Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld FN 51
Date: Dec 07, 2023

#R1#
Alaska throws a body punch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Alaska scores with a nice strike.
Alaska scores with a punch to the head.
Alaska misses with a hook.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaska moves away.
Alaska cracks Vartanein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alaska throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Alaska.
Vartanein ducks under a wild hook from Alaska.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alaska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vartanein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alaska slips a jab from Vartanein.
Alaska cracks Vartanein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alaska lands a body shot.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Alaska lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vartanein doesn't seem phased though.
Vartanein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Alaska.
Alaska misses the jab.
Vartanein blocks a jab.
Alaska scores with a body shot. #T1#
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Vartanein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alaska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vartanein swings for the body but Alaska moves out of range.
Vartanein swings for the body but Alaska moves out of range.
A jab from Alaska misses.
Vartanein slips under a jab.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alaska.
Alaska lands a slapping body shot.
Alaska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Alaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Alaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein cracks Alaska with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.#T2#
Alaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alaska missing with a left hand there. Vartanein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vartanein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vartanein ducks under a wild hook from Alaska.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Vartanein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alaska doesn't seem bothered though.
Alaska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - Vartanein coming out on top.
Alaska digs a good hook to Vartanein's body.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Vartanein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vartanein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vartanein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Alaska throws out a counter right but Vartanein avoids it with no problem.
Alaska tries to clinch up.
Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick and Alaska moves out of range easily.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Alaska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaska.
A swing and a miss from Alaska.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaska.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaska.
Vartanein with a nice calf kick.
Vartanein lands with a hook. Alaska tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
Alaska with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vartanein to score with a decent uppercut.
Alaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Vartanein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartanein was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska moves out of range as Vartanein strikes.
A jab from Vartanein finds it's way through Alaska's defenses.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartanein moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Alaska moved out of range.
Vartanein misses the jab.
A big right from Alaska misses.
Vartanein looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alaska walks into a stiff left hand from Vartanein.#T4#
Vartanein lands a nice shot to the body.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaska is just out of range.
Vartanein moves out of range as Alaska strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Alaska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alaska.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaska moves away.
Alaska misses with an uppercut.
Alaska digs a good hook to Vartanein's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Alaska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Vartanein counters with a quick kick to the body but Alaska blocks it.
Alaska avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Alaska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vartanein's head.
Alaska throws an overhand right that lands on Vartanein's shoulder, as Vartanein tries to avoid the shot.
Vartanein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Alaska lands.
Vartanein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Alaska dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Alaska throws a hook to the side of Vartanein's head but Vartanein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Alaska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vartanein swings for the body but Alaska moves out of range.
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Alaska jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vartanein throws the left hand but Alaska avoids the punch easily.
Alaska let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alaska lands a nice hook to Vartanein's body. Vartanein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alaska lands with a straight right. Vartanein didn't see that one coming.
Alaska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaska stuns Vartanein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Alaska. Beautiful body shot.
Alaska lands with a straight right. Vartanein didn't see that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vartanein might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vartanein lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alaska throws a jab when Vartanein was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vartanein misses the target.
Alaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Vartanein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alaska.
Vartanein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alaska.
Vartanein cracks Alaska with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vartanein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alaska getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Alaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Alaska connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richie Alaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartanein was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Vartanein lands a slapping body shot.
Vartanein digs a good body shot into Alaska's ribs.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Vartanein tried to counter with a leg kick but Alaska avoided it.
Alaska staying out of range there.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Alaska's body. Alaska takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vartanein takes a swing at Alaska's ribcage but misses.
Alaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein lands with a good body shot.
Alaska cracks Vartanein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alaska misses the jab.
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!
Alaska throws the left hand but Vartanein avoids the punch easily.
Alaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Vartanein lands an overhand right.
Vartanein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alaska throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Vartanein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alaska throws a shot from downtown. Vartanein moves away and avoids it.
Alaska ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Alaska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartanein was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Vartanein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alaska doesn't seem bothered though.
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alaska misses the jab.
Vartanein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vartanein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.
Alaska tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vartanein swats away the attempt to clinch by Alaska.
Vartanein digs a good hook to Alaska's body. #T3#
Vartanein works Alaska's body with a nice hook.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartanein moves away.
Alaska walks into a straight right hand from Vartanein.
Vartanein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alaska.
Alaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaska is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Alaska throws a jab when Vartanein was well out of range.
Vartanein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vartanein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vartanein takes a swing at Alaska's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein slips under a jab.
Alaska swings for the body but Vartanein moves out of range.
Alaska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vartanein momentarily.
Alaska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaska takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Alaska on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alaska throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vartanein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Alaska is rocked!
Alaska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vartanein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Alaska misses with a straight right.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alaska is still on wobbly legs! Can Vartanein finish him?
Alaska walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vartanein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alaska cracks Vartanein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alaska misses with a looping right.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alaska misses with an uppercut.
Alaska on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Alaska misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaska is just out of range.
Alaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vartanein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Vartanein.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vartanein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Alaska lands with an uppercut that bounces Vartanein off the cage and back into range.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Alaska's shoulder, as Alaska tries to avoid the shot.
Alaska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alaska seems to have recovered his senses.
Vartanein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Vartanein jabs Alaska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska scores with a nice head shot.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alaska! But no joy.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
Alaska tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Vartanein misses the target.
Alaska looks to land a right hand but Vartanein moved out of range.
Vartanein throwing a counter right hand but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Vartanein throws a hook but Alaska blocks it.
Alaska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alaska takes a swing at Vartanein's ribcage but misses.
Alaska walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaska throws the left hand but Vartanein avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Alaska lands with a straight right. Vartanein didn't see that one coming.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaska.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska throws the left hand but Vartanein avoids the punch easily.
Vartanein misses the jab.
Alaska swings for the body but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein misses the jab.
Alaska swings for the body but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartanein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Alaska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartanein moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Vartanein misses the target.
