Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC 33
Date: Nov 30, 2021

#R1#
Scaletta shoots and misses #CL2#
and Zdravkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zdravkov.
Zdravkov misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Zdravkov. #TD#
Scaletta wants the takedown. Zdravkov is fighting it off but Scaletta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zdravkov's guard against the cage.
Scaletta is looking to stand up but Zdravkov won't let him.
Zdravkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scaletta is one step ahead there.
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov is trying to keep Scaletta in close.
Zdravkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scaletta has passed into side control. #T1#
Zdravkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zdravkov is refusing to be controlled, as Scaletta sits in half guard.
Scaletta is pressing down on Zdravkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zdravkov is holding on for now.
Scaletta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scaletta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Scaletta has hold of Zdravkov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zdravkov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zdravkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Scaletta has control of Zdravkov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zdravkov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Scaletta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zdravkov wants to hold on but Scaletta pushes him away.
Scaletta breaks from Zdravkov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zdravkov wants to control but Scaletta is having none of it.#T3#
Zdravkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scaletta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zdravkov can't escape the position.
Scaletta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scaletta raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Zdravkov working to try and regain half guard.
Scaletta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scaletta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been informed that Zdravkov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zdravkov can't escape the position.
Scaletta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zdravkov is looking to escape.
Zdravkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov wants to hold on but Scaletta pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Scaletta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Scaletta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zdravkov's half guard.
Zdravkov is looking to control Scaletta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zdravkov avoid being mounted?
Zdravkov gets full guard.
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
Zdravkov working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov striking off his back but it's not causing Scaletta any problems.
Zdravkov controls Scaletta momentarily but Scaletta frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Zdravkov. No joy for Scaletta on that attempt.
Zdravkov looks to throw the jab but Scaletta is out of range.
Scaletta fails with the takedown
letting Zdravkov counter with a right hand.
Zdravkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zdravkov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov tries to clinch up but Scaletta circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Zdravkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scaletta's guard.
Scaletta trying to keep a closed guard but Zdravkov is proving a slippery customer.
Scaletta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zdravkov's guard. #REVR#
Scaletta trying to control but Zdravkov is working from the bottom.
Vito Scaletta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
Scaletta is fighting to break Zdravkov's control of his arms but Zdravkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zdravkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scaletta has passed into side control.
Zdravkov tries to improve position but can't.
Scaletta controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Zdravkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Zdravkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scaletta trying to control the position but Zdravkov is working away.
Zdravkov is holding Scaletta down, trying to stall.
Scaletta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zdravkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zdravkov tries to buck Scaletta off but Scaletta is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scaletta trying to control the position but Zdravkov is working away.
Scaletta has control of an arm but Zdravkov manages to advance to Scaletta's back!
Zdravkov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The referee is taking a good look at Scaletta as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zdravkov!
Zdravkov punishes Scaletta with strikes from the back mount.
Scaletta breaks Zdravkov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zdravkov wants to control but Scaletta passes easily into half guard.
Scaletta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scaletta tries to stand and escape but Zdravkov is controlling the position.
Zdravkov moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zdravko Zdravkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Zdravkov. No joy for Scaletta on that attempt.
Zdravkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scaletta.#TD#
Scaletta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zdravkov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Scaletta easily slips into full mount!
Zdravkov is trying to escape the mount.
Scaletta looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov regains half guard.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but Zdravkov defending well. #T1#
Zdravkov is looking to improve his position.
Zdravkov wants to control but Scaletta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zdravkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Scaletta blocks the strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov is pressing down on Scaletta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zdravkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scaletta is one step ahead there.
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scaletta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scaletta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scaletta stopping the sweep attempt from Zdravkov.#SU#
Scaletta stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Scaletta shoots in and gets a takedown into Zdravkov's guard.
Scaletta wants to stand but Zdravkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Scaletta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zdravkov, up you get!
Scaletta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zdravkov is fending him off so far but Scaletta persists. Nope, Zdravkov circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Zdravkov is looking to clinch.
A combination from Zdravkov does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Zdravkov. Those never looked like landing.
Scaletta throws a counter high kick but Zdravkov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zdravkov clobbers Scaletta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zdravkov takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Scaletta forces Zdravkov back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Zdravkov.
A short left from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov has Scaletta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scaletta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scaletta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov tries a body shot but Scaletta blocks it.
Zdravkov tries a body shot but Scaletta blocks it. #TD#
Scaletta has clasped his hands together around Zdravkov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zdravkov sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Zdravkov trying to control here.
Scaletta wants to control but Zdravkov is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta wants to pass to mount but Zdravkov is defending the position.
Scaletta throwing shots but Zdravkov is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scaletta pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Scaletta is trying to work for a kimura but Zdravkov is defending well.
Zdravkov is not content to let Scaletta control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Scaletta clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R4#
Scaletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scaletta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Zdravkov. Those never looked like landing.
Scaletta is looking for a counter combo.
Zdravkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scaletta back to the cage. Zdravkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scaletta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zdravkov is fending him off so far but Scaletta persists. Nope, Zdravkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Zdravkov loads up on a big right hand but Scaletta slips the punch.
Zdravkov misses with an uppercut. Scaletta saw that one coming.
Scaletta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scaletta sets himself, and Zdravkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Scaletta avoids it this time.
Zdravkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Scaletta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scaletta appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Zdravkov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zdravkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scaletta gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Zdravkov has a couple of punches blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta jumps guard but Zdravkov stands there with Scaletta around his waist. Scaletta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zdravkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scaletta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zdravkov walks away with a smile on his face. Scaletta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zdravkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaletta fails with the takedown.
Zdravkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scaletta or perhaps it was just good defense by Zdravkov, which made it look bad. #T2#
Zdravkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zdravkov throws a series of punches but Scaletta avoids them all with ease.
Scaletta wants to clinch.
Zdravkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scaletta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zdravkov stuffs the takedown.
Scaletta misses with a head kick.
Zdravkov lands a jab to Scaletta's midsection.
Zdravkov scores with a punch to the head.
Zdravkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scaletta stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Scaletta drives through with a takedown into Zdravkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zdravkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zdravkov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zdravkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zdravkov cracks Scaletta with a solid left hand.
Scaletta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zdravkov's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Zdravkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scaletta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zdravkov is tightening it up a little... Scaletta has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Scaletta reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Scaletta taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zdravkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zdravko Zdravkov!
Zdravko Zdravkov very nearly forgot to thank EFC Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: UAC 8
Date: Nov 09, 2021

#R1#
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva slips under a jab from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zdravkov looks winded!
Silva punishes Zdravkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Zdravkov goes down and covers up as Silva starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Rock Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UAC 7
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Zdravkov gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
Zdravkov digs a right hand underneath Dadasov's ribcage. Dadasov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dadasov gets through Zdravkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Zdravkov avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Zdravkov fails to pull guard.
Dadasov blocks an uppercut.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dadasov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zdravkov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Zdravkov misses with a body punch.
Zdravkov jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Zdravkov around his waist. Zdravkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away. #CL#
Dadasov darts in and clinches Zdravkov up against the cage.#T1#
Dadasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zdravkov backwards. #BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Dadasov forces Zdravkov back against the cage and clinches.
Dadasov throws a head punch that misses.
Dadasov 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.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but Dadasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zdravkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Zdravkov as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Dadasov clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Zdravkov drops back down to his feet.
Zdravkov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Zdravkov tries to clinch there but Dadasov circles away.
Dadasov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
Dadasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zdravkov takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Zdravkov. #BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zdravkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Zdravkov.
A combination from Dadasov does no damage.
Dadasov looks to land a right hand but Zdravkov moved out of range.
Zdravkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
A left and a right from Dadasov both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.#CL#
Dadasov pushes Zdravkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zdravkov blocking some punches.
Dadasov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zdravkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zdravkov backwards. #TD2#
Zdravkov pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Dadasov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dadasov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dadasov. #T4#
Zdravkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dadasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zdravkov working aggressively here. #BC#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Zdravkov clinches up with Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zdravkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dadasov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Dadasov.
Zdravkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dadasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dadasov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dadasov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zdravkov blocks a jab.#TD2#
Zdravkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zdravkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Zdravkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dadasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov throws a strike but Dadasov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zdravkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zdravkov is looking to sweep but instead, Dadasov has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dadasov jumps into side control!#T1#
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep.
Dadasov has control of an arm but Zdravkov manages to advance to Dadasov's back!
Zdravkov punches Dadasov on the ear.
Zdravkov is not going to allow Dadasov to sit and survive in this position.
Zdravkov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Zdravkov throwing sloppy strikes.
Zdravkov wants to control but Dadasov is keeping busy.
Dadasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
Dadasov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Dadasov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dadasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dadasov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zdravkov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
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!
Zdravkov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dadasov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T2#
Zdravkov misses with an elbow to the head.
Zdravkov lands strikes to the head.
Zdravkov punches Dadasov on the ear.
Dadasov avoids the strikes from Zdravkov.
The referee is taking a good look at Dadasov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zdravkov!
Zdravkov connects with a big shot to the side of Dadasov's head.
Dadasov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dadasov covering up well under a series of strikes from Zdravkov.
Dadasov needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T3#
Even with his hooks in, Zdravkov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Zdravkov is landing with strikes from the back.
Dadasov is trapped and Zdravkov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Zdravkov is landing with strikes. Dadasov can't take much more of this.
Zdravkov is looking to control Dadasov but Dadasov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dadasov rolls, trying to escape but Zdravkov keeps control of the position.
Dadasov is keeping busy.
Dadasov covers up after that shot from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov misses with a punch to the head.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to break Dadasov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dadasov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zdravkov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zdravkov missing with punches from the back.
Dadasov is trying to stand back up.
Zdravkov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zdravkov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dadasov up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Zdravkov. #ROC2#Dadasov is rocked!
Zdravkov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Oh Dadasov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zdravkov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Zdravkov scores with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Zdravkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Zdravkov misses with the combination.
Dadasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dadasov seems to have got his legs back now.
Zdravkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Dadasov darts in and clinches Zdravkov up against the cage.
Zdravkov wants a takedown.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
Dadasov works on Zdravkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
Dadasov lands a body punch.
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zdravkov.
Zdravkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.#T1#
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Zdravkov avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage. #BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zdravkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dadasov. Zdravkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zdravkov feints the counter takedown.
Zdravkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dadasov tries to counter with a takedown but Zdravkov is quick to defend against it.
Dadasov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Zdravkov lands a left hand.
Zdravkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dadasov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it. #T2#
Dadasov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Zdravkov. #CL#
Dadasov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zdravkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Zdravkov is working Dadasov over against the cage.
Zdravkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dadasov pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Zdravkov looking to score a takedown here. Dadasov is defending well but Zdravkov drives through and ends up in Dadasov's guard.
Zdravkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zdravkov throwing strikes from guard but Dadasov blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dadasov holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Zdravkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dadasov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zdravkov's guard. #REVR#
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
Zdravkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dadasov wants to stand and escape but instead Zdravkov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Zdravkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dadasov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Zdravkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dadasov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zdravkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zdravkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
Dadasov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dadasov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov cracks Dadasov with a solid left hand.
Zdravkov stopping the sweep attempt from Dadasov.
Zdravkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
Zdravkov is in close to Dadasov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dadasov's head.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dadasov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Zdravkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.#TD2#
Dadasov tries to sprawl but Zdravkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Dadasov has one foot on Zdravkov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Zdravkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Dadasov rushes Zdravkov and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zdravkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Renat Dadasov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dadasov scores with a shot to the side of Zdravkov's head.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Dadasov works on Zdravkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zdravkov tries to throw a body punch but Dadasov avoids it by throwing Zdravkov back against the cage. #TD2#
Zdravkov jumps into guard, dragging Dadasov to the mat. #T1#
Zdravkov managing to control the position.
Zdravkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zdravkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zdravkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zdravkov trying to control the position.
Zdravkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dadasov defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Dadasov gets tackled into the cage by Zdravkov. Zdravkov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Zdravkov decides to pull guard.
Dadasov wants to stand but Zdravkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
Zdravkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for subs off his back but Dadasov has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Dadasov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zdravkov controls his leg.
Zdravko Zdravkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zdravkov trying to control from the bottom.
Zdravkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dadasov is looking to stand up but Zdravkov won't let him. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for subs off his back but Dadasov has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zdravkov wants to control but Dadasov passes into side.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep.
Zdravkov sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov controlling the position for now.
Zdravkov is pressing down on Dadasov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dadasov 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!

