Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 6, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Harrak finds it's way through Rovanov's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Rovanov has been cut.
Rovanov doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Harrak counters with a nice right hand that sends Rovanov toppling to the canvas! Rovanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Harrak finish him?!
Rovanov misses with a hook
and Harrak counters with a huge left! Rovanov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Harrak isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rovanov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Harrak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Harrak!
A very excited looking Omar Harrak 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: Mar 18, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Artois feints and as Rovanov raises his hands in defense, Artois changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rovanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rovanov, not yet.
Rovanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Rovanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Artois doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Artois manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Artois stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rovanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Artois stands and throws Rovanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rovanov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Rovanov is not content to let Artois control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Rovanov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Artois tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Artois has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Rovanov gets back to half guard.
Artois is trying to control. Rovanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rovanov tries to get to full guard but Artois has control of the leg.
Artois is looking to advance position but Rovanov won't allow it.
Rovanov wants to improve his position but Artois is controlling well.
Artois moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Artois is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rovanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Artois tries to stand but Rovanov is controlling his head.
Artois advances to full mount. #SU2#
Artois is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rovanov lunges at Artois with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Artois's hand.
A head kick misses from Rovanov. #TD2#
Artois looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Artois trying to control the action but Rovanov is working from the bottom.
Rovanov scores with a few weak punches.
Artois looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Artois seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Artois is trying to control. Rovanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rovanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Artois wants to pass the guard but Rovanov is defending well.
Artois works his way into side control.
Rovanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Artois off and has taken his back!
Rovanov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Artois is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Artois looks winded!
Rovanov punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovanov scores with punches to the body.
Artois is covering up but some of the strikes from Rovanov are getting through and doing damage.
Artois is trying to stand back up.
Rovanov throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Artois is covering up but some of the strikes from Rovanov are getting through and doing damage.
Artois covering up well and avoiding damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artois is trying to get back to his feet but Rovanov has full control of the position and if anything, Artois has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rovanov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Artois hold on?
Rovanov struggling to land strikes to the head as Artois covers up.
Rovanov misses with a punch to the head.
Artois trying to get back to his feet but Rovanov is in full control for now.
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 Maxim Rovanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rovanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Artois is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rovanov's half guard.
Rovanov is looking to improve his position.
Artois wants to take a breather but Rovanov is having none of it.
Rovanov taking some punishment here, with Artois in his half guard.
Artois looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Artois blocks the strikes from Rovanov. #SUB2#
Artois is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Artois is trying to control the action in half guard but Rovanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov striking from the bottom.
Stella Artois has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rovanov trying to hold on to Artois's head to control him but Artois postures up.
Rovanov is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #T1#
Artois is trying to control the action in half guard but Rovanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Rovanov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Artois is on him like a limpet, forcing Rovanov back against the cage.#TD2#
Artois gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rovanov regains guard.
Artois is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Artois accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rovanov trying to keep a closed guard but Artois is proving a slippery customer.
Artois wants to control from the top but Rovanov keeps moving.
Rovanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rovanov wants to get back to his feet but Artois is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rovanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Artois passes Rovanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rovanov scores with a few weak punches. #T2#
Artois slows the pace down in half guard.
Rovanov tries to get to full guard but Artois has control of the leg.
Rovanov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Artois wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rovanov keeps working. #ES#
Rovanov kicks Artois off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Artois shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Artois showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artois is thwarting Rovanov's attempts to control the position.
Artois prevents Rovanov from improving his position.#T3#
Rovanov punching from the bottom.
Rovanov is staying active underneath Artois, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Artois is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Artois trying to pass the guard but Rovanov defending well.
Artois trying to control the action but Rovanov is working from the bottom.
Rovanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rovanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Artois trying to control the action but Rovanov is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Artois moves nicely into side control.
Rovanov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Artois's best efforts.#SUB2#
Artois is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rovanov is just riding it out for now. Artois eventually gives up the hold.
Rovanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Artois is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rovanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Artois prevents Rovanov from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stella Artois showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rovanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Artois looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Artois controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Artois pushes down on Rovanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Artois is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Artois blocks the strikes from Rovanov.
Artois prevents Rovanov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artois moves into full mount! Rovanov won't be happy about that!
Rovanov tries to hold on but Artois postures up.
Rovanov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T1#
Rovanov wants to control but Artois is having none of it.
Artois can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rovanov is looking to escape.
Artois lands a couple of good shots and Rovanov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've been hearing good reports from Rovanov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Artois is trying to stick to Rovanov's back but Rovanov is turning into Artois. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Artois's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rovanov.
Artois wants to get back to his feet but Rovanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Artois has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rovanov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Artois takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Artois turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Rovanov sneaks out the side door and pushes Artois away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Artois sprawls well. Artois wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rovanov gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Artois blocks a jab.
Maxim Rovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Artois shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Artois was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Artois has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rovanov!
Artois lands a heavy elbow.
Rovanov working to try and regain half guard.
Artois controlling the pace for now.
Rovanov is squirming around, avoiding Artois's attempts to control the action.
Rovanov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Artois looking to control but Rovanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rovanov is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Rovanov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rovanov is squirming around, avoiding Artois's attempts to control the action.
Rovanov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rovanov tries to reverse the position but Artois maintains control.#SUB2#
Artois is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rovanov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Artois blocks Rovanov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rovanov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Artois. What's that going to do exactly?
Rovanov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Artois works his way into full mount! #T4#
Artois wants to take his opponent's back but Rovanov doesn't allow it.
Rovanov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rovanov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#ES2#
Artois has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rovanov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Artois closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Artois lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artois is in close to Rovanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stella Artois comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Artois 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stella Artois!

