Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 3
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Llosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tverdovskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Llosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Llosa moves into the clinch.
Llosa blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Llosa avoiding damage as Tverdovskiy throws knees to the body.
Llosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Llosa controls the action.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the head but Llosa blocks with his arms.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tverdovskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Llosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy tries a knee to the head but Llosa blocks it.
Llosa avoiding damage as Tverdovskiy throws knees to the body.
Tverdovskiy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Llosa's defenses.
Llosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Tverdovskiy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Llosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Llosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Llosa.
Llosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tverdovskiy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Llosa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Llosa shoots in for a takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Tverdovskiy moves into the clinch successfully.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tverdovskiy tries to land knees in the clinch but Llosa avoids the damage to the body.
Tverdovskiy tries a knee to the head but Llosa blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
Llosa pushes Tverdovskiy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Tverdovskiy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Tverdovskiy. #CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Llosa has been cut.
Tverdovskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Llosa blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside that Llosa shrugs off.
Tverdovskiy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
Llosa pulls Tverdovskiy into guard.
Tverdovskiy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Tverdovskiy is sitting in close to Llosa's body. Llosa has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tverdovskiy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tverdovskiy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Llosa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ernesto Llosa!
Ernesto Llosa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: C31: Chlen vs. Sonni
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
White Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tverdovskiy lands a shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Come on White Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White Jr.
Tverdovskiy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White Jr is defending well for now.#TD2#
White Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and White Jr manages to end up in side control.
White Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
White Jr in side control, throwing shots but Tverdovskiy defends.
White Jr trying to control the action but Tverdovskiy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
White Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
White Jr has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tverdovskiy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. White Jr yanks on the arm and Tverdovskiy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by White Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: C23: Omarov vs. Steve
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Tverdovskiy connects with a right hand. Hlervu shakes it off.
Hlervu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hlervu takes one to the side of the head.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Hlervu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tverdovskiy, pushing him back against the cage.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Hlervu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hlervu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hlervu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short right from Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Hlervu back against the cage.
Hlervu throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Hlervu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
Hlervu slips a straight right by Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu thumps Tverdovskiy with a low kick.
Hlervu cracks Tverdovskiy with an open hand slap.
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tverdovskiy lands the left hand.#T1#
Tverdovskiy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hlervu.
Tverdovskiy misses with a looping right.
Hlervu misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu thumps Tverdovskiy with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Tverdovskiy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tverdovskiy misses with a low kick.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hlervu is looking to clinch.
Tverdovskiy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tverdovskiy 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.
Tverdovskiy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu slips a jab from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tverdovskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hlervu.
Tverdovskiy throws out a counter right but Hlervu avoids it with no problem.
Tverdovskiy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.#T2#
Tverdovskiy swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy missing with a left hand there. Hlervu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Tverdovskiy tries to keep at a distance but Hlervu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hlervu blocks an elbow strike from Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu takes a shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Hlervu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hlervu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tverdovskiy dips to his left and cracks Hlervu with an uppercut!
Tverdovskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Hlervu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Tverdovskiy moves into range and clinches up with Hlervu.
Hlervu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hlervu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hlervu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tverdovskiy backwards.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu lands a body punch.
Hlervu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Hlervu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tverdovskiy lands a really nice looking cross but Hlervu seems unphased.
Hlervu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tverdovskiy throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tverdovskiy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hlervu - the referee stops the clock and Tverdovskiy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hlervu. Tverdovskiy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hlervu misses with a head kick.
As Hlervu backs off Tverdovskiy throws a huge counter combo but Hlervu manages to avoid it all.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight left.
Hlervu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tverdovskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Donk. Tverdovskiy catches Hlervu right on the button with a cross.
Tverdovskiy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hlervu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hlervu throws the left hand but Tverdovskiy avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tverdovskiy. That snapped Hlervu's head back.
Tverdovskiy scores with a head kick. Hlervu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu blocks a head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu is looking to slow Tverdovskiy down with leg kicks.
Hlervu digs a good body shot into Tverdovskiy's ribs.#T4#
Hlervu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hlervu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tverdovskiy in his tracks.
Hlervu blocks a jab.
Tverdovskiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tverdovskiy tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Tverdovskiy misses.
Hlervu lands a right hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut. Hlervu saw that one coming.
Hlervu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tverdovskiy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tverdovskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hlervu is looking to clinch.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Tverdovskiy connects with a high kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tverdovskiy throws a looping overhand right but Hlervu ducks down to avoid it.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook but Hlervu avoids it easily.
Tverdovskiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hlervu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tverdovskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hlervu counters with an outside leg kick.
Hlervu throws a push kick but Tverdovskiy slaps the foot to one side.
Hlervu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Tverdovskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Hlervu.
Tverdovskiy moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Hlervu moves out of range as Tverdovskiy strikes.
Hlervu throws a sloppy head kick
and Tverdovskiy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hlervu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tverdovskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Tverdovskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Hlervu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tverdovskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu feints and then cracks Tverdovskiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tverdovskiy down.
Hlervu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hlervu with the inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Tverdovskiy coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hlervu.#CL#
Hlervu rushes Tverdovskiy and presses him up against the cage.
Hlervu misses with the head strike. #T1#
Hlervu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tverdovskiys head.
Braynas Hlervu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hlervu blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hlervu.#BC#
Hlervu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tverdovskiy throws a lazy right hand but Hlervu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Hlervu.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut. Hlervu saw that one coming.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hlervu defending well as Tverdovskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Tverdovskiy needs to keep his hands up - Hlervu had a free shot at his head there.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
Hlervu throws the left hand but Tverdovskiy avoids the punch easily.
Tverdovskiy lunges at Hlervu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hlervu's hand.
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hlervu lands a leg kick that knocks Tverdovskiy off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tverdovskiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Hlervu scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy blocks a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hlervu throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick but Hlervu moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tverdovskiy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hlervu misses the jab.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hlervu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu needs to keep his hands up - Tverdovskiy had a free shot at his head there.
Tverdovskiy checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tverdovskiys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donk. Tverdovskiy catches Hlervu right on the button with a cross.
Hlervu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Hlervu moves into the clinch successfully.
Hlervu can't get the takedown.
Tverdovskiy is working Hlervu over against the cage.#T3#
Hlervu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hlervu is trying to stall.
Hlervu misses with the head strike.
Hlervu tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the head but Hlervu blocks with his arms.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Hlervu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy trying to stall but Hlervu improves his position.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hlervu.
Hlervu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hlervu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hlervu looking to stall.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hlervu lands a shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy is breathing heavily.
Hlervu misses with a punch to the body.
Hlervu tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tverdovskiy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hlervu scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Tverdovskiy tries to throw a body punch but Hlervu avoids it by throwing Tverdovskiy back against the cage.
Tverdovskiy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tverdovskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hlervu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tverdovskiys head.
Hlervu tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braynas Hlervu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hlervu missing with knees to the body.
Hlervu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tverdovskiy. #BC#
Hlervu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Tverdovskiy.
A cross from Tverdovskiy lands.
Hlervu throws a hook but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Hlervu misses with a straight left.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Hlervu moves away and avoids it.
Hlervu moves away from the strike by Tverdovskiy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tverdovskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tverdovskiy misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him. #CL#
Hlervu clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Braynas Hlervu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hlervu with a hook.
Tverdovskiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hlervu swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy scores with a spinning back kick!
Hlervu blocks a jab.
Hlervu misses the jab.
Hlervu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu jabs Tverdovskiy right on the nose. Tverdovskiy blinks but takes it well.
Hlervu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hlervu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hlervu on the side of the head.
Hlervu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hlervu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tverdovskiy finds it's way round the side to connect with Hlervu's head.
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!#CL2#
Tverdovskiy gets a clinch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a knee strike.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hlervu backwards.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hlervu's elbow. #T1#
Hlervu scores with a shoulder strike.
Hlervu cracks Tverdovskiy with a nice body shot.
Tverdovskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Hlervu blocks it.
Hlervu prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Hlervu blocks it.
Hlervu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Hlervu breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Hlervu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hlervu.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Hlervu moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hlervu.
Tverdovskiy checks a leg kick nicely.
Tverdovskiy throws a looping overhand right but Hlervu ducks down to avoid it.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu scores with a nice right hand.
Hlervu staying out of range there.
Hlervu throws a right and a left that Tverdovskiy avoids nicely.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Tverdovskiy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu tries to clinch up but Tverdovskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hlervu punishes Tverdovskiy's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Hlervu. That snapped Tverdovskiy's head back.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut
and Hlervu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tverdovskiy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tverdovskiy works the jab nicely.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Hlervu moved out of range.
Hlervu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
It looked like Hlervu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses.
Hlervu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Tverdovskiy's shoulder, as Tverdovskiy tries to avoid the shot.
Tverdovskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hlervu to score with a decent uppercut.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Tverdovskiy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hlervu throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Hlervu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hlervu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tverdovskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tverdovskiy missing with a left hand there. Hlervu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hlervu scores with a hook.
Tverdovskiy keeps the fight on the outside.
Hlervu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tverdovskiy thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Tverdovskiy has managed to clinch.
Tverdovskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Hlervu controls his hands.
Tverdovskiy blocks the elbow strike.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tverdovskiy missing with knees to the body.
Hlervu scores with a hook to the body.
Hlervu prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hlervu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Tverdovskiy is rocked!#T4#
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Hlervu finish him?
Hlervu lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hlervu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tverdovskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Hlervu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Hlervu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hlervu wants to clinch up but Tverdovskiy keeps it at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Tverdovskiy blocks the leg kick.
Tverdovskiy seems to have recovered his senses.
Hlervu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu throws a lazy right hand but Tverdovskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Hlervu takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
Hlervu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Hlervu manages to break the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: CFN11: Carvalho vs. Ishmael
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Wobble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Tverdovskiy instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy looking to throw knees to the head but Wobble is blocking nicely.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Wobble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tverdovskiy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot.
Tverdovskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Wobble prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Wobble wants to take the fight to the mat but Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wobble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wobble drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tverdovskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wobble.
Wobble managing to block the knees to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries a knee to the head but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wobble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tverdovskiy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tverdovskiy lands a good knee to the midsection. Wobble won't want to take too many of those.
Tverdovskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wobble.
A right handed body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wobble's face.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Wobble 's eye.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Tverdovskiy tries to land knees in the clinch but Wobble avoids the damage to the body.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy missing with knees to the body.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wobble managing to block the knees to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wobble tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tverdovskiy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wobble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the leg kick from Wobble.#CL#
Tverdovskiy has managed to clinch.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tverdovskiy prevents it.
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Wobble's ribcage. Wobble let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Tverdovskiy.
Wobble looks winded!
Wobble blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tverdovskiy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wobble working Tverdovskiy over with knees to the body.
Wobble takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Jah Wobble's cut even more.
Wobble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy missing with knees to the body.
Wobble wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Tverdovskiy. #TD2#
Wobble gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tverdovskiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tverdovskiy is looking for a sweep. Wobble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wobble is just content to waste time from the top position. Tverdovskiy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Tverdovskiy pulls Wobble in close to his closed guard and prevents Wobble from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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!
Wobble postures up in Tverdovskiy's guard and throws a big left but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Wobble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wobble looking to sit in guard and control but Tverdovskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wobble trying to keep a closed guard but Tverdovskiy is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wobble walks into a jab.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wobble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tverdovskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up.
Wobble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Tverdovskiy forces Wobble back against the cage and clinches.
Wobble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wobble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wobble tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick by Tverdovskiy misses #TD2#
and Wobble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tverdovskiy's guard.
Wobble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tverdovskiy keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully. #T1#
Wobble postures up in Tverdovskiy's guard and throws a big left but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wobble throwing strikes from guard but Tverdovskiy blocks nicely.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wobble postures up in Tverdovskiy's guard and throws a big left but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wobble shoots in looking for a takedown. Tverdovskiy tries to sprawl out of it but Wobble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tverdovskiy is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wobble is trying to drag Tverdovskiy to the mat but Tverdovskiy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tverdovskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wobble's elbow.
Wobble throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tverdovskiy blocks it with crossed arms.
Wobble drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wobble can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy - that landed with a thud.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow.
