Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Ataman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drogo fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Drogo moves into range and clinches up with Ataman.#BC#
Ataman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drogo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drogo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ataman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ataman lands the left hand.
Drogo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drogo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ataman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ataman lands a nice shot to the body.
Drogo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ataman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ataman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drogo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ataman throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Drogo has closed the distance and engaged Ataman in a clinch.
Drogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ataman lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Drogo is rocked!
Ataman creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Drogo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Drogo drops to his knees and Ataman pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiusz Ataman!
Sergiusz Ataman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, AmpUp Nutrition ($200/160q) - Laundry 15%, into his post fight interview.

Event: MMMA 83 Yabaisa vs Tallon 2
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Karamyenyan throws a sloppy head kick
and Ataman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ataman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karamyenyan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ataman loads up on a big right hand but Karamyenyan slips the punch.
Karamyenyan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ataman sprawls and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Ataman as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Karamyenyan sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Ataman to the ground! Karamyenyan dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT#
It looks like Sergiusz Ataman has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to 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!
Karamyenyan punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Ataman is rocked!
Karamyenyan lands a big shot to the head and Ataman winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vahan Karamyenyan!
During a confident post fight interview, Vahan Karamyenyan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMMA 77 Britton Vs Gray
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Ataman misses.
Brophy catches Ataman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Ataman misses the target.
We've been informed that Brophy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brophy connects with a looping right hand.
Ataman misses with a hook.
Brophy is looking to score with low kicks.
Ataman misses with a looping left.
Ataman throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Ataman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brophy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ataman thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Brophy.
Ataman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ataman tests Brophy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ataman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brophy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Brophy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brophy.
BOOM! Brophy lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ataman. Ataman tries to recover but Brophy is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ataman lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brophy!
After winning the bout, John Brophy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA Fright Night 4
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Ataman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pereira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Ataman gets tackled into the cage by Pereira. Pereira maintains the clinch.
Ataman has Pereira pressed against the cage, preventing Pereira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Pereira on the inside. #BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target. #CL#
Pereira forces Ataman back against the cage and clinches.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike.
Ataman stalling.
Ataman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Pereira.
Ataman takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira misses with an uppercut
and Ataman counters with a three punch combo that has Pereira backing up. Pereira nods at Ataman to acknowledge the strikes.
Ataman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira tries to clinch there but Ataman circles away. #T1#
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ataman misses with a looping right.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
Ataman lands a lovely overhand right.
Ataman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pereira throws the kick towards the body but Ataman avoids it.#TD#
Pereira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pereira is trying to control. Ataman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pereira throwing shots but Ataman is blocking nicely.
Pereira wants to control but Ataman is keeping him busy.
Ataman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pereira. #T2##SUB#
Pereira is looking for a kimura here.
Pereira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Pereira wants to work for an arm triangle but Ataman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ataman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pereira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pereira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ataman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Pereira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pereira controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ataman is desperately trying to improve his position but Pereira has a good base and remains in mount.
Pereira wants to control the pace but Ataman is squirming around nicely.
Pereira landing punches. #T4#
Pereira looking to control but Ataman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ataman tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.
Pereira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pereira with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Ataman is rocked!
Pereira postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ataman bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Pereira and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Pereira!
A very excited looking Brian Pereira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMMA 68 Bestarsson vs Fortune
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Ataman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Ataman misses.
Skif takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Skif takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Skif breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Skif gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skif throws a head punch that misses.
Skif is trying to stall.
Ataman throws an elbow that misses.
Skif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Skif breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Ataman's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Attila Skif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ataman throws a series of punches but Skif moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skif has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Skif lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skif takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ataman lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skif. Ataman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ataman is looking for a counter combo.
Skif will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Skif misses with a wild combination.
Ataman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skifs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ataman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ataman throws out a loose jab but Skif uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Skif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ataman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skif is looking to clinch but Ataman is avoiding it.
Skif lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skif on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skif walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ataman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skif.
No joy there for Skif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Ataman misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ataman throws a poor cross that misses
and Skif counters with a nice uppercut.
Skif closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ataman counters with a left and a right that stings Skif. #T2#
Skif lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ataman circles away quickly and effectively.
Skif throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ataman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skif throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ataman.
No joy there for Skif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ataman is looking for a counter combo.
Ataman avoids the head kick by Skif.
As Skif looks to move away, Ataman throws a big counter combo but Skif just gets out of the way.
Ataman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skif throws a series of punches but Ataman avoids them all with ease.
Ataman with a jab.
Skif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ataman tried to counter with a leg kick but Skif avoided it.
Ataman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ataman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ataman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skif.
Ataman thumps Skif with a low kick.
Ataman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Ataman lands with a right hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Skif has knocked Ataman down with a huge combo! Skif steps away and waves a wobbly Ataman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Ataman is rocked!#CL2#
Skif fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ataman, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Ataman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is keeping an eye on Skif - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Skif blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Skif lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Skif breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skif takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Skif drives through and clinches with Ataman against the cage.
Skif lands a nice uppercut.
Skif creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ataman with a big uppercut! Ataman tries to clinch up but Skif pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ataman to the mat! Ataman covers up and Skif unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Attila Skif!
Attila Skif decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MMMA Fright Night vol 1
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Araujo throws a chopping leg kick but Ataman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Ataman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araujo tries a low kick but Ataman avoids it.
Ataman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ataman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
Ataman keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Ataman.
Araujo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ataman circles away.
Ataman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Araujo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ataman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ataman cracks Araujo with a good jab.
Ataman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ataman lands a lovely overhand right.
Araujo takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Araujo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ataman throws out a powerful jab.
Ataman misses with a wild combination.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ataman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Ataman throws the left hand but Araujo avoids the punch easily.
Araujo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ataman.
Ataman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ataman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Araujo throws a nice looking combination but Ataman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ataman lands a leg kick that knocks Araujo off balance momentarily.
Araujo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ataman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ataman throws a right hand that Araujo ducks under and follows up with a left that Araujo also avoids with ease.