Alaska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vartanein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaska misses with a lunging right hand
and Vartanein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alaska throws the left hand but Vartanein avoids the punch easily.
Alaska takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vartanein.
Alaska swings widly with a right hand
and Vartanein counters with a nice body shot.
Alaska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vartanein slips under a jab from Alaska.
Vartanein connects with a body shot that sends Alaska's belly button to the back.
Vartanein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alaska ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Alaska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vartanein ducks under a wild hook from Alaska.
Vartanein throwing a counter right hand but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Vartanein lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vartanein.
Alaska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vartanein cracks Alaska with a hook to the temple - Alaska is on wobbly legs here! Vartanein swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Alaska falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vartanein wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Romega Vartanein!
Romega Vartanein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 50
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
Vartanein swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Crow throws a hook to the side of Vartanein's head but Vartanein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vartanein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crow fails with a takedown attempt.
Vartanein throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crow missing with a left hand there. Vartanein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
Nice straight punches there by Crow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crow.
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein lands a nice looking body shot. #T1##TD#
Crow shoots in and bounces Vartanein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vartanein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Crow looking to pass the guard.
Vartanein pulls Crow in close to prevent any damage.
Vartanein is trying to control the position but Crow postures up.
Vartanein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Vartanein controlling Crow's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow throws a hook to the side of Vartanein's head but Vartanein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crow. Crow obviously looking to wear him down.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Some wild striking there from Crow.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Crow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vartanein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vartanein.
Vartanein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crow rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Vartanein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vartanein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and Crow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vartanein lunges at Crow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crow's hand.
Vartanein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Crow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vartanein avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
Vartanein scores with a nice right hand.
Crow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Crow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Crow moves into the clinch.
Crow lands a hook that snaps the head of Vartanein backwards.
Crow is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Crow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vartanein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vartanein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crow throws a body punch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein cracks Crow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vartanein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vartanein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL#
Crow moves into the clinch successfully.
Crow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein landing knees to the body.
Crow can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Vartanein working hard to break the clinch.
Vartanein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crow lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Crow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crow tries to break free but Vartanein pushes him back against the cage.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Crow.
Crow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vartanein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
I was talking to Crow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crow working aggressively here.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Crow lands with a right to the head.
Vartanein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crow is keeping busy.
Crow misses with a body punch. #T2#
Crow tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crow tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Crow back against the cage.
Crow working aggressively here.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vartanein controlling the action here for a moment.
Crow dodges an elbow strike from Vartanein.
A shot in the inside from Crow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow lands a body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vartanein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land. #BC#
Crow manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Vartanein keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crow.
Crow slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow moves away from the strike by Vartanein.
Crow shoots in but no luck this time.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Vartanein throws a leg kick
and Crow counters with a low kick, right behind Vartanein 's knee.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Crow throws a nice head kick!
Vartanein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Vartanein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crow.
Crow scores with the left hand. Vartanein knows he should have avoided that one.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.#CL#
Vartanein tries to keep at a distance but Crow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vartanein blocks a body shot from Crow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crow scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Crow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vartaneins head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that second round.
That's time! Crow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Crow misses.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vartanein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crow walks into a jab.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Crow misses with a double jab.
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Crow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vartanein misses with a jab to the body
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vartanein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vartanein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vartanein misses with a looping left.
Vartanein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Crow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vartanein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vartanein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
It appears Crow was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crow staying out of range there.
Crow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Vartanein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrow.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crow is looking to slow Vartanein down with leg kicks.
Crow fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Crow clinches up against the cage.
Crow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crow goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Vartanein blocks a body shot from Crow.
Red Crow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vartanein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartanein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vartanein lands a hook that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Vartanein tries a body shot but Crow blocks it.
Crow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vartanein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Vartanein has Crow pushed against the cage.
Crow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crow misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Crow.
Crow dodges an elbow strike from Vartanein.
Vartanein lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Crow as the two fighters clinch.
Crow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crow can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Crow lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Crow working aggressively here.
Vartanein throws a punch but it's blocked by Crow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Crow pushes Vartanein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein blocks a body shot from Crow.
Crow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vartanein misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Crow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vartanein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Vartanein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Vartanein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crow looks for a takedown but Vartanein sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Red Crow.
I think Crow 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!
Red Crow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld 40
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Vartanein ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Vercetti moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vercetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vercetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vartanein.
Vercetti scores with a hook.
Vartanein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vartanein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vartanein throws the left hand but Vercetti avoids the punch easily.
Vartanein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vercetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
A left lands for Vercetti.
Vercetti ducks right into an uppercut from Vartanein.
Vartanein takes a swing at Vercetti's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Vartanein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vartanein misses with a left hand
and Vercetti counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vercetti lands with a right hand.
A jab from Vercetti misses.
Vartanein blocks a jab.
Vartanein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Vercetti.
A little feinted left hand from Vartanein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vercetti lands with a cross.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Vartanein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vercetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein scores with a sloppy right hand. Vercetti should have avoided that one.
Vartanein slips under a jab.
Vartanein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Vartanein moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vartanein, as that shot connected.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vartanein ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Vercetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vartanein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Vercetti moved out of range.
Vercetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Vartanein slips the punch.
Vercetti misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Vartanein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vartanein.
Vartanein slips under a jab.
Vartanein throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vercetti misses with a straight left.
Vartanein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Vercetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vercetti 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.
Vartanein stuns Vercetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein throws a right hand that misses
and Vercetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vercetti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vercetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vartanein.
Vercetti looks to throw the jab but Vartanein is out of range.
Vercetti looks to throw the jab but Vartanein is out of range.
It looked like Vartanein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vartanein slips a jab from Vercetti.
A counter left hand to the body from Vartanein misses its target.
Vercetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vercetti moves away.
Vartanein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Vercetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vercetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vercetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Vercetti misses with a looping left.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Vartanein catches Vercetti right on the button with a cross.
