Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Maneno vs Hepple
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Bardakci fails with a takedown attempt.
Bardakci fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riku! But no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Riku!
A solid leg kick lands there for Riku.
Riku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bardakci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riku counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bardakci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bardakci drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Bardakci is rocked!
Riku looks for the body kick but Bardakci saw that one coming.
Riku dodges the punch combination from Bardakci.
Riku throws a head kick that misses.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a takedown. Riku tries to sprawl out of it but Bardakci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riku scores with a body shot.
Riku throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Riku is looking to escape.#SUB#
Bardakci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Riku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Riku kicks Bardakci off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardakci shoots in and drives through. Riku sprawls well.
Riku lands an overhand right.
Bardakci with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bardakci shoots in but Riku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bardakci moves out of range as Riku strikes.
Riku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bardakci manages to avoid it.
Bardakci attempts a counter takedown but Riku avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A big left from Riku misses.
Bardakci shoots in but Riku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riku cracks Bardakci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bardakci dives in for a single leg takedown but Riku sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riku throws a fast counter high kick but Bardakci manages to duck under it in time.
Riku looks to land a right hand but Bardakci moved out of range.
Bardakci looks for a takedown but Riku sprawls well.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riku defends it nicely.#T4#
Bardakci walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riku connects with the punch.
Bardakci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Riku is predictable there #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a shoot takedown. Riku fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riku keeping full guard, as Bardakci tries to pass.
Bardakci throws a big elbow that misses.
Bardakci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bardakci throwing strikes from guard but Riku blocks nicely.
Bardakci throws a strike but Riku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazuran Riku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Riku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bardakci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riku sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bardakci was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Riku wants to control but Bardakci postures up.#SUB#
Bardakci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riku, who protects the arm well.
Bardakci in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Bardakci tries for a kimura but Riku is defending well.
Bardakci trying to control the position but Riku is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bardakci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
The referee asks Bardakci politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bardakci prefers to stall for the moment though.
Riku regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bardakci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Riku looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bardakci 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.
Riku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bardakci.
Riku trying to control from the bottom.
Bardakci trying to control from half guard but Riku is working away. #ES2#
Riku pushes Bardakci off and gets back to his feet.
Lazuran Riku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riku stuns Bardakci with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Riku as Bardakci shoots in.
Riku now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Riku missing with a left hand there. Bardakci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Nazim Bardakci has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Riku. Beautiful body shot.
Bardakci fails to land with a series of punches.
Riku looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab from Riku misses.
Riku throws a wild body kick that Bardakci sees coming a mile off.
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!
Bardakci has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riku.
Bardakci shoots in but no luck this time.
Riku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bardakci misses with a takedown attempt
and Riku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bardakci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Bardakci throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Riku to regain full guard.
Riku controlling Bardakci's posture.
Riku keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Riku has Bardakci pulled in close to control his posture.
Bardakci with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bardakci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Riku is retaining full guard.
Bardakci wants to control from the top but Riku keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riku is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Bardakci controlling Riku's posture.
Riku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riku tries to stand but Bardakci is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazuran Riku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nazim Bardakci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bardakci tries for a takedown but Riku circles away easily
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.
Bardakci blocks a low kick nicely.
Riku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riku wants it to stay on the feet.
Riku is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bardakci with a poor takedown
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bardakci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bardakci takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bardakci misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Riku moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Bardakci! Riku continues to tee off on Bardakci, landing with a left and a right! Riku connects with a right hand that leaves Bardakci sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Riku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lazuran Riku!
After the fight, Lazuran Riku was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Daughtrey
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##TD#
Bardakci gets the takedown into side control.
Riku is trying to improve his position.
Riku is not content to let Bardakci control the position.
Bardakci misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Bardakci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riku is looking to reverse the position.
Riku takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardakci in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bardakci working the strikes but Riku uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bardakci 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.
Bardakci not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Bardakci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riku wants to improve his position but Bardakci is controlling well.
Bardakci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bardakci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bardakci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bardakci trying to pass the guard but Riku defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura here.
Riku trying to hold on to Bardakci's head to control him but Bardakci postures up. #T2##SUB#
Bardakci wants to work for an arm triangle but Riku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riku wants to improve his position but Bardakci is controlling well.
Bardakci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bardakci is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Riku to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bardakci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riku dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Riku wants to stand but Bardakci is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Riku stands up and waves to Bardakci to follow him. #T3#
Riku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a takedown but Riku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bardakci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bardakci will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bardakci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riku throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardakci. #TD#
Bardakci manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Riku on his heels. He'll look to pass Riku's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Riku pushes Bardakci off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riku scores with a jab.
Bardakci tries for a takedown but Riku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bardakci closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riku's guard.
Riku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bardakci.
Bardakci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riku wants to get back to his feet but Bardakci is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Riku tries to pass to full mount but Bardakci defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lazuran Riku 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#
Riku thows a leg kick but Bardakci checks it #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bardakci.
Bardakci passes Riku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riku is holding on to half guard well.
Bardakci winds up and cracks Riku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bardakci connects with a nice short shot to Riku's temple.
Bardakci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bardakci thows a huge punch but Riku dodges it nicely.
Bardakci passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bardakci misses with a head shot.
Riku wants to control but Bardakci is having none of it.