Sergiusz Ataman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Araujo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Ataman kicks off Araujo and gets to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ataman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Araujo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Araujo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ataman.
Ataman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Araujo. That did some damage!
Araujo misses with a wild combination.
Ataman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Ataman sprawls well.
Ataman moves out of range of the body kick from Araujo.
Ataman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Araujo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo tries to clinch up but Ataman circles away and keeps his distance.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Ataman circles away easily
and Ataman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araujo wants to clinch.
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ataman tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ataman to the ground. Ataman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ataman's corner calls for a 1-2. Ataman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##CL#
Araujo darts in and clinches Ataman up against the cage.
Ataman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Araujo breaks the clinch.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ataman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Ataman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Ataman has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ataman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ataman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Ataman.
Ataman lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ataman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Araujo wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Araujo is trying to trip Ataman. He has hold of a leg but Ataman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Araujo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ataman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Araujo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo has had enough of the clinch but Ataman keeps him there for the moment.
Ataman lands a right hand.
Ataman lands with a light punch inside.
Ataman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ataman.
Araujo throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ataman. #BC#
Araujo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ataman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ataman keeps the fight on the outside.
Ataman scores with a decent looking hook.
Ataman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ataman blocks a head kick by Araujo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ataman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ataman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Ataman. Those never looked like landing.
Araujo tries to clinch but Ataman moves away
and Araujo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiusz Ataman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Araujo shoots in but no luck this time.
Ataman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Araujo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ataman!
Ataman parries the strikes from Araujo easily there. Araujo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ataman to escape.
Ataman struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee asks Araujo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Araujo prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Araujo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Araujo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ataman turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Araujo off and cradles Ataman's limp body as Araujo celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMMA 55 Fortune vs Uk
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Ataman throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ataman.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ataman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Ataman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ataman throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Ataman backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Ataman misses.
Sanchez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ataman.
As Sanchez backs off Ataman throws a huge counter combo but Sanchez manages to avoid it all.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Ataman avoids it well.
Ataman moves out of range of the body kick.
Ataman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ataman takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Sanchez moves forwards but Ataman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Sanchez.#CL2#
Ataman moves into the clinch.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Ataman lands an elbow inside.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ataman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanchez.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ataman lands a right hand.
Ataman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been informed that Ataman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Ataman prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Ataman controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ataman slows down the pace here. #T2#
Ataman dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Ataman won't allow it.
Ataman lands a nice elbow.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Ataman scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Ataman has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ataman fails to land. #BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ataman lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Ataman keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ataman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Sanchez tries to clinch but Ataman is having none of it.
Ataman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ataman feints a counter leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Ataman ducked under it nicely.
Ataman slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez. #CL2#
Ataman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ataman backs up against the cage.
Ataman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ataman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Ataman 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.
Ataman lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ataman ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
We've been told by Sanchez's head coaches at Blackscar Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Ataman avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage. #T4#
Ataman throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ataman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ataman lands a jab.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Ataman with a series of wild strikes but Ataman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Ataman gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ataman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atamans head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ataman is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez pushes Ataman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ataman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ataman throws an elbow but misses.
Ataman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergiusz Ataman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ataman throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Ataman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Ataman is having none of it.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ataman.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ataman with a nice cross.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ataman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Ataman with a series of wild strikes but Ataman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ataman lands a left hand. #BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Estefan Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Ataman throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Ataman keeps it at a distance.
Ataman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Ataman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ataman! But no joy.
Ataman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ataman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ataman misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Ataman's head back.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ataman flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanchez steps away.
Ataman swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
Ataman misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ataman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Ataman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ataman pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Ataman scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ataman.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Estefan Sanchez has been cut.
Ataman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ataman can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ataman. #BC2#
Ataman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Ataman cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ataman lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Ataman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ataman misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ataman cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Ataman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ataman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Ataman is having none of it.
Ataman cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing. #KD2#
Ataman lands a left and a right that send Sanchez crashing to the mat, dazed. Ataman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Sanchez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ataman gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sanchez is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiusz Ataman!
Sergiusz Ataman very nearly forgot to thank Amped Performance ($200/160q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: MMMA 44 Gray vs Juravlev
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Jonathon blocks a jab.
Jonathon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ataman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ataman scores with the left hand. Jonathon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Ataman's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jonathon blocks a low kick nicely.
Ataman connects with the punch.
Jonathon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ataman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ataman throws a hook to the side of Jonathon's head but Jonathon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ataman throws a big shot that misses.
Jonathon ducks under a wild hook from Ataman.
Ataman cracks Jonathon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ataman misses with an uppercut. Jonathon saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ataman. That's going to slow Jonathon down. #T1#
Ataman misses with a wild combination.
Jonathon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ataman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ataman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jonathon. Jonathon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Jonathon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ataman quickly recovers to half guard.
Ataman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jonathon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonathon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jonathon wants to take a breather but Ataman is having none of it. #T2#
Ataman trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Jonathon.
Ataman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jonathon is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Jonathon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ataman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jonathon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonathon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jonathon is trying to control. Ataman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jonathon 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.
Jonathon content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Jonathon wants to work for an arm triangle but Ataman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ataman taking some punishment here, with Jonathon in his half guard.
Jonathon lands with a punch from half guard.
Jonathon stops Ataman from getting back to his feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jonathon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ataman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jonathon.
Ataman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jonathon working Ataman over with strikes.
Ataman wants to improve his position but Jonathon is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ataman is staying active underneath Jonathon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jonathon lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergiusz Ataman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ataman misses with a straight right.
Ataman misses with a series of wild punches.
Jonathon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ataman defends it well.
Ataman throws a hook but Jonathon avoids it easily.
Jonathon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Ataman.
Ataman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jonathon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ataman throws a right hand that Jonathon ducks under and follows up with a left that Jonathon also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
Jonathon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jonathon takes one to the side of the head.