Event: LH43: Hackett vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Bonaparte connects with a jab.#CL2#
Bonaparte has closed the distance and engaged Rovanov in a clinch.
Bonaparte pushes Rovanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte is trying to break the clinch but Rovanov is controlling him.
Bonaparte lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Rovanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rovanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Bonaparte takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonaparte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rovanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonaparte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bonaparte's coach down at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bonaparte's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rovanov is trying to pull guard but Bonaparte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bonaparte lands a hook that snaps the head of Rovanov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Bonaparte. #BC2#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch.
Rovanov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rovanov shoots and misses #CL2#
and Bonaparte counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Rovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonaparte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonaparte lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Bonaparte breaks from the clinch.
Bonaparte jabs at Rovanov's body.#T1#
Bonaparte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bonaparte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Napoleon Bonaparte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Rovanov misses
and Bonaparte counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Rovanov has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Napoleon Bonaparte!
A very excited looking Napoleon Bonaparte 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: Feb 20, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rovanov misses the target.
Artois with the counter takedown but Rovanov avoids it easily.#CL2#
Artois clinches up with Rovanov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Artois is trying to trip Rovanov. He has hold of a leg but Rovanov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Artois persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rovanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rovanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Artois trying to control but Rovanov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Artois is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rovanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Artois is looking to stand up but Rovanov won't let him.
Artois trying to control the position from guard on top but Rovanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rovanov has his foot on Artois's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Artois works his way back into a safe position though.
Artois advances to half guard.
Rovanov is staying active underneath Artois, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rovanov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Artois is nestled in close to Rovanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Artois works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Artois slips a nice elbow through Rovanov's hands, connecting with Rovanov's forehead.#SUB2#
Artois is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Artois is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Artois controlling the action here.#T2#
Rovanov wants to get back to his feet.
Rovanov wants to improve his position but Artois is controlling well.
Artois seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Artois is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rovanov defends it well.
Artois wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rovanov keeps working. #T3#
Rovanov tries to roll over but Artois keeps him under control.
Artois stalling. #SUB2#
Artois is trying to work for a kimura but Rovanov is defending well. #SUB2#
Artois 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.
Rovanov manages to get to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Artois trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rovanov is trying to keep Artois in close.
Artois looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Artois is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rovanov striking off his back but it's not causing Artois any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rovanov connects with the punch.#TD2#
Artois shoots in and gets a takedown into Rovanov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stella Artois 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#
Rovanov jabs at Artois's body.#TD2#
Artois looking to score a takedown here. Rovanov is defending well but Artois drives through and ends up in Rovanov's guard.#ES#
Rovanov pushes Artois off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rovanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rovanov gets caught napping as Artois dives in and scores a takedown. Rovanov manages to retain guard.
Artois content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Artois with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rovanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Artois looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rovanov is one step ahead there.
Rovanov is fighting to break Artois's control of his arms but Artois is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Rovanov won't allow Artois to sweep him here.
Artois is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Artois is breathing heavily.
Rovanov working some strikes from top position.
Rovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rovanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Artois has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artois preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artois works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Artois is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rovanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Artois stands up over Rovanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Artois controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Artois trying to control the position from guard on top but Rovanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Artois chips away with some ground and pound.
Rovanov lands a decent shot there.#SUB2#
Artois drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Artois jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Artois trying to control but Rovanov is working from the bottom.
Rovanov wants to sweep here but Artois controlling him for the moment.
Stella Artois has got the better of the ground game so far.
Artois wants to control from the top but Rovanov keeps moving. #T3#
Rovanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rovanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Artois controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rovanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Artois tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rovanov is in Artois's guard.
Rovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Artois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Artois is trying to control the position but Rovanov postures up.
Artois is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Artois avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Artois trying to control the position.
Artois wants to sweep but no luck.
Rovanov is working Artois over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Artois's brow.
Artois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artois working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rovanov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rovanov throwing strikes from guard but Artois blocks nicely.
Artois is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Rovanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Artois feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Rovanov uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Artois shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rovanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rovanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Artois trying to control the position here.
Rovanov postures up.
Rovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rovanov postures up in Artois's guard and throws a big left but Artois blocks it. #T1#
Artois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Artois takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rovanov stopping the sweep attempt from Artois.
Rovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Artois has momentary wrist control but Rovanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Artois controls Rovanov momentarily but Rovanov frees himself.
Rovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rovanov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Rovanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Artois wants to sweep here but Rovanov controlling him for the moment.
Rovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rovanov won't allow Artois to sweep him here.
Rovanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Artois is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rovanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rovanov is fighting to break Artois's control of his arms but Artois is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Artois working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rovanov. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rovanov cracks Artois with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rovanov clobbers Artois with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3##TD2#
Artois scores with a takedown into Rovanov's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rovanov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rovanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Artois avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Artois works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rovanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rovanov, not yet.
Artois throws a big right hand that misses.
Artois postures up.
Artois looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rovanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Artois slips nicely into half guard.
Artois looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rovanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Artois is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rovanov is in trouble now - Artois has advanced to mount!
Rovanov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Artois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artois looking for a sweep. Not yet Artois, not yet. #SUB2#
Artois looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Rovanov!