Riku avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bardakci.
We've been hearing good reports from Bardakci'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.#T1#
Bardakci working Riku over with strikes here.
Riku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bardakci lands strikes from half guard.
Bardakci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bardakci working over Riku with some ground and pound. Riku looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riku is just riding it out for now. Bardakci eventually gives up the hold.
Bardakci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Bardakci seems to be looking for submissions.
Bardakci misses with a head shot. Riku uses the momentum to regain guard.
Riku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Riku can't keep his opponent in guard - Bardakci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bardakci trying to control from Riku's half guard. Riku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Riku controls Bardakci momentarily but Bardakci frees himself.
Bardakci stands up over Riku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Riku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bardakci is controlling him.
Bardakci is looking to work some ground and pound but Riku has wrist control.
Bardakci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Riku trying to keep a closed guard but Bardakci is proving a slippery customer.
Bardakci 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.
Bardakci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bardakci with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Riku is keeping the position.
Riku is pulling down on Bardakci's head to control his posture.
Riku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bardakci throwing strikes from guard but Riku blocks nicely.
Riku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bardakci stands and throws Riku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riku is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Bardakci tries to score with some ground and pound. Riku controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bardakci working away.
Riku is not content to let Bardakci control the position. #SUB#
Bardakci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bardakci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bardakci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bardakci cracks Riku with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Riku tries to bench press Bardakci off him but Bardakci keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci 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##TD#
Bardakci gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Riku kicks off Bardakci and gets to his feet.
Bardakci ducks under a wild hook from Riku.
Bardakci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bardakci at a distance.
Riku misses with a double jab.
Riku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bardakci. That did some damage!
Bardakci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riku misses with a body shot.
Riku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bardakci tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riku defends well and Bardakci ends up having to push Riku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nazim Bardakci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Riku throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Bardakci scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Riku pulls Bardakci in to control the position.
Bardakci lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Riku kicks Bardakci off and gets to his feet.
Riku just misses with a punch to the body.
Riku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bardakci attempts a counter takedown but Riku avoids it well and moves away.
Riku throws a body punch but Bardakci moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bardakci is defended easily by Riku.
Bardakci moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRiku.#T2#
Riku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bardakci.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riku thuds his right hand into Bardakci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Riku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bardakci was well out of range. Poor timing from Riku.
Riku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bardakci.
Riku throws out a counter right but Bardakci avoids it with no problem.
Riku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bardakci checks a low kick from Riku.
Bardakci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3##TD#
Bardakci dives in and scores a takedown into Riku's guard.#ES2#
Riku has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bardakci has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bardakci prevents a body shot from Riku. #BC2#
Riku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown but Riku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bardakci shoots for a double leg takedown but Riku sprawls well. He's pushed Bardakci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riku scores with a jab to the body.
Riku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nazim Bardakci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riku as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bardakci shoots in but Riku avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Bardakci takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Bardakci shoots in and bounces Riku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Riku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bardakci is looking to work some ground and pound but Riku has wrist control.
Riku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bardakci.
Riku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bardakci's guard. #REVB#
Riku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lazuran Riku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riku 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazuran Riku!
After the fight, Lazuran Riku was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFC Dundee vs Lee
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Half Assed.
Bardakci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bardakci slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into side control. Half Assed won't be happy with that.
Bardakci scoring with punches from side control.
Bardakci throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Bardakci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Half Assed, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed tries to bench press Bardakci off him but Bardakci keeps the position.
Half Assed keeps trying to improve his position.
Bardakci throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bardakci is putting a hurting on Half Assed here, landing some big shots from side control.
Half Assed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bardakci looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Half Assed gets back to full guard. #T1#
Bardakci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bardakci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bardakci pushes down on Half Assed's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying to work for a kimura but Half Assed is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardakci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Half Assed wants to get back to full guard.
Half Assed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bardakci is working away from the top position though.
Half Assed is refusing to be controlled, as Bardakci sits in half guard.
Half Assed is pressing down on Bardakci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Half Assed trying to control the position.
Bardakci landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Bardakci throwing strikes but missing.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardakci distracts Half Assed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bardakci stands up over Half Assed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bardakci stopping the sweep attempt from Half Assed.#SUB#
Bardakci postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Half Assed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bardakci, into his guard. #REVB#
Bardakci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Half Assed is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bardakci keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Bardakci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bardakci can't keep his opponent in guard - Half Assed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Half Assed is trying to control. Bardakci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Half Assed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bardakci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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.
Half Assed prevents Bardakci from improving his position.#SUB2#
Half Assed is trying to work for a kimura but Bardakci is defending well.
Bardakci has his hands clasped together around Half Assed's back. He's all about the action.
Half Assed wants to free his trapped foot but Bardakci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Half Assed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bardakci to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bardakci'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.
Half Assed wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Half Assed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bardakci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bardakci stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Half Assed throws up his legs and catches Bardakci in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bardakci tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Half Assed! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anti Half Assed!

Event: EFC Williams vs Page
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Bardakci slips under a jab from Woods.
Woods misses with a hook #TD2#
and Bardakci counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Woods throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bardakci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woods sprawls well. Woods wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bardakci gets slowly back to his feet.
Woods lands a leg kick that knocks Bardakci off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Woods is predictable there #TD2#
and Bardakci counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Woods!