Ataman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jonathon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Jonathon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jonathon lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Ataman uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ataman looks to throw a body kick
and Jonathon counters with a straight right hand.
Ataman lands the left hand.
Jonathon blocks the body kick.
Jonathon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ataman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Jonathon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ataman to the mat! Ataman manages to get full guard.
Ataman wants to get back to his feet but Jonathon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jonathon wants to control from the top but Ataman keeps moving.
Jonathon throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Jonathon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jonathon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jonathon trying to control but Ataman is working from the bottom.
Ataman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ataman keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Ataman striking from his own guard.
Ataman looking to control.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ataman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ataman cracks Jonathon with a good jab.#T3#
Ataman throws a series of punches but Jonathon moves out of range.
Jonathon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jonathon looks to land a combination but Ataman avoids it well.
Jonathon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ataman.
Ataman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jonathon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ataman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ataman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jonathon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sergiusz Ataman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ataman misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Jonathon counters with a single leg into guard. Ataman didn't expect that.
Jonathon trying to control but Ataman is working from the bottom.
Jonathon throws an elbow that misses. Ataman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jonathon's guard. Nice move by Ataman!#REVR##SUB2#
Jonathon looking for subs off his back but Ataman has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Jonathon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jonathon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jonathon is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Ataman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonathon slips under a jab.
And Jonathon tries to counter it with a takedown but Ataman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiusz Ataman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jonathon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jonathon wants to counter the offense by Ataman and move into the clinch position.
Jonathon staying out of range there.
Ataman is looking to chop away at Jonathon's legs.
Ataman clobbers Jonathon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ataman throws a hook to the side of Jonathon's head but Jonathon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ataman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jonathon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ataman.
Ataman cracks Jonathon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ataman fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonathon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
A little jabbing left from Jonathon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ataman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ataman wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonathon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.#T1#
Jonathon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
Ataman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonathon can do to turn this around?
Ataman throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Jonathon counters with a shoot takedown. Ataman fights it but they end up in guard.
Jonathon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jonathon trying to control but Ataman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jonathon has gone for a leg lock! Ataman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jonathon's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jonathon looking for a guillotine here but Ataman defends easily. #SUB2#
Jonathon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ataman is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Ataman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jonathon is trying to control the position but Ataman postures up.
Jonathon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ataman. #SUB2#
Jonathon working for submissions but it's allowed Ataman to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Jonathon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ataman pulls his head out easily.
Jonathon trying to control but Ataman postures up.
Sergiusz Ataman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
It looks like Ataman is going to stand back up.
Jonathon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ataman content to control rather than advance.
Jonathon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ataman looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ataman continues to stall.
Ataman prevents Jonathon from getting the reversal.
Jonathon is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ben Jonathon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ataman controlling from the full mount.
Jonathon tries to lock up and control but Ataman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ben Jonathon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ataman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonathon regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiusz Ataman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ataman, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiusz Ataman!
Sergiusz Ataman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Amped Performance ($200/160q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 17
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Begovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ataman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Begovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ataman moves away.
Ataman lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Begovic misses.
Ataman misses with a two punch combination.
Begovic cracks a nice hook into Ataman's ribs.
Begovic misses with a two punch combination.
Begovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ataman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ataman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Begovic.
Ataman lands with an uppercut that bounces Begovic off the cage and back into range.
Ataman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ataman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Begovic throws a series of strikes that have Ataman backpedaling.
Ataman is breathing heavily.
Ataman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Begovic misses the target.
Begovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ataman avoids the body shot from Begovic.
We've been told by Ataman's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ataman misses with a hook.
Begovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Begovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Ataman slips under a jab from Begovic.
Begovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ataman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Begovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ataman was well out of range. Poor timing from Begovic.
It looked like Ataman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Begovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Ataman is rocked!
Begovic slips a jab and a cross from Ataman.
Begovic throws a jab when Ataman was well out of range.
Begovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ataman has time to react.
Oh Ataman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Begovic has cracked Ataman with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Begovic lands another huge swinging hook and Ataman tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Ataman, before Begovic can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roland Begovic!
Roland Begovic opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 15
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Drogo tries to score with a low kick but Ataman moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Drogo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drogo lands with a right hand.
Drogo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ataman connects with a solid leg kick.
Ataman throws an overhand right that lands on Drogo's shoulder, as Drogo tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Ataman tries to keep at a distance but Drogo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Drogo fails to land.
Drogo working aggressively here.
Drogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ataman avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drogo.
I was talking to Ataman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Drogo lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but Ataman blocks it.
Drogo blocks an elbow strike.
Ataman works on Drogo's body with a couple of short punches.
Drogo looks winded!#T1#
Ataman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drogo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drogo looking to throw knees to the head but Ataman is blocking nicely.
Drogo blocks an uppercut.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ataman manages to break the clinch.
Drogo misses with an uppercut
and Ataman counters with a left to the body.
Drogo defending well as Ataman loads up on a big left hand.
Karl Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ataman scores with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Drogo.
Drogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drogo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ataman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from Ataman.
Ataman throws a right hand that Drogo ducks under and follows up with a left that Drogo also avoids with ease.
Drogo lands a leg kick that knocks Ataman off balance momentarily.
Ataman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ataman scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Ataman lands with an uppercut that bounces Drogo off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Ataman coming out on top.
Ataman is looking to slow Drogo down with leg kicks.
Ataman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drogo throws out the jab.
Drogo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drogo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ataman throws a low kick but Drogo avoids it.
A big left from Ataman misses.
Ataman throws a hook but Drogo blocks it.
Drogo misses with a head kick.
Ataman missing with a left hand there. Drogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drogo throws a leg kick but Ataman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drogo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ataman is able to avoid easily.
Ataman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Ataman misses. #CL2#
Drogo darts in and clinches Ataman up against the cage.
Ataman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Ataman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ataman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Ataman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#
Drogo is rocked!
Ataman darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Drogo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ataman before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergiusz Ataman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sergiusz Ataman thanked Amped Performance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: USFC 157
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Ataman lands with a right hand.