Vartanein moves out of range as Vercetti strikes.
Vartanein slips a straight right by Vercetti.#T3#
Vercetti throws an overhand right that lands on Vartanein's shoulder, as Vartanein tries to avoid the shot.
Vercetti walks into a straight right hand from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vercetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Vercetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vercetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vercetti throws out a loose jab but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vercetti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vartanein - the referee stops the clock and Vercetti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vartanein. Vercetti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vartanein staying out of range there.
Vercetti throws the left hand but Vartanein avoids the punch easily.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein slips a jab from Vercetti.
Vercetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
Vercetti jabs Vartanein right on the nose. Vartanein blinks but takes it well.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vercetti thuds his right hand into Vartanein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Vercetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vercetti.
Vercetti lunges at Vartanein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vartanein's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanein slips a straight right by Vercetti.
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Vartanein moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vercetti.#T4#
Vercetti jabs Vartanein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vercetti.
Vercetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vartanein.
Nice body punch from Vartanein.
Vercetti misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Vercetti as he connects with a hook.
Vercetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vercetti manages to avoid it.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut. Vartanein saw that one coming.
Vartanein swings for the body but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vercetti defending well as Vartanein loads up on a big left hand.
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a jab to the head.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Vartanein slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Vercetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Vartanein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vercetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vercetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vercetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vartanein throwing a counter right hand but Vercetti manages to avoid it.
A jab from Vartanein misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vercetti. Vartanein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vercetti misses with a hook
and Vartanein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Vercetti misses the target.
Vartanein staying out of range there.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vercetti throws a lazy right hand but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vartanein tries to move into range but Vercetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vercetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Vercetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vartanein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vercetti.
Vartanein slips a straight right by Vercetti.
A little feinted left hand from Vartanein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vercetti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vercetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vartanein momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Vercetti saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Vercetti misses its intended target. #T1#
Vartanein throws a lazy uppercut
and Vercetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vartanein might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vercetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vercetti staying out of range there.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Vercetti works the jab nicely.
Vercetti thuds his right hand into Vartanein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vercetti avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Vartanein is rocked!
Vartanein moves forwards but Vercetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Vartanein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Vartanein moved out of range nicely.
Vercetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vartanein seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein misses with a straight right.
Vercetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vercetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vercetti throws a hook but Vartanein avoids it easily.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vercetti swinging wildly here.
Vercetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Vercetti saw that one coming.
Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Vercetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein staying out of range there.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Vartanein ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Vercetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vercetti misses with a looping right.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Vercetti saw that one coming.
Vercetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Vercetti is just out of range.
Vercetti moves out of range as Vartanein throws a body kick.
It seemed like Vercetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Vercetti misses.
Vartanein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vercetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vercetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Vartanein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vercetti with a nice cross.
Vercetti lands a right hook to the body.
Vartanein jabs Vercetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vercetti misses with a hook.
A jab from Vercetti finds it's way through Vartanein's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Vercetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vercetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vartanein. Vartanein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vercetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Vercetti throws a jab when Vartanein was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Vartanein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vercetti tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Vartanein.
Vercetti throws a looping overhand right but Vartanein ducks down to avoid it.
Vercetti misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Vartanein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vercetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vartanein circles away quickly and effectively.
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vercetti.
Vartanein throws a head kick that misses.
Vartanein throws the left hand but Vercetti avoids the punch easily.
Vercetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
Vercetti slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vercetti misses with a straight right.
Vercetti throws a series of punches but Vartanein avoids them all with ease.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Vartanein ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vercetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Vartanein's head.
Vercetti misses with a straight left.
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Vercetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Good shot there by Vercetti.
Vartanein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vercetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein swings for the body but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vartanein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.
Vartanein swings for the body but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut
and Vercetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vercetti looks to land a right hand but Vartanein moved out of range.
Vartanein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Vercetti.
Vartanein is looking to counter punch.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein jabs Vercetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Vartanein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Vercetti moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vercetti! But no joy.
Vartanein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Vercetti moved out of range.#T1#
Vercetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Vartanein ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vercetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.
The fighters circling - Vercetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Vartanein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vercetti.
Vartanein cracks Vercetti with an open hand slap.
Vercetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vartanein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vercetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vercetti! But no joy.
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vartanein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vercetti lands with a cross.
Vercetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vercetti defending well as Vartanein loads up on a big left hand.
Vercetti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Vartanein. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut. Vartanein saw that one coming.
Vercetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Vartanein's head.
Vartanein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vercetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Vartanein off the cage and back into range.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vercetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Vercetti misses with a looping left.
Vartanein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Vercetti moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti blocks a jab.
Vartanein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a hook but Vartanein avoids it easily.
Vartanein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercetti.
Vercetti slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Sloppy strikes from Vercetti. Those never looked like landing.
Vercetti throws a hook but Vartanein blocks it.#T3#
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vercetti throws out a loose jab but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vercetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vartanein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vercetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut
and Vercetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Vartanein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Vercetti misses its intended target.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Vartanein moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti throws a lazy right hand but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Vercetti slips under a jab from Vartanein.
A jab from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vartanein's head backwards.#T4#
Vercetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vartanein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vercetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Vercetti is just out of range.
Vercetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vercetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vercetti.
Vartanein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vercetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartanein was well out of range. Poor timing from Vercetti.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Vartanein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Vartanein does it's job there.
Romega Vartanein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vercetti manages to avoid it.
Vercetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vercetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vercetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartanein.
A little feinted left hand from Vartanein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Vercetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vartanein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vartanein slips a jab from Vercetti.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Vercetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vercetti 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Vercetti!
Tommy Vercetti thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld live 47
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Harvey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Harvey slips the punch.
Vartanein throws a hook to the side of Harvey's head but Harvey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harvey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vartanein swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
Harvey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Harvey. Those never looked like landing.