Event: LH37: Higuchi vs Lapanov
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Jab by Rovanov.
Rovanov misses with a hook
and Ranyy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ranyy lands a slapping body shot.
Rovanov takes one on the button.
Ranyy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ranyy.
Rovanov misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Ranyy.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Rovanov has been cut.
Rovanov cracks Ranyy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Rovanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ranyy to the mat! Ranyy manages to get full guard. #ES#
Ranyy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Ranyy.
Rovanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ranyy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rovanov scrambles back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Ranyy. #T1#
Rovanov misses with a hook.
Rovanov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tele Ranyy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rovanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ranyy connects with a jab.
Rovanov walks into a left hand.
Rovanov misses with an uppercut.
Ranyy slips a straight right by Rovanov.
Rovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ranyy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rovanov thinking.
Rovanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ranyy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ranyy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Rovanov is rocked!
Rovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rovanov tries to bum rush Ranyy with a series of wild strikes but Ranyy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rovanov looks winded!
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!
Rovanov misses with a hook
letting Ranyy counter with a right hand.
Ranyy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rovanov closes the distance but Ranyy moves to the side
and Ranyy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Ranyy jabs Rovanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ranyy throws a shot to the body.
Ranyy lands a glancing blow to the side of Rovanov's head.
Ranyy cracks Rovanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rovanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ranyy finish him?
Ranyy throws out a powerful jab.
Rovanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#KD#
Ranyy sends Rovanov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ranyy is motioning to the referee to let Rovanov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ranyy cracks Rovanov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rovanov falls backwards against the cage. Ranyy follows up with more strikes that drop Rovanov to his knees. Ranyy keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rovanov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tele Ranyy!
A very excited looking Tele Ranyy 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: LH32: Bylund vs Corbin II
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Rovanov misses with a wild combination.
no looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rovanov looks to throw the jab but no is out of range.
no fails to land with a series of punches.
Rovanov looks to land a left hand but no moved out of range nicely.
no ducks under a wild hook from Rovanov.#TD#
Rovanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rovanov lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rovanov works over no with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as no works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Rovanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! no is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rovanov, into his guard. #REVB#
Rovanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in no's guard. #REVR##T1#
no avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rovanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Rovanov is looking to work some ground and pound but no has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rovanov with a nice head shot there.
no is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Rovanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rovanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rovanov stays in close to no's body and controls the position.
Rovanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Rovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rovanov landing with the ground and pound.
Rovanov lands a couple of digs.
Rovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Rovanov works over no with some ground and pound from guard.
Rovanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of no's head.
Rovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rovanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
no is rocked!
Rovanov cracks no with a solid left hand.
no is still in real trouble! Can Rovanov finish him?#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rovanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rovanov working some strikes from top position.
Rovanov content to stall in guard here.
Rovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as no works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rovanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
no seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rovanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of no's head.
Rovanov postures up and lands a big shot to no's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Rovanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
no staying out of range there.
no tries to clinch but Rovanov moves out of range.
Rovanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rovanov misses with a looping right.
no tries to clinch but Rovanov moves out of range.
Rovanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Rovanov. #TD#
Rovanov dives in and scores a takedown into no's guard.
Rovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rovanov is working no over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rovanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov is in close to no's body, working some short punches and elbows.
no trying to keep a closed guard but Rovanov is proving a slippery customer.
no is breathing heavily.
Rovanov controlling from the top position. #T1#
Rovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rovanov lands a couple of digs.
Rovanov lands a couple of digs.
Rovanov working some strikes from top position.
Rovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Rovanov is in close to no's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rovanov throwing strikes from guard but no blocks nicely.
Rovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rovanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rovanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maxim Rovanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rovanov works over no with some ground and pound from guard.
Rovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Rovanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rovanov working some strikes from top position.
Rovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Rovanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rovanov works over no with some ground and pound from guard.
Rovanov connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Rovanov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
no ducks under a wild hook from Rovanov.
no has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
no shoots in and gets a takedown into Rovanov's guard.#ES#
Rovanov kicks no off and gets to his feet.
Rovanov misses with a straight left.
Maxim Rovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rovanov misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rovanov throws a big shot that misses.
Rovanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract no.
Nice defenses there by no.
no tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rovanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rovanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
no is looking to clinch.
Rovanov throws a good cross that connects.
no ducks under a wild hook from Rovanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Rovanov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rovanov swings widly with a right hand
and no counters with a right hand to the body.
Rovanov misses with a straight right.
Rovanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
no closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - no lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Rovanov pushes no off and gets back to his feet.
Rovanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rovanov throws a lazy right hand but no sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and no releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
no shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rovanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Rovanov pushes no off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maxim Rovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
no tries to keep at a distance but Rovanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Rovanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Rovanov throws a lazy right hand but no sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
no defending well as Rovanov loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Rovanov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in no's guard.
Rovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rovanov stays in close to no's body and controls the position.
no is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rovanov is controlling him.
Rovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Rovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Rovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Maxim Rovanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rovanov throwing strikes from guard but no blocks nicely.
Rovanov stands up over no, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rovanov throwing strikes from guard but no blocks nicely.
Rovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rovanov chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Rovanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rovanov works over no with some ground and pound from guard.
Rovanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rovanov lands a couple of digs.
Rovanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rovanov cracks no with a solid left hand.
Rovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Rovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
no is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Rovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rovanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rovanov with a nice head shot there.
Rovanov lands a couple of elbows.
no working a defensive guard here.
Rovanov with a nice head shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Rovanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017