Sandman connects with the punch.#TD#
Ataman gets caught flat footed, as Sandman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ataman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sandman dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Sandman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ataman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sandman wants to control but Ataman is keeping him busy.
Ataman defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sandman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ataman is defending well. #SUB#
Sandman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Sandman working the ground and pound but Ataman is defending the strikes.
Ataman is trying to control Sandman's posture but Sandman avoids it. #SUB#
Sandman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sandman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ataman keeps working.
Ataman is trying to control Sandman's posture but Sandman avoids it.
Sandman lands an elbow. #T2#
Sandman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ataman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sandman. #SUB#
Sandman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ataman is defending well.
Sandman laying and praying for a moment but Ataman takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Sandman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ataman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sandman.
Sandman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ataman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Sandman wants to work for an arm triangle but Ataman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Sandman seems to be looking for submissions.
Sandman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ataman is trying is best to control the position here.
Ataman punching from the bottom.
Sandman throws a strike but Ataman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ataman is trying to control the position but Sandman postures up.
Sandman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sandman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sandman throwing strikes but missing.
Sandman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sandman stands up over Ataman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Sandman distracts Ataman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandman works over Ataman with some ground and pound from guard.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandman wants to control from the top but Ataman keeps moving.
Sandman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sandman has gone for a leg lock! Ataman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandman's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sandman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ataman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ataman wants to stand but Sandman is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sandman dominated that 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.
#R2#
Sandman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ataman.
Ataman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ataman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ataman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandman on the side of the head.
Sandman shoots in looking for a takedown but Ataman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ataman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sandman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman throws a leg kick but Sandman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ataman fails to land with a series of punches.
Sandman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ataman misses with an uppercut.
Ataman throws an overhand right that lands on Sandman's shoulder, as Sandman tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Ataman misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sandman does it's job there.
Sandman closes the distance and clinches up with Ataman, looking for a takedown. Sandman pushes Ataman against the cage but Ataman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandman shoots for a double leg takedown but Ataman sprawls well. He's pushed Sandman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Sandman misses.
Sandman missing with a left hand there. Ataman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandman misses with a takedown attempt - Ataman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sergiusz Ataman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ataman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sandman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandman tests Ataman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sandman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ataman doesn't seem bothered though.
Ataman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2##CL2#
Ataman takes the fight into the clinch.
Ataman misses with some punches.
Ataman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ataman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ataman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sandman wants a takedown.
Ataman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandman looking for a takedown.
Sandman wants to take the fight to the mat but Ataman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sandman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sandman wants a takedown.
Sandman blocks an uppercut.
Sandman tries to pull guard but Ataman won't allow it.
Sandman wants a takedown but no success here.
Sandman is trying to pull guard but Ataman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ataman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ataman lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandman.
Sandman is looking for a takedown.
Ataman stops a takedown attempt from Sandman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ataman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sandman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sandman wants a takedown.
Sandman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ataman.
Ataman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sandman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandman tries to score a body lock takedown but Ataman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sandman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ataman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sandman is working for takedown but Ataman is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Sandman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Sandman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ataman uses it to pass to side control.
Sandman is letting Ataman control him for a moment. #SU2#
Ataman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sandman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ataman misses with an uppercut. Sandman saw that one coming.
Ataman lands with a good body shot.
Ataman scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandman should have avoided that one.
Sandman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiusz Ataman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Sandman.
Ataman looks to land a combination. Sandman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Ataman does no damage.
Ataman swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Sandman counters with a takedown into side control.
Ataman struggling a bit here.
Sandman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sandman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ataman!
Sandman working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandman postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ataman bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sandman and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Sandman!
After the big win, The Sandman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AnonymouS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: USFC 150
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Ataman looks to land a right hand but Sandman moved out of range.
Sandman goes for a double leg but Ataman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ataman continues to drive forward.
We've been hearing reports that Sandman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sandman jabs Ataman right on the nose. Ataman blinks but takes it well.
Sandman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Sandman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ataman was covering up waiting for the punch and Sandman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sandman passes Ataman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sandman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sandman wants to control but Ataman is keeping him busy.
Ataman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ataman is defending against the submission attempts here by Sandman.
Ataman is trying to maintain the position but Sandman is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Sandman is keen to just control but Ataman is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sandman is trying to work for a kimura but Ataman is defending well. #SUB#
Sandman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ataman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sandman 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.
Sandman blocks the strikes from Ataman. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sandman is thwarting Ataman's attempts to control the position.
Sandman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ataman keeps working. #SUB#
Sandman is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ataman as he works his way to full guard.
Ataman keeping full guard, as Sandman tries to pass.
Sandman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ataman is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandman wants to control from the top but Ataman keeps moving.
Sandman slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Sandman seems to be working for a kimura but Ataman defends the submission attempt.
Ataman keeping hold of Sandman's head, controlling as best he can.
Sandman working the head and body with strikes.
Ataman trying to hold on to Sandman's head to control him but Sandman postures up.
Sandman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Sandman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ataman tries to get to full guard but Sandman has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ataman is trying to maintain the position but Sandman is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sandman is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Sandman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ataman is just riding it out for now. Sandman eventually gives up the hold.
Sandman working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandman is looking to take a break and control but Ataman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sandman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sandman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ataman counters with a nice uppercut.
Ataman is looking to clinch.
Sandman slips under a jab from Ataman.
Sandman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ataman.
A little jabbing left from Ataman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sandman blocks a head kick by Ataman.
Sandman looks to throw the jab but Ataman is out of range.
A jab from Sandman misses.
Ataman lands a jab-cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ataman misses.
Sandman dips to his left and cracks Ataman with an uppercut!
Sandman moves away from the strike by Ataman.
Sandman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ataman sprawls and moves away.
Sandman looks to land a right hand but Ataman moved out of range.#T1#
Sandman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandman shoots in but Ataman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandman misses the jab.
Ataman thuds his right hand into Sandman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sandman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ataman's head.
A punch lands to the side of Sandman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ataman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandman throws a lazy right hand but Ataman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandman fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ataman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sandman. #T2#
Ataman misses with a looping right.