Vartanein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Harvey as he connects with a hook.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein slips under a jab from Harvey.
Vartanein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harvey jabs Vartanein right on the nose. Vartanein blinks but takes it well.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harvey backing away here, and Vartanein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vartanein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harvey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vartanein.
Vartanein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harvey lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Harvey does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Harvey punishes Vartanein's body with a nice straight punch.
Harvey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alec Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey scores with a jab.
Harvey throws a lazy uppercut
and Vartanein counters with a straight right hand.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Vartanein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Vartanein.
Harvey lands a glancing blow to the side of Vartanein's head.
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harvey.
Harvey slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein dodges the punch combination from Harvey.
It seemed like Vartanein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Vartanein moves away and avoids it.
Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Harvey misses.
Vartanein misses with a body kick.
Vartanein connects with a body shot.
Vartanein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harvey manages to avoid it.#T2#
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harvey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harvey throwing a counter right hand but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Harvey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Vartanein throws a big shot that misses.
Vartanein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey misses with an uppercut
and Vartanein counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Harvey misses.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Harvey slips a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Harvey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vartanein takes one to the chin there.
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey.
Vartanein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Harvey moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein stuns Harvey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harvey throws out a loose jab but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vartanein throws out a counter right but Harvey avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Harvey lands with a straight right. Vartanein didn't see that one coming.
Vartanein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harvey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vartanein scrambles back to his feet.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Harvey moves out of range as Vartanein throws a body kick.
Harvey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vartanein.
Vartanein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harvey.
Vartanein misses with a looping left.
A jab from Vartanein misses.
Harvey throws a right and a left that Vartanein avoids nicely.
Vartanein throws a hook but Harvey avoids it easily.
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Vartanein's shoulder, as Vartanein tries to avoid the shot.
Harvey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein punishes Harvey's body with a nice straight punch.
Harvey misses with a straight left.
Vartanein with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vartanein throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Harvey loads up on a big right hand but Vartanein slips the punch.
Vartanein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vartanein blocks a jab.
Vartanein throws a jab but it's blocked by Harvey.
A left lands for Harvey.
Harvey looks to land a right hand but Vartanein moved out of range.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harvey.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vartanein at a distance.
Harvey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vartanein's head.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harvey lands a right hook to the body.
Vartanein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Vartanein moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
A big left from Harvey misses.
Harvey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Alec Harvey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Harvey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Harvey ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
Vartanein ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Harvey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vartanein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vartanein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hook but Harvey blocks it.
Harvey looks to land a left hand but Vartanein moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harvey.
Vartanein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Vartanein might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Harvey has got the better of the exchanges.
Harvey throws a hook but Vartanein blocks it.
A slow jab from Harvey misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey scores with a body shot. #T1#
Vartanein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harvey misses with a straight left.
Vartanein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harvey lands a jab.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Harvey throws a big shot that misses.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Harvey blocks a jab.
Vartanein swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
A cross from Harvey lands.
Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harvey throws a nice looking combination but Vartanein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Harvey ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Harvey slips the punch.
A punch combination from Harvey misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harvey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Vartanein moves away and avoids it.
Vartanein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Vartanein slips under a jab.
Vartanein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvey takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Harvey is rocked!
Vartanein throws an overhand right that drops Harvey like a sack of potatoes! Vartanein dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romega Vartanein!
Romega Vartanein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 47
Date: Sep 14, 2023

#R1#
A lazy left from Nansen finds it's target.
Vartanein lands with an uppercut that bounces Nansen off the cage and back into range.
Vartanein takes a swing at Nansen's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Nansen dives in and scores a takedown into Vartanein's guard.
Vartanein is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vartanein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartanein has wrist control.
Nansen won't allow Vartanein to sweep him here.
Vartanein keeps trying to improve his position.#ES2#
Vartanein uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vartanein avoids a kick to the body.
Nansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanein misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Nansen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vartanein's guard.#ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
Vartanein 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.
Nansen wants to pass the guard but Vartanein is keeping the position.
Vartanein is still in real trouble! Can Nansen finish him?
Nansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nansen preventing the sweep.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Nansen postures up.
Nansen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Nansen postures up and lands a big shot to Vartanein's brow.
Vartanein managing to control the position.
Vartanein is continuing to stall.
Vartanein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vartanein trying to control the position here.
Vartanein keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Nansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nansen pushes down on Vartanein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vartanein is looking for a sweep. Nansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nansen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Nansen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vartanein tries to get to full guard but Nansen has control of the leg.
Nansen controlling the action here.
We've been hearing that Nansen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vartanein keeps working. #SUB#
Nansen is looking for a kimura here.
Nansen drops an elbow to the side of Vartanein's head.
Nansen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Vartanein wants to improve his position but Nansen is controlling well.
Vartanein wants to control but Nansen is keeping busy.
Vartanein is trying to get back to full guard.
Vartanein is not content to let Nansen control the position.
Vartanein gets back to full guard.
Nansen won't allow Vartanein to sweep him here.
Vartanein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vartanein keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nansen preventing the sweep.
Nansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vartanein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nansen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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.
Vartanein wants to stand and escape but Nansen is having none of it.
Nansen looking to pass the guard.
Nansen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vartanein trying to control the position.
Nansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nansen content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vartanein is on top in guard. #REVB#
Vartanein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nansen has momentary wrist control but Vartanein slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Nansen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vartanein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanein wanted to stand there but Nansen had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nansen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vartanein misses with a body shot
and Nansen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nansen tests Vartanein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Nansen's shoulder, as Nansen tries to avoid the shot.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein lands with a hook. Nansen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vartanein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nansen tries for a takedown but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vartanein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vartanein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Vartanein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nansen.
That kick from Nansen tenderised Vartanein's leg. Vartanein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vartanein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nansen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Nansen ducks down to avoid it.
Vartanein throws the left hand but Nansen avoids the punch easily.