Woods is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods is looking to improve his position.
Bardakci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woods is looking for a sweep. Bardakci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bardakci has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woods has hold of Bardakci's hands but Bardakci slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Bardakci prevents Woods from improving his position.
My spies in DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches inform me that Bardakci has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bardakci missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Bardakci 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.
Woods trying to control here.
Bardakci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woods is not content to let Bardakci control the position.
Woods gets full guard.#SUB#
Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bardakci is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bardakci 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. #SUB2#
Bardakci 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.
Bardakci wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. #T2#
Woods working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods trying to strike off his back.
Bardakci postures up in Woods's guard and throws a big left but Woods blocks it. #ES#
Woods has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bardakci is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Woods misses with some punches. #TD2#
Bardakci works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Woods working for a triangle but Bardakci defends it easily. #SUB#
Woods looking for a guillotine here but Bardakci defends easily. #SUB#
Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bardakci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bardakci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Bardakci stands and throws Woods's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Woods is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bardakci connects with a decent elbow.
Woods takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Woods gets back to half guard.
Woods wants to get back to his feet.
Woods wants to control but Bardakci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woods is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bardakci takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bardakci is trying to control the action in half guard but Woods is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bardakci looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bardakci slips a nice elbow through Woods's hands, connecting with Woods's forehead.
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bardakci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bardakci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Bardakci is very close to passing his half guard.
Bardakci working over Woods with some ground and pound. Woods looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Bardakci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woods has managed to free his arm - good work.
Woods avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bardakci.
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woods keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Woods wants to control but Bardakci is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura here.
Bardakci working the head and body with strikes.
Woods keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Woods looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nazim Bardakci will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Bardakci drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Woods defends it well.
Woods throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Woods lands with a kick to the ribs.
Woods throws a solid leg kick but Bardakci takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Woods.
Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woods throws a push kick but Bardakci slaps the foot to one side.
Woods swings for the body but Bardakci moves out of range.
Woods throws a head kick but Bardakci moves out of range.
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Woods looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Bardakci counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bardakci scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bardakci stands up over Woods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardakci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Woods's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bardakci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##ES2#
Bardakci is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Woods presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bardakci drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bardakci blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Woods manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Woods is predictable there #TD2#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Woods is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bardakci scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bardakci stops Woods from getting back to his feet.
Woods wants to improve his position but Bardakci is controlling well.
Bardakci is keen to just control but Woods is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bardakci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woods doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bardakci. #SUB2#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but Woods is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bardakci to get the leverage. #T2#
Woods controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Woods is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bardakci scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Woods trying to hold on to Bardakci's head to control him but Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci works his way into full mount!
Bardakci landing strikes from the mount and Woods is in trouble!
Woods wants to hold on but Bardakci pushes him away.
Bardakci is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Woods really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bardakci raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bardakci lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Woods hang on?
Woods tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bardakci has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woods's face.
Bardakci scoring with strikes but Woods is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Bardakci.#ROC2#
Woods is rocked!#SUB2#
Bardakci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Woods manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oh Woods is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Bardakci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bardakci connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Woods some visible discomfort.
Woods is not content to let Bardakci control the position.
Woods seems to have got his legs back now.
Woods wants to control but Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci cracks Woods with a big right hand but Woods just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bardakci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bardakci is working Woods over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bardakci is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Woods looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bardakci gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Woods is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bardakci lets go of the hold and Woods can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nazim Bardakci!
A pretty intense looking Nazim Bardakci took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: EFC Mir vs D Ippolito
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Bardakci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffin tries to bum rush Bardakci with a series of wild strikes but Bardakci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shawn Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bardakci misses with a head kick. #TD#
Bardakci shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Griffin's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bardakci is fighting to break Griffin's control of his arms but Griffin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bardakci stands and throws Griffin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Bardakci scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Griffin to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Bardakci is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Griffin is trying to escape and Bardakci transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Griffin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bardakci! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci 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: SyFi - Aftermath 3
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Bardakci shoots and misses
and Lorenzon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lorenzon stuffs the takedown.
Lorenzon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorenzon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bardakci fails with a takedown attempt.
Bardakci misses with a takedown
enabling Lorenzon to counter with a crisp jab.
Lorenzon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bardakci tries to counter with a takedown but Lorenzon is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardakci looks to throw a body kick
and Bardakci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bardakci fails with the takedown
and Lorenzon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bardakci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lorenzon tries to avoid it but Bardakci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lorenzon to the ground. Lorenzon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lorenzon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bardakci with a body shot.#T1#
Lorenzon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bardakci looks for a takedown but Lorenzon sprawls well.#TD#
Bardakci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lorenzon is trying to defend but Bardakci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lorenzon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bardakci lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lorenzon is looking to escape.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying for a kimura here. Lorenzon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bardakci wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: SyFi 130
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Coburn throws a lazy right hand but Bardakci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bardakci avoids the body shot from Coburn.
Bardakci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coburn sprawls and moves away.
Bardakci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bardakci feinted with a counter takedown.
Coburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Bardakci off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coburn! #CUT2#
It looks like Nazim Bardakci has been cut.
Coburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardakci.
Bardakci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coburn sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Coburn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coburn misses with a wild body shot.