Renat Dadasov wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Renat Dadasov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors EFC Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: EFC 28
Date: Oct 11, 2021

#R1#
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zdravkov.
Johnson misses with a hook #CL2#
and Zdravkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zdravkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Zdravkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Zdravkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zdravkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zdravkov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zdravkov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Johnson controlling Zdravkov's posture.
Zdravkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson has his hands on Zdravkov's head, controlling the position.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zdravkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zdravkov landing with the ground and pound.
Zdravkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
Zdravkov throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Zdravkov.#SU#
Johnson stands and steps away. Zdravkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zdravkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Zdravkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zdravkov moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Zdravkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zdravkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Zdravkov's head but Zdravkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zdravkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zdravkov counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses the jab.
It seemed like Zdravkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zdravkov lands a right hook to the body.
Zdravkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
CJ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson swings for the body but Zdravkov moves out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zdravkov manages to avoid it.
Zdravkov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Zdravkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zdravkov wants to clinch.#T4#
Zdravkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zdravkov counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zdravkov.
Johnson scores with a jab. Zdravkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson throws a hook but Zdravkov avoids it easily.
Zdravkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Zdravkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Zdravkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zdravkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Johnson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Zdravkov misses.
Zdravkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zdravkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Zdravkov slips the punch.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zdravkov manages to avoid it.
Zdravko Zdravkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zdravkov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zdravkov.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Zdravkov tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zdravkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook. Zdravkov ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zdravkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zdravkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zdravkov! But no joy.
Zdravkov defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Zdravkov slips under a jab.#T2##CL2#
Zdravkov pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zdravkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zdravkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zdravkov tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zdravkov fails to pull guard.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Zdravkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Zdravkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zdravkov laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Zdravkov wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Zdravkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Zdravkov throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Zdravkov throwing strikes but missing.
Zdravkov throwing strikes but missing.
Zdravkov looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Zdravkov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Zdravkov controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB2#
Zdravkov working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Zdravkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zdravkov striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Zdravkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zdravkov trying to strike off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Zdravkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zdravkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Zdravkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Zdravkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Zdravkov.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Zdravkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Zdravko Zdravkov's cut even more.#T1#
Johnson misses with a hook. Zdravkov ducked under it nicely.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Zdravkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Zdravkov takes one on the button.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson jabs Zdravkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Zdravkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zdravkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Zdravkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zdravkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zdravkov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Zdravkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Zdravkov moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A countering left hand to the body from Zdravkov misses.
Zdravkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson throws a hook but Zdravkov avoids it easily.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zdravkov. #T3#
Johnson throws a body punch but Zdravkov moves out of range.
Zdravkov with a hook.
Zdravkov moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson sets himself, and Zdravkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zdravkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
Zdravkov scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Zdravkov.
Zdravkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zdravkov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zdravkov counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#The cut above Zdravko Zdravkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Johnson misses with a right hand
enabling Zdravkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson catches Zdravkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Zdravkov is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Zdravkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Zdravkov head around and knocks him out cold! Johnson hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, CJ Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFC 27
Date: Sep 30, 2021

#R1#
Zdravkov misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Karuso has Zdravkov up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Zdravkov successfully pulls guard.
Zdravkov wants to improve his position but instead Karuso has moved into half guard.
Zdravkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zdravkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zdravkov wants to improve his position but Karuso is controlling well.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Zdravkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zdravkov lands a couple of sideways elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov punching from the bottom.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the bottom.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep. Karuso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zdravkov trying to control from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zdravkov manages to get to full guard.
Zdravkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zdravkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zdravkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Karuso sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zdravkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karuso's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karuso's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zdravkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Karuso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Karuso.#CL#
Zdravkov moves into range and clinches up with Karuso.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
Zdravkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zdravkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Karuso controls his hands.
Zdravkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karuso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but Karuso holds him up against the cage and eventually Zdravkov drops back down to his feet.
Karuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Karuso lands with a short shot to the head.
Zdravkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Zdravkov prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zdravkov avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Zdravkov prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Zdravkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karuso.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso is working Zdravkov over against the cage.
Karuso is working Zdravkov over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karuso.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Zdravkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karuso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zdravkov's guard. #REVB#
Zdravkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T4##SUB#
Zdravkov is looking for a triangle here but Karuso uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zdravkov tries to buck Karuso off but Karuso is having none of it.
Zdravkov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Zdravkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Karuso trying to control the action but Zdravkov is working from the bottom.
Zdravkov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Karuso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zdravkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Karuso has Zdravkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zdravkov letting Karuso take a breather here.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Zdravkov jumps guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zdravkov controls his hands.
Karuso prevents the takedown attempt.
Karuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karuso is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zdravkov's elbow.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Zdravkov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zdravkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zdravkov manages to end up in side control.
Zdravkov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karuso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Zdravkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Zdravkov landing a few strikes.
Zdravkov cracks Karuso with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zdravkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zdravkov working the ground and pound but Karuso is defending the strikes.
Karuso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zdravkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zdravkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karuso keeps working.
Zdravkov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karuso dodges the ground and pound from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zdravkov working away.
Karuso parries the strikes from Zdravkov easily there. Zdravkov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Karuso to escape.
Zdravkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Karuso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zdravkov lands an elbow.
Zdravkov lands an elbow.
Zdravko Zdravkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zdravkov is chipping away with strikes.
Karuso dodges the ground and pound from Zdravkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zdravkov in side control, throwing shots but Karuso defends.
Zdravkov works to advance to full mount. Karuso defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zdravkov with shots to the head and body - Karuso looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Karuso is rocked!
Karuso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zdravkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Karuso is still in real trouble! Can Zdravkov finish him?#T3#
Karuso wants to control but Zdravkov is having none of it.
Karuso seems to have recovered his senses.
Zdravkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zdravkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karuso hang on?
Zdravkov looking to control but Karuso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karuso is trying to escape the mount.
Zdravkov with good strikes from the mount here!
Karuso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zdravkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karuso hang on?
Zdravkov lands a couple of good shots and Karuso has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Zdravkov misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
Karuso tries to roll but Zdravkov sticks to his back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zdravkov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Karuso is trapped and Zdravkov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Zdravkov lands strikes from the back and Karuso isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!
Zdravko Zdravkov made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.