Nansen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanein with a hook.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Vartanein gets caught napping as Nansen dives in and scores a takedown. Vartanein manages to retain guard.
Vartanein looking for a sweep. Not yet Vartanein, not yet.
Vartanein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vartanein working a defensive guard here.
Vartanein wants to sweep but no luck.
Nansen 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.
Nansen pushes down on Vartanein's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Nansen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vartanein sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Nansen is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Vartanein won't allow Nansen to pass to mount.
Vartanein is pressing down on Nansen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vartanein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein is controlling Nansen's posture.
Nansen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vartanein wants to sweep but no luck.
Nansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nansen preventing the sweep.
Vartanein is adopting a defensive guard.
Nansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vartanein is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vartanein holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Vartanein wants to get back to his feet but Nansen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Nansen drops back looking for a leg! Vartanein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vartanein manages to kick Nansen off! Nansen jumps back into Vartanein's guard.
Vartanein wants to sweep but no luck.
Vartanein pulls Nansen in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Vartanein has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nansen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vartanein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Vartanein misses with a hook. Nansen ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein misses with a jab to the body
and Nansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nansen. Vartanein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Nansen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vartanein's hands.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nansen loads up on a big right hand but Vartanein slips the punch.
Nansen cracks a nice hook into Vartanein's ribs.
Thorvald Nansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartanein throws a sloppy body shot
and Nansen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Nansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vartanein swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Nansen counter with a right hand.
Nansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein lands a body shot.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Nansen misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Vartanein - just one landing.
Vartanein throws a right hand that misses
and Nansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vartanein takes a swing at Nansen's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein ducks right into an uppercut from Nansen.
Nansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vartanein can do to turn this around?
Nansen throws a big shot that misses.
Nansen throws a leg kick but Vartanein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Nansen is just out of range.
Nansen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nansen works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nansen. Vartanein shrugs it off though.
Nansen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vartanein to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vartanein looks to clinch but Nansen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vartanein taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thorvald Nansen!
A victorious Thorvald Nansen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld FN 46
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
Kanaani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vartanein has time to react.
Kanaani moves away from the strike by Vartanein.
Kanaani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vartanein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Vartanein lands with a straight right. Kanaani didn't see that one coming.
Vartanein works Kanaani's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice uppercut there from Vartanein.
A big right from Kanaani misses.
Kanaani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Kanaani misses with a looping right.
Kanaani slips under a jab.
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!
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Kanaani moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Vartanein.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanaani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kanaani scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Vartanein is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.#T1#
Kanaani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Vartanein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vartanein stuns Kanaani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD2#
Kanaani drops his shoulder and cracks Vartanein with a huge uppercut! Vartanein goes down! Can Kanaani finish him?
Vartanein managing to control the position.
Kanaani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kanaani stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein.
Vartanein pulls Kanaani in close to his closed guard and prevents Kanaani from doing any damage or advancing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vartanein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanaani is one step ahead there.
Kanaani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vartanein is pulling down on Kanaani's head to control his posture.
Vartanein seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2##ES#
Vartanein kicks Kanaani off and gets to his feet.
Kanaani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanaani takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Kanaani shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vartanein's guard.
Kanaani being controlled here momentarily.
Vartanein continues to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vartanein is on top in guard. #REVR#
Vartanein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vartanein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanaani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kanaani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vartanein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vartanein throwing strikes from guard but Kanaani blocks nicely.
Vartanein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanaani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vartanein trying to control but Kanaani is working from the bottom.
Vartanein stopping the sweep attempt from Kanaani.
Vartanein 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.
Vartanein wants to control from the top but Kanaani keeps moving.
Vartanein is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanaani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vartanein postures up and lands a big shot to Kanaani's brow.
Kanaani seems keen to control Vartanein's posture.
Kanaani looking for a sweep. Not yet Kanaani, not yet.
Kanaani keeping moving, preventing Vartanein from controlling successfully. #SU#
Vartanein gets to his feet - Kanaani follows without any prompting.
Kanaani tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Kanaani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Kanaani's shoulder, as Kanaani tries to avoid the shot.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
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 Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
That's time! Vartanein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vartanein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Kanaani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Kanaani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Vartanein.
Vartanein punishes Kanaani's body with a nice straight punch.
Vartanein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kanaani under the eye.
Kanaani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kanaani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanaani is just out of range.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Kanaani works Vartanein's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vartanein circles away quickly and effectively.
Vartanein cracks Kanaani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kanaani blocks a leg kick.
Kanaani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vartanein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Vartanein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kanaani lands a lovely overhand right.
Romega Vartanein is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanaani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Vartanein misses
and Kanaani counters with an outside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vartanein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Kanaani's shoulder, as Kanaani tries to avoid the shot.
Kanaani lands with a shot to the body.
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanaani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vartanein defends well and Kanaani ends up having to push Vartanein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanaani was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanaani was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Kanaani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kanaani there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Vartanein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vartanein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanaani can do to turn this around?
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanaani was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Kanaani throws a leg kick but Vartanein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kanaani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vartanein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vartanein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vartanein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanaani.
Some bone on bone action there as Vartanein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vartanein is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Vartanein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vartanein.
Vartanein takes one to the chin there.
Kanaani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vartanein dips to his left and cracks Kanaani with an uppercut!
Vartanein moves away from the strike by Kanaani. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Vartanein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kanaani scores with a jab to the head.
Vartanein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vartanein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Vartanein throws a jab when Kanaani was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Vartanein. Beautiful body shot.
Kanaani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vartanein defends well and Kanaani ends up having to push Vartanein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vartanein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vartanein swings for the body but Kanaani moves out of range.
Vartanein with a jab.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Kanaani's ribs.
Kanaani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kanaani throws a chopping leg kick but Vartanein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Kanaani moves forwards but Vartanein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Kanaani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kanaani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kanaani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Kanaani flicks out a counter leg kick but Vartanein steps away.