Bardakci tries to counter with a takedown but Coburn is quick to defend against it.
Coburn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bardakci under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Coburn.
Bardakci seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2##KD2#
Coburn lands a left and a right that send Bardakci crashing to the mat, dazed. Coburn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Bardakci is rocked!
Coburn cracks Bardakci with a left hook right on the temple and Bardakci goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Coburn lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bardakci is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Coburn!

Event: SyFi 112
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Bardakci tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolf swivels and escapes.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wolf sprawls well. Wolf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bardakci gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wolf sprawls well. Wolf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bardakci gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. 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.#TD#
Bardakci throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bardakci is in Wolf's guard.
Bardakci postures up and lands a big shot to Wolf's brow.
Bardakci with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Bardakci won't allow Wolf to sweep him here.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Wolf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bardakci manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bardakci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Bardakci is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardakci keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Bardakci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
Bardakci is trying to control the position but Wolf postures up. #T2#
Wolf trying to control but Bardakci is working from the bottom.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bardakci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf trying to control but Bardakci is working from the bottom.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bardakci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolf shoots for a double leg takedown but Bardakci sprawls well. He's pushed Wolf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bardakci stuffs the takedown.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.#T3#
Bardakci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Wolf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bardakci is trying to improve his position.
Bardakci sneaks back into half guard.
Bardakci is pressing down on Wolf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wolf pushing down on Bardakci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wolf is trying to control. Bardakci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Bardakci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bardakci wants to control the action here but instead Wolf manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Wolf jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bardakci manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Wolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bardakci knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf trying to control the action but Bardakci is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julius Wolf will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wolf shoots in for a double leg but Bardakci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bardakci seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Bardakci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bardakci wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolf is controlling Bardakci's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bardakci is thwarting Wolf's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bardakci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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#
Bardakci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bardakci.
Bardakci trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura here.
Wolf is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura here.
Bardakci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf trying to control here.
Bardakci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolf.
Wolf managing to control the position.
Bardakci throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bardakci's guard. #REVB#
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolf trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bardakci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bardakci got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bardakci has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Bardakci won't allow Wolf to sweep him here.
Bardakci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bardakci throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bardakci with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolf is trying to keep Bardakci in close.
Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bardakci is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolf holds on and takes a little breather.
Nazim Bardakci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bardakci stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Wolf managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Wolf is looking for a triangle but Bardakci pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Bardakci being controlled here momentarily.
Bardakci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bardakci wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Bardakci scoring with some ground and pound.
Bardakci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolf looking to control.
Wolf has his hands on Bardakci's head, controlling the position.
Bardakci postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bardakci got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bardakci has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.
Bardakci trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wolf dives in for a single leg takedown but Bardakci sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wolf shoots in but no luck this time.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Bardakci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nazim Bardakci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Wolf.
Bardakci tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolf swivels and escapes.
Bardakci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolf pinned against the cage. Wolf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wolf stuffs the takedown.
Wolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bardakci defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wolf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardakci won't allow Wolf to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bardakci is aware though and is defending well.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Bardakci controlling him for the moment.
Bardakci is pushing down on Wolf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolf is fighting to maintain full guard but Bardakci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bardakci thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.
Wolf manages to get to full guard.
Wolf trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bardakci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Bardakci tries to pass.
Wolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bardakci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Bardakci postures up.
Wolf is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bardakci throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bardakci cracks Wolf with a solid left hand.
Bardakci wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bardakci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bardakci thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Bardakci is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bardakci postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bardakci, into his guard. #REVB#
Bardakci keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
Bardakci trying to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bardakci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
Wolf postures up and lands a big shot to Bardakci's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf is pushing down on Bardakci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bardakci is fighting to maintain full guard but Wolf has managed to sneak the leg through.
My spies in Damage Inc. inform me that Wolf has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bardakci is looking to improve his position.
Wolf is looking to advance position but Bardakci won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julius Wolf.
I think Wolf 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julius Wolf!
After the fight, Julius Wolf was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SyFi 98
Date: Sep 02, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bardakci is defended easily by Moore.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bardakci.
Bardakci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bardakci advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bardakci looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bardakci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Bardakci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Bardakci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bardakci looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moore tries to bench press Bardakci off him but Bardakci keeps the position. #SUB#
Bardakci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bardakci in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Moore is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci 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: SyFi 86
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
Brown looks to land a combination. Bardakci sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Bardakci.#TD#
Bardakci closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard.
Bardakci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown pushes Bardakci off looking to stand but Bardakci dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Bardakci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardakci is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it. #SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bardakci is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Bardakci moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Bardakci is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brown has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bardakci wants to finish this one by submission but Brown is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bardakci. #SUB#
Bardakci is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brown has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brown!
Bardakci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #T2#
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown trying to control but Bardakci is working from the bottom.
Bardakci looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bardakci pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Bardakci keeps moving. #T3#
Bardakci is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Bardakci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bardakci keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bardakci is keeping the position for now.
Brown is still trying to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bardakci is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Bardakci keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Bardakci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Bardakci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Bardakci eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bardakci wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bardakci is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Nazim Bardakci will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Bardakci closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Bardakci getting side control.
Bardakci is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bardakci 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.