Wobble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tverdovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
Wobble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tverdovskiy is defending well for now.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wobble can do to turn this around?
Tverdovskiy is pushing Wobble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wobble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tverdovskiy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wobble is breathing heavily.#T3#
Tverdovskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Tverdovskiy presses Wobble against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wobble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tverdovskiy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tverdovskiy scores a nice knee to the body.
Tverdovskiy pushes Wobble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wobble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tverdovskiy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wobble fails to pull guard.
Tverdovskiy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wobble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tverdovskiy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wobble.
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy. #T4#
Tverdovskiy scores with a shoulder strike.
Wobble blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wobble takes an elbow to the temple.
Tverdovskiy's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Tverdovskiy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the head but Wobble blocks with his arms.
Wobble blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tverdovskiy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wobble or not.
Tverdovskiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wobble takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Jah Wobble's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy pushes Wobble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wobble is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tverdovskiy moves in looking to clinch but Wobble pushes him off.
Tverdovskiy connects with a single shot there.
Tverdovskiy lands with a cross.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Wobble is having none of it.
Tverdovskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Wobble circles away.
Wobble keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wobble is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tverdovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wobble is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tverdovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Wobble tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tverdovskiy smiles and moves away.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wobble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tverdovskiy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wobble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tverdovskiy is looking to clinch but Wobble is avoiding it. #T1#
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch up but Wobble keeps it at a distance.
Wobble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tverdovskiy's waist but Tverdovskiy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wobble off to one side.
Wobble keeps the fight on the outside.
Wobble is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tverdovskiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Tverdovskiy clinches. #TD2#
Wobble tightens his grip and picks Tverdovskiy up, before dumping him to the ground. Tverdovskiy manages to land in guard.
Tverdovskiy keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tverdovskiy holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tverdovskiy keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Tverdovskiy trying to control the position.
Tverdovskiy wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wobble swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Wobble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tverdovskiy sprawls well. Tverdovskiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wobble gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wobble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wobble with the counter takedown but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.#CL#
Tverdovskiy darts in and clinches Wobble up against the cage.
Wobble has Tverdovskiy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tverdovskiy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wobble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tverdovskiy.
Wobble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tverdovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wobble or not.
Tverdovskiy lands a left hand.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wobble backwards.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Wobble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy misses with a knee strike.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy misses with a knee to the head.
Tverdovskiy misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Tverdovskiy. #T4#
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch.
Wobble missing with knees to the body.
Wobble missing with knees to the body.
Wobble is looking for a takedown.
Wobble trying to land knees to the body.
Wobble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tverdovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tverdovskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wobble.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tverdovskiy works on Wobble's body with a couple of short punches.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wobble avoids it.
Tverdovskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Wobble controls the action.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy prevents the takedown attempt.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow.
Tverdovskiy scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Tverdovskiy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Combate 14: Jesus vs. Maxim 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Tverdovskiy looks to throw the jab but Wobble is out of range.
Wobble walks into a left hand.
Tverdovskiy darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Wobble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wobble.
Wobble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tverdovskiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wobble chips away with some ground and pound.
Wobble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tverdovskiy is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Wobble is looking to work some ground and pound but Tverdovskiy has wrist control.
Wobble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tverdovskiy keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Wobble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wobble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wobble wants to pass the guard but Tverdovskiy is keeping the position.
Wobble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wobble working some strikes from top position.
Wobble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wobble throws a strike but Tverdovskiy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tverdovskiy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wobble is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wobble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tverdovskiy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wobble is in close to Tverdovskiy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy pulls Wobble in to control the position.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wobble wants to pass the guard but Tverdovskiy is keeping the position.#T3#
Wobble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wobble throws a strike but Tverdovskiy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wobble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tverdovskiy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wobble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tverdovskiy is fighting to break Wobble's control of his arms but Wobble is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wobble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wobble trying to keep a closed guard but Tverdovskiy is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Wobble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tverdovskiy is one step ahead there.
Tverdovskiy looking to sit in guard and control but Wobble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wobble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wobble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wobble throwing strikes from guard but Tverdovskiy blocks nicely.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Wobble 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#
Wobble doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Wobble has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Tverdovskiy catches Wobble right on the button with a cross.
Tverdovskiy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wobble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wobble moves out of range of the strikes.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut. Wobble saw that one coming.
Wobble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut. Wobble saw that one coming.
Wobble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tverdovskiy defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook. Wobble ducked under it nicely.
Wobble has a takedown stuffed.
Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wobble.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter punch.
Wobble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tverdovskiy is fending him off so far but Wobble persists. Nope, Tverdovskiy circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.#T1#
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Tverdovskiy misses.
Tverdovskiy throws a body punch but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
And Wobble tries to counter it with a takedown but Tverdovskiy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wobble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Tverdovskiy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tverdovskiy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tverdovskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble managing to block the knees to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wobble is defending well for now.
Wobble wants to take the fight to the mat but Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy is trying to stall.
Tverdovskiy misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand.
Wobble missing with knees to the body.
Tverdovskiy works on Wobble's body with a couple of short punches.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch.
Tverdovskiy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wobble up against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice knee to the body.
Wobble tries to land knees in the clinch but Tverdovskiy avoids the damage to the body.
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand into Wobble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wobble's gas tank.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wobble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tverdovskiy pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wobble tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Wobble jumps guard but Tverdovskiy stands there with Wobble around his waist. Wobble gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy looking to throw knees to the head but Wobble is blocking nicely.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble looking for a takedown.
Tverdovskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Wobble has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tverdovskiy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wobble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot.
Wobble is breathing heavily.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Wobble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Wobble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow that stopped Wobble in his tracks for a moment.
Wobble on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tverdovskiy. #T4#
Wobble blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wobble wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Wobble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tverdovskiy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tverdovskiy's corner calls for a 1-2. Tverdovskiy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tverdovskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wobble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tverdovskiy misses the jab.
Wobble with the counter takedown but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Tverdovskiy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wobble slips a jab from Tverdovskiy.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Tverdovskiy.
Wobble needs to keep his hands up - Tverdovskiy had a free shot at his head there.
Tverdovskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wobble tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tverdovskiy lands an overhand right.
Tverdovskiy throws a good cross that connects.
Tverdovskiy misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Wobble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wobble.
Tverdovskiy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tverdovskiy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble is looking to work some ground and pound but Tverdovskiy has wrist control.
Wobble throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Wobble looking to sit in guard and control but Tverdovskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wobble trying to keep a closed guard but Tverdovskiy is proving a slippery customer.
Wobble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wobble can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tverdovskiy controls the pace.
Wobble looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jab from Tverdovskiy.
Wobble moves out of range as Tverdovskiy strikes.#TD2#
Wobble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wobble lands in his opponent's guard.
Wobble postures up in Tverdovskiy's guard and throws a big left but Tverdovskiy blocks it. #T3#
Wobble wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving.
Wobble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wobble throws a big right hand that misses.
Wobble is looking to work some ground and pound but Tverdovskiy has wrist control.#ES#
Tverdovskiy has his feet on Wobble's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wobble tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tverdovskiy defends well and Wobble ends up having to push Tverdovskiy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy connects with a crisp jab.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw the jab but Wobble is out of range.
And Wobble tries to counter it with a takedown but Tverdovskiy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tverdovskiy throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tverdovskiy won't be happy with that. #T4#
Wobble grinds an elbow into Tverdovskiy's temple.
The strikes coming from Wobble are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wobble tries to score with some ground and pound. Tverdovskiy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Wobble seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wobble scoring with punches from side control.
Tverdovskiy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wobble connects with a decent elbow.
Wobble controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Wobble.
Wobble in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wobble fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wobble creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wobble trying to control the action but Tverdovskiy is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jah Wobble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wobble 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CFN8: Fairbanks vs. Burnham
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1#
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei digs a good hook to Tverdovskiy's body.
Tverdovskiy loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tverdovskiy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MY YARDâ„¢ï¸ Resurrect in the buildup to the fight.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamei sizes up Tverdovskiy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tverdovskiy clobbers Kamei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch up but Kamei keeps it at a distance.
Tverdovskiy jabs at Kamei's body.
Kamei lands with a good body shot.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Kamei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamei there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Tverdovskiy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kamei counters with a left to the body.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tverdovskiy connects with a crisp jab.
Kamei throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tverdovskiy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tverdovskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Kamei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tverdovskiy under the eye.
Tverdovskiy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Kamei catches Tverdovskiy right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Tverdovskiy is rocked!#T2#
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Tverdovskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy seems to have got his legs back now.
Tverdovskiy throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tverdovskiy cracks Kamei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight left.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight left.
Kamei lands a jab to Tverdovskiy's midsection.
Tverdovskiy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tverdovskiy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tverdovskiy throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Tverdovskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei slips under a jab.#T3#
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamei sizes up Tverdovskiy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamei.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Tverdovskiy.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Tverdovskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei defending well as Tverdovskiy loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC2#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamei throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight right.
Tverdovskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamei takes one to the side of the head.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tverdovskiy has time to react.
Tverdovskiy swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tverdovskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Tverdovskiy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tverdovskiy throws a big shot that misses.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body shot.
Kamei circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tverdovskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Kamei tries to move into range but Tverdovskiy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamei throws a jab when Tverdovskiy was well out of range.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Tverdovskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tverdovskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Tverdovskiy moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body shot.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.#T1#
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tverdovskiy scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kamei. Those never looked like landing.
Tverdovskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tverdovskiy blocks a jab.
Tverdovskiy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for Kamei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tverdovskiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tverdovskiy lands a jab to Kamei's midsection.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
A nice side step and Kamei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei swats away the attempt to clinch by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei slips a jab from Tverdovskiy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei misses the jab.
Tverdovskiy ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Tverdovskiy misses its intended target.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot that snaps Kamei's head back.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Tverdovskiy moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Tverdovskiy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Tverdovskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Tverdovskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tverdovskiy is looking to clinch.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei throws a lazy right hand but Tverdovskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good body shot.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Tverdovskiy connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kamei throws the left hand but Tverdovskiy avoids the punch easily.
Kamei slips a straight right by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamei circles away.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good body shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tverdovskiy slips a jab from Kamei.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tverdovskiy misses.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight left.
Tverdovskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Tverdovskiy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Tverdovskiy misses.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamei under the eye.
A jab from Tverdovskiy misses.
Kamei lands with a right hand.
Tverdovskiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tverdovskiy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamei.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamei.
Tverdovskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Tverdovskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tverdovskiy throws out the jab. #T2#
Kamei throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
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!
Tverdovskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kamei connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good body shot.
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Tverdovskiy throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range. #T3#
Tverdovskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tverdovskiy thinking.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Tverdovskiy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Tverdovskiy.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Tverdovskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tverdovskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook.#T4#
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tverdovskiy misses.
Tverdovskiy defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch.
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tverdovskiy defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Tverdovskiy lands with a straight right. Kamei didn't see that one coming.
Tverdovskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Tverdovskiy tests Kamei's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koichi Kamei.
I think Kamei 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koichi Kamei!
An out of breath and clearly excited Koichi Kamei thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: FARTMMA 112
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Dadasov is having none of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Dadasov misses its intended target.
Dadasov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot that snaps Dadasov's head back.
Dadasov avoids the head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Dadasov misses with a hook
and Tverdovskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild body kick that Dadasov sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that misses.
Dadasov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tverdovskiy.#T1#
Jab, jab by Tverdovskiy - just one landing.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick that knocks Dadasov off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Dadasov.
Dadasov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dadasov lands a nice looking body shot.
Tverdovskiy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight left.
A head kick from Tverdovskiy lands but Dadasov takes it in his stride.
Dadasov throws the left hand but Tverdovskiy avoids the punch easily.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses
and Dadasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dadasov misses with a straight left.
Tverdovskiy with the inside leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tverdovskiy thows a body kick. Dadasov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tverdovskiy avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dadasov throws out a counter right but Tverdovskiy avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Tverdovskiy misses.
A little jabbing left from Dadasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dadasov counters with a straight right hand.
Tverdovskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Dadasov's shoulder, as Dadasov tries to avoid the shot.
Dadasov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dadasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dadasov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tverdovskiy lands with a hook. Dadasov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tverdovskiy throws a good cross that connects.
Dadasov tries to move into range but Tverdovskiy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dadasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tverdovskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab when Dadasov was well out of range.
Dadasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tverdovskiy ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tverdovskiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tverdovskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Tverdovskiy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Dadasov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tverdovskiy.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dadasov blocks a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy slips a straight right by Dadasov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Tverdovskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tverdovskiy - that will leave a mark!
Tverdovskiy with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tverdovskiy.
A head kick misses from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Dadasov strikes.
Tverdovskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dadasov under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tverdovskiy misses with a leg kick
and Dadasov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tverdovskiy cracks Dadasov with an open hand slap.
Dadasov misses with a straight right.
Dadasov takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Tverdovskiy drives through and clinches with Dadasov against the cage. #BC2#
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tverdovskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tverdovskiy throws a good cross that connects.
Dadasov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Tverdovskiy misses with a double jab
and Dadasov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dadasov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tverdovskiy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dadasov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dadasov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tverdovskiy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tverdovskiy with the inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick
and Dadasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Tverdovskiy clinches up with Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Tverdovskiy won't allow it.
Tverdovskiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dadasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tverdovskiy has Dadasov pressed against the cage.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Tverdovskiy has the dominant position.
Tverdovskiy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Dadasov can't break the clinch.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dadasov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tverdovskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Dadasov circles away.
Tverdovskiy throws out a loose jab but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Dadasov staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Dadasov misses.
Dadasov throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Dadasov checks a low kick from Tverdovskiy.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Tverdovskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dadasov throws out a counter right but Tverdovskiy avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Tverdovskiy coming out on top.
Dadasov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tverdovskiy is looking to land body kicks.
Tverdovskiy darts in trying to clinch
and Dadasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Dadasov connects with a jab.
Dadasov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dadasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tverdovskiy missing with a left hand there. Dadasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tverdovskiy.
Dadasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dadasov staying out of range there.
Dadasov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dadasov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tverdovskiy - the referee stops the clock and Dadasov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tverdovskiy. Dadasov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dadasov ducks right into an uppercut from Tverdovskiy.
A big left from Dadasov misses.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Dadasov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Dadasov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dadasov! But no joy.
Tverdovskiy is looking to score with low kicks.
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Dadasov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#KD2#
Dadasov sends Tverdovskiy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dadasov is motioning to the referee to let Tverdovskiy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Tverdovskiy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Tverdovskiy out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renat Dadasov!
Renat Dadasov is the new lightweight champion!
Renat Dadasov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FARTMMA 102
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tverdovskiy throws a push kick but Zonta slaps the foot to one side.
Tverdovskiy thumps Zonta with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a front kick that sends Zonta stumbling back into the cage.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
An attempted straight right counter from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Tverdovskiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Tverdovskiy moves into the clinch.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy stalling.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Tverdovskiy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zonta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tverdovskiy to the mat. Tverdovskiy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta is looking to work some ground and pound but Tverdovskiy has wrist control.
Zonta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tverdovskiy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zonta's guard. #REVR##T1#
Tverdovskiy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zonta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tverdovskiy stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Zonta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zonta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tverdovskiy won't allow Zonta to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zonta being controlled here, momentarily.
Zonta is trying to keep Tverdovskiy in close.
Zonta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tverdovskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Tverdovskiy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Zonta moves away from the strike by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Tverdovskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a front kick but Zonta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Zonta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zonta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zonta throws a poor cross that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Zonta with a nice cross.
Zonta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tverdovskiy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zonta scrambles back to his feet.
Zonta misses with a hook
enabling Tverdovskiy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Zonta strikes.#T4#
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
Tverdovskiy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Tverdovskiy's head back.
Tverdovskiy cracks Zonta with a good jab.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up but Zonta circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zonta wants to slow Tverdovskiy down by chopping away at his legs.
Tverdovskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tverdovskiy. Zonta shrugs it off though.
Zonta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zonta just manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Tverdovskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Zonta's torso.
A telegraphed right hand from Zonta misses the target.
Tverdovskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tverdovskiy thumps Zonta with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Tverdovskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Zonta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Zonta is having none of it.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta catches Tverdovskiy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zonta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tverdovskiy - the referee stops the clock and Zonta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tverdovskiy. Zonta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tverdovskiy dodges the punch combination from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zonta avoids it.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zonta's head backwards.#T1#
A cross from Tverdovskiy lands.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tverdovskiy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zonta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zonta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Tverdovskiy darts in and clinches Zonta up against the cage.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tverdovskiy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tverdovskiy pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
A bit of stalling here from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand.
Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tverdovskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands. #T2#
Tverdovskiy is trying to maintain a safe position but Zonta gets an underhook and turns Tverdovskiy into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy trying to stall but Zonta improves his position.
Zonta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tverdovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta avoids the elbow strike from Tverdovskiy, against the cage.
Zonta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tverdovskiy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zonta wants a takedown.
Zonta is trying to drag Tverdovskiy to the mat but Tverdovskiy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tverdovskiy stalls.
Tverdovskiy taking a breather.
Tverdovskiy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tverdovskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Tverdovskiy.
Zonta takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
A left and a right from Tverdovskiy both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Zonta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tverdovskiy wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Zonta trying to control from half guard but Tverdovskiy is working away.
Tverdovskiy tries to roll over but Zonta keeps him under control.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tverdovskiy is looking to improve his position.
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Zonta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zonta is looking to take a break and control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Zonta is thwarting Tverdovskiy's attempts to control the position.
Zonta looks to land a strike but Tverdovskiy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tverdovskiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zonta showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Tverdovskiy throws the kick towards the body but Zonta avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Zonta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zonta misses with a hook.
Zonta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook.
Zonta blocks a jab.
Zonta lands with a right hand.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tverdovskiy's hands.
Zonta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy is looking to clinch but Zonta is avoiding it.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hook to the body.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zonta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tverdovskiy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy moves out of range. #T1#
Tverdovskiy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zonta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Zonta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tverdovskiy under the eye.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but Zonta moved away.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zonta momentarily. #TD2#
Zonta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tverdovskiy's guard.#ES#
Tverdovskiy has his feet on Zonta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tverdovskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Zonta lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Tverdovskiy moves into the clinch successfully.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zonta avoids a wild elbow strike from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tverdovskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy - that landed with a thud.
Zonta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
Zonta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zonta lands with a straight right. Tverdovskiy didn't see that one coming.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Zonta blocks a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Tverdovskiy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zonta.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tverdovskiy walks into a stiff left hand from Zonta.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tverdovskiy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Zonta wants to take the fight to the mat but Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tverdovskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zonta wants a takedown. #T4#
Zonta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tverdovskiy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zonta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta ducks right into an uppercut from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Zonta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Tverdovskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tverdovskiy scores with a head kick.
Tverdovskiy is looking to land body kicks.
Tverdovskiy misses the jab.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zonta! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Tverdovskiy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zonta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
Zonta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Zonta.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tverdovskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zonta under the eye.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tverdovskiy stalling the fight.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Zonta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tverdovskiy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
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!
Zonta blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Tverdovskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tverdovskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Zonta tightens his grip and picks Tverdovskiy up, before dumping him to the ground. Tverdovskiy manages to land in guard.
Tverdovskiy looking to control.
Zonta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tverdovskiy is keeping the position for now.
Tverdovskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Zonta is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Zonta scoring with some ground and pound.
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tverdovskiy is keeping the position for now.
Zonta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Tverdovskiy is retaining full guard.
Zonta controlling from the top position.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Tverdovskiy is retaining full guard.
Zonta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tverdovskiy's head.
Zonta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zonta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Zonta passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Tverdovskiy is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Tverdovskiy is trying to get back to half guard.
Zonta controlling the position.
Tverdovskiy is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Tverdovskiy wants to control but Zonta postures up.
Zonta staying calm.
Tverdovskiy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy gets back to half guard.
Zonta controlling the action here.
Zonta is trying to control. Tverdovskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zonta not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tverdovskiy is looking for a sweep. Zonta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tverdovskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Tverdovskiy lands a high kick! #CL2#
Zonta moves into range and clinches up with Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy - that landed with a thud.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zonta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zonta throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Zonta moved out of range.
Zonta checks a low kick from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zonta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Zonta scores with a jab to the head.
Tverdovskiy works the jab nicely.
A low kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Zonta misses with a straight right.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Tverdovskiy misses.
Zonta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy avoids them all with ease.
Tverdovskiy ducks right into an uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta lands a body shot.
Zonta throws a solid leg kick but Tverdovskiy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zonta.
A low kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zonta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zonta duly obliges.
Tverdovskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zonta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
Tverdovskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zonta.
Zonta scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Zonta moves away and avoids it.
Zonta connects with a body shot that sends Tverdovskiy's belly button to the back.#T3#
Tverdovskiy ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Zonta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta walks into a straight right hand from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a solid leg kick but Zonta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tverdovskiy.
Zonta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick which misses Zonta's front leg but catches the back leg as Zonta tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Zonta misses the target.
Tverdovskiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zonta's head.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
Zonta misses with a shot to the body
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonta throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy avoids them all with ease.
Zonta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tverdovskiy wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body kick from Tverdovskiy.
Zonta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Tverdovskiy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zonta takes a step back to recover.
Tverdovskiy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zonta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zonta sizes up Tverdovskiy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Zonta moves out of range easily.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: FARTMMA 95
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Blyad moves to clinch but Tverdovskiy breaks away
and Blyad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Tverdovskiy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy.
Blyad misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tverdovskiy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blyad's brow.
Blyad tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blyad can't find room to land a body shot as Tverdovskiy controls the action.
Blyad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tverdovskiy has Blyad pushed against the cage.
Tverdovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Blyad drags the fight down to the ground.
Tverdovskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blyad is keeping the position for now.
Blyad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tverdovskiy controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Blyad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tverdovskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Blyad isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tverdovskiy stacks Blyad 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 Tverdovskiy!
Blyad can't do much from the bottom here.
Tverdovskiy controls the position.
Tverdovskiy in the domination position with Blyad hanging on.
Blyad is trying to control Tverdovskiy's posture but Tverdovskiy avoids it.
Blyad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tverdovskiy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tverdovskiy trying to control the action but Blyad is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Blyad tries to buck Tverdovskiy off but Tverdovskiy is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Tverdovskiy stalls from top position.
Tverdovskiy works to advance to full mount. Blyad defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Blyad wants to control but Tverdovskiy is having none of it.
Blyad is desperately trying to improve his position but Tverdovskiy has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tverdovskiy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blyad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blyad wants to hold on but Tverdovskiy pushes him away.
Tverdovskiy controlling the position easily from mount.
Blyad wants to hold on but Tverdovskiy pushes him away.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tverdovskiy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tverdovskiy trying to control but Blyad is having none of it.
Blyad tries to lock up and control but Tverdovskiy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blyad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tverdovskiy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tverdovskiy controlling his opponent.
Blyad is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Tverdovskiy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blyad is looking to escape.
Blyad tries to hold on but Tverdovskiy pushes him away.
Tverdovskiy wants to control the pace but Blyad is squirming around nicely.
Tverdovskiy avoids the attempt from Blyad to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tverdovskiy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blyad is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tverdovskiy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tverdovskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blyad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tverdovskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blyad doesn't seem bothered though.
Tverdovskiy throws the left hand but Blyad avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Tverdovskiy tenderised Blyad's leg. Blyad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Blyad as he checks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tverdovskiy as Blyad shoots in.
Good shot there by Blyad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy lands a glancing blow to the side of Blyad's head.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tverdovskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tverdovskiy tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Blyad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tverdovskiy won't be happy with that. #T1##SUB#
Blyad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tverdovskiy prevents Blyad from moving into mount. #SUB#
Blyad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blyad trying to control the position but Tverdovskiy is working away.
Tverdovskiy is looking to reverse the position.
Blyad wants to control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Blyad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Blyad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tverdovskiy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tverdovskiy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blyad's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tverdovskiy is positioning himself well to prevent Blyad advancing to mount. #SUB#
Blyad is working for a kimura but Tverdovskiy is defending it quite comfortably.
Tverdovskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tverdovskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Tverdovskiy is controlling Blyad's trapped leg to prevent Blyad from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Blyad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB#
Blyad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tverdovskiy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blyad trying to mount his opponent but Tverdovskiy defends it.
Tverdovskiy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blyad wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Blyad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tverdovskiy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tverdovskiy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tverdovskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Blyad is looking for a triangle but Tverdovskiy pushes his legs off easily.
Tverdovskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blyad is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Blyad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tverdovskiy defends well.
Tverdovskiy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Blyad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blyad controlling Tverdovskiy's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ay Blyad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Blyad moves into the clinch successfully.
Tverdovskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tverdovskiy throws an elbow but misses.
Tverdovskiy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Blyad.
Blyad misses with a punch on the inside.
Blyad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tverdovskiy backwards.
Blyad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blyad misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blyad misses with the head strike.
Tverdovskiy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tverdovskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blyad's elbow. #T1#
Tverdovskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Blyad drags the fight down to the ground.
Tverdovskiy trying to control but Blyad is working from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy being controlled here momentarily.
Blyad controls Tverdovskiy momentarily but Tverdovskiy frees himself.
Tverdovskiy trying to control but Blyad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blyad has an active guard here but Tverdovskiy has managed to pass into half guard.
Tverdovskiy wants to free his trapped foot but Blyad is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Blyad looking for subs from the bottom but Tverdovskiy mounts him!#T2#
Tverdovskiy avoids the attempt from Blyad to control.
Tverdovskiy trying to control but Blyad is having none of it.
Blyad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tverdovskiy controlling the position.
Blyad trying to control but Tverdovskiy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blyad drops back looking for a leg! Tverdovskiy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tverdovskiy manages to kick Blyad off! Blyad jumps back into Tverdovskiy's guard.
Blyad throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Tverdovskiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy wants to sweep here but Blyad controlling him for the moment.
Blyad sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Blyad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tverdovskiy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tverdovskiy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tverdovskiy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blyad is trying to hold Tverdovskiy in close to prevent damage but Tverdovskiy has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Tverdovskiy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tverdovskiy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blyad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tverdovskiy wants to control but Blyad is keeping him busy.
Blyad is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy passes to full mount!
Tverdovskiy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blyad tries to lock up and control but Tverdovskiy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blyad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Alexander Tverdovskiy just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Tverdovskiy throws a big shot that misses.
Blyad shoots in but Tverdovskiy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tverdovskiy throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Blyad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blyad tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Blyad back against the cage.
Blyad is leaning against Tverdovskiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Blyad fails to land.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Blyad.
Blyad throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Nice elbow from Tverdovskiy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad cracks Tverdovskiy with a nice body shot.
Blyad blocks an elbow strike.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Blyad.
Blyad misses with the head strike.
Tverdovskiy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blyad doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Blyad gets through Tverdovskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blyad misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Blyad jumps into guard, dragging Tverdovskiy to the mat.
Blyad is trying to control the position but Tverdovskiy postures up. #SUB#
Blyad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tverdovskiy defends it easily.
Tverdovskiy 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. #SUB#
Blyad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tverdovskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tverdovskiy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2##SUB#
Blyad looking for a guillotine here but Tverdovskiy defends easily.
Blyad keeping moving, preventing Tverdovskiy from controlling successfully.
Tverdovskiy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tverdovskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blyad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blyad trying to control the position. #SUB#
Blyad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Tverdovskiy wants to control from the top but Blyad keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Blyad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tverdovskiy defends well.
Blyad trying to control the position.
Tverdovskiy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tverdovskiy being controlled here momentarily.
Blyad is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tverdovskiy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tverdovskiy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tverdovskiy stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tverdovskiy is trying to stall.
Blyad tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Blyad back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tverdovskiy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blyad's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tverdovskiy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blyad in his tracks.
Tverdovskiy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tverdovskiy throws a push kick but Blyad slaps the foot to one side.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blyad's sensitive parts.
Tverdovskiy throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Blyad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blyad.
Blyad looking to sit in guard and control but Tverdovskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Blyad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Blyad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tverdovskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Blyad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tverdovskiy defends well.#SUB#
Blyad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tverdovskiy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tverdovskiy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Blyad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tverdovskiy defends well.
Blyad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blyad wants to control but Tverdovskiy passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Blyad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Tverdovskiy seems content to control.
Blyad is looking to improve his position.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Blyad is trying to control but can't.
Blyad wants to get back to full guard.
Blyad is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Tverdovskiy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tverdovskiy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Blyad controls his leg.
Blyad won't allow Tverdovskiy to pass to mount. #T3#
Tverdovskiy is taking a breather. Blyad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Tverdovskiy misses its intended target.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Blyad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Blyad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tverdovskiy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blyad has Tverdovskiy in his guard.#REVB#
Blyad looking to control.
Tverdovskiy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blyad tries to improve position but can't.
Blyad struggling a bit here.
Blyad is not content to let Tverdovskiy control the position. #T4#
Blyad tries to improve position but can't.
Blyad is working hard here to advance position.
Blyad is not content to let Tverdovskiy control the position.
Tverdovskiy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Blyad tries to buck Tverdovskiy off but Tverdovskiy is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tverdovskiy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tverdovskiy working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tverdovskiy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: FARTMMA 86
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Tverdovskiy moves into range and clinches up with Gentil.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
A nice left hand lands by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gentil blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Gentil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gentil.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gentil avoids the elbow strike from Tverdovskiy, against the cage. #T1#
Tverdovskiy is pushing Gentil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gentil manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gentil seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tverdovskiy can turn it around.
Tverdovskiy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy taking a breather.
Gentil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentil dodges an elbow strike from Tverdovskiy.
Gentil is trying to stall.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tverdovskiy.
Gentil is working Tverdovskiy over against the cage.
Tverdovskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gentil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentil.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow but it misses.
Gentil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gentil's defenses.
Tverdovskiy controlling the action here for a moment.
Gentil tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Tverdovskiy being controlled against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow.
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Tverdovskiy taking a breather.
Tverdovskiy slowing the pace effectively.
Tverdovskiy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tverdovskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Tverdovskiy misses with an elbow strike.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gentil or not.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tverdovskiy misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gentil tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Tverdovskiy stalling the fight.
Gentil lands a shot to the body.
Gentil scores with a shoulder strike.
Tverdovskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentil swings wildly with an uppercut but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Gentil.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil stalls.
Gentil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow but it misses.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy stalling against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Gentil has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gentil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gentil thumps Tverdovskiy with a low kick.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Gentil misses with a hook
and Tverdovskiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
Gentil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tverdovskiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tverdovskiy cracks Gentil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gentil walks into a jab.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tverdovskiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tverdovskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!#CL#
Gentil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gentil takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tverdovskiy. #T1#
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Tverdovskiy tries to throw a body punch but Gentil avoids it by throwing Tverdovskiy back against the cage.
Gentil has Tverdovskiy pressed against the cage.
Gentil takes an elbow to the temple.
Gentil stalling in the clinch but Tverdovskiy improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Tverdovskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy is trying to stall.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tverdovskiy backwards.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tverdovskiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Gentil looking to slow down the pace here.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Gentil blocks it.
Gentil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gentil stalling in the clinch but Tverdovskiy improves position.
Gentil is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gentil - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tverdovskiy lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tverdovskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tverdovskiy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gentil tries a body shot but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tverdovskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Gentil 's eye. #T3#
Gentil stalling.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil blocks an elbow strike from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Gentil 's eye.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Gentil 's eye.
Gentil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Tverdovskiy stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gentil fails to land.
Tverdovskiy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentil.
Tverdovskiy lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Gentil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Tverdovskiy is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gentil.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil trying to control the position but instead, Tverdovskiy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gentil into the cage.
Gentil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tverdovskiy.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Gentil slowing the pace effectively.
Gentil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gentil avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gentil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Tverdovskiy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
Gentil lands a head shot.
That kick from Gentil tenderised Tverdovskiy's leg. Tverdovskiy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gentil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tverdovskiy under the eye.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tverdovskiy tries a low kick but Gentil avoids it.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Tverdovskiy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that half lands.
Paulo Gentil is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Tverdovskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Tverdovskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tverdovskiy dips to his left and cracks Gentil with an uppercut!
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Gentil moves out of range easily.
Gentil blocks the body kick.
Tverdovskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil lands a slapping body shot.
Gentil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tverdovskiy at a distance.
Tverdovskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentil. Gentil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gentil moves out of range of the leg kick from Tverdovskiy.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil is looking to counter punch.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Gentil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gentil thumps Tverdovskiy with a low kick.
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy. #CL2#
Gentil tries to keep at a distance but Tverdovskiy has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A short right from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow but it misses.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy tries to stall but Gentil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow that misses.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
Tverdovskiy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tverdovskiy.
Gentil takes a shot to the head.
Gentil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gentil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Tverdovskiy misses with an elbow over the top.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook that snaps the head of Gentil backwards.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Gentil digs a right hand underneath Tverdovskiy's ribcage. Tverdovskiy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gentil tries a body shot but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Gentil pushes Tverdovskiy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Gentil's ribcage. Gentil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gentil lands with a light punch inside.
Tverdovskiy misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Tverdovskiy.
A right hand to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy working aggressively here.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Tverdovskiy throws an elbow but it misses.
Gentil tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulo Gentil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tverdovskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Gentil controls the action.
Gentil has Tverdovskiy pushed against the cage.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tverdovskiy looking to stall.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil works on Tverdovskiy's body with a couple of short punches.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gentil or not.
A short body shot lands from Gentil as the two fighters clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tverdovskiy 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: FARTMMA 80:
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Jab, jab by Tverdovskiy - just one landing.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Tverdovskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy obviously looking to wear him down.
Tverdovskiy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Tverdovskiy lands the left hand.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That kick from Tverdovskiy tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tverdovskiy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Tverdovskiy back against the cage. #T1#
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Tverdovskiy cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith looking to stall.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to stall but Tverdovskiy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Smith.
Nice elbow from Tverdovskiy.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a body punch. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith working aggressively here.
Tverdovskiy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Smith letting Tverdovskiy take a breather here.
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. #T3#
Tverdovskiy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up James Smith's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Tverdovskiy gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Tverdovskiy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Tverdovskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right to the head.
Tverdovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Tverdovskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Tverdovskiy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. #CUT#
The cut above James Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Our sources have told us that Tverdovskiy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith tries to stall but Tverdovskiy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tverdovskiy. #CUT#
James Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FARTMMA 76
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Tverdovskiy takes a swing at Blyad's ribcage but misses.
Tverdovskiy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blyad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab from Blyad.
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad. #TD#
Blyad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blyad is looking to take a break and control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Blyad is looking for a kimura but Tverdovskiy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blyad to get the leverage. #SUB#
Blyad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tverdovskiy is just riding it out for now. Blyad eventually gives up the hold.
Blyad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tverdovskiy's head.
Blyad is trying to control. Tverdovskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blyad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Blyad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Blyad performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Blyad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tverdovskiy defends it well.
Blyad wants to control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him busy.
Tverdovskiy has his hands clasped together around Blyad's back. He's all about the action.
Tverdovskiy is refusing to be controlled, as Blyad sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tverdovskiy trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Blyad is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Blyad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blyad is looking to stall here but Tverdovskiy recovers full guard.
Blyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tverdovskiy wants to stand but Blyad is controlling the position.
Blyad trying to control but Tverdovskiy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Blyad throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Blyad connects with a body shot.
Tverdovskiy missing with a left hand there. Blyad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
Blyad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tverdovskiy moves away from the strike by Blyad.
Tverdovskiy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tverdovskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blyad digs a good body shot into Tverdovskiy's ribs.
Blyad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tverdovskiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tverdovskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Blyad's shoulder, as Blyad tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Tverdovskiy moves into the clinch.
Blyad dodges an elbow strike from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Blyad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tverdovskiy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blyads head.
A head punch on the inside from Blyad fails to land. #T4#
Blyad is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blyad struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
Blyad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blyad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tverdovskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blyad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy misses with some punches.