Event: EFC 25
Date: Sep 09, 2021

#R1#
Austin misses the jab.
Austin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zdravkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Austin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zdravkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Austin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Austin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zdravkov's sensitive parts.
Austin leaves Zdravkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Austin feints a jab promting Zdravkov to slip. Austin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zdravkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.#CL#
Austin pushes Zdravkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Austin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Austin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zdravkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zdravkov jumps guard but Austin stands there with Zdravkov around his waist. Zdravkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kyle Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.#TD2#
Zdravkov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zdravkov is proving hard to escape from.
Zdravkov wants to sweep here but Austin controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Zdravkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Austin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Austin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Austin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at EFC Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Austin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zdravkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut.
Austin scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Zdravkov closes the distance and clinches.
Zdravkov jumps guard but Austin stands there with Zdravkov around his waist. Zdravkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Austin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Austin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Zdravkov tightens his grip and picks Austin up, before dumping him to the ground. Austin manages to land in guard.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Zdravkov from controlling successfully.
Zdravkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zdravkov working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zdravkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Austin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zdravkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zdravkov throws an elbow that misses. Austin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zdravkov's guard. Nice move by Austin!#REVR#
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zdravkov on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zdravkov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Austin has momentary wrist control but Zdravkov slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zdravkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Austin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Austin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Austin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zdravkov is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zdravkov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zdravkov postures up in Austin's guard and throws a big left but Austin blocks it. #T4#
Zdravkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zdravkov stands up over Austin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zdravkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Austin's head.
Zdravkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zdravkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zdravkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zdravkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zdravkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Zdravkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Austin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Zdravkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zdravkov landing with the ground and pound.
Zdravkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zdravkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zdravko Zdravkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Austin scores with a leg kick.
Zdravkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Austin defends well and Zdravkov ends up having to push Austin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Zdravkov gets a double leg takedown into Austin's guard.
Zdravkov looking to sit in guard and control but Austin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zdravkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zdravkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zdravkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zdravkov trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Zdravkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zdravkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zdravkov lands a decent punch to the body there.#T1#
Zdravkov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Zdravkov has his foot on Austin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Austin works his way back into a safe position though.
Zdravkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zdravkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Austin takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Austin.
Zdravkov with a hook.
Austin throws a hook but Zdravkov avoids it easily.
Zdravkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zdravkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow. #T2#
Zdravkov blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zdravkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Austin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zdravkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zdravkov misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Zdravkov pulls Austin into guard.
Zdravkov striking from the bottom.
Zdravkov working a defensive guard here.
Zdravkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zdravkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zdravkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Austin's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zdravkov connects with a nice short shot to Austin's temple.
Austin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Nice strikes from Zdravkov there.
Zdravkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zdravkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zdravkov is nestled in close to Austin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zdravkov working over Austin with some ground and pound. Austin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zdravkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Austin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zdravkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zdravkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zdravkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Austin is rocked!
Zdravkov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Austin! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zdravkov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zdravko Zdravkov made sure he mentioned EFC Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EFC 22
Date: Aug 05, 2021

#R1#
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zdravkov manages to avoid it.
Alcala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
Zdravkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Alcala rushes Zdravkov and presses him up against the cage.
Alcala fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Alcala manages to pull guard.
Alcala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
Zdravkov stopping the sweep attempt from Alcala.
Alcala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alcala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alcala is keen to just control but Zdravkov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Alcala is working for a kimura but Zdravkov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zdravkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Alcala wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alcala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alcala tries to free his leg and advance position but Zdravkov is retaining full guard.
Zdravkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alcala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zdravkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alcala is stalling in the full guard.
Zdravkov trying to strike off his back.
Alcala tries to free his leg and advance position but Zdravkov is retaining full guard.
Zdravkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alcala manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Zdravkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Zdravkov cracks Alcala with a solid left hand.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Alcala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zdravkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alcala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zdravkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alcala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zdravkov is one step ahead there.
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alcala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alcala is trying to keep Zdravkov in close.
Alcala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zdravkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Zdravkov with a nice head shot there.
Alcala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zdravkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alcala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zdravkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Alcala has wrist control.
Alcala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Alcala in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zdravkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alcala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodney Alcala!
A relieved looking Rodney Alcala 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: EFC 20
Date: Jul 20, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Zdravkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Zdravkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zdravkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Zdravkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Zdravkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Zdravkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie trying to control the action but Zdravkov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie is thwarting Zdravkov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zdravkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Zdravkov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zdravkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zdravkov is not content to let Gracie control the position.#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.
Zdravkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!#SUB#
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zdravkov's arms.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zdravkov's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Zdravkov controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie stands and throws Zdravkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zdravkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Zdravkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zdravkov wants to control but Gracie postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zdravkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zdravkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zdravkov's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Zdravkov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zdravkov trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Gracie preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Zdravkov.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.
Zdravkov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Zdravkov is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zdravkov drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zdravkov stuffs the takedown.
Gracie tries to clinch but Zdravkov moves out of range.
Gracie tries to move into range but Zdravkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Zdravkov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Zdravkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zdravkov is in Gracie's guard.
Zdravkov working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Zdravkov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Zdravkov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zdravkov is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zdravkov! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zdravkov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EFC 18
Date: Jun 29, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and clinches.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a body punch.
Zdravkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Zdravkov jumps guard.
Weadababyitsaboy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zdravkov has Weadababyitsaboy pulled in close to control his posture.
Zdravkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weadababyitsaboy is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zdravkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weadababyitsaboy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weadababyitsaboy passes Zdravkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Zdravkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Zdravkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zdravkov wants to sweep here but Weadababyitsaboy controlling him for the moment.
Weadababyitsaboy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Zdravkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Weadababyitsaboy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weadababyitsaboy has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #SUB#
Weadababyitsaboy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zdravkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weadababyitsaboy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zdravkov looking to control. #SUB#
Zdravkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weadababyitsaboy has passed into half guard!
Zdravkov wants to control but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep. Weadababyitsaboy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zdravkov tries to roll over but Weadababyitsaboy keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Zdravkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to work over Zdravkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zdravkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weadababyitsaboy's efforts to push away.
Weadababyitsaboy gets underhooks to prevent Zdravkov's takedown attempt. #TD#
Zdravkov jumps guard.
Weadababyitsaboy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Zdravkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weadababyitsaboy defends well.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to stand but Zdravkov is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Zdravkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Weadababyitsaboy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Weadababyitsaboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zdravkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zdravko Zdravkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zdravkov darts in looking for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy gets double underhooks and turns Zdravkov into the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zdravkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weadababyitsaboy walks away with a smile on his face. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by Zdravkov. Beautiful body shot.
Zdravkov throws a series of punches but Weadababyitsaboy avoids them all with ease.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weadababyitsaboy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov closes the distance and clinches up with Weadababyitsaboy, looking for a takedown. Zdravkov pushes Weadababyitsaboy against the cage but Weadababyitsaboy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zdravkov misses with a few strikes there.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a jab when Zdravkov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov moves in looking to clinch but Weadababyitsaboy pushes him off.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Zdravkov moves into the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zdravkov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zdravkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Zdravkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Weadababyitsaboy after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Zdravkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Weadababyitsaboy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Zdravkov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Weadababyitsaboy is looking for a way out.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks Zdravkov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Weadababyitsaboy is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Zdravkov working for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily. #SUB#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Zdravkov is looking for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB#
Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily.
Zdravkov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Zdravkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Weadababyitsaboy stacks Zdravkov 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 Weadababyitsaboy!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Weadababyitsaboy stands up.
Weadababyitsaboy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zdravkov lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and pushes Zdravkov back into the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zdravkov's elbow.
Zdravkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zdravkov prevents a body shot from Weadababyitsaboy.
Zdravkov is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Zdravkov manages to pull guard.
Zdravkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Zdravkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weadababyitsaboy has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Zdravkov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Weadababyitsaboy pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
Zdravkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zdravkov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zdravkov is trying to reverse the position but instead Weadababyitsaboy has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Zdravkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zdravkov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zdravkov rolls, trying to escape but Weadababyitsaboy keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Weadababyitsaboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Weadababyitsaboy tries to sprawl out of it but Zdravkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weadababyitsaboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zdravkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses.
Zdravkov lands with a cross. #TD#
Zdravkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Weadababyitsaboy on his heels. He'll look to pass Weadababyitsaboy's guard now, I'm sure.
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weadababyitsaboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zdravkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zdravkov looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Zdravkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zdravkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weadababyitsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Zdravkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weadababyitsaboy is keeping the position for now.
Zdravkov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zdravkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weadababyitsaboy has momentary wrist control but Zdravkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Weadababyitsaboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zdravkov 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.
Zdravkov with a nice head shot there.
Zdravkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Zdravkov pushing down on Weadababyitsaboy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zdravkov lands strikes from half guard.#T3##SUB#
Zdravkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weadababyitsaboy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zdravkov stalling.
Zdravkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to improve his position.
Zdravkov lands strikes from half guard.
Zdravkov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Zdravkov is trying to control. Weadababyitsaboy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weadababyitsaboy has hold of Zdravkov's hands but Zdravkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zdravkov lands a nice short elbow.
Zdravkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Zdravkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zdravkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov drops an elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Zdravkov is nestled in close to Weadababyitsaboy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Zdravkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Zdravkov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R4#
Nice shot lands for Zdravkov.#CL#
Zdravkov has closed the distance and engaged Weadababyitsaboy in a clinch.
Zdravkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zdravkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zdravkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zdravkov blocks a body shot from Weadababyitsaboy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Weadababyitsaboy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zdravkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Weadababyitsaboy to the mat. Weadababyitsaboy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zdravkov stands up over Weadababyitsaboy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Weadababyitsaboy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Weadababyitsaboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weadababyitsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zdravkov landing with the ground and pound.
Weadababyitsaboy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zdravkov controls the pace.
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to keep Zdravkov in close.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Zdravkov stands up over Weadababyitsaboy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zdravkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weadababyitsaboy can do to turn this around?
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Weadababyitsaboy is rocked!
Zdravkov distracts Weadababyitsaboy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weadababyitsaboy is still in real trouble! Can Zdravkov finish him?
Zdravkov loads up on a big left hand. Weadababyitsaboy felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zdravkov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Weadababyitsaboy can't hide his disappointment, as Zdravkov celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!
Zdravko Zdravkov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, EFC Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CACC 185: Cubbedge vs Steel
Date: Apr 04, 2021