Bardakci is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well. #SUB#
Bardakci seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Bardakci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Bardakci wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bardakci wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position. #SUB#
Bardakci is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura here.
Bardakci is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.#T3#
Bardakci prevents Brown from improving his position.
Bardakci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bardakci to get the leverage.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bardakci is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bardakci is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Bardakci. #SUB#
Bardakci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bardakci has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brown defend it? Bardakci steps over the head and cranks it - Brown is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bardakci!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Murphy Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe I should try something else... like checkers or somthing .'.

Event: WeInSyd 20
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
Bardakci avoids the body shot from Filipovic.
Nice jab there from Filipovic. #TD#
Bardakci looking to score a takedown here. Filipovic is defending well but Bardakci drives through and ends up in Filipovic's guard.
Bardakci looking to pass the guard.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardakci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Bardakci pushing down on Filipovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Bardakci works his foot free and advances to mount.
Filipovic can't escape the position. #SUB#
Bardakci swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WeInSyd 16
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
MaGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bardakci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bardakci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bardakci avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
MaGee pushes Bardakci up against the cage in a clinch.
MaGee pushes Bardakci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
MaGee lands a shoulder strike.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bardakci uses good head movement to avoid it.
MaGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Bardakci.
A hook to the body from MaGee.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bardakci backwards.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bardakci uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Bardakci has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bardakci drops down looking for an ankle pick but MaGee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bardakci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MaGee avoids it really well and circles away.
MaGee tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bardakci circles away from the clinch attempt.
MaGee tries to clinch but Bardakci moves out of range.
MaGee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bardakci fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MaGee tries to clinch up.#CL2#
MaGee moves into the clinch successfully.
Bardakci is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MaGee misses with some punches.
MaGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bardakci tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bardakci drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MaGee prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
MaGee lands with a short shot to the head.
Bardakci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from MaGee fails to land. #TD#
Bardakci lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
MaGee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
MaGee closes the distance and clinches.
MaGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MaGee stops a takedown attempt from Bardakci.
MaGee misses with a punch on the inside.
MaGee misses with some punches.
Bardakci is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MaGee is defending well.
A right handed body shot lands from MaGee. #T3#
MaGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from MaGee.
Bardakci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MaGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MaGee misses with a body punch.
MaGee has a couple of punches blocked by Bardakci.
MaGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MaGee scores with a shot to the side of Bardakci's head.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
MaGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MaGee.
Bardakci blocking some punches.
MaGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bardakci uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from MaGee fails to land.
MaGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bardakci wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bardakci.
Bardakci blocks an uppercut.
MaGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from MaGee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MaGee.
MaGee misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bardakci.
MaGee scores with a shot to the side of Bardakci's head.
MaGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
MaGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John MaGee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bardakci fails with the takedown#KD2#
and MaGee counters with a big uppercut that knocks Bardakci off his feet! MaGee dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Bardakci is rocked!
Bardakci is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Bardakci is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bardakci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MaGee off and has taken his back!
Bardakci seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MaGee wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bardakci tightening his grip on MaGee, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy MaGee right now. #SUB#
Bardakci looking for the RNC.
Bardakci not allowing MaGee to control his hands.
Bardakci is trying to stick to MaGee's back but MaGee is turning into Bardakci. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bardakci's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MaGee.#T1#
Bardakci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MaGee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bardakci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bardakci is working hard here to advance position.
Bardakci works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bardakci is working for a kimura but MaGee is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MaGee defends it well.
MaGee wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Bardakci trying to pass the guard but MaGee defending well. #SUB#
Bardakci is working for a kimura but MaGee is defending it quite comfortably.
Bardakci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bardakci is working for a submission of some sort.
Bardakci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MaGee reverses the position - he's now on top in Bardakci's guard.
Bardakci has MaGee pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Bardakci wants to sweep but no luck.
Bardakci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bardakci has a closed guard, preventing MaGee from standing up.
Bardakci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MaGee has Bardakci pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bardakci postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MaGee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bardakci, into his guard. #REVB#
Bardakci is trying to keep MaGee in close. #T4#
Bardakci keeping moving, preventing MaGee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bardakci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
MaGee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
MaGee is looking to clinch.
MaGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bardakci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bardakci avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
MaGee clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John MaGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
MaGee fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
MaGee pushes Bardakci up against the cage in a clinch.
MaGee misses with a punch on the inside.
MaGee cracks Bardakci with a nice body shot.
MaGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bardakcis head. #TD#
Bardakci has picked MaGee up - he's going for a ride! Bardakci dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nazim Bardakci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MaGee moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but MaGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardakci looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bardakci stops MaGee from standing up.
MaGee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
MaGee wants to get back to his feet but Bardakci is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but MaGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MaGee is on top in guard. #REVB#
MaGee trying to control but Bardakci is working from the bottom.
MaGee is looking to stand up but Bardakci won't let him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MaGee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MaGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MaGee throws a strike but Bardakci rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
MaGee keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
MaGee can't keep his opponent in guard - Bardakci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bardakci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MaGee sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bardakci wants to control but MaGee is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bardakci wants to free his trapped foot but MaGee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bardakci is keen to just control but MaGee is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bardakci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MaGee controlling the position well.
MaGee trying to hold on to Bardakci's head to control him but Bardakci postures up. #SUB#
Bardakci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MaGee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bardakci. #SUB#
Bardakci is working for a submission of some sort.