Blyad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tverdovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Blyad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blyad misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tverdovskiy as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ay Blyad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blyad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blyad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blyad staying out of range there.
Blyad scores with a sloppy right hand. Tverdovskiy should have avoided that one.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tverdovskiy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blyad is out of range and Tverdovskiy settles back down.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Tverdovskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy feints a counter leg kick.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tverdovskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad has been working on his balance at Team Alpha Midget, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tverdovskiy.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
Blyad moves away from the strike by Tverdovskiy.
Blyad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab when Blyad was well out of range.
Blyad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blyad swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Blyad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blyad lands with a shot to the body.
Blyad lands an overhand right.#T1#
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice head shot.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blyad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blyad misses with a body punch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a solid body kick.
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Tverdovskiy clinches up with Blyad and pushes him back against the cage.
Blyad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside that Blyad shrugs off.
Blyad tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blyad blocks an uppercut.
Blyad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tverdovskiy prevents it.
Blyad is looking for a takedown.
Blyad is trying to drag Tverdovskiy to the mat but Tverdovskiy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ay Blyad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Blyad decides to pull guard.
Tverdovskiy postures up. #T2#
Tverdovskiy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tverdovskiy working away.
Tverdovskiy takes a little break here. Blyad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Blyad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tverdovskiy takes a little break here. Blyad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tverdovskiy has control of an arm but Blyad manages to advance to Tverdovskiy's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tverdovskiy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blyad's arms.
Blyad not allowing Tverdovskiy to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Blyad is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tverdovskiy is defending well though. Blyad let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Tverdovskiy right now.
Tverdovskiy breaks Blyad's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tverdovskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blyad is keeping the position for now.
Blyad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tverdovskiy can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Blyad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Blyad working for a triangle but Tverdovskiy defends it easily. #T4#
Tverdovskiy tries to free his leg and advance position but Blyad is retaining full guard.
Tverdovskiy postures up.
Tverdovskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blyad looking to control.
Blyad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tverdovskiy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tverdovskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blyad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blyad is pulling down on Tverdovskiy's head. It's preventing any offense from Tverdovskiy, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Blyad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blyad's knee momentarily.
Blyad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a left hand but Blyad moved out of range nicely.
Tverdovskiy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blyad.
Tverdovskiy lands with an uppercut that bounces Blyad off the cage and back into range.
Blyad defending well as Tverdovskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Tverdovskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Tverdovskiy.
Blyad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tverdovskiy sprawls well. Tverdovskiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blyad gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad checks a leg kick nicely.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Blyad defending well as Tverdovskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Tverdovskiy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Blyad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blyad lands with a shot to the body.
Blyad with a poor takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ay Blyad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blyad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tverdovskiy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tverdovskiy. Blyad shrugs it off though.
Blyad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tverdovskiy.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blyad to score with a decent uppercut.
Tverdovskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blyad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on Tverdovskiy's shoulder, as Tverdovskiy tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Blyad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good exchange - Blyad coming out on top.
Blyad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blyad cracks Tverdovskiy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tverdovskiy misses with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy thows a body kick. Blyad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blyad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blyad misses with a hook.
Tverdovskiy needs to keep his hands up - Blyad had a free shot at his head there.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a leg kick but Blyad saw it coming and moves away.
Tverdovskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tverdovskiy is looking for the big counter here.
Blyad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Tverdovskiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Blyad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blyad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyad. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blyad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Blyad down with leg kicks.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blyad cracks Tverdovskiy with an open hand slap.
Blyad fails with a takedown attempt.
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tverdovskiy.
A big right from Tverdovskiy misses.
A little feinted left hand from Blyad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blyad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blyad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blyad misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Blyad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyad. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
Blyad lands a nice shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick which misses Blyad's front leg but catches the back leg as Blyad tries to avoid it.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Blyad looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Blyad throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Blyad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tverdovskiy.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick that knocks Blyad off balance momentarily.
Blyad swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blyad lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ay Blyad did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A slow jab from Tverdovskiy misses its intended target.
Tverdovskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Blyad.#TD#
Blyad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tverdovskiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blyad wants to pass to mount but Tverdovskiy is defending the position.
Blyad trying to control from half guard but Tverdovskiy is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tverdovskiy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blyad trying to control the action but Tverdovskiy is working from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy trying to hold on to Blyad's head to control him but Blyad postures up. #T1#
Blyad trying to control from half guard but Tverdovskiy is working away.
Blyad trying to control from Tverdovskiy's half guard. Tverdovskiy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tverdovskiy pulls Blyad in to control the position.
Blyad wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving.
Blyad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tverdovskiy pulls Blyad in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy misses with a looping right.
Blyad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tverdovskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Blyad misses the target.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but Blyad moved away.
Blyad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blyad works Tverdovskiy's body with a nice hook.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up.
Blyad misses the shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blyad.
Blyad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook.
Blyad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Tverdovskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyad. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Blyad drives through with a takedown into Tverdovskiy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Blyad trying to control but Tverdovskiy is working from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy is trying to control the position but Blyad postures up.
Blyad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blyad looking to sit in guard and control but Tverdovskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Blyad looking to control. #SUB#
Blyad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tverdovskiy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Ay Blyad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Blyad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tverdovskiy defends well.
Tverdovskiy controlling from the top position.
Tverdovskiy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Blyad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tverdovskiy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Blyad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blyad can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Blyad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Blyad takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
Blyad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tverdovskiy finds it's way round the side to connect with Blyad's head.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blyad shoots in for a double leg but Tverdovskiy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blyad lands a nice shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a leg kick but Blyad saw it coming and moves away.
Tverdovskiy lunges at Blyad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blyad's hand.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy.
Blyad misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but Blyad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blyad fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Blyad counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tverdovskiy!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blyad staying calm.#SUB#
Blyad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Tverdovskiy wants to control but Blyad postures up.#SUB#
Blyad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blyad wants to control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Blyad is trying to get an arm triangle but Tverdovskiy is defending well.
Blyad in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blyad trying to control the position but Tverdovskiy is working away.
Blyad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tverdovskiy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Blyad wants to control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him busy.
Tverdovskiy is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blyad just content to control the position. #T3#
Blyad laying and praying for a moment but Tverdovskiy takes advantage and regains half guard.
Blyad wants to control but Tverdovskiy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Blyad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and defends easily.
Blyad wants to take a breather but Tverdovskiy is having none of it.
Blyad is looking to stall here but Tverdovskiy recovers full guard.
Blyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blyad preventing the sweep.
Blyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Blyad strikes.
Blyad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blyad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Tverdovskiy as Blyad shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ay Blyad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Blyad misses.
Tverdovskiy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blyad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Tverdovskiy darts in and clinches Blyad up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Tverdovskiy.
I think Tverdovskiy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:48
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ay Blyad!
Ay Blyad is the new lightweight champion!

Event: FARTMMA 73
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Tverdovskiy lands with a hook. Gomez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tverdovskiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tverdovskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice body shot.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torry Gomez.
Tverdovskiy lands with a cross.
Gomez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice leg kick.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Tverdovskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Tverdovskiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tverdovskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomez looks winded!
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Tverdovskiy connects with a right hand. Gomez shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy connects with the punch.#KD#
Tverdovskiy lands a big right hand that sends Gomez crashing to the mat! Tverdovskiy stays standing though and waves Gomez back to his feet!#ROC#
Gomez is rocked!
That kick from Tverdovskiy tenderised Gomez's leg. Gomez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Tverdovskiy finish him?#KD#
Tverdovskiy sends Gomez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tverdovskiy is motioning to the referee to let Gomez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tverdovskiy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Tverdovskiy sends Gomez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tverdovskiy is motioning to the referee to let Gomez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Tverdovskiy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tverdovskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tverdovskiy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gomez.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice hook to Gomez's body. Gomez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Tverdovskiy ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTverdovskiy.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Tverdovskiy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gomez has a takedown stuffed.
Tverdovskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomez. Gomez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tverdovskiy jabs at Gomez's body.#TD2#
Tverdovskiy gets caught flat footed, as Gomez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Tverdovskiy wriggles free and stands up. #KD#
Tverdovskiy cracks Gomez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tverdovskiy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gomez to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Tverdovskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Tverdovskiy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tverdovskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tverdovskiy scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez fails with the takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tverdovskiy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gomez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice right hand that sends Gomez toppling to the canvas! Gomez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tverdovskiy finish him?!
Tverdovskiy fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Gomez square on the jaw! Damn, Gomez is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Alexander Tverdovskiy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Torry Gomez was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank GOD for everything. To the fans im sorry guys I may not make it tonight but I'm not going anywhere to my opponent man it's an HONOR to share the octagon with you. Thank you . #FARTMMA THANK YOU. Ill be back better next time'.

Event: FARTMMA 69: Dia de los Muertos
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. Jia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick which misses Jia's front leg but catches the back leg as Jia tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tverdovskiy - that will leave a mark!
Tverdovskiy cracks Jia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jia throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Tverdovskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tverdovskiy throws the kick towards the body but Jia avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jia misses.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tverdovskiy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Tverdovskiy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jia doesn't seem phased though.
Tverdovskiy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1##CL#
Tverdovskiy clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tverdovskiy throws an elbow but misses.
Jia blocking some punches.
Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jia.
Jia takes an elbow to the temple.
Jia struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
Tverdovskiy lands a shot to the body.
Jia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Jia misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Tverdovskiy sizes up Jia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jia's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jia. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking body kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Tverdovskiy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jia doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Tverdovskiy finds it's way through Jia's defenses.
Jia misses with a looping right.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tverdovskiy.
Jia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Jia throws a big shot that misses.
Tverdovskiy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tverdovskiy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tverdovskiy misses with a kick to the body
and Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jia! But no joy.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw a body kick
and Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy thuds his shin into the meat of Jia's side.
Tverdovskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with the body kick
and Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tverdovskiy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Jia avoids a kick to the body.
Jia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jia throws a poor cross that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a solid body kick.
Nice body punch from Jia.
Tverdovskiy throws the kick towards the body but Jia avoids it.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jia's sensitive parts.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jia throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Jia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tverdovskiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jia jabs Tverdovskiy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy thuds his shin into the meat of Jia's side.
Tverdovskiy lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jia misses with a straight right.
Jia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that half lands.
Tverdovskiy throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Jia is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jia takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Tverdovskiy misses with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jia can do to turn this around?
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild body kick that Jia sees coming a mile off.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice body kick.
Jia connects with a body shot.
Jia misses with a looping right.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice body kick.
Tverdovskiy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jia will feel that in the morning.
Jia is breathing heavily.#T2#
Tverdovskiy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jia will feel that in the morning.
Jia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Jia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tverdovskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Jia misses with a hook
and Tverdovskiy counters with a big head kick but Jia shrugs it off.
Tverdovskiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tverdovskiy scores with the left hand. Jia knows he should have avoided that one.
Jia is still on wobbly legs! Can Tverdovskiy finish him?
Jia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice body kick.
Jia seems to have recovered his senses.
Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jia needs to keep his hands up - Tverdovskiy had a free shot at his head there.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch
and Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jia lands with an overhand left.
Jia throws a jab when Tverdovskiy was well out of range.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses
and Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Jia down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Jia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tverdovskiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jia takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Jia moves out of range easily.
Jia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Decent striking displayed by Tverdovskiy there.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Jia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tverdovskiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Jia gets tackled into the cage by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy maintains the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Tverdovskiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Tverdovskiy.
Jia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tverdovskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jia's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Tverdovskiy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tverdovskiy delivers a nice body kick.
Tverdovskiy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tverdovskiy thows a body kick. Jia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tverdovskiy throws a front kick that sends Jia stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Tverdovskiy has closed the distance and engaged Jia in a clinch.
Jia struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy lands with a left to the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Tverdovskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
Tverdovskiy with a nice cross.
Tverdovskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jia's calf.
Jia avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy. #T4#
Tverdovskiy scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jia walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. That's going to slow Jia down.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that half lands.
Tverdovskiy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Jia's torso.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.
Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Tverdovskiy.
A little jabbing left from Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jia.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Jia.
A little jabbing left from Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tverdovskiy lands a front kick.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the body.