185 cm
37 yrs
176 lbs

185 cm
28 yrs
184 lbs

OMalley

Zdravkov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Zdravko Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
OMalley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zdravkov did well to prevent OMalley getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (0) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OMalley pulls his head out easily.
Zdravkov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.
Zdravkov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute OMalley jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (5) vs (0) Zdravkov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
OMalley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Zdravkov is trying to control OMalley's posture but OMalley avoids it.
Zdravkov tries to bench press OMalley off him but OMalley keeps the position.
Zdravkov is not content to let OMalley control the position.
Zdravkov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
OMalley seems to be looking for submissions.
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Zdravkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
OMalley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
OMalley is keen to just control but Zdravkov is a slippery customer.#T2#
Zdravkov is pressing down on OMalley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zdravkov trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Zdravkov working for submissions but it's allowed OMalley to get to half guard.
Zdravkov wants to control but OMalley is keeping busy.
Zdravkov is refusing to be controlled, as OMalley sits in half guard. #SUB#
Zdravkov is defending against the submission attempts here by OMalley.
OMalley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Zdravkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OMalley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.
OMalley trying to control from half guard but Zdravkov is working away.
OMalley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (8) vs (0) Zdravkov
OMalley wants to control the pace but Zdravkov is squirming around nicely.
OMalley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Zdravkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
OMalley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zdravkov working to try and regain half guard.
Zdravkov is still trying to improve position.
OMalley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OMalley prevents Zdravkov from getting the reversal.
Zdravkov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: OMalley (11) vs (0) Zdravkov
You can see the frustration on Zdravkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
OMalley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zdravkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T5#
A bit of a pause in the action here. OMalley controlling the positon.
Zdravkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
OMalley is trying to control the action in half guard but Zdravkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
OMalley is working for a kimura but Zdravkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Zdravkov is not content to let OMalley control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Zdravkov trying to control here.
OMalley wants to pass to mount but Zdravkov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
OMalley seems to be looking for submissions.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OMalley is working away from the top position though.
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Zdravkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Zdravkov is trying to maintain the position but OMalley is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OMalley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zdravkov keeps working. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep. OMalley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Zdravkov actively working from the bottom here.
OMalley trying to pass the guard but Zdravkov defending well. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.#T8##SUB#
OMalley is working for a kimura but Zdravkov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
OMalley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zdravkov is just riding it out for now. OMalley eventually gives up the hold.
OMalley slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
OMalley is trying for a kimura here. Zdravkov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! OMalley wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor OMalley!
Conor OMalley gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CACC 176: Jello vs Vicini
Date: Mar 07, 2021

177 cm
28 yrs
174 lbs

185 cm
28 yrs
184 lbs

Read

Zdravkov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Zdravko Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Read takes the fight into the clinch.
Zdravkov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Read gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Read pulls guard successfully.
Zdravkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (3) Zdravkov
Read controls the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Zdravkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Read has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zdravkov but great work by Read.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Read (4) vs (3) Zdravkov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov is looking to regain half guard here but Read keeps moving and retains side control.
Read controlling the position from side mount.
Zdravkov tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Zdravkov trying his best to control but Read has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (6) vs (3) Zdravkov
Zdravkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Read manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zdravkov to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Read (9) vs (3) Zdravkov
Zdravkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Read avoiding Zdravkov 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Zdravkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Read is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Zdravkov trying to control the hands but Read won't let him. #T2#
Read is looking to control Zdravkov but Zdravkov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Zdravkov trying to control the hands but Read breaks the grip.
Zdravkov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Read.
Zdravkov rolls, trying to escape but Read keeps control of the position.
Read controls the position.
Zdravkov is really stuck here.
Read is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##SUB#
Read has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Read is hanging on to Zdravkov's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Read controlling the positon.
Read has the hooks in. Zdravkov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Read controls the position.
Zdravkov tries to roll but Read sticks to his back.
Read is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zdravkov tries to break free. #T4#
Good control from Read.
Read is not going to allow Zdravkov to sit and survive in this position.
Zdravkov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Read.
Zdravkov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zdravkov tries to escape the position. #T5#
Good control from Read.
Read not allowing Zdravkov to control his hands.
Zdravkov is really stuck here.
Read is not going to allow Zdravkov to sit and survive in this position.
Zdravkov tries to escape the position. #T6#
Read has good solid back control here.
Zdravkov trying to control but not successfully.
Read is trying to stick to Zdravkov's back but Zdravkov is turning into Read. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Read's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zdravkov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (9) vs (5) Zdravkov
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Read has Zdravkov pulled in close to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zdravkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zdravkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Zdravkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Read has his hands on Zdravkov's head, controlling the position.
Read wants to sweep here but Zdravkov controlling him for the moment.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Read looking to control.
Zdravkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Zdravkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Read trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Read holds on and takes a little breather.
Read trying to keep a closed guard but Zdravkov is proving a slippery customer.
Read seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Read is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (11) vs (5) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov with the active half guard here but Read passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (14) vs (5) Zdravkov
Zdravkov is looking to regain half guard here but Read keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Zdravkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Read is looking to take a break and control but Zdravkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Read gets to mount! Zdravkov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (16) vs (5) Zdravkov
Zdravkov is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Read mounts Zdravkov! Really nice guard pass there!
Zdravkov can't escape the position.
Read trying to control but Zdravkov is having none of it.
Zdravkov tries to hold on but Read pushes him away.
Zdravkov working to try and regain half guard. #T11#
Zdravkov wants to control but Read is having none of it.
Zdravkov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Read (19) vs (5) Zdravkov
Zdravkov is trying to break free.
Read controls the action.
Zdravkov breaks Read's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (19) vs (7) Zdravkov#T12#
Read is trying to keep Zdravkov in close.
Read is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Read looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zdravkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zdravkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Zdravkov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Read manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (21) vs (7) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Read has passed into half guard!
Well, if Read is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Read pulls his head out easily.
Zdravkov tries to roll over but Read keeps him under control.#T14#
Read perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Read is looking to take a break and control but Zdravkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zdravkov tries to get to full guard but Read has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zdravkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Read escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Read!
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (24) vs (7) Zdravkov
Zdravkov looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zdravkov is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Read takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Read thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 170: Krawlee vs Brown
Date: Feb 14, 2021

176 cm
43 yrs
181 lbs

185 cm
28 yrs
184 lbs

Stark

Zdravkov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brandon Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Zdravko Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zdravkov clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Stark decides to pull guard.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Zdravkov looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (0) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zdravkov looking to control.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zdravkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark passes into half guard.
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Zdravkov defends it.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Zdravkov actively working from the bottom here.
Stark trying to pass the guard but Zdravkov defending well.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark is pressing down on Zdravkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zdravkov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zdravkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Stark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zdravkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stark trying to control the action but Zdravkov is working from the bottom.
Zdravkov wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Zdravkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.
Zdravkov is in trouble now - Stark has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (5) vs (0) Zdravkov
Zdravkov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zdravkov gets back to full guard. #T3#
Stark wants to pass the guard but Zdravkov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Zdravkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (8) vs (0) Zdravkov
Zdravkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (8) vs (2) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Stark to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Stark keeping full guard, as Zdravkov tries to pass. #T4#
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zdravkov is one step ahead there.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Zdravkov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Stark looking to control.
Zdravkov trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Zdravkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zdravkov has Stark in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (10) vs (2) Zdravkov
Stark trying to control but Zdravkov is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Stark trying to move into half guard but instead Zdravkov has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (10) vs (4) Zdravkov
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Zdravkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Zdravkov advances to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zdravkov is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Zdravkov. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Zdravkov eventually gives up the hold. #T8##SUB2#
Zdravkov is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zdravkov to get the leverage.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zdravkov trying to pass the guard but Stark defending well. #T9#
Zdravkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (10) vs (7) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov goes for an armbar but Stark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stark.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (12) vs (7) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Zdravkov has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.
Stark is pushing down on Zdravkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zdravkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Zdravkov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Zdravkov defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zdravkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (15) vs (7) Zdravkov
Stark trying to control the position but Zdravkov is working away.
Zdravkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Zdravkov tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.#SUB#
Stark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zdravkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Zdravkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zdravkov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Stark seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.
Zdravkov looks winded!
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (18) vs (7) Zdravkov
Stark is looking to work his way around to Zdravkov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Zdravkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark wants to control the pace but Zdravkov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Stark wants to finish this one by submission but Zdravkov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stark. #T13##SUB#
Stark moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zdravkov has worked his arm free - good work by Zdravkov!
Zdravkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (18) vs (9) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zdravkov trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it. #SUB2#
Zdravkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zdravkov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stark reverses the position - he's now on top in Zdravkov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (20) vs (9) Zdravkov#T14#
Stark passes Zdravkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zdravkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zdravkov.
Stark looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Zdravkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stark uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (23) vs (9) Zdravkov
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zdravkov keeps working.
Stark advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Stark (25) vs (9) Zdravkov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zdravkov can't escape the position.
Zdravkov wants to hold on but Stark pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stark takes the fight on points by 25 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Brandon Stark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021

