his leg out of the way.
Dzhumagaliev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook to the side of Jarszczko's head but Jarszczko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dzhumagaliev throws a leg kick which misses Jarszczko's front leg but catches the back leg as Jarszczko tries to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch.
Jarszczko just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarszczko lands a right hook to the body.
Jarszczko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarszczko. Dzhumagaliev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dzhumagaliev is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Jarszczko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Jarszczko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jarszczko swings widly with a right hand
and Jarszczko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Dzhumagaliev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dzhumagaliev.
Jarszczko misses with a head kick.
Dzhumagaliev connects with an inside leg kick.
Jarszczko misses with a hook.
Jarszczko keeps the fight on the outside.
Jarszczko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev is out of range and Jarszczko settles back down.
Dzhumagaliev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dzhumagaliev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Dzhumagaliev.
Jarszczko lands a slapping body shot.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a few strikes there.
Jarszczko throws a fast counter high kick but Dzhumagaliev manages to duck under it in time.
Jarszczko thumps Dzhumagaliev with a low kick.#T1##CL#
Dzhumagaliev clinches with his opponent.
Jarszczko blocking some punches.
Dzhumagaliev misses with some punches. #BC2#
Jarszczko manages to break the clinch.
Jarszczko tried to score with a low kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it.
Diego Jarszczko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarszczko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jarszczko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dzhumagaliev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Jarszczko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jarszczko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev avoids the head kick by Jarszczko.
Dzhumagaliev throwing a counter right hand but Jarszczko manages to avoid it.
Jarszczko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarszczko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jarszczko misses with a head kick.
Jarszczko throws a poor cross that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Jarszczko - just one landing.
Jarszczko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a three punch combo that has Jarszczko backing up. Jarszczko nods at Dzhumagaliev to acknowledge the strikes.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jarszczko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dzhumagaliev throws a shot to the body.
Jarszczko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarszczko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jarszczko throws a hook but Dzhumagaliev avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev throwing a counter right hand but Jarszczko manages to avoid it.
Jarszczko misses with a jab to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Dzhumagaliev misses its intended target.
Danga de danga de dang - Dzhumagaliev scores with a four punch combination!
Dzhumagaliev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Jarszczko swings widly with a right hand
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Jarszczko is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Dzhumagaliev.
It looked like Dzhumagaliev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a double jab.
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab to the head.
Jarszczko is still on wobbly legs! Can Dzhumagaliev finish him?
Jarszczko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dzhumagaliev lands a hook that stumbles Jarszczko back into the cage. Dzhumagaliev follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jarszczko to the canvas! Dzhumagaliev pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jarszczko has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
A victorious Nikolai Dzhumagaliev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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