#R1#
Rovanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Rovanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yeses to the ground. Rovanov is now in Yeses's guard.
Rovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Yeses working for a triangle but Rovanov defends it easily.
Yeses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rovanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rovanov is in close to Yeses's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yeses tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yeses knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rovanov on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rovanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rovanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Yeses is rocked!
Rovanov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Yeses covers up, he's hurt! Rovanov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rovanov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rovanov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Rovanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2017

#R1#
Rovanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Rovanov has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Rovanov pulls Yeses into guard.
Rovanov striking off his back.
Rovanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Yeses knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rovanov on the ground.#SUB2#
Rovanov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Yeses should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rovanov has tightened it up now! Yeses should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maxim Rovanov!

Event: LH25: Higuchi vs Hellsfyre II
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Rovanov misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wreck, right into the meat.
Wreck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wreck blocks a head kick by Rovanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Rovanov misses the target.
As Rovanov looks to move away, Wreck throws a big counter combo but Rovanov just gets out of the way.
Rovanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wreck. That one must have hurt.
Rovanov blocks a head kick by Wreck.
Wreck moves forwards but Rovanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Rovanov.
Wreck misses with a series of wild punches.
Rovanov blocks a head kick by Wreck.
Rovanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Wreck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wreck moves away from the strike by Rovanov.
Wreck lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Maxim Rovanov has been cut.
Wreck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wreck throws a sloppy head kick and Rovanov moves out of range easily.
Rovanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rovanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Wreck moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maxim Rovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Wreck misses.
Rovanov throws a lazy right hand but Wreck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Rovanov lands.
Wreck scores with a nice head shot.
Wreck drops Rovanov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rovanov! Wreck dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Wreck!
Erik Wreck 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: LH19: Strife vs Ramon
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Rovanov closes the distance but Hirvi moves to the side
and Hirvi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rovanov darts in looking for a takedown but Hirvi gets double underhooks and turns Rovanov into the cage.
Hirvi jabs Rovanov right on the nose. Rovanov blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Rovanov has been cut.
Rovanov 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.
A swing and a miss from Rovanov.#CL#
Hirvi has closed the distance and engaged Rovanov in a clinch.
Rovanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hirvi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hirvi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hirvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hirvi gets underhooks to prevent Rovanov's takedown attempt.
Juha Hirvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Rovanov.
Hirvi prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Hirvi as the two fighters clinch.
Hirvi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rovanov looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rovanov backwards.
Hirvi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rovanov being controlled against the cage.
Hirvi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hirvi just leaning against Rovanov, taking a breather. #T1#
Hirvi gets through Rovanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hirvi scores with a shot to the side of Rovanov's head.
Hirvi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rovanov backwards.
Hirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rovanov backwards. #ROC#
Rovanov is rocked!#KD#
Hirvi drops Rovanov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rovanov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Rovanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirvi finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvi dips a shoulder and cracks Rovanov with a mighty uppercut! Rovanov falls back against the cage and Hirvi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rovanov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hirvi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Hirvi!

Event: LH13: Strife vs Luigiano
Date: Nov 24, 2016

#R1#
Rovanov looks for a takedown but Caelum sprawls well.
Rovanov swinging wildly here.
Caelum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rovanov manages to avoid it.
Rovanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caelum avoids it really well and circles away.
Caelum tries to counter with a clinch but Rovanov shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Caelum clinches up with Rovanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Caelum misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Rovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caelum throws an elbow but it misses.
Rovanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Caelum is defending well.
Rovanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Caelum is keeping busy.#BC2#
Caelum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Caelum throws a head kick that misses.
Rovanov missing with a left hand there. Caelum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Rovanov closes the distance and pushes Caelum back into the cage.
Rovanov avoids the elbow strike from Caelum, against the cage. #BC2#
Caelum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caelum slips under a jab from Rovanov.#TD2#
Rovanov gets caught napping as Caelum dives in and scores a takedown. Rovanov manages to retain guard.
Rovanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Caelum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Caelum scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rovanov is trying to keep Caelum in close.
Rovanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rovanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Rovanov has momentary wrist control but Caelum slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Caelum tries to stand but Rovanov is controlling from the bottom.
Caelum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caelum passes into half guard.
Caelum not doing much here.
Let's hope that Caelum has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
It looks like Caelum is going to stand back up.
Caelum tries to pass to full mount but Rovanov defends it.
Caelum blocks the strikes from Rovanov. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Caelum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rovanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rovanov tries to kick Caelum off but Caelum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Caelum trying to control the pace.
Rovanov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Caelum manages to pass to mount! #T4#
The referee warns Rovanov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rovanov wants to control but Caelum is having none of it.
Rovanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Caelum landing shots from mount.
Rovanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Caelum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rovanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rovanov is working to get back to half guard.
Rovanov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rovanov is breathing heavily.
Caelum lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Caelum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rovanov throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Caelum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rovanov is working for takedown but Caelum is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rovanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Caelum prevents it. #BC2#
Caelum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rovanov misses with a right hand
and Caelum counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Caelum clinches.
Rovanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caelum smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Rovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Caelum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rovanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Rovanov's guard now, I'm sure.
Caelum trying to control but Rovanov is working from the bottom.
Caelum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Caelum tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Caelum is trying to get an arm triangle but Rovanov is defending well.
Rovanov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Caelum asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rovanov tries to improve position but can't.
Caelum wants to stand but Rovanov has his arm trapped.
Rovanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caelum working the ground and pound from side control.
Rovanov wants to control but Caelum postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rovanov strikes from the bottom but Caelum takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Rovanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Caelum controlling from mount.
Rovanov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rovanov is looking to improve his position but Caelum isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caelum blocks Rovanov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Caelum controlling from mount.
Caelum in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Caelum wants to stand but Rovanov is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Caelum lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Caelum lands a couple of good shots and Rovanov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rovanov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Caelum just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Caelum is looking for the choke from the back position but Rovanov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Rovanov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Caelum looking for the choke from the back.
Caelum is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Caelum gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Caelum gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Caelum apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T4#
Rovanov throws the left hand but Caelum avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Caelum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rovanov is trying to buck Caelum off.
Caelum in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Caelum scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rovanov to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Caelum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rovanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Caelum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rovanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rovanov misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Caelum drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caelum is chipping away with strikes.
Caelum cracks Rovanov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Caelum controlling the position.
Rovanov is trying to improve his position.
Caelum is staying tight to Rovanov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Caelum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caelum tries to stand but Rovanov is controlling his head. #T1#
Rovanov is trying to work for a sweep but Caelum has mounted him!
Rovanov is bucking up trying to escape but Caelum cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Caelum looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rovanov is looking to improve his position but Caelum isn't that keen on the idea.
Caelum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caelum looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rovanov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Rovanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Caelum tries to control but Rovanov wriggling away.
Maxim Rovanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caelum content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Caelum.
Caelum wants to control the pace but Rovanov is squirming around nicely.
Rovanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Rovanov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rovanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Caelum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rovanov is trying to reverse the position but instead Caelum has taken his back - oops!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Caelum is cranking Rovanov's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Rovanov! He's tightened the choke and Rovanov is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominic Caelum!