Nice shot lands for Vartanein.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein takes a swing at Kanaani's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Vartanein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kanaani doesn't seem phased though.
Kanaani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanaani throws a right hand that Vartanein ducks under and follows up with a left that Vartanein also avoids with ease.
A combination from Kanaani does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Kanaani cracks Vartanein with an open hand slap.
Vartanein looks to throw the jab but Kanaani is out of range.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Vartanein misses.
Kanaani slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Kanaani staying out of range there.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Vartanein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vartanein lands a head kick. Kanaani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kanaani has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kanaani shoots in looking for a takedown. Vartanein tries to sprawl out of it but Kanaani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vartanein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kanaani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein scores with a hook.
Kanaani ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kanaani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Kanaani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kanaani throws a combination. Vartanein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vartanein dips to his left and cracks Kanaani with an uppercut!
Vartanein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Kanaani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Kanaani feints a counter leg kick.
Vartanein connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Kanaani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein digs a good hook to Kanaani's body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Kanaani moves out of range.
Kanaani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kanaani misses with a looping left.
Kanaani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kanaani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanein throws a sloppy body shot
and Kanaani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein misses with a jab to the body
and Kanaani counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Vartanein jabs Kanaani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kanaani throws a hook but Vartanein avoids it easily.
Vartanein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
Vartanein takes a swing at Kanaani's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein connects with a right hand. Kanaani shakes it off.
Kanaani misses with a low kick.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Kanaani takes one to the side of the head.
Kanaani throws a shot from downtown. Vartanein moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Vartanein.
A slow jab from Vartanein misses its intended target.
Kanaani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kanaani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vartanein is out of range and Kanaani settles back down.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Kanaani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kanaani lands a nice shot that snaps Vartanein's head back.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanaani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vartanein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanaani misses with a body shot.
Kanaani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the head.
Kanaani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Kanaani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein throws a shot to the body.
Kanaani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanaani is just out of range.
Vartanein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vartanein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kanaani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanaani.
Kanaani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vartanein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanaani.
Vartanein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vartanein takes a swing at Kanaani's ribcage but misses.
Kanaani looks to land a combination but Vartanein avoids it well.
Kanaani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vartanein at a distance.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vartanein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanaani.
Vartanein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanaani.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Vartanein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vartanein moves away from the strike by Kanaani.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vartanein 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld 37
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Vartanein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Kamei's body. Kamei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vartanein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
A leg kick checked by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Vartanein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamei at a distance.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kamei closes the distance and clinches.
Kamei wants to get back to striking at distance but Vartanein won't allow it.
Kamei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamei counters with a nice body shot.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanein misses with a looping left.
Kamei misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Kamei clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kamei has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Vartanein.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Kamei tries to counter with a takedown but Vartanein is quick to defend against it.
Kamei goes for a double leg but Vartanein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vartanein continues to drive forward.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
No joy there for Kamei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Kamei darts in looking for a takedown but Vartanein gets double underhooks and turns Kamei into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koichi Kamei. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vartanein tries to avoid it but Kamei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vartanein to the ground. Vartanein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vartanein misses with a straight right.
Kamei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Kamei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vartanein circles away.
A little jabbing left from Vartanein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vartanein wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartanein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamei slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Kamei is looking to clinch.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Vartanein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vartanein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Vartanein circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Kamei doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanein circles away. #CL#
Kamei moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamei is trying to push Vartanein away but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vartanein prevents Kamei from breaking the clinch.
Kamei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vartanein connects with a jab.#TD#
Kamei shoots in and gets a takedown into Vartanein's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vartanein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamei controls the pace.
Vartanein can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamei advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kamei content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Vartanein.
Kamei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vartanein! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Nice jab there from Kamei.
Vartanein lands a body shot.
Kamei is looking to clinch but Vartanein is avoiding it.
Kamei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vartanein but Vartanein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vartanein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kamei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vartanein's waist but Vartanein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamei off to one side.
Vartanein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kamei looks for a takedown but Vartanein sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koichi Kamei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Vartanein misses.
Vartanein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vartanein digs a good body shot into Kamei's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Vartanein.
Vartanein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vartanein wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Kamei throwing a counter right hand but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.#CL#
Kamei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vartanein, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##TD#
Kamei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vartanein on his heels. He'll look to pass Vartanein's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein is pulling down on Kamei's head to control his posture.
Vartanein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamei controls the pace.
Kamei has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kamei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vartanein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vartanein is trying to control the position but Kamei postures up.
Vartanein 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.
Kamei stays in close to Vartanein's body and controls the position.
Vartanein wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SU#
Vartanein is working an open guard so Kamei takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kamei tries to clinch up but Vartanein circles away and keeps his distance.
Koichi Kamei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vartanein takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Kamei. #ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.#CL#
Kamei clinches up with Vartanein and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Kamei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vartanein is breathing heavily.
Kamei prevents Vartanein from improving his position.
Kamei is taking a breather. Vartanein 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vartanein is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Kamei content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kamei is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vartanein is looking to improve his position.
Vartanein manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamei controls the pace.
Vartanein wants to sweep here but Kamei controlling him for the moment.
Vartanein wants to stand and escape but Kamei is having none of it.
Vartanein trying to control the position.
Kamei passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Kamei throws the kick towards the body but Vartanein avoids it.
Vartanein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamei rather than just go for the knockout.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vartanein defends it nicely.
Kamei tries to clinch up but Vartanein circles away and keeps his distance.
Vartanein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei tries for a takedown but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vartanein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vartanein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei wants to slow Vartanein down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Vartanein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamei finish him?#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Vartanein as Kamei shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koichi Kamei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vartanein circles away quickly and effectively.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Vartanein lands with an overhand left.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei. #T2#
Kamei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vartanein swivels and escapes.