185 cm
28 yrs
184 lbs

180 cm
30 yrs
180 lbs

Zdravkov

Silverio

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Zdravko Zdravkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Silverio clinches up with Zdravkov and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Silverio jumps into guard, dragging Zdravkov to the mat.
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Zdravkov controlling him for the moment.
Zdravkov 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.
Zdravkov wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.#T1#
Zdravkov trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio controls Zdravkov momentarily but Zdravkov frees himself.
Zdravkov wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Zdravkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Zdravkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zdravkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Zdravkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silverio, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Zdravkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silverio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Zdravkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silverio tries to buck Zdravkov off but Zdravkov is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Zdravkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silverio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zdravkov but great work by Silverio.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (4) Silverio
Silverio tries to advance to mount but Zdravkov denies him.
Zdravkov is looking to regain half guard here but Silverio keeps moving and retains side control.
Zdravkov is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Zdravkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zdravkov is looking to reverse the position.
Zdravkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zdravkov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Silverio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silverio has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zdravkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silverio uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (7) Silverio
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep.
Silverio trying to control the position but Zdravkov is working away. #SUB2#
Silverio is trying to get an arm triangle but Zdravkov is defending well.
Zdravkov tries to bench press Silverio off him but Silverio keeps the position. #SUB2#
Silverio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zdravkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zdravkov is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Silverio controlling the position.
Zdravkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zdravkov is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silverio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zdravkov wants to control but Silverio passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (10) Silverio#T6#
Silverio working away.
Silverio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zdravkov keeps working.
Zdravkov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Silverio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silverio has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zdravkov (3) vs (12) Silverio
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zdravkov is looking to escape. #T7#
Zdravkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zdravkov defends it well. #SUB#
Zdravkov actively working from the bottom here.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Zdravkov wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zdravkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Silverio preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Zdravkov is looking for a triangle here but Silverio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (15) Silverio
Zdravkov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silverio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zdravkov keeps working.
Silverio is controlling the pace.
Zdravkov is looking to improve his position. #T9##SUB#
Zdravkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silverio pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zdravkov with the active half guard here but Silverio passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (18) Silverio
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep.
Silverio has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zdravkov (3) vs (20) Silverio
Zdravkov prevents Silverio from taking his back.#T10#
Silverio tries to control but Zdravkov wriggling away.
Zdravkov regains half guard.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Zdravkov is defending well. #SUB#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Zdravkov is not content to let Silverio control the position.#SUB#
Zdravkov actively working from the bottom here.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Zdravkov is working away. #SUB#
Zdravkov looking for subs from the bottom but Silverio mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (23) Silverio
Zdravkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Zdravkov won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Zdravkov is having none of it. #T12##SUB#
Zdravkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silverio pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura but Zdravkov is defending well.
Silverio passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zdravkov (3) vs (26) Silverio
Silverio controlling from mount.
Zdravkov wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
Zdravkov is working to get back to half guard.
Zdravkov tries to hold on but Silverio pushes him away. #T13#
Silverio moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Zdravkov (3) vs (29) Silverio
Zdravkov is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Silverio is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Zdravkov won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Silverio off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio 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: CACC 156: Ribbler v Dravezesdi
Date: Dec 27, 2020