Jia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jia's head.
Tverdovskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Tverdovskiy keeps Jia at a distance using the push kick.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw a body kick
and Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight left.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a body kick but Jia moved away.
Tverdovskiy throws a lazy body kick
and Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy misses with a jab to the body
and Jia counters with a straight right hand.
Tverdovskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.#T2#
Tverdovskiy darts in trying to clinch
and Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
Jia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tverdovskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Jia circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Jia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Tverdovskiy lands with a right hand.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jia.
Tverdovskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jia throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy moves in looking to clinch but Jia pushes him off.
Tverdovskiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jia. That did some damage!#T4#
Jia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tverdovskiy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jia throws a hook to the side of Tverdovskiy's head but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tverdovskiy keeps Jia at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jia. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tverdovskiy fakes the leg kick and cracks Jia in the body.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jia misses with a right hand
letting Tverdovskiy counter with a right hand.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy had his way with Cai Jia in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy connects with a jab.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Tverdovskiy. That snapped Jia's head back.
Tverdovskiy fakes the leg kick and cracks Jia in the body.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tverdovskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.#T1#
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tverdovskiy thows a body kick. Jia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tverdovskiy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jia if he has to take too many more of those.
A left lands for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy scores with a spinning back kick!
Jia thuds a left hand into Tverdovskiy's body.
Jia throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jia just manages to avoid it.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy with a jab.#T2#
Jia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy body kick from Tverdovskiy
and Jia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tverdovskiy thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy ducks under a wild hook from Jia.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild body kick that Jia sees coming a mile off.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a body kick
enabling Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Jia misses.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there.
You can see that Jia has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tverdovskiy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Tverdovskiy connects with a body shot that sends Jia's belly button to the back.
Jia swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Jia avoids the body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Jia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Cai Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tverdovskiy doesn't seem bothered though.
Tverdovskiy is looking to land body kicks.
Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Tverdovskiy's shoulder, as Tverdovskiy tries to avoid the shot.
Tverdovskiy moves in looking to clinch but Jia pushes him off.
Jia takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Tverdovskiy dips to his left and cracks Jia with an uppercut!
Tverdovskiy misses with a kick to the body
and Jia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch
and Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tverdovskiy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tverdovskiy gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jia scores with a shot to the side of Tverdovskiy's head.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Jia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Jia tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44

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

Event: FARTMMA 62
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Zan throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Zan.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan throws a good cross that connects.
Zan takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Zan's torso.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Tverdovskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zan 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tverdovskiy cracks the inside of Zan's front leg.
Tverdovskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tverdovskiy.
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tverdovskiy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at VenDettaGYM in the buildup to the fight.
Tverdovskiy looks for the body kick but Zan saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Zan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Zan misses with a looping right.
Zan moves in looking to clinch but Tverdovskiy pushes him off.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tverdovskiy on the side of the head.
Zan lands with a cross.
Tverdovskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Tverdovskiy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zan swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Zan lands a slapping body shot.
Zan throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy scores with a spinning back kick!
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice body kick.
Zan blocks a head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan throws a hook to the side of Tverdovskiy's head but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tverdovskiy connects with a solid leg kick.
Zan misses with a looping left.#T2#
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy thuds his shin into the meat of Zan's side.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Tverdovskiy misses.
Zan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tverdovskiy. That one must have hurt.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan misses with a hook. Tverdovskiy ducked under it nicely.
Zan misses with a hook. Tverdovskiy ducked under it nicely.
As Zan looks to move away, Tverdovskiy throws a big counter combo but Zan just gets out of the way.
Zan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tverdovskiy.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Tverdovskiy lands a front kick.
Tverdovskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zan doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tverdovskiy rather than just go for the knockout.
Zan misses with a hook to the body
and Tverdovskiy counters with an inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tverdovskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Tverdovskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tverdovskiy.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tverdovskiy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tverdovskiy takes one on the button.
Zan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tverdovskiy throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tverdovskiy lands an overhand right.
Tverdovskiy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Zan moves away and avoids it.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab from Zan.
Tverdovskiy moves away from the strike by Zan.
Tverdovskiy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy lands with a straight right. Zan didn't see that one coming.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Zan misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tverdovskiy.
Zan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tverdovskiy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy connects with a jab.
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zan.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Zan catches Tverdovskiy right on the button with a cross.
Tverdovskiy cracks Zan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Tverdovskiy's head but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tverdovskiy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Tverdovskiy looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.#T1#
Tverdovskiy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Tverdovskiy cracks the inside of Zan's front leg.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
Zan throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Zan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Zan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tverdovskiy misses with a looping left.
Tverdovskiy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zan's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan cracks Tverdovskiy with a good jab.#T2#
Zan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tverdovskiy in his tracks.
Tverdovskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tverdovskiy ducks right into an uppercut from Zan.
Tverdovskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Tverdovskiy misses.
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Zan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tverdovskiy doesn't seem bothered though.
Zan works the jab nicely.
Tverdovskiy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tverdovskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan moves away from the strike by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Tverdovskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Zan misses with a hook
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Tverdovskiy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy drops his hands momentarily and Zan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zan misses with a double jab.
Tverdovskiy lands a jab.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tverdovskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Zan's torso.
Tverdovskiy scores with a push kick.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Tverdovskiy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zan is breathing heavily.
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tverdovskiy at a distance.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zan's sensitive parts.
Zan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Zan misses.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zan misses with a hook. Tverdovskiy ducked under it nicely.
Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Zan blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Zan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Zan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tverdovskiy with a hook.
Zan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zan.
Tverdovskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tverdovskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan punishes Tverdovskiy's body with a nice straight punch.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Tverdovskiy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zan lands a really nice looking cross but Tverdovskiy seems unphased.
Tverdovskiy misses with a left hand
and Zan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tverdovskiy thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Tverdovskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Zan misses with a hook to the body
and Tverdovskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy feints and then cracks Zan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zan down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tverdovskiy - the referee stops the clock and Zan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tverdovskiy. Zan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan jabs at Tverdovskiy's body.
Tverdovskiy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tverdovskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tverdovskiy misses with a looping left.
Zan misses with a straight right. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy throws the kick towards the body but Zan avoids it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a low kick as Zan jumps back.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good low kick that Zan was not able to check.
Tverdovskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zan tries to clinch up.
Tverdovskiy throws a big counter combination but Zan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Tverdovskiy's shoulder, as Tverdovskiy tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tverdovskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Zan down with leg kicks.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Zan moves out of range of the body kick.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zan just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Tverdovskiy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Zan's torso.
Zan slips a jab from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy moves away from the strike by Zan.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Nice cross by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Zan.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zan moves out of range as Tverdovskiy throws a body kick.
Zan swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Zan misses with a left hand
and Tverdovskiy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tverdovskiy swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Zan tests Tverdovskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Zan's front leg with a kick but Zan checks it.
Tverdovskiy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tverdovskiy pushes Zan away with a front kick.
Zan with a nice cross.
Nice shot lands for Zan.
Zan lands with a good body shot.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Zan.
Tverdovskiy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zan will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alexander Tverdovskiy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Tverdovskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
A jab lands there for Zan.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
Zan takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
Tverdovskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Zan moves into the clinch.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tverdovskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tverdovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tverdovskiy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tverdovskiy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan lands a left hand. #T1#
Good body shot from Zan.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan pushes Tverdovskiy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zan gets through Tverdovskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Tverdovskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tverdovskiy stalling against the cage.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Zan misses with some punches.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Zan.
Tverdovskiy looking to slow down the pace here.#T2##BC#
Tverdovskiy breaks from the clinch.
Tverdovskiy works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a head kick.
Zan throws a shot to the body.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tverdovskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Zan takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
Tverdovskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tverdovskiy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Tverdovskiy fakes the leg kick and cracks Zan in the body.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Zan down with leg kicks.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tverdovskiy, as that shot connected.
Tverdovskiy with a hook.
Zan throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy tried to counter with a leg kick but Zan avoided it.
Zan clobbers Tverdovskiy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. That's going to slow Zan down.
Zan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tverdovskiy's head backwards.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zan takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tverdovskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Zan moves out of range easily.
Zan throws a jab when Tverdovskiy was well out of range.
Tverdovskiy slips a jab from Zan.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tverdovskiy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zan misses with a looping left.
As Zan backs away, Tverdovskiy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zan lands with a right hand.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zan avoids it.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan throws a sloppy body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Tverdovskiy works the jab nicely.
Zan throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Zan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Tverdovskiy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zan doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tverdovskiy tries to move into range but Zan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Tverdovskiy.#T1#
Zan throws the left hand but Tverdovskiy avoids the punch easily.
Tverdovskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Tverdovskiy tries to bum rush Zan with a series of wild strikes but Zan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zan misses with a hook. Tverdovskiy ducked under it nicely.
Zan lands a nice hook to Tverdovskiy's body. Tverdovskiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan throws a good cross that connects.
Tverdovskiy lands with a shot to the body.
Zan swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan throws the left hand but Tverdovskiy avoids the punch easily.
Zan scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Tverdovskiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Zan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut
and Zan counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zan clobbers Tverdovskiy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tverdovskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zan's calf.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice body punch.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a body kick but Zan moved away.
Zan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tverdovskiy misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Tverdovskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tverdovskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zan throws a jab when Tverdovskiy was well out of range.
You can see that Zan has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Zan misses with a body shot.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan punishes Tverdovskiy's body with a nice straight punch.
Zan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Zan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tverdovskiy takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Zan throws a sloppy body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Tverdovskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy cracks the inside of Zan's front leg.
Zan tries to clinch there but Tverdovskiy circles away.
Tverdovskiy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. Zan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tverdovskiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

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 Alexander Tverdovskiy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tverdovskiy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Tverdovskiy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FARTMMA 56
Date: Aug 15, 2019

#R1#
Tverdovskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zatsch.
A little feinted left hand from Tverdovskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tverdovskiy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zatsch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tverdovskiy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Tverdovskiy tenderised Zatsch's leg. Zatsch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Zatsch down with leg kicks.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the body.
Zatsch avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zatsch! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Zatsch down with leg kicks. #T1#
Tverdovskiy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tverdovskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zatsch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat.
Tverdovskiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zatsch misses with a two punch combination.
Tverdovskiy is looking to score with low kicks.
Tverdovskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Tverdovskiy connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Tverdovskiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tverdovskiy loads up on a big right hand but Zatsch slips the punch.
Zatsch throws out a counter right but Tverdovskiy avoids it with no problem.
Tverdovskiy lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Zatsch. Those never looked like landing.
Zatsch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zatsch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tverdovskiy keeps Zatsch at a distance using the push kick.
Tverdovskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zatsch.
Zatsch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tverdovskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zatsch throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Zatsch scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Zatsch misses the target.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zatsch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zatsch moves out of range as Tverdovskiy throws a body kick.
Zatsch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a body kick but Zatsch moved away.
Zatsch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zatsch misses with a hook. Tverdovskiy ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Zatsch.
Zatsch takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zatsch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tverdovskiy scores with a jab.
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tverdovskiy throws a low kick but Zatsch avoids it.
Zatsch looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Tverdovskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zatschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zatsch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tverdovskiy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zatsch scrambles back to his feet.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zatsch.
Zatsch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zatsch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tverdovskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tverdovskiy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tverdovskiy throws a good cross that connects.
Zatsch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tverdovskiy. That one must have hurt.
Tverdovskiy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tverdovskiy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zatsch will feel that in the morning.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zatsch can do to turn this around?
Tverdovskiy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zatsch is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy obviously looking to wear him down.
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Zatsch counters by clinching up. #T1#
Zatsch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tverdovskiy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tverdovskiy lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Tverdovskiy misses #CL2#
and Zatsch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zatsch.
Zatsch scores with a shoulder strike.
Zatsch struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
Zatsch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zatsch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tverdovskiy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zatsch walks away with a smile on his face. Tverdovskiy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zatsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zatsch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zatsch moves out of range as Tverdovskiy throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Zatsch blocks the body kick. #T2#
Zatsch avoids a kick to the body.
Zatsch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tverdovskiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zatsch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tverdovskiy.