Kamei shoots in and drives through. Vartanein sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamei wants to clinch up but Vartanein keeps it at a distance.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei fails with a takedown attempt.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei shoots in for a double leg but Vartanein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vartanein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kamei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vartanein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
Kamei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vartanein.#T3#
Vartanein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kamei closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vartanein lands with a straight right. Kamei didn't see that one coming.
Vartanein swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vartanein's waist but Vartanein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamei off to one side.
Kamei shoots in for a takedown but Vartanein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vartanein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.#T4#
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Kamei takes one on the button.
Kamei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kamei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vartanein avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a straight left.
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vartanein winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romega Vartanein!
A relieved looking Romega Vartanein 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: Nfld live 36
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lynar finds it's way round the side to connect with Vartanein's head.
Vartanein scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Lynar.#TD#
Vartanein gets caught flat footed, as Lynar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Vartanein is keeping the position.
Vartanein pulls Lynar in close to prevent any damage.
Vartanein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynar tries to free his leg and advance position but Vartanein is retaining full guard.
Lynar stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein.
Vartanein controls Lynar momentarily but Lynar frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanein pulls Lynar in to control the position.
Lynar trying to control but Vartanein is working from the bottom.
Lynar is pushing down on Vartanein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vartanein is fighting to maintain full guard but Lynar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lynar tries to pass to full mount but Vartanein defends it. #T1#
Lynar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lynar trying to mount his opponent but Vartanein defends it.
Lynar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vartanein is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynar is pressing down on Vartanein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vartanein is holding on for now.
Vartanein tries to roll over but Lynar keeps him under control.
Vartanein 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.#SUB#
Lynar seems to be working for a kimura but Vartanein defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vartanein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynar is looking to advance position but Vartanein won't allow it.
Vartanein keeping hold of Lynar's head, controlling as best he can.
Lynar is looking to advance position but Vartanein won't allow it.
Vartanein wants to get back to full guard.
Vartanein is holding on to half guard well.
Lynar trying to control from half guard but Vartanein is working away.
Vartanein controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lynar is taking a breather. Vartanein 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.#T3##SUB#
Lynar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vartanein trying to hold on to Lynar's head to control him but Lynar postures up.
Vartanein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vartanein is keeping the position for now.
Vartanein wants to stand up but Lynar is controlling him.
Lynar trying to control but Vartanein is working from the bottom.
Lynar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vartanein is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vartanein looking for a sweep. Not yet Vartanein, not yet.
Lynar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vartanein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynar won't allow Vartanein to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vartanein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lynar trying to control but Vartanein is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Lynar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vartanein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vartanein is not content to let Lynar control the position. #SUB#
Lynar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vartanein can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vartanein keeps working.
Vartanein manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lynar's best efforts.
Lynar is trying to control. Vartanein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lynar throws a hook to the side of Vartanein's head but Vartanein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Lynar - just one landing.
Vartanein misses with a low kick.#TD#
Lynar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Vartanein is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynar.
Vartanein trying to control from the bottom.
Lynar trying to control from half guard but Vartanein is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vartanein manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vartanein controlling Lynar's posture.
Vartanein wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynar trying to control but Vartanein is working from the bottom.
Lynar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vartanein can do to turn this around?
Vartanein pulls Lynar in to control the position.
Vartanein 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.
Lynar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vartanein looking for a sweep. Not yet Vartanein, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vartanein keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lynar fails with the takedown
and Vartanein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein throws a head kick but Lynar moves out of range.
Lynar shoots in but Vartanein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynar moves away.
Lynar avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Lynar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Lynar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vartanein has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Vartanein is looking for a sweep. Lynar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynar wants to pass to mount but Vartanein is defending the position.
Vartanein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynar's back!#SUB2#
Vartanein looking for the choke from the back.
Vartanein is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lynar fending off the submission attempt from Vartanein.
Lynar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vartanein's guard. Nice work there by Lynar.
Lynar advances position into side control!
Lynar wants to control but Vartanein is keeping him busy.
Vartanein wants to control but Lynar postures up.#T4#
Vartanein pushes Lynar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lynar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lynar trying to control the position but Vartanein is working away. #SUB#
Lynar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lynar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lynar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vartanein is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lynar off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vartanein has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vartanein stuffs the takedown attempt from Lynar. Lynar gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Lynar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vartanein holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lynar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vartanein sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vartanein trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lynar manages to pass to mount!
Lynar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar wants to control the pace but Vartanein is squirming around nicely.
Vartanein working to try and regain half guard.
Lynar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vartanein is looking to escape. #T1#
Vartanein wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lynar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Lynar has control of Vartanein's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vartanein regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vartanein tries to buck Lynar off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Lynar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vartanein is on top in guard.
Lynar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vartanein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vartanein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lynar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Lynar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vartanein wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
Vartanein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lynar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vartanein. #SUB#
Lynar has his foot on Vartanein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vartanein works his way back into a safe position though.
Vartanein trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Vartanein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lynar is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Lynar trying to control the position. #SU2#
Vartanein gets to his feet - Lynar follows without any prompting.
Lynar shoots in looking for a takedown. Vartanein tries to sprawl out of it but Lynar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vartanein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynar takes a swing at Vartanein's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein takes a swing at Lynar's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein scores with a jab.
Vartanein scores with a nice strike.
Vartanein throws an off balance right hand
and Lynar counters with a left to the body.
Vartanein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lynar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Lynar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lynar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vartanein tries to avoid it but Lynar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vartanein to the ground. Vartanein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vartanein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Vartanein swings for the body but Lynar moves out of range.
Lynar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Lynar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Lynar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vartanein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lynar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vartanein, who protects the arm well.
Vartanein struggling a bit here.
Lynar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vartanein!#SUB#
Lynar working for a submission but Vartanein is keeping him at bay.
Lynar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vartanein is looking to escape.
Vartanein working to try and regain half guard.
Vartanein is squirming around, avoiding Lynar's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Romega Vartanein.