181 cm
33 yrs
179 lbs

185 cm
27 yrs
184 lbs

Ohanian

Zdravkov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alen Ohanian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zdravko Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zdravkov clinches up against the ropes.#TD#
Ohanian gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ohanian (2) vs (0) Zdravkov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zdravkov is trying to maintain the position but Ohanian is very close to passing his half guard.
Ohanian works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (5) vs (0) Zdravkov#SUB#
Ohanian is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zdravkov is surviving well by controlling Ohanian's body position as best he can.
Zdravkov working to try and regain half guard.
Zdravkov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zdravkov prevents Ohanian from taking his back.
Zdravkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Ohanian controlling his opponent.
Ohanian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ohanian seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zdravkov is holding on tight.
Zdravkov tries to hold on but Ohanian pushes him away.
Zdravkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ohanian has a good base and remains in mount.
Zdravkov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ohanian (8) vs (0) Zdravkov
Zdravkov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ohanian's guard. Nice work there by Zdravkov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (8) vs (2) Zdravkov
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Ohanian keeps moving.
Zdravkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ohanian swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Zdravkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zdravkov looking to sit in guard and control but Ohanian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ohanian (10) vs (2) Zdravkov
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Zdravkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ohanian stacks Zdravkov 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 Ohanian!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ohanian (13) vs (2) Zdravkov
Ohanian working away.
Zdravkov is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Ohanian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zdravkov, who protects the arm well.
Zdravkov trying to control but Ohanian flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ohanian (16) vs (2) Zdravkov
Ohanian has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Ohanian has the hooks in. Zdravkov is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ohanian passes his arm under Zdravkov's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Zdravkov taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alen Ohanian!
Alen Ohanian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Ahai vs Rautio
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Yoder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zdravkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Yoder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zdravkov with a poor takedown
and Yoder counters with a series of strikes. Zdravkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ryan Yoder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zdravkov with a poor takedown
and Yoder counters with a right hand to the body.
Yoder lands a nice hook to Zdravkov's body. Zdravkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yoder stuns Zdravkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Yoder.
Yoder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Yoder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zdravkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yoder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1##TD2#
Zdravkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zdravkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zdravkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zdravkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zdravkov is looking to take a break and control but Yoder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zdravkov prevents Yoder from improving his position.
Zdravkov wants to take a breather but Yoder is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Zdravkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zdravkov is keen to just control but Yoder is a slippery customer.
Zdravkov prevents Yoder from standing back up.
Zdravkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zdravkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zdravkov slips a nice elbow through Yoder's hands, connecting with Yoder's forehead.
Zdravkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zdravkov lands strikes from half guard.
Yoder tries to kick Zdravkov off but Zdravkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zdravkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yoder is trying to control but can't.
Yoder is trying to stand back up but Zdravkov is controlling him
Yoder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Yoder is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zdravkov thows a huge punch but Yoder dodges it nicely. #T3#
Zdravkov lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Yoder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zdravkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yoder seems to have got his legs back now.
Yoder pushes Zdravkov off looking to stand but Zdravkov dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zdravkov lands a nice short elbow.
Zdravkov is taking a breather. Yoder 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zdravkov connects with a nice short shot to Yoder's temple.
Zdravkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yoder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov stops Yoder from getting back to his feet.
Zdravkov working Yoder over with strikes.
Zdravkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yoder wants to get back to his feet.
Yoder is looking to improve his position.
Zdravkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yoder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Yoder is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zdravkov controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov tries to pass to full mount but Yoder defends it.
Zdravkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zdravko Zdravkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zdravkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoder as he jumps to the side.
Yoder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yoder misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Yoder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zdravkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan Yoder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoder.
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yoder counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Yoder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zdravkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zdravkov shoots and misses #TD#
and Yoder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zdravkov is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Yoder blocks Zdravkov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Yoder controlling the position easily from mount.
Zdravkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zdravkov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Yoder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zdravko Zdravkov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Yoder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zdravkov tries to lock up and control but Yoder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zdravkov is working to get back to half guard.
Zdravkov is squirming around, avoiding Yoder's attempts to control the action.
Zdravkov wants to hold on but Yoder pushes him away.
Yoder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zdravkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zdravkov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Zdravkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zdravkov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Zdravkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Yoder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zdravkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoder controlling the position easily from mount.
Zdravkov is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Zdravkov is still trying to improve position.
Yoder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
Yoder trying to control but Zdravkov is having none of it.
Zdravkov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Yoder prevents Zdravkov from getting the reversal.
Yoder wants to control the pace but Zdravkov is squirming around nicely.
Yoder controlling the position easily from mount.
Zdravkov is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Yoder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Yoder shows good takedown defense.
Zdravkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yoder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
Ryan Yoder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Nice sprawl there from Yoder as Zdravkov shoots in.
Nice body punch from Yoder.
Ryan Yoder is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zdravkov.
Zdravkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoder's waist but Yoder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zdravkov off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Yoder throws a series of punches but Zdravkov moves out of range.
Yoder is looking to wear down Zdravkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zdravkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoder is fending him off so far but Zdravkov persists. Nope, Yoder circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yoder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yoder cracks Zdravkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Yoder shows good takedown defense.
Yoder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zdravkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoder circles away.
Zdravkov dives in and grabs Yoder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoder pushes down on Zdravkov's head and hops out.
Zdravkov checks a low kick from Yoder.
Zdravko Zdravkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Yoder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zdravkov shoots for a takedown but Yoder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zdravkov goes for a double leg but Yoder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yoder continues to drive forward.
Ryan Yoder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zdravkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yoder swivels and escapes.
Zdravkov shoots in and drives through. Yoder sprawls well.
It looked like Yoder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zdravkov.
No joy there for Yoder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoder misses with a series of wild punches.
Zdravkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yoder feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
A nice combination there by Yoder. #CUT#It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
Yoder lands the left hand.
Yoder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zdravkov darts in looking for a takedown but Yoder gets double underhooks and turns Zdravkov into the cage.
Yoder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoder lands with a shot to the body.
Yoder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Zdravkov has his takedown stuffed
and Yoder counters with a three punch combo that has Zdravkov backing up. Zdravkov nods at Yoder to acknowledge the strikes.
Yoder cracks a nice hook into Zdravkov's ribs.
Zdravkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Yoder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoder stuffs the takedown attempt from Zdravkov. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov fails with the takedown.
Zdravkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Yoder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yoder 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Yoder!
Ryan Yoder managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, NEVERMIND, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Stralman
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea throws a head kick that misses.
Zdravkov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zdravkov has his takedown stuffed
and Zdravkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zdravkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zdravkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
OShea stuffs the takedown attempt from Zdravkov. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zdravkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OShea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zdravkov at a distance.
A head kick from OShea lands but Zdravkov takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
OShea 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.
OShea looks to score with a jab to the body but Zdravkov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea throws a lazy right hand but Zdravkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
Zdravkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but OShea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zdravkov somewhat.#T1#
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
OShea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zdravkov sprawls well initially but OShea persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zdravkov trying to hold on to OShea's head to control him but OShea postures up.
OShea trying to control from half guard but Zdravkov is working away.
Zdravkov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zdravkov is pressing down on OShea's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Zdravkov has his foot on OShea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OShea works his way back into a safe position though.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zdravkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zdravkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov throwing short punches from the bottom.
OShea trying to control but Zdravkov is working from the bottom.
Zdravkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Zdravkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OShea's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
OShea working for a triangle but Zdravkov defends it easily.
Zdravkov pushing down on OShea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
OShea taking some punishment here, with Zdravkov in his half guard.
Zdravkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zdravkov is trying to control the action in half guard but OShea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zdravkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Zdravkov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead OShea has recovered full guard.
Zdravkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OShea's head.#T3#
Zdravkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but OShea keeps moving.
Zdravkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Zdravkov is working OShea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zdravkov postures up in OShea's guard and throws a big left but OShea blocks it.
Zdravkov throwing strikes from guard but OShea blocks nicely.
OShea has his hands on Zdravkov's head, controlling the position.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zdravkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Zdravkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov is looking to work some ground and pound but OShea has wrist control.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OShea wants to sweep but no luck.
Zdravkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OShea scores with the left hand. Zdravkov knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor OShea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
That's time! Zdravkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
OShea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zdravkov goes for a double leg but OShea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OShea continues to drive forward.
Zdravkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OShea.
OShea is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Zdravkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
OShea manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zdravkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Zdravkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OShea gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
OShea breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
OShea looking to score a takedown here. Zdravkov is defending well but OShea drives through and ends up in Zdravkov's guard.
OShea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OShea wants to stand but Zdravkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
OShea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zdravkov is keeping the position for now.
Zdravkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
OShea throwing strikes but missing.
Zdravkov lands a decent punch to the body there.#T1#
Zdravkov striking off his back but it's not causing OShea any problems.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zdravkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zdravkov trying to keep a closed guard but OShea is proving a slippery customer.
Zdravkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but OShea is one step ahead there.
OShea wants to pass the guard but Zdravkov is keeping the position.
OShea won't allow Zdravkov to sweep him here.
Zdravkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
OShea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Conor OShea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zdravkov is trying to control OShea's posture but OShea avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OShea postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zdravkov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov manages to get back to half guard.
Zdravkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
OShea frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
OShea moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
OShea looking for the choke from the back.
OShea controlling well, preventing Zdravkov from escaping the position.
OShea gets his hands free as Zdravkov looks to control. #T3#
Zdravkov is in bad spot here.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zdravkov trying to control the position but OShea manages to sink in the hooks.
Zdravkov tries to roll but OShea sticks to his back.
Zdravkov trying to control the hands but OShea won't let him.
Zdravkov can't escape the position.
Zdravkov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
OShea working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4##SUB2#
OShea is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zdravkov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
OShea is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zdravkov is defending well though. OShea let's go of the attempt for now.
Zdravkov tries to break free.
OShea doesn't have the hooks in and Zdravkov manages to turn into his guard.
Zdravkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OShea's head.
Zdravkov advances to half guard.
Zdravkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OShea wants to improve his position but Zdravkov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor OShea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OShea but OShea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zdravkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
OShea shoots in and gets a takedown into Zdravkov's guard.
OShea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OShea stopping the sweep attempt from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zdravkov has his foot on OShea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OShea works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
OShea wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
Zdravkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov lands a good elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Zdravkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
OShea forces his way into half guard.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OShea is working away from the top position though.
Zdravkov landing strikes from the bottom.
OShea moves into full mount! Zdravkov won't be happy about that!
Zdravkov is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Zdravkov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from OShea. #SUB2#
OShea working for a guillotine from mount but Zdravkov is in no mood to give up.
Zdravkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zdravko Zdravkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zdravkov lands with a few short shots to the body.
OShea throwing shots but Zdravkov is blocking nicely.
OShea wants to pass to mount but Zdravkov is defending the position.
Zdravkov is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #SUB2#
OShea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zdravkov defends it well.
Zdravkov wants to control but OShea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zdravkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zdravkov wants to improve his position but OShea is controlling well.
OShea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zdravkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zdravkov connecting with a few gentle strikes. #T3#
Zdravkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zdravkov scores with a few weak punches. #SU2#
OShea decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
OShea scores with a head kick. Zdravkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
OShea throws a series of punches but Zdravkov moves out of range.
Zdravkov walks into a jab.
OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Zdravkov shoots in and gets a takedown into OShea's guard.
Zdravkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OShea wants to stand and escape but Zdravkov is having none of it.
Zdravkov landing with the ground and pound.
Zdravkov throwing strikes from guard but OShea blocks nicely.
Conor OShea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Zdravkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zdravkov is in close to OShea's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zdravkov content to stall in guard here.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zdravkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Zdravkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor OShea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OShea 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor OShea!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Conor OShea waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zdravkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marciano 3rd leaves Zdravkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zdravkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marciano 3rd is fending him off so far but Zdravkov persists. Nope, Marciano 3rd circles away and we're back to standing.
Marciano 3rd jabs at Zdravkov's body.
Zdravkov darts in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd gets double underhooks and turns Zdravkov into the cage.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Marciano 3rd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zdravkov at a distance.
Zdravkov walks into a left hand.
Zdravkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Zdravkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano 3rd tries to roll over but Zdravkov keeps him under control.
Zdravkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marciano 3rd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zdravkov. #T1#
Zdravkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano 3rd's head.
Marciano 3rd desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zdravkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marciano 3rd is positioning himself well to prevent Zdravkov advancing to mount.
Zdravkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Marciano 3rd trying to control but Zdravkov postures up.
Zdravkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zdravkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marciano 3rd keeps working.
Zdravkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Zdravkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zdravkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zdravkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marciano 3rd is trying to get back to full guard.
Zdravkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano 3rd's head. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zdravkov is nestled in close to Marciano 3rd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zdravkov wants to take a breather but Marciano 3rd is having none of it. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zdravkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marciano 3rd is looking to get back to full guard here but Zdravkov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Marciano 3rd can't do much from the bottom here.
Marciano 3rd defending against the ground and pound.
Zdravkov is looking to take a break and control but Marciano 3rd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marciano 3rd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Marciano 3rd is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zdravkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
Marciano 3rd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zdravkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marciano 3rd pinned against the cage. Marciano 3rd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zdravkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano 3rd's waist but Marciano 3rd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zdravkov off to one side.
Marciano 3rd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zdravkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marciano 3rd avoids it really well and circles away.
Zdravkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marciano 3rd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano 3rd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Frank Marciano 3rd will probably get the nod.
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#
Marciano 3rd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zdravkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zdravkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano 3rd's waist but Marciano 3rd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zdravkov off to one side.
Marciano 3rd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zdravkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marciano 3rd defends well and Zdravkov ends up having to push Marciano 3rd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zdravkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marciano 3rd - the referee stops the clock and Zdravkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marciano 3rd. Zdravkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice cross by Marciano 3rd.
Nice takedown defense from Marciano 3rd. No joy for Zdravkov on that attempt.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Zdravkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marciano 3rd finds it's way round the side to connect with Zdravkov's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zdravkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Marciano 3rd, which made it look bad.
Zdravkov has a takedown stuffed.
Marciano 3rd cracks Zdravkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Marciano 3rd stuffs the takedown attempt from Zdravkov. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zdravkov takes one on the button.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zdravkov.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marciano 3rd sizes up Zdravkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zdravkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marciano 3rd pinned against the cage. Marciano 3rd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marciano 3rd with a nice cross.
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zdravkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marciano 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zdravkov on the side of the head. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zdravkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marciano 3rd.
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano 3rd. That snapped Zdravkov's head back.
Marciano 3rd lands an overhand right.
Marciano 3rd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zdravkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marciano 3rd as he avoids it easily.
Marciano 3rd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Zdravkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Marciano 3rd is controlling Zdravkov's posture.
Marciano 3rd keeping full guard, as Zdravkov tries to pass. #T3#
Marciano 3rd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zdravko Zdravkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zdravkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marciano 3rd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marciano 3rd is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zdravkov wants to pass the guard but Marciano 3rd is keeping the position.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Marciano 3rd keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marciano 3rd looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Marciano 3rd. No joy for Zdravkov on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab. Zdravkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Marciano 3rd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zdravkov needs to keep his hands up - Marciano 3rd had a free shot at his head there.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice shot that snaps Zdravkov's head back.
Marciano 3rd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zdravko Zdravkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano 3rd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Marciano 3rd 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Marciano 3rd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano 3rd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
Zdravkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zdravkov.
Frank Marciano 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zdravkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Marciano 3rd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Marciano 3rd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marciano 3rd slaps away a takedown attempt from Zdravkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marciano 3rd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Marciano 3rd slams his shin into Zdravkov's torso.
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano 3rd defends it nicely.
Marciano 3rd's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Marciano 3rd with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano 3rd.
Good leg kick by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano 3rd.
Nice sprawl there from Marciano 3rd as Zdravkov shoots in.
Zdravkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zdravkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marciano 3rd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zdravkov doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
Marciano 3rd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zdravkov at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marciano 3rd. Zdravkov shrugs it off though.
Marciano 3rd works the jab nicely.
Zdravkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marciano 3rd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zdravkov will feel that in the morning.
Zdravko Zdravkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano 3rd scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marciano 3rd sprawls well. Marciano 3rd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zdravkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marciano 3rd throws a shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab to the body.
Zdravkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zdravkov. Zdravkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid body kick from Marciano 3rd. #T3#
Jab by Marciano 3rd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marciano 3rd throws a good cross that connects.
Marciano 3rd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marciano 3rd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zdravkov dives in and grabs Marciano 3rd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marciano 3rd pushes down on Zdravkov's head and hops out.
Marciano 3rd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Marciano 3rd is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano 3rd sizes up Zdravkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Marciano 3rd.
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!
Marciano 3rd scores with a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano 3rd stuffs the takedown attempt from Zdravkov. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Zdravkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marciano 3rd swivels and escapes.
Zdravkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano 3rd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Marciano 3rd finds it's way through Zdravkov's defenses.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zdravkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marciano 3rd.
Zdravkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zdravkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano 3rd. That's going to slow Zdravkov down.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano 3rd scores with a nice right hand.
Frank Marciano 3rd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marciano 3rd throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Marciano 3rd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marciano 3rd, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Marciano 3rd!
Frank Marciano 3rd very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: UnderGround FC 135
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zdravkov closes the distance and clinches up with Gerber, looking for a takedown. Zdravkov pushes Gerber against the cage but Gerber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zdravkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gerber.
Gerber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zdravkov on the side of the head.
Gerber closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
Nice jab there from Gerber.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Gerber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zdravkov's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zdravkov with a poor takedown
and Zdravkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zdravkov shoots and misses
and Gerber counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Zdravkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zdravkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gerber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zdravkov darts in looking for a takedown but Gerber gets double underhooks and turns Zdravkov into the cage.
Zdravkov walks into a left hand.
Gerber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zdravkov at a distance.
Zdravkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gerber.
Gerber lands a front kick.
Zdravkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
Zdravkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerber tries to avoid it but Zdravkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerber to the ground. Gerber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Gerber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Gerber.
Gerber 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.
Gerber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Zdravkov looks for a takedown but Gerber sprawls well.
Gerber misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Zdravkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gerber won't be happy with that. #ES#
Gerber explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Zdravkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Gerber. No joy for Zdravkov on that attempt.
Gerber tried to counter with a leg kick but Zdravkov avoided it.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown
and Gerber counters with a head kick. That will keep Zdravkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zdravkov looks winded!
Zdravkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Gerber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zdravkov with a poor takedown
and Zdravkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Gerber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zdravkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gerber swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Jab, jab by Gerber - just one landing.
Gerber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Zdravkov looks for a takedown but Gerber sprawls well.
Gerber cracks Zdravkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gerber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zdravkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
A punch lands to the side of Zdravkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Gerber lunges at Zdravkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zdravkov's hand. #ROC#Zdravkov is rocked!
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gerber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zdravkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown attempt - Gerber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gerber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown
and Gerber counters with a solid body kick.
Zdravkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Gerber tenderised Zdravkov's leg. Zdravkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gerber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Gerber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gerber scores with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Zdravkov.
Gerber lands with a nice body punch.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Zdravkov off balance momentarily.
Zdravkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Zdravkov off balance momentarily.
Gerber lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Zdravkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zdravkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Gerber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Gerber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zdravkov has time to react.#T1#
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zdravkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zdravkov is breathing heavily.
Gerber throws a series of strikes that have Zdravkov backpedaling.
Zdravkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerber finish him?
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zdravkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Gerber connects with an inside leg kick.
Gerber swings for the body but Zdravkov moves out of range.
Zdravkov feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Zdravkov dives in and scores a takedown into Gerber's guard.#ES#
Gerber has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zdravkov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zdravkov's head.
Zdravkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Gerber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Zdravkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gerber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zdravkov is in Gerber's guard.#T2#
Gerber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Gerber scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gerber cracks Zdravkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zdravko Zdravkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zdravkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gerber finds it's way round the side to connect with Zdravkov's head. #TD2#
Zdravkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gerber to the ground. Zdravkov is now in Gerber's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zdravkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gerber keeping moving, preventing Zdravkov from controlling successfully.
Gerber can't keep his opponent in guard - Zdravkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zdravkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gerber defending well though. #T3#
Zdravkov is stalling here. Gerber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zdravkov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gerber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zdravkov tries to buck Gerber off but Gerber is having none of it.
Zdravkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
Gerber remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zdravkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Gerber is staying tight to Zdravkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gerber has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gerber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zdravkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zdravkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zdravkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zdravkov throws an elbow that misses. Gerber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zdravkov's guard. Nice move by Gerber!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zdravkov with a poor takedown
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Zdravkov off balance momentarily.
Zdravkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Gerber, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
Gerber stuffs the takedown.
Gerber looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zdravkov shoots in and drives through. Gerber sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zdravkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerber with the inside leg kick.
Zdravkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gerber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gerber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Gerber.
Gerber connects with a body shot that sends Zdravkov's belly button to the back.
Gerber lands a lovely overhand right.
Gerber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gerber throws a leg kick which misses Zdravkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Zdravkov tries to avoid it.
Zdravkov moves forwards but Gerber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zdravkov tries for a takedown but Gerber circles away easily
and Gerber counters with a series of strikes. Zdravkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 Gerber.
Zdravko Zdravkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gerber lands a lovely overhand right.
Gerber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gerber as Zdravkov shoots in.
Gerber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gerber scores with a body shot.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gerber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zdravkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gerber defends it well.
Zdravkov looks to land a combination but Gerber avoids it well.
Gerber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gerber scores with a spinning back kick!
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Gerber misses with the combination.
Zdravkov feints the counter takedown.
Zdravkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerber tries to avoid it but Zdravkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerber to the ground. Gerber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zdravkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gerber.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zdravkov tries for a takedown but Gerber circles away easily
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters circling a little - Gerber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gerber lands with a nice body punch.
Gerber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zdravkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Gerber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zdravkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zdravkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Zdravkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gerber.
Zdravkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gerber counters with a nice body shot.
Zdravkov walks into a left hand.
Gerber tests Zdravkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.
Zdravkov misses with a double jab.
Gerber lands a jab to the head.
No luck for Zdravkov with that takedown attempt.
Zdravkov throws a body shot but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
Our winner, Romulus Gerber, 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: UnderGround FC 129
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zdravkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanov's waist but Ivanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zdravkov off to one side. #TD2#
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zdravkov quickly recovers to half guard.
Zdravkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
Zdravkov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zdravkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zdravkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Zdravkov looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
Zdravkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ivanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zdravkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ivanov blocks the strikes from Zdravkov.
Ivanov blocks the strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Ivanov passes Zdravkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zdravkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zdravkov is keeping the position for now.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
Zdravkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zdravkov with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Ivanov can't handle though.
Zdravkov is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zdravkov striking from the bottom.
Zdravkov strikes from his own guard.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Zdravkov has wrist control.
Zdravkov wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Zdravkov scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov cracks Zdravkov with a solid left hand.
Zdravkov punching from the bottom. #T2#
Ivanov stopping the sweep attempt from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Zdravkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov cracks Zdravkov with a solid left hand.
Zdravkov scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Zdravkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Zdravkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Zdravkov is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zdravkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zdravkov throws a couple of heel strikes. #T3#
Zdravkov striking from the bottom.
Zdravkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov lands a decent shot there.
Zdravkov throws a couple of heel strikes.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zdravkov striking from the bottom here. #SUB#
Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanov is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Zdravkov has momentary wrist control but Ivanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Zdravkov working a defensive guard here.
Zdravkov striking from his own guard.
Ivanov passes Zdravkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zdravkov punching from the bottom.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanov is working away from the top position though.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but Zdravkov defending well. #T4#
Zdravkov striking from the bottom.
Zdravkov misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Ivanov.
Zdravkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanov's back!
Zdravkov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Zdravkov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ivanov could be in trouble here!
Zdravkov landing with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ivanov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Zdravkov looking for the choke from the back.
Ivanov is taking damage to the body and head. #ES2#
Ivanov is trying to shake Zdravkov off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Zdravkov won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD2#
Ivanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zdravkov did well to prevent Ivanov getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Zdravkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ivanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Ivanov tries to sprawl but Zdravkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ivanov is trying to stand up here but Zdravkov is controlling him well.
Zdravkov slips a nice elbow through Ivanov's hands, connecting with Ivanov's forehead.#SUB#
Zdravkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov pushes Zdravkov off looking to stand but Zdravkov dives back in and keeps control.
Ivanov taking some punishment here, with Zdravkov in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ivanov!
Zdravkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ivanov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The referee warns Ivanov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zdravkov with shots to the head and body - Ivanov looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
Zdravkov lands a big elbow. #ROC#Ivanov is rocked!
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanov is still in real trouble! Can Zdravkov finish him?
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Zdravkov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!