Zatsch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tverdovskiy misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Zatsch counters by clinching up.
Tverdovskiy jumps guard but Zatsch stands there with Tverdovskiy around his waist. Tverdovskiy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Tverdovskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tverdovskiy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zatsch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy tries for a takedown but Zatsch manages to get underhooks.
Tverdovskiy tries to pull guard but Zatsch won't allow it.
Zatsch is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage.
Zatsch digs a right hand underneath Tverdovskiy's ribcage. Tverdovskiy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Zatsch breaks the clinch.
Tverdovskiy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zatsch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Zatsch scores with a punch to the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a head kick!
Tverdovskiy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Zatsch blocks the low kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Zatsch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zatsch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tverdovskiy lands a jab.
Tverdovskiy misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Zatsch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw a body kick
and Zatsch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Tverdovskiy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zatsch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tverdovskiy throws out the jab.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Tverdovskiy is predictable there
and Zatsch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tverdovskiy looks for the body kick but Zatsch saw that one coming.
Zatsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Zatsch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Tverdovskiy catches Zatsch right on the button with a cross.
Tverdovskiy tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but Zatsch checks it.
Tverdovskiy throws a push kick but Zatsch slaps the foot to one side.
Zatsch jabs Tverdovskiy right on the nose. Tverdovskiy blinks but takes it well.
Tverdovskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zatsch was well out of range. Poor timing from Tverdovskiy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zatsch! But no joy.
Zatsch throws a series of strikes that have Tverdovskiy backpedaling. #ROC2#
Tverdovskiy is rocked!
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tverdovskiy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zatsch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zatsch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zatsch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch throws a hook to the side of Tverdovskiy's head but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Zatsch moved out of range.
Zatsch misses with an uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good low kick that Zatsch was not able to check. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tverdovskiy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zatsch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zatsch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the body
letting Zatsch counter with a right hand.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick
and Zatsch counters with a two punch combo.
Tverdovskiy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Tverdovskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tverdovskiy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy seems to have got his legs back now.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mutt Zatsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tverdovskiy looks to land a body kick but Zatsch moved away.
Tverdovskiy slips a jab from Zatsch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Zatsch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Zatsch moves away and avoids it.
Tverdovskiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tverdovskiy feints and then cracks Zatsch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zatsch down.
Zatsch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zatsch just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Tverdovskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Zatsch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Zatsch moves out of range of the body kick from Tverdovskiy.
Zatsch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Zatsch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tverdovskiy throws a push kick but Zatsch slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zatsch! But no joy.
Tverdovskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zatsch circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zatsch under the eye.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild body kick that Zatsch sees coming a mile off.
Zatsch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tverdovskiy tests Zatsch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zatsch checks a leg kick.#T4#
Zatsch checks a leg kick nicely.
Tverdovskiy tries a low kick but Zatsch avoids it.
Zatsch throws out a counter right but Tverdovskiy avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Zatsch lands a nice shot that snaps Tverdovskiy's head back.
Tverdovskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Tverdovskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat.
Tverdovskiy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tverdovskiy takes one to the side of the head.
Zatsch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot that snaps Zatsch's head back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FARTMMA 52: SEMIS
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Tverdovskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jia moves away.
Tverdovskiy misses with a left hand
and Jia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick which misses Jia's front leg but catches the back leg as Jia tries to avoid it.
Jia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tverdovskiy cracks the inside of Jia's front leg.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jia throws a hook to the side of Tverdovskiy's head but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Jia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jia throws a lazy uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick that stops Jia in his tracks momentarily.
Tverdovskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tverdovskiy lands with a cross.
Jia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tverdovskiy scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy throws a poor cross that misses
and Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jia misses with a straight right.
Jia backing away here, and Tverdovskiy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a right hand but Jia moved out of range.
Jia scores with a hook.
Tverdovskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Jia.
Jia throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
We've been told by Jia's head coaches at The Foundry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jia scores with a body shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jia.
Jia takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
Tverdovskiy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tverdovskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jia is just out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jia throws an overhand right that lands on Tverdovskiy's shoulder, as Tverdovskiy tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Jia.
Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Jia misses with a body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Jia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with an inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook.
Tverdovskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Jia misses its intended target.
Tverdovskiy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Jia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him.
Jia misses with a looping right.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the side of Jia's head but Jia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Jia down with leg kicks.
Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jia checks the leg kick.
Tverdovskiy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jia lunges at Tverdovskiy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tverdovskiy's hand.
Jia misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Tverdovskiy moves away from the strike by Jia.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tverdovskiy walks into a straight right hand from Jia.#T4#
Tverdovskiy misses with a body kick.
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!
Jia lands with an overhand left.
Jia takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jia walks into a straight right hand from Tverdovskiy.
A swing and a miss from Jia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Jia misses the target.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Jia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jia misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with an uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jia thinking.
Tverdovskiy lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jia looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Tverdovskiy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jia misses with a body shot.
Tverdovskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jia misses with a body shot
and Tverdovskiy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tverdovskiy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tverdovskiy cracks the inside of Jia's front leg.
A big right from Jia misses.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jia thuds his right hand into Tverdovskiy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Tverdovskiy scores with a push kick.
Tverdovskiy thumps Jia with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jia loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Jia throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jia. Jia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jia backing away here, and Tverdovskiy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jia throws a lazy uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with an inside leg kick.
Jia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tverdovskiy at a distance.
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Tverdovskiy.#T2#
Tverdovskiy lands a head kick. Jia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tverdovskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jia's calf.
Jia looks to land a right hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a two punch combo.
Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy with a jab.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Jia down with leg kicks.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy cracks Jia with an open hand slap.
A head kick from Tverdovskiy lands but Jia takes it in his stride.
Jia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Jia's torso.
Jia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Tverdovskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jia misses the shot to the body.
Jia misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jia throws a right hand that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a low kick, right behind Jia 's knee.
Jia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jia misses with a hook
and Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tverdovskiy.
Jia throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tverdovskiy. Jia shrugs it off though.
Jia thuds a left hand into Tverdovskiy's body.
Jia avoids the head kick by Tverdovskiy. #T4#
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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 swing and a miss from Jia.
Jia misses with a looping left.
Tverdovskiy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jia at a distance.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jia misses with a body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick.
Jia misses with a left hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a one-two to the body.
Jia looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jia swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab from Jia.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Jia strikes.
Jia throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tverdovskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Jia.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tverdovskiy.
Jia throws a looping overhand right but Tverdovskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jia.
Tverdovskiy jabs Jia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tverdovskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tverdovskiy momentarily.
Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tverdovskiy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tverdovskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jia blocks a head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Jia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild body kick that Jia sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Tverdovskiy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tverdovskiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jia. That did some damage!
Jia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy connects with a crisp jab.
Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tverdovskiy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick from Tverdovskiy.
Jia ducks right into an uppercut from Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a low kick, right behind Jia 's knee.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tverdovskiy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with an uppercut. Tverdovskiy saw that one coming.
Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jia.
Tverdovskiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jia misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Jia does it's job there.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Jia strikes.
Jia connects with a jab.
Tverdovskiy scores with a one two! Jia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tverdovskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jia cracks Tverdovskiy with an open hand slap.
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking body shot.
Tverdovskiy cracks a nice hook into Jia's ribs.
Cai Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tverdovskiy pushes Jia away with a front kick.
Jia throws a jab when Tverdovskiy was well out of range.
Tverdovskiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jia. That did some damage!
Tverdovskiy misses with the combination.
Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy. #T4#
Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jia misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jia misses with a hook to the body
and Tverdovskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Tverdovskiy.
Jia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy pushes Jia away with a front kick.
Jia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Jia down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab.
Jia's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tverdovskiy. Jia shrugs it off though.
Tverdovskiy throws a combination that misses
and Jia counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tverdovskiy 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!
A pretty intense looking Alexander Tverdovskiy took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: FARTMMA 45
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Tverdovskiy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zan's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Zan takes the fight into the clinch.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Tverdovskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy looking to stall. #T1#
Zan working aggressively here.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shoulder strike.
Zan tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zan letting Tverdovskiy take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
A right handed body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Tverdovskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand.
Zan letting Tverdovskiy take a breather here.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Tverdovskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy taking a breather.
Zan lands an uppercut.
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 short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan tries a body shot but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zan is keeping busy.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tverdovskiy. #T3#
A hook to the body from Zan.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tverdovskiy pushes Zan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy is working Zan over against the cage.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Zan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zan or not.
Tverdovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tverdovskiy lands a shot to the body.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tverdovskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
Zan misses with a body punch. #T4#
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Tverdovskiy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tverdovskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan tries a body shot but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Zan.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Tverdovskiy is trying to stall.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tan Zan 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#
Zan works Tverdovskiy's body with a nice hook.
Tverdovskiy connects with a jab.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tverdovskiy.
Zan takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
Tverdovskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Zan gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Zan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Tverdovskiy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tan Zan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zan misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Zan tries a body shot but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tverdovskiy looking to slow down the pace here.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy avoiding damage.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shoulder strike.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Tverdovskiy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
Zan blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries to stall but Zan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Still in the clinch, Tverdovskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands. #T3#
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Tverdovskiy controls the action.
A short right from Zan.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Zan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tverdovskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tverdovskiy wants to stall.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan gets through Tverdovskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Zan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tverdovskiy lands a left hand.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Tverdovskiy takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Zan moves away
and Zan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tverdovskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
It appears Tverdovskiy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Some wild striking there from Zan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan avoids the head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zan scores with a nice head shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a lazy right hand but Zan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zan misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Zan misses.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right hand.
Tverdovskiy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy jabs Zan right on the nose. Zan blinks but takes it well.
Zan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy obviously looking to wear him down.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tverdovskiy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tan Zan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zan avoids the head kick by Tverdovskiy. #T2#
Tverdovskiy blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tverdovskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick counter head kick but Zan was just out of range.
Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tverdovskiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a right hand to the body.
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Tverdovskiy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zan if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Tverdovskiy forces Zan back against the cage and clinches.
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Zan's ribcage. Zan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zans head.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tverdovskiy controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zan as Tverdovskiy tries to tie him up.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tverdovskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
Zan scores with a hook to the body.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Tverdovskiy.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
Tverdovskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zan misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Tverdovskiy.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tverdovskiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Tverdovskiy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Zan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy trying to control the position but instead, Zan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tverdovskiy into the cage.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Tverdovskiy is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Tverdovskiy as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Tverdovskiy controls the action.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands with a left to the head.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy lands with a light punch inside.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan lands a body punch.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Tverdovskiy misses with some punches.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Zan presses Tverdovskiy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Zan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy. #T3#
Zan lands a body punch.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Tverdovskiy backwards.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
Tverdovskiy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan being controlled against the cage.
Zan prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
A right handed body shot lands from Zan.
Zan tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands a left hand.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tverdovskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Zan throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zan avoids the head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Zan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tverdovskiy under the eye.
Tverdovskiy thows a leg kick but Zan checks it
and Zan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy needs to keep his hands up - Zan had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy misses the jab.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Zan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Tverdovskiy coming out on top.
Tverdovskiy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Zan scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Tverdovskiy is rocked!
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Tverdovskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tverdovskiy seems to have got his legs back now.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a leg kick.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Zan lands a big right hand that sends Tverdovskiy crashing to the mat! Zan stays standing though and waves Tverdovskiy back to his feet!
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
Tverdovskiy thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Zan.
A jab from Tverdovskiy does it's job there.
Tverdovskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Tverdovskiy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zan just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Tverdovskiy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tverdovskiy with a hook.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tverdovskiy loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Tverdovskiy blocks a jab.
Zan misses with a body punch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him. #T3#
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Zan moves out of range easily.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tverdovskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Tverdovskiy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tverdovskiy's hands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zan, as that shot connected.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Tverdovskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy tried to score with a low kick but Zan checks it.
Zan throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Tverdovskiy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Zan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zan cracks a nice hook into Tverdovskiy's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan tests Tverdovskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tverdovskiy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tan Zan!
Tan Zan is the new lightweight champion!
Tan Zan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FARTMMA 41
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Tverdovskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Advance.