Event: LH11: Houghton vs Jackson
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Nice body punch from Davidson.
Maxim Rovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson stuns Rovanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davidson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Davidson.
Davidson cracks Rovanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davidson dodges the punch combination from Rovanov.
Davidson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Davidson scores with a body shot.
Davidson slips under a jab from Rovanov.
Rovanov walks into a stiff left hand from Davidson.
Davidson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davidson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Cameron Davidson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Rovanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rovanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Davidson looking to control.
Rovanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rovanov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Davidson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rovanov is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Rovanov gets to his feet and stands over Davidson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Davidson felt that one! Rovanov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Davidson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Rovanov!

Event: LH8: Houghton vs Cormier
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Rovanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holm counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Rovanov has been cut.
Rovanov throws a jab when Holm was well out of range.
Rovanov misses with a takedown
enabling Holm to counter with a crisp jab.
Rovanov misses with an uppercut.
Rovanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rovanov tries for a takedown but Holm circles away easily
and Holm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rovanov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Rovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanov misses with a looping right.
Holm throws out a counter right but Rovanov avoids it with no problem.
Rovanov moves to clinch but Holm breaks away #KD2#
and Holm counters with a nice right hand that sends Rovanov toppling to the canvas! Rovanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holm finish him?!#ROC2#
Rovanov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holm drops Rovanov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Holm follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Holm!

Event: LH4: Dodson vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Davidson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rovanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Davidson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rovanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rovanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rovanov with a nice head shot there.
Rovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Davidson's brow. #CUT2#
It looks like Cameron Davidson has been cut.
Rovanov scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Davidson is rocked!
Rovanov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Davidson covers up, he's hurt! Rovanov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rovanov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rovanov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Rovanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Rovanov. That snapped Noon's head back. #TD2#
Noon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Rovanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Noon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rovanov swivels and escapes.#CL#
Rovanov gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rovanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Noon smiles and moves away.
Rovanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like John Noon has been cut.
Rovanov clobbers Noon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rovanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rovanov is looking to counter punch.
Rovanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Noon.#KD#
Rovanov drops his shoulder and cracks Noon with a huge uppercut! Noon goes down! Can Rovanov finish him?
Noon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rovanov preventing the sweep.
Rovanov chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Noon is rocked!#T1#
Rovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Noon is still in real trouble! Can Rovanov finish him?
Rovanov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Noon covers up, he's hurt! Rovanov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rovanov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rovanov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

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

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