Ataman misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Sandman misses its intended target.
Sandman moves away from the strike by Ataman.
Ataman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ataman misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Ataman lands.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ataman misses with a looping left.
Sandman attempts a counter takedown but Ataman avoids it well and moves away.
Ataman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ataman scores with a nice strike.
Sandman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ataman defends it nicely.#T3##TD#
Sandman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ataman's guard.#SUB#
Sandman has gone for a leg lock! Ataman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandman's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sandman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Sandman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sandman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sandman is looking for a triangle but Ataman pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Sandman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Ataman wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving. #SUB#
Sandman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ataman uses it to pass to side control.
Sandman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ataman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2#
Ataman stands up and beckons Sandman to join him on the feet.
Sandman staying out of range there.
Sandman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
Ataman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Sandman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiusz Ataman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ataman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Sandman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Ataman has one foot on Sandman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ataman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sandman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ataman throws out a loose jab but Sandman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ataman 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 Sandman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sandman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ataman misses with a body shot.
Sandman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandman tries to counter with a takedown but Ataman is quick to defend against it.#KD2#
Ataman lands a left and a right that send Sandman crashing to the mat, dazed. Ataman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Sandman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandman slips a jab from Ataman.
Oh Sandman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sandman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandman seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##TD#
Sandman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Sandman is trying to work for a kimura but Ataman is defending well.
Sandman works his way into side control.
Ataman regains half guard, as Sandman was trying to land strikes.
Ataman is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Sandman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ataman is just riding it out for now. Sandman eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Sandman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Sandman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sandman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandman lands a nice short elbow.
Sandman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Sandman seems to be looking for submissions.
Ataman is refusing to be controlled, as Sandman sits in half guard. #T3#
Ataman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sandman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ataman defending well though.
Ataman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandman.
Sandman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Ataman looking for submissions off his back.
Sandman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ataman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Sandman seems content to control.
Sandman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ataman trying to control here. #SUB#
Sandman is working for a kimura but Ataman is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Ataman wants to control but Sandman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sandman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ataman trying to control here.
Sandman prevents Ataman from improving his position.#SUB#
Sandman is looking for a kimura but Ataman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sandman to get the leverage.
Sandman trying to control from half guard but Ataman is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sandman wants to advance to full mount but Ataman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sandman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergiusz Ataman.
I think Ataman 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: USFC 144
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja. Ataman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja throws the left hand but Ataman avoids the punch easily.
Ataman throws a leg kick but Struja checks it.
Ataman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ataman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Struja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Struja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ataman sprawls well. Ataman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Struja gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Struja blocks the leg kick.
Ataman throws a hook but Struja avoids it easily.
Ataman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Struja misses.
Struja misses the jab.
Struja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ataman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Struja lands a nice hook to Ataman's body. Ataman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Struja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ataman avoids the body shot from Struja.
Ataman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Struja throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ataman was covering up waiting for the punch and Struja finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Struja throws a big elbow that misses.
Ataman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Struja controls the pace.
Struja is looking to work some ground and pound but Ataman has wrist control.
Ataman wants to hit a switch here but Struja passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ataman there!
Ataman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ataman blocking the ground and pound.
Struja with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struja lands a couple of good shots and Ataman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ataman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Struja.
Struja thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Struja is working the ground and pound. Can Ataman escape?
Struja lands strikes from the back and Ataman isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludko Struja!
During a confident post fight interview, Ludko Struja thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: USFC 139
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ataman.
Bixby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ataman.
A little feinted left hand from Bixby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ataman tests Bixby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ataman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bixby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ataman lands a glancing blow to the side of Bixby's head.
Ataman connects with an inside leg kick.
Bixby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ataman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bixby to score with a decent uppercut.
Bixby throws out a loose jab but Ataman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman ducks right into an uppercut from Bixby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ataman connects with a nice looking jab.
Bixby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bixby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ataman flicks out a counter leg kick but Bixby steps away.
Ataman misses the jab.
Bixby shoots for a double leg takedown but Ataman sprawls well. He's pushed Bixby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bixby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.#T1#
Ataman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bixby.
Ataman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bixby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ataman in his tracks.
Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bixby connects with a crisp jab.
Ataman misses with a straight left.
Bixby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bixby connects with a jab.
Ataman tries for a takedown but Bixby circles away easily
and Bixby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ataman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bixby.
Ataman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bixby is just out of range.
Bixby moves out of range as Ataman strikes.
Bixby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ataman thows a leg kick but Bixby checks it
and Bixby counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ataman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bixby.
Bixby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Bixby drops Ataman with a left right combo! Bixby follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#
Ataman is rocked!
A big shot lands for Bixby! That's hurt Ataman! Will he recover? Bixby fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby!
Our winner, Buzz Bixby, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: USFC 133
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Ataman.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Ataman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ataman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ataman.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ataman.
Ataman cracks Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ataman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Ataman throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Reilly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ataman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ataman throws a shot to the body.
Reilly throws a jab when Ataman was well out of range.
Reilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ataman moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Ataman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1##BC#
Reilly breaks the clinch.
Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ataman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Ataman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
Ataman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ataman lands with a hook. Reilly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ataman staying out of range there.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
Reilly lands a right hook to the body.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Ataman moved out of range.
Ataman lands the left hand.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ataman.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly catches Ataman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Ataman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ataman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly misses with a hook
letting Ataman counter with a right hand.
Reilly throws a hook but Ataman avoids it easily.
Ataman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ataman has knocked Reilly down with a huge combo! Ataman steps away and waves a wobbly Reilly back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.#CL2#
Ataman has closed the distance and engaged Reilly in a clinch.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ataman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Reilly with a big uppercut! Reilly tries to clinch up but Ataman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Reilly to the mat! Reilly covers up and Ataman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergiusz Ataman!
Sergiusz Ataman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: USFC 127
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Bernside fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bernside bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ataman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ataman ducks under a wild hook from Bernside.