Event: UnderGround FC 117
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Lancaster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
Lancaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zdravko Zdravkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Zdravkov's ribs.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zdravkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henry Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zdravkov has his takedown stuffed
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Lancaster slaps away a takedown attempt from Zdravkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Zdravkov's body.
Zdravkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancaster is fending him off so far but Zdravkov persists. Nope, Lancaster circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zdravkov shoots for a takedown but Lancaster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lancaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zdravkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zdravkov looks winded!
Zdravkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zdravkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zdravkov thinking. #T2#
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Lancaster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zdravkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Lancaster misses its target.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Lancaster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Zdravkov's belly button to the back.
Lancaster lands a jab to the nose.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Zdravkov's body. Zdravkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster throws a hook but Zdravkov avoids it easily.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Zdravkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Zdravkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Lancaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Zdravkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Zdravkov's body.
Zdravkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zdravkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster misses with a wild combination.
Zdravkov with the counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it easily.#T4#
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zdravkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lancaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lancaster jabs Zdravkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zdravkov's coach down at Panda Sprawl n Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zdravkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov with the counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Zdravkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zdravkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancaster is fending him off so far but Zdravkov persists. Nope, Lancaster circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zdravkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zdravkov takes one to the side of the head.
Lancaster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zdravkov.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henry Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Zdravkov has his takedown stuffed
and Lancaster counters with a big right hand! Oh Zdravkov is in trouble here! Lancaster follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Lancaster!
A less than humble Henry Lancaster misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WFPC 52 - Knox vs. Pollock
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
Mourani misses with a two punch combination.
Mourani scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zdravkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Mourani's face as Zdravkov controls the position.
Zdravkov is working Mourani over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Samir Mourani has been cut.
Zdravkov grinds an elbow into Mourani's temple.
Mourani can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zdravkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mourani is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zdravkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Zdravkov is working to tighten his grip on Mourani's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mourani has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Zdravkov is really squeezing tight and eventually Mourani passes out! Zdravkov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zdravko Zdravkov!