Nazim Bardakci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MaGee is just riding it out for now. Bardakci eventually gives up the hold.
Bardakci trying to mount his opponent but MaGee defends it.
John MaGee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bardakci wants to control but MaGee is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bardakci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardakci wants to free his trapped foot but MaGee is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nazim Bardakci.
I think MaGee 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John MaGee!
John MaGee very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter 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: SyFi 45
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Canthropus Jr pushes Bardakci away with a front kick.
Canthropus Jr throws a right and a left that Bardakci avoids nicely.
Bardakci attempts a counter takedown but Canthropus Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Canthropus Jr misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Canthropus Jr!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canthropus Jr is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Canthropus Jr throws Bardakci to one side and escapes!
Canthropus Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bardakci's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Canthropus Jr there.
We've been hearing reports that Bardakci has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bardakci blocks a jab.
Bardakci blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Bardakci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bardakci moves forwards but Canthropus Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bardakci dives in for a single leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canthropus Jr. That's going to slow Bardakci down.
Canthropus Jr is looking to slow Bardakci down with leg kicks.
Canthropus Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr scores with a push kick.
A head kick from Canthropus Jr lands but Bardakci takes it in his stride.
Bardakci shoots for a double leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Bardakci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canthropus Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canthropus Jr scores with the left hand. Bardakci knows he should have avoided that one.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a takedown. Canthropus Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Bardakci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
A lazy left from Canthropus Jr finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Canthropus Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canthropus Jr throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bardakci.
Canthropus Jr keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Canthropus Jr is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Canthropus Jr kicks Bardakci off and gets to his feet.
Canthropus Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bardakci misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bardakci takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Canthropus Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bardakci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bardakci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping left.
Bardakci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bardakci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr circles away.
Canthropus Jr throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Canthropus Jr is trying to stand.
Bardakci trying to advance position but Canthropus Jr counters by regaining guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Canthropus Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Canthropus Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bardakci backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a body shot.
Canthropus Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Bardakci moves out of range easily.
Bardakci feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canthropus Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bardakci shoots for a double leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Bardakci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Canthropus Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Bardakci steps away.#TD#
Canthropus Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bardakci to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Canthropus Jr is looking to stand up but Bardakci isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Canthropus Jr is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bardakci 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.
Canthropus Jr wants to stand and escape but Bardakci is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Canthropus Jr is predictable there #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Canthropus Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bardakci is on him like a limpet, forcing Canthropus Jr back against the cage.
Canthropus Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Canthropus Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canthropus Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bardakcis head.
Canthropus Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus Jr digs a right hand into Bardakci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bardakci's gas tank.
Bardakci blocks an uppercut.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bardakci or not. #T1##BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canthropus Jr misses the jab.
Canthropus Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bardakci avoids the body shot from Canthropus Jr.
A jab lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Bardakci checks a low kick from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Canthropus Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bardakci is on him like a limpet, forcing Canthropus Jr back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus Jr is struggling to control the position.
Canthropus Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bardakci.
Canthropus Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Bardakci is looking to take this one to the mat.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bardakci backwards.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Bardakci backwards.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Canthropus Jr.
Bardakci tries for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks.
Bardakci tries to score a body lock takedown but Canthropus Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
Bardakci takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bardakci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Canthropus Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Bardakci. Bardakci gets slowly back to his feet.
Nazim Bardakci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bardakci on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Canthropus Jr. No joy for Bardakci on that attempt.
Canthropus Jr looks for the body kick but Bardakci saw that one coming.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Bardakci moves out of range easily.
Canthropus Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bardakci has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canthropus Jr.
Bardakci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Bardakci is rocked!
Bardakci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oh Bardakci is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canthropus Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Bardakci seems to have got his legs back now.
Bardakci tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canthropus Jr swivels and escapes.#T4#
Bardakci misses with a takedown attempt - Canthropus Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bardakci tries for a takedown but Canthropus Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bardakci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bardakci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bardakci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bardakci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Bardakci gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Canthropus Jr gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pit Canthropus Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Forge Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SyFi 36
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Bardakci shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson tries to bum rush Bardakci with a series of wild strikes but Bardakci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bardakci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Bardakci throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson leaves Bardakci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bardakci takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bardakci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Derek Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bardakci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bardakci thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Bardakci wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Bardakci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Bardakci drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Bardakci off! Bardakci jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Bardakci forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Bardakci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bardakci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bardakci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bardakci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bardakci seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Bardakci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bardakci. #SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bardakci. #SUB#
Bardakci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bardakci. #SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bardakci to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bardakci to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bardakci 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. #SUB#
Bardakci is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying for a kimura here. Johnson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bardakci wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SyFi 27
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Draven enables Bardakci to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Draven manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Bardakci is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Draven is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Draven has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bardakci seems keen to control Draven's posture.#SUB2#
Bardakci isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Draven stacks Bardakci on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Draven!
Bardakci manages to get back to half guard.
Bardakci is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardakci is looking to improve his position.
Draven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bardakci is staying active underneath Draven, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Bardakci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Draven's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Draven's back!
Draven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bardakci on the ground.#SUB2#
Draven preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bardakci. #SUB2#
Draven is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bardakci gets his way! #SUB2#
Bardakci is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Draven has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Bardakci has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Draven! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bardakci gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nazim Bardakci!