Donk. Bernside catches Ataman right on the button with a cross.
Ataman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ataman throws an off balance right hand
letting Bernside counter with a right hand.
Ataman throws a leg kick but Bernside moved away.
Ataman throws an off balance right hand
and Bernside counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ataman's knee momentarily.
Bernside fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ataman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernside lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ataman tries to land a front kick but Bernside steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bernside.#ROC2#
Ataman is rocked!
Bernside throws a monster overhand right that drops Ataman! Bernside follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bernside!
In his post fight interview, David Bernside started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016

#R1#
Manalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ataman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruzz Manalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ataman instigates a clinch.
Ataman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ataman is defending well for now.
Ataman just leaning against Manalo, taking a breather.
Manalo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ataman lands a left hand.
Manalo trying to stall but Ataman improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Ataman.
A short right from Ataman.
Ataman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ataman lands a shot to the body.
Ataman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ataman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ataman avoids a wild elbow strike from Manalo.
Ataman lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Ataman.
Manalo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ataman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manalo backwards.
Ataman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ataman lands with a right to the head.
Manalo tries to throw a body punch but Ataman avoids it by throwing Manalo back against the cage. #T1#
Ataman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manalo misses with the head strike.
Manalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataman blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ataman.
Manalo lands an elbow inside that Ataman shrugs off.
Ataman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ataman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manalo or not.
Ataman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ataman stalling the fight.
Ataman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manalo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ataman is working Manalo over against the cage.
Ataman digs a right hand underneath Manalo's ribcage. Manalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ataman lands a left hand.
Ataman lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ataman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manalos head.
Ataman lands a shot to the body.
Ataman gets through Manalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Ataman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ataman lands an elbow inside that Manalo shrugs off. #ROC2#
Manalo is rocked!
Ataman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manalo backwards.
Oh Manalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manalo stalling in the clinch but Ataman improves position.
Manalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Ataman landing knees to the body.
Manalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ataman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ataman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ataman digs a right hand into Manalo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manalo's gas tank.
Ataman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ataman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manalo backwards.
Ataman stalling.
Ataman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manalo's defenses.
Manalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Ataman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Manalo fails to land. #T3#
Nice body punch from Ataman - that landed with a thud.
Ataman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ataman lands a hook that snaps the head of Manalo backwards.
Manalo takes a shot to the head.
Ataman pushes Manalo against the cage. Ataman is working some dirty boxing. Ataman pushes off with a quick right hook! Manalo goes down! Manalo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ataman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiusz Ataman!
A very excited looking Sergiusz Ataman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2016

#R1#
Ataman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
TupperIII shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ataman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Ataman has his feet on TupperIII's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
TupperIII manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ataman on his heels. He'll look to pass Ataman's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
TupperIII trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TupperIII slips nicely into half guard.
Ataman is controlling TupperIII's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ataman wants to improve his position but TupperIII is controlling well.
Ataman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ataman pulls TupperIII in close to prevent any damage.
TupperIII looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
TupperIII drops back looking for a leg! Ataman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ataman manages to kick TupperIII off! TupperIII jumps back into Ataman's guard. #SUB2#
TupperIII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ataman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperIII has Ataman in his guard.#REVR#
Ataman scoring with some ground and pound.
Ataman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ataman wants to pass the guard but TupperIII is keeping the position.
Ataman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
TupperIII has his foot on Ataman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ataman works his way back into a safe position though.
Ataman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB2#
TupperIII is looking for a triangle but Ataman pushes his legs off easily.
Ataman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Ataman gets to his feet. TupperIII looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bobby TupperIII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TupperIII shoots for a double leg takedown but Ataman sprawls well. He's pushed TupperIII's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ataman connects with a leg kick. TupperIII looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Ataman moves into the clinch successfully.
TupperIII jumps guard but Ataman stands there with TupperIII around his waist. TupperIII gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
TupperIII fails to pull guard.
Sergiusz Ataman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.#T3#
Ataman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TupperIII drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but Ataman won't allow it.
Ataman is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Ataman.
Ataman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ataman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
Ataman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
TupperIII is trying to pull guard but Ataman has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ataman.
Ataman digs a right hand into TupperIII's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on TupperIII's gas tank.
Ataman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ataman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of TupperIIIs head.
TupperIII avoiding damage as Ataman throws knees to the body.
TupperIII blocks an uppercut.
Ataman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Ataman.
Ataman lands a body punch.
Ataman scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiusz Ataman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
TupperIII dives in and grabs Ataman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ataman pushes down on TupperIII's head and hops out.
TupperIII misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ataman lunges at TupperIII with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by TupperIII's hand.
The fighters circling - Ataman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
TupperIII fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sergiusz Ataman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TupperIII fails with the takedown
enabling Ataman to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Ataman has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman lands a nice uppercut.
Sergiusz Ataman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ataman lands with a right to the head.
TupperIII blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ataman just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ataman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ataman.
TupperIII is breathing heavily.
TupperIII is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ataman to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
TupperIII manages to pull guard.
Ataman lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Ataman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on TupperIII, up you get!
Ataman works over TupperIII's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
Ataman throws a series of strikes that have TupperIII backpedaling. #CL#
Ataman moves into range and clinches up with TupperIII.
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#
Ataman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ataman works TupperIII's body with a nice hook.
Ataman fails to land with a series of punches.
Ataman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces TupperIII back to the cage. Ataman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
TupperIII walks into a straight right hand from Ataman.#ROC#
TupperIII is rocked!
Ataman stuns TupperIII with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
TupperIII is still on wobbly legs! Can Ataman finish him?
TupperIII looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ataman is fending him off so far but TupperIII persists. Nope, Ataman circles away and we're back to standing.
TupperIII seems to have recovered his senses.
TupperIII shoots and misses
and Ataman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ataman pounces like a tiger and cracks TupperIII with a vicious hook! TupperIII is down but not out! Ataman follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergiusz Ataman!