Event: WPFC 48 - Tantor vs. Lund
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Beretti feints and as Zdravkov raises his hands in defense, Beretti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zdravkov tries to strike from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Zdravkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Beretti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zdravkov striking from his own guard.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beretti is aware though and is defending well.
Zdravkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zdravkov looking to control.
Beretti wants to control from the top but Zdravkov keeps moving.
Beretti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beretti trying to pass the guard but Zdravkov defending well. #SUB2#
Beretti is working for a kimura but Zdravkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Zdravkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beretti on the ground.#SUB2#
Beretti is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB2#
Beretti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zdravkov is looking to control Beretti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zdravkov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Zdravkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Beretti.
Zdravkov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Beretti seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zdravkov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Beretti!
Billy Beretti thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WPFC 42 - New Year, Same Blood
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Benavidez throws the left hand but Zdravkov avoids the punch easily.
Benavidez throws a head kick that misses.
Benavidez misses the body punch #TD#
and Zdravkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Benavidez!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Benavidez to see if he's OK.
Benavidez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zdravkov off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Zdravkov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Benavidez has the hooks in. Zdravkov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zdravkov is working hard here to advance position.
Zdravkov trying to control the hands but Benavidez breaks the grip.
Zdravkov prevents Benavidez from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Benavidez looking for the choke from the back. #T1#
Zdravkov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Benavidez is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Benavidez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jorge Benavidez!

Event: WPFC 37 - Tantor vs. Kratos
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Zdravkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Lebeau sprawls well. He's pushed Zdravkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
Remy Lebeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Lebeau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zdravkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebeau misses with a double jab #TD#
and Zdravkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Lebeau looking for submissions off his back.
Lebeau is looking for a sweep. Zdravkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lebeau regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lebeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lebeau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zdravkov is in close to Lebeau's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Lebeau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zdravkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zdravkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zdravkov postures up and lands a big shot to Lebeau's brow.
Lebeau told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zdravkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lebeau keeping moving, preventing Zdravkov from controlling successfully.
Zdravkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Zdravkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Zdravkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lebeau's head.
Zdravkov working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Lebeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zdravkov with a nice head shot there.
Zdravkov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zdravkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zdravkov with a nice head shot there.#ROC#
Lebeau is rocked!
Lebeau keeping full guard, as Zdravkov tries to pass.
Lebeau is still in real trouble! Can Zdravkov finish him?
Zdravkov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Lebeau working for a triangle but Zdravkov defends it easily.
Lebeau seems to have recovered his senses.
Zdravkov scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Zdravkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zdravkov is in close to Lebeau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lebeau has momentary wrist control but Zdravkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lebeau keeping full guard, as Zdravkov tries to pass.
Zdravkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lebeau is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lebeau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zdravkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zdravkov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lebeau's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!

Event: WPFC 32 - Tantor vs Zdravkov
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Zdravkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tantor sprawls well initially but Zdravkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tantor is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jorzi GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tantor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zdravkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tantor is retaining full guard.
Tantor wants to stand but Zdravkov is controlling the position. #SUB#
Tantor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zdravkov is aware though and is defending well.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tantor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Tantor is controlling Zdravkov's posture.
Zdravkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tantor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tantor with a jab.
Zdravkov moves forwards but Tantor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zdravkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Nice body kick from Tantor.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Tantor shows good takedown defense.
Zdravkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tantor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Papi Tantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Zdravkov with a poor takedown
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor digs a good body shot into Zdravkov's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zdravkov at a distance.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zdravkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Zdravkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zdravkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tantor avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Zdravkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tantor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Zdravkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tantor to the mat! Tantor manages to get full guard.
Tantor is looking to stand back up but Zdravkov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tantor. #REVR#
Zdravkov is taking a breather. Tantor 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.
Tantor is controlling Zdravkov's trapped leg to prevent Zdravkov from advancing to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zdravkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Tantor is defending against the submission attempts here by Zdravkov.
Tantor wants to improve his position but Zdravkov is controlling well. #T4##ES#
Tantor kicks Zdravkov off and gets back to his feet.
Zdravkov fails with the takedown.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Zdravkov manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov darts in looking for a takedown but Tantor gets double underhooks and turns Zdravkov into the cage.
Good exchange - Tantor coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zdravkov on the side of the head.
Tantor stuffs the takedown attempt from Zdravkov. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tantor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zdravko Zdravkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown
and Zdravkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
Papi Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Zdravkov is rocked!
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!
Zdravkov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tantor gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Zdravkov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor retains his middleweight title!
Papi Tantor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WPFC 28 - Tantor vs. Kulik
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Nice body punch from Winner . #TD2#
Winner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zdravkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Zdravkov's guard now, I'm sure.
Zdravkov strikes from his own guard.
Zdravkov pulls Winner in to control the position.
Zdravkov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Winner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zdravkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zdravkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zdravkov punching to the body, from the bottom.
Zdravkov keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully.
Zdravkov striking from the bottom.
Zdravkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winner .
Zdravkov trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Zdravkov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Winner rolls with it to try and escape but Zdravkov cranks on the arm and Winner is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zdravko Zdravkov!

Event: WPFC 23 - Babinski vs. Nunes
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Zdravkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winner 's waist but Winner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zdravkov off to one side. #TD#
Zdravkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Winner 's half guard.
Winner tries to kick Zdravkov off but Zdravkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zdravkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zdravkov winds up and cracks Winner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Winner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Winner tries to kick Zdravkov off but Zdravkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zdravkov working over Winner with some ground and pound. Winner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Winner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zdravkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zdravkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov moves nicely into side control.
Winner is being controlled here. #T1#
Winner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zdravkov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zdravkov looks up at the clock and then as Winner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zdravkov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Winner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zdravkov connects with a decent elbow.
Zdravkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov prevents Winner from escaping the position.
Zdravkov lands some shots froms side control.
Zdravkov scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Winner 's face as Zdravkov controls the position. #T2#
Winner is looking to get back to his feet here but Zdravkov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Winner 's back.
Zdravkov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Winner .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zdravkov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zdravkov is working the ground and pound. Can Winner escape?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Zdravkov looking for the choke but no joy.
Winner is really stuck here. #SUB#
Winner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zdravkov controlling from the back.#T3#
Zdravkov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Winner up. #SUB#
Zdravkov working for a choke but Winner is defending well.
Winner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The referee is taking a good look at Winner as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zdravkov!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zdravkov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Winner covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Zdravkov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Zdravkov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
Zdravkov cracks Winner with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Winner from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #SUB#
Winner showing good submission defense here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zdravkov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Winner hold on?! #ROC#
Winner is rocked!
Zdravkov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Winner .
Winner covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Zdravkov has good solid back control here.
Zdravkov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Winner to escape the position.
Zdravkov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Zdravkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Winner .#TD2#
Winner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zdravkov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Winner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zdravkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Winner throwing strikes but missing.
Zdravkov punching from the bottom - just letting Winner know he's still in a fight.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet. #SUB#
Zdravkov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Winner throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zdravkov's body to avoid the submission. Zdravkov has instead reached around Winner 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zdravkov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zdravko Zdravkov!

Event: WPFC 19 - Babinski vs.Ouelette
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1##TD#
Zdravkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Zdravkov seems to be looking for submissions.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zdravkov connects with a nice short shot to Nageshima's temple.
Zdravkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zdravkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zdravkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nageshima for as long as he can get away with.
Nageshima won't allow Zdravkov to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov lands strikes from half guard.
Zdravkov drops an elbow to the side of Nageshima's head.
Nageshima throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
Zdravkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nageshima is looking for a sweep. Zdravkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zdravkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov drops an elbow to the side of Nageshima's head.
Zdravkov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nageshima is hurt! He's hurt bad - Zdravkov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nageshima from any more punishment! Congratulations to Zdravkov! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!

Event: WPFC 15 - Camacho vs. Fuchs 3
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Bleeder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Zdravkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zdravkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zdravkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zdravkov lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Zdravkov stalling.
Bleeder tries to kick Zdravkov off but Zdravkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zdravkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bleeder is trying to stand up here but Zdravkov is controlling him well.
Zdravkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Zdravkov is trying to work for a kimura but Bleeder is defending well.
Zdravkov controlling the pace.
Zdravkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Bleeder has hold of Zdravkov's hands but Zdravkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bleeder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Zdravkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bleeder is trying to stand.
Zdravkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zdravkov not doing much here.
Bleeder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zdravkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zdravkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Zdravkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Zdravkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zdravkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Bleeder is defending against the submission attempts here by Zdravkov.
Zdravkov drops an elbow to the side of Bleeder's head. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zdravkov lands a nice short elbow.
Zdravkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Zdravkov there.
Zdravkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov thows a huge punch but Bleeder dodges it nicely.
Zdravkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Zdravkov 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#
Zdravkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bleeder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Zdravkov tries to keep at a distance but Bleeder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bleeder working hard to break the clinch.
Zdravkov tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Zdravkov has hold of one of Bleeder's legs. Bleeder is fighting the takedown attempt but Zdravkov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zdravkov is standing up over Bleeder. Bleeder looks to escape but Zdravkov dives into side control.
Zdravko Zdravkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
Bleeder parries the strikes from Zdravkov easily there. Zdravkov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bleeder to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov controls the position.#SUB#
Zdravkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Bleeder is defending well. #T1#
Zdravkov lands an elbow.
Zdravkov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bleeder is avoiding damage well.
Bleeder is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zdravkov connects with a decent elbow.
Zdravkov lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Bleeder! Zdravkov senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Bleeder out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1#
Zdravkov tries for a takedown but Sheven circles away easily
and Sheven counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zdravkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheven avoids it really well and circles away.
Sheven counters with a body kick.
Zdravkov tries for a takedown but Sheven circles away easily
and Sheven counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sheven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Zdravkov misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Sheven counters with a shoot takedown. Zdravkov fights it but they end up in guard.
Zdravkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sheven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zdravkov's guard.
Zdravkov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sheven in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zdravkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sheven!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sharven Sheven!
Sharven Sheven thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Franc feints and as Zdravkov raises his hands in defense, Franc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franc looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zdravkov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zdravkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zdravkov working over Franc with some ground and pound. Franc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zdravkov is nestled in close to Franc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov winds up and cracks Franc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zdravkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zdravkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Franc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zdravkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Franc is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Franc looking for a kimura from the bottom but Zdravkov passes into side control!
Zdravkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Franc is still in real trouble! Can Zdravkov finish him?
Franc takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zdravkov cracks Franc with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zdravkov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Franc is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zdravkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!

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