A very excited looking Nazim Bardakci rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Xander Draven stepped up to the mic, saying 'I let my fans down, this won't happen again'.

Event: SyFi 18
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1#
Loco thuds a left hand into Bardakci's body.
Loco connects with a solid leg kick.
Bardakci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bardakci's calf.
Loco connects with a solid leg kick.
Loco throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Bardakci counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bardakci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bardakci is working to tighten his grip on Loco's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Loco has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bardakci is really squeezing tight and eventually Loco passes out! Bardakci breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nazim Bardakci!
After the fight, Nazim Bardakci was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SyFi 5
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Fazeli thuds a left hand into Bardakci's body.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Bardakci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bardakci attempts a counter takedown but Fazeli avoids it well and moves away.
Fazeli wants to clinch but Bardakci slips to the side#TD#
and Bardakci counters with a single leg into guard. Fazeli didn't expect that.
Bardakci is looking to advance position but Fazeli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Bardakci is squirming around, avoiding Fazeli's attempts to control the action.
Fazeli wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fazeli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fazeli wants to stand but Bardakci is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bardakci has given up his back here. Will Fazeli look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Fazeli wants to control but Bardakci is keeping busy.#T1#
Bardakci trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fazeli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fazeli throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bardakci trying to control the position but Fazeli manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Bardakci is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fazeli gets his way! #SUB2#
Fazeli is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bardakci is defending well though. Fazeli let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Fazeli is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bardakci knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bardakci for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Bardakci showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Fazeli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bardakci tries to break free.
Fazeli thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
I really don't envy Bardakci right now. #T3##SUB2#
Fazeli working for a choke but Bardakci is defending well.
Fazeli tries to get the hooks in deep but Bardakci pushed the leg off.
Bardakci surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Bardakci wants to get back to his feet.
Bardakci wants to control his opponent's hands but Fazeli gets his hands free. #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.
Bardakci can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Fazeli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fazeli loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bardakci hold on? #SUB2#
Fazeli working for a choke but Bardakci is defending well. #SUB2#
Fazeli is looking for the choke from the back position but Bardakci is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bardakci is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Fazeli looking to break Bardakci's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bardakci remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fazeli will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bardakci as he jumps to the side.
Bardakci swats away the attempt to clinch by Fazeli.
Bardakci tries to counter with a takedown but Fazeli is quick to defend against it.
Fazeli throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bardakci decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fazeli's guard.#ES2#
Fazeli manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nazim Bardakci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fazeli throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a shoot takedown. Fazeli fights it but they end up in guard.
Bardakci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fazeli is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fazeli is on top in guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fazeli wants to pass the guard but Bardakci is keeping the position.
Bardakci is looking to stand up but Fazeli isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Bardakci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bardakci landing with the ground and pound.
Bardakci looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bardakci looking to sit in guard and control but Fazeli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardakci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fazeli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bardakci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Fazeli is retaining full guard.
Fazeli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bardakci won't allow Fazeli to get back to his feet.
Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Fazeli is retaining full guard.
Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fazeli is breathing heavily.
Bardakci is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Fazeli is keeping the position.
Bardakci stops Fazeli from standing up.
Fazeli keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Bardakci postures up. #T3#
Bardakci trying to control but Fazeli is working from the bottom.
Fazeli has momentary wrist control but Bardakci slips an elbow through the middle.
Keon Fazeli has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bardakci 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.
Bardakci throws an elbow that misses. Fazeli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bardakci's guard. Nice move by Fazeli!#REVB#
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardakci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bardakci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fazeli keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Bardakci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Bardakci drops back looking for a leg! Fazeli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fazeli manages to kick Bardakci off! Bardakci jumps back into Fazeli's guard.
Bardakci lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bardakci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bardakci passes Fazeli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bardakci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fazeli misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bardakci.
Fazeli keeping full guard, as Bardakci tries to pass. #SUB#
Bardakci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fazeli dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardakci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bardakci keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Fazeli tries to score with some ground and pound. Bardakci controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bardakci tries to escape but Fazeli is in control.
Fazeli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fazeli trying to control the action but Bardakci is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fazeli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bardakci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bardakci wants to control but Fazeli postures up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fazeli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fazeli trying to control the position but Bardakci is working away.
Fazeli throws a strike aimed at the side of Bardakci's head but Bardakci avoids it well.#SUB2#
Fazeli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fazeli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Fazeli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bardakci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fazeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Bardakci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Bardakci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fazeli throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fazeli won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Bardakci tries for a kimura but Fazeli is defending well. #SUB#
Bardakci is trying to get an arm triangle but Fazeli is defending well. #SUB#
Bardakci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bardakci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Bardakci is chipping away with strikes.
Bardakci is looking to take a break and control but Fazeli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bardakci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fazeli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bardakci's guard! Nice work there by Fazeli!
Fazeli trying to control but Bardakci is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fazeli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bardakci is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bardakci has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bardakci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fazeli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bardakci has Fazeli in his guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keon Fazeli.
I think Fazeli 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keon Fazeli!
Post fight, Keon Fazeli took to the microphone: 'BOOM!'.

Event: SNPF: UK
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Jab from Nurmagomegov.