An out of breath Sergiusz Ataman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016

#R1#
Ataman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ataman is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Dall lands with a kick to the temple. Ataman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ataman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Dall misses.
Dall sets himself, and Ataman steps forward looking for the clinch! Dall avoids it this time.
Dall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dall lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dall slips a jab and a cross from Ataman.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Ataman.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Ataman tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Ataman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall thumps Ataman with a low kick.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ataman moves in looking to clinch but Dall pushes him off.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.#T1#
Dall lands a high kick!
No joy there for Ataman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ataman moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ataman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Ataman has closed the distance and engaged Dall in a clinch.
Ataman blocks a body shot from Dall. #BC#
Dall breaks the clinch.
Ataman throws out a powerful jab.
Ataman misses with a series of wild punches.
Ataman throws a right and a left that Dall avoids nicely.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Ataman's head but Ataman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall throws a low kick but Ataman avoids it.
Ataman tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Ataman there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ataman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Ataman lands a two punch combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dall. Ataman shrugs it off though.
Ataman misses with a right hand
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Ataman clinches.
Dall misses with a punch to the body.
Dall blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ataman.#BC#
Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Dall.
Dall throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Ataman moves into the clinch.
Ataman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dall is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Ataman fails to land.
Ataman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall lands with a right to the head.
Ataman misses with the head strike.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Ataman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall tries to work over Ataman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt.
Ataman doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ataman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ataman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ataman throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall wants to slow Ataman down by chopping away at his legs.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ataman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ataman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ataman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ataman throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dall. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ataman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ataman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ataman tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 Hyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dall misses with a low kick.
Ataman throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Ataman misses with a series of wild punches.
Dall scores with a nice right hand.
Ataman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ataman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall lands a body shot.
Ataman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall throws a lazy head kick
and Ataman counters with a three punch combo that has Dall backing up. Dall nods at Ataman to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall scores with a nice head shot.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Ataman moved out of range.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall 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.
Ataman throws a right and a left that Dall avoids nicely.
Dall scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
A left and a right from Ataman both land. Nice combination.
Dall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Ataman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
Dall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ataman misses with a few strikes there.
Ataman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ataman 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.
Ataman tries to clinch
and Dall counters with a left and a right... And another left! Ataman is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hyryx Dall!
During a confident post fight interview, Hyryx Dall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Khan looks to throw the jab but Ataman is out of range.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ataman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Khan has been cut.
Khan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ataman counters with a crisp right that sends Khan to the canvas! Ataman follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiusz Ataman!
Our winner, Sergiusz Ataman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EVOLUTION 1
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1#
Rose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ataman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ataman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Rose tries to get set, Ataman tries to push him back and clinch up but Rose manages to avoid the attempt.
Ataman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ataman loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
Ataman wants to clinch up but Rose keeps it at a distance.
Rose cracks Ataman with an open hand slap.
Ataman takes one to the chin there.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
Rose lands a two punch combo.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Ataman is rocked!
Rose fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ataman square on the jaw! Damn, Ataman is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derick Rose!
After winning the bout, Derick Rose thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016

#R1#
Ataman blocks a head kick by Prawn.
Ataman wants to counter the offense by Prawn and move into the clinch position.
Ataman jabs at Prawn's body.#CL#
Prawn closes the distance and pushes Ataman back into the cage.
Ataman gets through Prawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ataman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ataman trying to land knees to the body.
Prawn misses with a punch to the body.
Prawn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
Prawn has Ataman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ataman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ataman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Prawn fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ataman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ataman.
Prawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ataman's elbow.
Prawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ataman lands an uppercut.#T1#
Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prawn throws a head punch that misses.
Prawn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ataman tries to throw a body punch but Prawn avoids it by throwing Ataman back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ataman.
Ataman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prawn backwards.
Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prawn misses with a punch to the body.
Prawn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ataman tries to work over Prawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ataman misses with a knee strike.
Prawn blocks an uppercut.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Ataman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ataman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Prawn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ataman pushes Prawn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prawn has Ataman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ataman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Prawn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ataman.
Ataman misses with the head strike.
Ataman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ataman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Ataman.#CL2#
Ataman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ataman lands a hook that snaps the head of Prawn backwards.
Prawn misses with a punch on the inside.
Prawn misses with some punches. #T3#
Ataman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Ataman missing with knees to the body.
Ataman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prawn backwards.
Prawn lands a right hand.
Ataman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ataman lands a right hand.
Ataman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prawn backwards.
Prawn misses with some punches.
Prawn can't find room to land a body shot as Ataman controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Prawn fails to land.
Prawn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prawn tries a body shot but Ataman blocks it.
Prawn scores with a shoulder strike.
Ataman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Prawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ataman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Prawn misses with a punch on the inside.
Ataman scores with a hook to the body.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Prawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prawn has a couple of punches blocked by Ataman.
Prawn avoiding damage as Ataman throws knees to the body.
Prawn working aggressively here.
Ataman misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Ataman.
Ataman has a couple of punches blocked by Prawn.
Ataman digs a right hand underneath Prawn's ribcage. Prawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prawn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Prawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ataman tries to stall but Prawn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ataman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiusz Ataman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ataman wants to clinch up but Prawn keeps it at a distance.
Prawn looks for the body kick but Ataman saw that one coming.
Ataman checks a low kick from Prawn.
Ataman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Prawn on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Prawn misses.
Ataman lands with a shot to the body.
Prawn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ataman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ataman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ataman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prawn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Prawn moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Nice body punch from Ataman - that landed with a thud.
Prawn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ataman tries to land knees in the clinch but Prawn avoids the damage to the body.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Prawn.
Prawn taking a breather.
Ataman lands a body punch.
Ataman lands with a right to the head.
Prawn throws a head punch that misses.
Ataman struggles to land a body shot inside as Prawn controls his hands.
Ataman tries a knee to the head but Prawn blocks it.
Prawn misses with the head strike.
Ataman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prawn prevents a body shot from Ataman.
Ataman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ataman. #T2#
A short uppercut from Prawn.