Advance looks to land a right hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range.
Tverdovskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Advance's shoulder, as Advance tries to avoid the shot.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Advance checks it well.
Advance waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Advance finds it's way round the side to connect with Tverdovskiy's head.
Advance connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tverdovskiy cracks Advance with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Lance Advance has been cut.
Tverdovskiy takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Advance lands with a straight right. Tverdovskiy didn't see that one coming.
Advance fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick.
Advance misses with a right hand
letting Tverdovskiy counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Tverdovskiy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Tverdovskiy misses the target. #T1#
Advance takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Advance has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Advance misses with a looping right.
Tverdovskiy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lance Advance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tverdovskiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tverdovskiy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Advance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Advance misses with a jab to the body
and Advance takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tverdovskiy. Advance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Advance misses with a looping left.
Advance throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Tverdovskiy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Advance fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tverdovskiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Advance lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Advance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tverdovskiy is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Advance misses with a left hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Advance throws a sloppy body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Advance's knee momentarily.
Tverdovskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Advance.
Advance throws an off balance right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a straight that turns Advance's legs to rubber! Tverdovskiy pushes forward with more strikes and Advance goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Tverdovskiy! Alexander Tverdovskiy retains his lightweight title!
Alexander Tverdovskiy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FARTMMA 35
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
Tverdovskiy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson gets through Tverdovskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Johnson.
Tverdovskiy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson jabs Tverdovskiy right on the nose. Tverdovskiy blinks but takes it well.
Tverdovskiy throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tverdovskiy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Johnson misses with a combination
and Tverdovskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Tverdovskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Tverdovskiy slows down the pace here.
Tverdovskiy slows down the pace here.
Tverdovskiy leaning against his opponent.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy. #T2#
Tverdovskiy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tverdovskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tverdovskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Tverdovskiy tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Johnson. #KD#
Tverdovskiy lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Tverdovskiy takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Roy Johnson has been cut.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Tverdovskiy pushes him off.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tverdovskiy finish him?
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy drops Johnson with a huge uppercut! Johnson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tverdovskiy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy retains his lightweight title!
Alexander Tverdovskiy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FARTMMA 29
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Nevrakis moves into range and clinches up with Tverdovskiy.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nevrakis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Nevrakis.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy won't allow it. #BC#
Tverdovskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tverdovskiy dips to his left and cracks Nevrakis with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Konstantinos Nevrakis has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Nevrakis.#CL2#
Nevrakis instigates a clinch.
Tverdovskiy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Nevrakis controls the action.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nevrakis fails to pull guard.
Tverdovskiy is pushing Nevrakis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch. #BC#
Tverdovskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy.
Nevrakis tries to clinch but Tverdovskiy is having none of it.
Tverdovskiy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nevrakis wants to clinch.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nevrakis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tverdovskiy.
Nevrakis wants to clinch up but Tverdovskiy keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nevrakis has managed to clinch.
Nevrakis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tverdovskiy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nevrakis can turn it around.#T2#
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tverdovskiy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nevrakis backwards.
Nevrakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tverdovskiy walks away with a smile on his face. Nevrakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nevrakis tries to clinch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Tverdovskiy both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevrakis tries to clinch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Nevrakis tries to clinch there but Tverdovskiy circles away.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Tverdovskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tverdovskiy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nevrakis on the side of the head.
Nevrakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Nevrakis wants to clinch up but Tverdovskiy keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tverdovskiy. Nevrakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tverdovskiy sets himself, and Nevrakis steps forward looking for the clinch! Tverdovskiy avoids it this time.
Tverdovskiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Nevrakis tries to clinch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy motions for Nevrakis to come forward. Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nevrakis tries to counter with a clinch but Tverdovskiy shakes him off and moves away.
Nevrakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nevrakis wants to clinch.
Nevrakis walks into a left hand.
Tverdovskiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Nevrakis.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter punch.
Nevrakis darts in trying to clinch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Nevrakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tverdovskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nevrakis tries to clinch there but Tverdovskiy circles away.
Nevrakis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tverdovskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevrakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nevrakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tverdovskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tverdovskiy thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Nevrakis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Tverdovskiy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tverdovskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tverdovskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantinos Nevrakis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nevrakis checks a low kick from Tverdovskiy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook to the body. Nevrakis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tverdovskiy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nevrakis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tverdovskiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tverdovskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tverdovskiy lands a front kick.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konstantinos Nevrakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevrakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Tverdovskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nevrakis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tverdovskiy sets himself, and Nevrakis steps forward looking for the clinch! Tverdovskiy avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body kick.
Nevrakis is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevrakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Tverdovskiy counters with a quick kick to the body but Nevrakis blocks it.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Tverdovskiy pushes Nevrakis away with a front kick.
Nevrakis is looking to clinch.
Nevrakis tries to clinch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Tverdovskiy thuds a left hand into Nevrakis's body.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Tverdovskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tverdovskiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Tverdovskiy as he connects with a hook.
Nevrakis darts in trying to clinch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Tverdovskiy lands a big uppercut and Nevrakis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nevrakis looks OK. Tverdovskiy waves Nevrakis back to his feet!#ROC#
Nevrakis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tverdovskiy cracks Nevrakis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nevrakis falls backwards against the cage. Tverdovskiy follows up with more strikes that drop Nevrakis to his knees. Tverdovskiy keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nevrakis! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy is the new lightweight champion!
Alexander Tverdovskiy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FARTMMA 24
Date: Mar 21, 2019

#R1#
Tverdovskiy looks to throw the jab but Kurmagomedov is out of range.
Kurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tverdovskiy throws a lazy right hand but Kurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy backing away here, and Kurmagomedov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kurmagomedov misses with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Kurmagomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the side of Kurmagomedov's head but Kurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and pushes Kurmagomedov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tverdovskiy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tverdovskiy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurmagomedov scores with a shot to the side of Tverdovskiy's head.
Kurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Tverdovskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kurmagomedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
Tverdovskiy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tverdovskiy on the inside.
Tverdovskiy pushes Kurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tverdovskiy as the two fighters clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a left hand.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Kurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Kurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurmagomedov jumps guard but Tverdovskiy stands there with Kurmagomedov around his waist. Kurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right to the head.
Kurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tverdovskiys head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Kurmagomedov's ribcage. Kurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurmagomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy.
Kurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tverdovskiy walks away with a smile on his face. Kurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhovhar Kurmagomedov.
Kurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tverdovskiy's hands.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurmagomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tverdovskiy digs a good body shot into Kurmagomedov's ribs.
Tverdovskiy lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Jab by Tverdovskiy.#CUT#
It looks like Zhovhar Kurmagomedov has been cut.
Kurmagomedov throws a push kick but Tverdovskiy slaps the foot to one side.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick
and Kurmagomedov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kurmagomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurmagomedov tried to score with a low kick but Tverdovskiy checks it.
Kurmagomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kurmagomedov throws a front kick aimed at Tverdovskiy's knee but Tverdovskiy avoids it well.
Tverdovskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Kurmagomedov rushes Tverdovskiy and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Kurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage.
Kurmagomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tverdovskiy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Kurmagomedov trying to stall but Tverdovskiy improves his position.
Tverdovskiy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tverdovskiy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Tverdovskiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhovhar Kurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Tverdovskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kurmagomedov misses the jab.
Tverdovskiy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. That's going to slow Kurmagomedov down.
Kurmagomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kurmagomedov tries a quick counter leg kick but Tverdovskiy is wise to it.
Kurmagomedov swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Kurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Kurmagomedov cracks Tverdovskiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tverdovskiy. Kurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy stalling the fight. #T1#
Tverdovskiy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Kurmagomedov's ribcage. Kurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tverdovskiy stalling against the cage.
Tverdovskiy slowing the pace effectively.
Kurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Tverdovskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tverdovskiy lands a shot to the body.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tverdovskiy.
Kurmagomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tverdovskiy pushes Kurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy. #T2#
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tverdovskiy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tverdovskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tverdovskiy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tverdovskiy to keep the fight standing.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhovhar Kurmagomedov.
Kurmagomedov tries to stall but Tverdovskiy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for Tverdovskiy to work.
Kurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tverdovskiy backwards. #TD2#
Kurmagomedov jumps into guard, dragging Tverdovskiy to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy content to stall in guard here.
Tverdovskiy continues to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Kurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tverdovskiy preventing the sweep.
Tverdovskiy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tverdovskiy is keeping the position for now.
Kurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving. #T4#
Tverdovskiy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tverdovskiy keeping moving, preventing Kurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tverdovskiy has his hands on Kurmagomedov's head, controlling the position.
Kurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zhovhar Kurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tverdovskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurmagomedov throws out the jab.
Tverdovskiy looks for the body kick but Kurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurmagomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Kurmagomedov misses with a looping left.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and pushes Kurmagomedov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurmagomedov is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurmagomedov.
Tverdovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Kurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy controlling the action here for a moment.
Kurmagomedov jumps guard but Tverdovskiy stands there with Kurmagomedov around his waist. Kurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tverdovskiy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right to the head.
Kurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurmagomedov's elbow.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhovhar Kurmagomedov.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand. #T2#
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Kurmagomedov's ribcage. Kurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Kurmagomedov.
Tverdovskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tverdovskiy as the two fighters clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a shoulder strike.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Kurmagomedov.
Kurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Tverdovskiy lands with a left to the head.
Kurmagomedov jumps guard but Tverdovskiy stands there with Kurmagomedov around his waist. Kurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kurmagomedov fails to land.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Kurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
Tverdovskiy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tverdovskiy to keep the fight standing.
Kurmagomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Tverdovskiy won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Kurmagomedov.
Kurmagomedov is trying to stall.
Kurmagomedov stalling in the clinch but Tverdovskiy improves position.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhovhar Kurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
Tverdovskiy pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Kurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Tverdovskiy controls the action.
Tverdovskiy avoiding damage.
Tverdovskiy effectively controlling the action here.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Kurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tverdovskiy to keep the fight standing.
Kurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tverdovskiy lands an uppercut.
Kurmagomedov jumps guard but Tverdovskiy stands there with Kurmagomedov around his waist. Kurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FARTMMA 21
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
And Tverdovskiy responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tverdovskiy.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Tverdovskiy to acknowledge the strikes.
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Tverdovskiy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson lands a jab to Tverdovskiy's midsection.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Tverdovskiy counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tverdovskiy. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tverdovskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Tverdovskiy avoids them all with ease.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tverdovskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson defending well as Tverdovskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with a body punch
letting Tverdovskiy counter with a right hand.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tverdovskiy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Johnson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tverdovskiy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Johnson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Our winner, Alexander Tverdovskiy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GR 12: Jofre vs. RNC
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wilson's knee momentarily.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Wilson has been cut.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tverdovskiy sprawls well. Tverdovskiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Tverdovskiy circles away easily
and Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick that stops Wilson in his tracks momentarily.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tverdovskiy counter with a right hand.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Tverdovskiy drops Wilson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wilson! Tverdovskiy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy 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: GR 6: Cozzy II vs Mallone
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Olli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tverdovskiy as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tverdovskiy pushes off an throws an elbow but Olli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch.
Olli told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tverdovskiy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Olli has had enough of the clinch but Tverdovskiy keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olli backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tverdovskiy. #TD2#
Olli drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Tverdovskiy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Olli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tverdovskiy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tverdovskiy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tverdovskiy is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olli keeping full guard, as Tverdovskiy tries to pass.
Olli doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olli shoots in looking for a takedown. Tverdovskiy tries to sprawl out of it but Olli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Olli moves into range and clinches up with Tverdovskiy.#T3#
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olli backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tverdovskiy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olli backwards.
Olli tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Olli.
Olli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olli wants a takedown but no success here.
Tverdovskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Good body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Olli looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tverdovskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Olli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand.
Olli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tverdovskiy prevents it.
Tverdovskiy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Olli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Olli gets tackled into the cage by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy maintains the clinch.
Tverdovskiy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD#
Tverdovskiy drops Olli with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Olli looks back up at him and smiles so Tverdovskiy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Olli is rocked!
Olli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tverdovskiy rattles Olli with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Olli tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tverdovskiy dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Olli stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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