Bardakci avoids the body shot from Nurmagomegov. #TD2#
Nurmagomegov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bardakci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomegov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bardakci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomegov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nurmagomegov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bardakci is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardakci wants to control from the top but Nurmagomegov keeps moving.
Bardakci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB#
Bardakci drops back looking for a leg! Nurmagomegov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurmagomegov manages to kick Bardakci off! Bardakci jumps back into Nurmagomegov's guard.
Nurmagomegov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bardakci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bardakci won't allow Nurmagomegov to sweep him here.
Bardakci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bardakci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomegov is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomegov can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bardakci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bardakci trying to move into half guard but instead Nurmagomegov has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Bardakci 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.
Bardakci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bardakci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nurmagomegov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomegov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bardakci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bardakci wants to control but Nurmagomegov is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomegov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurmagomegov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Nurmagomegov keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomegov is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomegov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomegov is keeping the position.
Bardakci preventing the sweep.
Bardakci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomegov trying to control the position.
Bardakci passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmagomegov is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Bardakci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bardakci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nurmagomegov is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomegov wants to control but Bardakci postures up.#SUB#
Bardakci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bardakci has hold of Nurmagomegov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nurmagomegov seems comfortable defending it but Bardakci has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nurmagomegov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nurmagomegov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bardakci couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Cross tries to sprawl but Bardakci drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bardakci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cross sees it coming and defends easily.
Cross is pressing down on Bardakci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cross throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bardakci uses it to pass to side control.
Cross tries to improve position but can't.
Bardakci is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bardakci tries to advance to mount but Cross denies him.
Cross is looking for a sweep.
Cross throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Cross 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.
Bardakci wants to stand but Cross has his arm trapped.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bardakci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bardakci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bardakci tries to move to mount but Cross blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Cross manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cross gets full guard.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
Bardakci 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.
Bardakci stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
Bardakci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bardakci passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bardakci trying to control from half guard but Cross is working away.
Cross regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bardakci is one step ahead there. #T2#
Bardakci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
Cross wants to sweep here but Bardakci controlling him for the moment.
Cross trying to strike off his back.
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cross is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Cross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Cross has his foot on Bardakci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bardakci works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Bardakci passes Cross's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bardakci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Bardakci has control of Cross's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cross regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Bardakci is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cross can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Bardakci working for a guillotine from mount but Cross is in no mood to give up.
Bardakci trying to control but Cross is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bardakci is working for a guillotine from mount but Cross frees his head quite easily. #T4#
Cross gets back to half guard.
Bardakci is looking to advance position but Cross won't allow it.
Cross misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cross regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bardakci wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Bardakci pushes down on Cross's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bardakci is trying to control the action in half guard but Cross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cross works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cross being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci 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#
Cross looks for a takedown but Bardakci sprawls well.
Bardakci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bardakci fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross shoots for a takedown but Bardakci saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bardakci changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napura Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Bardakci manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Cross shoots and misses #TD2#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cross won't be happy with that.
Cross prevents Bardakci from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Bardakci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bardakci gets to mount! Cross was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bardakci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cross is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Bardakci has hold of Cross's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cross manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Bardakci is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cross to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cross shrugs it off. #T2#
Cross sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bardakci is pressing down on Cross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cross is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bardakci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Cross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bardakci pulls his head out easily.
Bardakci works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Bardakci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bardakci tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Cross tries to bench press Bardakci off him but Bardakci keeps the position. #SUB2#
Bardakci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bardakci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bardakci advances nicely into full mount.
Bardakci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cross is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Bardakci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cross manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cross tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bardakci presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4##SUB2#
Bardakci working for a submission but Cross is keeping him at bay.
Cross is squirming around, avoiding Bardakci's attempts to control the action.
Cross gets back to half guard.
Bardakci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cross moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Bardakci drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bardakci jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bardakci wants to stand but Cross is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bardakci preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Cross closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bardakci quickly recovers to half guard.
Cross lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bardakci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bardakci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bardakci trying to control here.
Bardakci gets full guard.
Cross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazim Bardakci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross passes Bardakci's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Bardakci defends the submission attempt.
Cross working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bardakci's thigh. Bardakci counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T1#
Cross throws a big elbow that misses.
Cross stops Bardakci from standing up.
Cross is looking to advance position but Bardakci has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Cross defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bardakci.
Cross keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bardakci looking to secure an arm triangle but Cross defends it well.
Bardakci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Cross regains half guard.
Bardakci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bardakci pulls his head out easily.
Cross is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross won't allow Bardakci to pass to mount. #SU2#
Bardakci stands up and beckons Cross to join him on the feet.
Cross dives in and grabs Bardakci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bardakci pushes down on Cross's head and hops out.
Bardakci now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bardakci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
Cross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bardakci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bardakci must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cross throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.
Bardakci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bardakci trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Nazim Bardakci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bardakci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bardakci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bardakci passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cross is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross being controlled for a moment.
Napura Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Bardakci stands up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Napura Cross was interviewed post fight and said 'Not my day. I will come back stronger. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1#
Golovkin throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Bardakci counters with a shoot takedown. Golovkin fights it but they end up in guard.
Golovkin is breathing heavily.
Bardakci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bardakci passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bardakci has hold of Golovkin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Golovkin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bardakci cranks the arm and Golovkin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Golovkin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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