Prawn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ataman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Prawn blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Prawn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prawn tries to throw a body punch but Ataman avoids it by throwing Prawn back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ataman.
Prawn is pressed up against the cage. Ataman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prawn down to the mat. Prawn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ataman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Prawn is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Prawn clinches up against the cage.
Prawn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ataman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Prawn cracks Ataman with a nice body shot.
Prawn has a couple of punches blocked by Ataman.
Ataman with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Ataman.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Prawn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ataman misses with a body punch.
Ataman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prawn's face.
Prawn takes a shot to the head.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ataman working aggressively here.
Prawn blocks the elbow strike.
Ataman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ataman missing with knees to the body.
Prawn misses with some punches.
Ataman throws a punch but it's blocked by Prawn.
Ataman gets underhooks to prevent Prawn's takedown attempt.
Prawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ataman blocks a body shot from Prawn.
Prawn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ataman blocking some punches. #T4#
Ataman blocks a body shot from Prawn.
A right hook to the body lands for Prawn.
Prawn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ataman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Prawn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prawn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prawn looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harcore Prawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ataman.
Ataman can't find room to land a body shot as Prawn controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ataman.
Ataman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prawn's face.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Prawn blocks an uppercut.
Prawn wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiusz Ataman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Ataman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prawn.
Prawn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ataman misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Ataman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prawn, pushing him back against the cage.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Prawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ataman controls his hands.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
Ataman has Prawn pressed against the cage.
Prawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ataman controls his hands.
Prawn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prawn is looking for a takedown.
Ataman tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Prawn has Ataman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Prawn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ataman tumbling to the mat - Prawn dives into Ataman's guard.
Prawn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ataman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Prawn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ataman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ataman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ataman! #REVB#
Prawn tries to buck Ataman off but Ataman is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ataman working away.
Harcore Prawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Prawn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Prawn gets back to half guard.
Prawn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prawn is on top in guard. #REVR##ES2#
Ataman pushes Prawn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Ataman throws a body punch but Prawn moves out of range.
Ataman lands an overhand right.
Ataman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prawn under the eye.
Ataman tries to clinch but Prawn moves out of range.
Prawn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prawn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prawn counters with an inside leg kick.
Sergiusz Ataman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Ataman.
Ataman works Prawn's body with a nice hook.
Prawn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ataman is able to avoid easily.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Ataman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sergiusz Ataman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ataman tries to clinch there but Prawn circles away.
Prawn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ataman lands with a good body shot.
Ataman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ataman lands a really nice looking cross but Prawn seems unphased.
Ataman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prawn rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ataman doesn't manage to clinch there - Prawn circles away.
Prawn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prawn throws a body kick that misses.
Ataman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ataman lands a leg kick that knocks Prawn off balance momentarily.
Ataman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ataman tries to clinch up.
Prawn takes a swing at Ataman's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiusz Ataman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ataman 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1##CL#
Ataman instigates a clinch.
Ataman lands with a right to the head.
Liddell tries a knee to the head but Ataman blocks it.
Liddell swings wildly with an uppercut but Ataman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liddell missing with knees to the body.
Ataman throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
Ataman controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ataman.#CUT#
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Liddell jumps guard.
Ataman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ataman being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liddell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liddell is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Liddell.
Ataman slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Ataman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Ataman drives through and clinches with Liddell against the cage.
Ataman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ataman working aggressively here. #T3#
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Liddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ataman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ataman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ataman.
Ataman is working Liddell over against the cage.
Ataman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Ataman.
Ataman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ataman avoids a wild elbow strike from Liddell.
Ataman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Liddells head. #T4#
Ataman misses with a body punch.
A short right from Ataman.
Liddell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Liddell is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ataman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liddell is still on wobbly legs! Can Ataman finish him?
Ataman throws a big uppercut that drops Liddell! More strikes from Ataman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Liddell lies dazed against the cage as Ataman celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiusz Ataman!
Sergiusz Ataman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: USFC 113
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ataman. That's going to slow Metaxas down.
Ataman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses.
Ataman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Ataman.
Ataman closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Ataman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Metaxas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ataman connects with a jab.
Ataman tests Metaxas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metaxas swats away the attempt to clinch by Ataman.#CL#
Metaxas closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ataman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ataman lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metaxas. #T1#
Metaxas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ataman backwards.
Metaxas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
Ataman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metaxas is defending well for now.
Metaxas working aggressively here.
Metaxas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metaxas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metaxas is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Ataman.
Metaxas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metaxas.
Metaxas lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Good body shot from Metaxas.
Ataman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metaxas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ataman misses with the head strike.
Metaxas looking to slow down the pace here.
Ataman blocks an uppercut.
Ataman trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metaxas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ataman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Metaxas scores with a shot to the side of Ataman's head.
Ataman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Ataman.
Ataman wants to stall.
Ataman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Ataman letting Metaxas take a breather here.
Ataman throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxas.
Ataman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Metaxas throws a head punch that misses.
Ataman misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Metaxas - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Metaxas gets control of Ataman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Metaxas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ataman wanted to stand there but Metaxas had control of the position.
Ataman stays in close to Metaxas's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ataman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ataman is fighting to break Metaxas's control of his arms but Metaxas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Ataman looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ataman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Metaxas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metaxas has a closed guard, preventing Ataman from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergiusz Ataman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ataman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metaxas.#CL#
Metaxas takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ataman.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Metaxas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman blocks an uppercut.
Metaxas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ataman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas just leaning against Ataman, taking a breather.
Ataman misses with a knee to the head.
Metaxas has a couple of punches blocked by Ataman.
Metaxas blocks an uppercut.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Ataman prevents a body shot from Metaxas.
Metaxas jumps guard but Ataman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ataman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Metaxas trying to stall but Ataman improves his position.
Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Ataman throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
A short right from Metaxas on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ataman.
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Metaxas.
Metaxas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Metaxas pulls guard.
Ataman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Metaxas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Metaxas has his feet on Ataman's thighs here. He's pushed Ataman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ataman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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