I think Vartanein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sebastion Lynar!
A very excited looking Sebastion Lynar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Nfld FN 41
Date: May 11, 2023

#R1#
Vartanein slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
A left lands for Chandler.
Vartanein works Chandler's body with a nice hook.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Vartanein saw that one coming.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartanein moves away.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vartanein's guard.
Vartanein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chandler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chandler trying to strike off his back.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Vartanein tries to pass.
Vartanein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Vartanein is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chandler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chandler pulls Vartanein in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Vartanein trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chandler is on top in guard. #REVB#
Chandler wants to control from the top but Vartanein keeps moving.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vartanein is controlling Chandler's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vartanein 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.
Chandler cracks Vartanein with a solid left hand.
Chandler distracts Vartanein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vartanein is pulling down on Chandler's head to control his posture.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler won't allow Vartanein to sweep him here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#ES#
Vartanein pushes Chandler off and gets back to his feet.
Vartanein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chandler at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vartanein momentarily. #CL2#
Chandler clinches with his opponent.
Chandler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch but Vartanein keeps him there for the moment.
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Vartanein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chandler has Vartanein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vartanein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Vartanein prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Vartanein manages to break the clinch.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vartanein slips under a jab.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Vartanein looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Vartanein connects with a single shot there.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown but Vartanein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chandler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vartanein's guard.

Vartanein has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chandler is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vartanein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Vartanein misses.
Vartanein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vartanein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vartanein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Vartanein coming out on top.
Vartanein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein moves away from the strike by Chandler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein 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#
Chandler throws the left hand but Vartanein avoids the punch easily.
Vartanein tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Vartanein. #TD2#
Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vartanein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Vartanein explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Chandler works Vartanein's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Vartanein looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Vartanein sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Vartanein defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vartanein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vartanein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler has a takedown stuffed.
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
Chandler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chandler misses with a hook
and Vartanein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vartanein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Vartanein's corner calls for a 1-2. Vartanein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vartanein on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartanein is just out of range.
Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vartanein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chandler in his tracks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chandler goes for a double leg but Vartanein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vartanein continues to drive forward.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Chandler moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vartanein quickly recovers to half guard.
Vartanein is trying to control but can't.
Vartanein gets full guard.
Chandler postures up.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in to control the position.
Vartanein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in to control the position.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vartanein is keeping the position for now.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler won't allow Vartanein to sweep him here. #T3#
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Vartanein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartanein has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler pushes down on Vartanein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vartanein wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vartanein is holding on to half guard well.
Chandler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vartanein is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in close to his closed guard and prevents Chandler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein.
Joey Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vartanein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vartanein pulls Chandler in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vartanein wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vartanein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chandler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vartanein's guard. #REVB#
Vartanein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartanein works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Vartanein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chandler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler scores with a nice strike.
Vartanein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein connects with a crisp jab.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vartanein as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Chandler with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Vartanein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily. #T1#
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vartanein as he avoids it easily.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vartanein's guard.

Vartanein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chandler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Chandler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chandler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vartanein defends well and Chandler ends up having to push Vartanein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vartanein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vartanein throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Vartanein gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
It looked like Vartanein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Vartanein moved out of range.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Chandler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Vartanein bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice defenses there by Vartanein.
Vartanein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vartanein throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Vartanein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab from Chandler.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Vartanein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vartanein connects with a body shot.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler thuds a left hand into Vartanein's body.
Vartanein sizes up Chandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Vartanein counters with a right hand to the body.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vartanein quickly recovers to half guard.
Vartanein controlling the position for now.
Vartanein tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.#T3#
Vartanein is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vartanein is trying to get back to full guard.
Chandler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chandler throwing shots but Vartanein is blocking nicely.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Vartanein's head.
Chandler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vartanein trying to control from the bottom.
Vartanein is looking to escape.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Vartanein is defending well.
Nice strikes from Chandler there.
Vartanein trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vartanein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vartanein has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Chandler is trying to work for a kimura but Vartanein is defending well.
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vartanein is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Chandler wants to work for an arm triangle but Vartanein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vartanein looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vartanein 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vartanein misses with a hook
letting Zwirn counter with a right hand.
Vartanein lands a nice looking body shot.
Zwirn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
An attempted straight right counter from Zwirn misses the target.
Zwirn misses with a wild combination.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Zwirn connects with a looping right hand.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zwirn.
Vartanein scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Vartanein.
Zwirn avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwirn throws a jab when Vartanein was well out of range.
Vartanein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zwirn rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Zwirn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zwirn.
Zwirn moves out of range of the leg kick from Vartanein.
Zwirn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zwirn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zwirn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zwirn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vartanein connects with a looping right hand.
Zwirn misses with a body shot.
Zwirn throws a lazy right hand but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Zwirn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vartanein misses the body punch
and Zwirn counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Zwirn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein slows down the pace here.
Zwirn wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Zwirn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vartanein prevents Zwirn from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Zwirn breaks the clinch.
Vartanein throws a jab but it's blocked by Zwirn.
Vartanein throws a hook to the side of Zwirn's head but Zwirn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Zwirn.
Zwirn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zwirn throws the left hand but Vartanein avoids the punch easily.
Vartanein tests Zwirn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zwirn moves out of range of the strikes.
Zwirn takes one on the button.#T3#
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zwirn.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Zwirn. That snapped Vartanein's head back. #ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
A jab from Vartanein misses.
Zwirn scores with a nice strike.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Zwirn finish him?
Vartanein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zwirn counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein throws an off balance right hand
and Zwirn counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Vartanein to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Zwirn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frederick Zwirn!
Frederick Zwirn took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld FN 38
Date: Mar 30, 2023

#R1#
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Vartanein misses with a straight left.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vartanein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vartanein scores with a hook to the body. Manfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Vartanein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vartanein jabs Manfield right on the nose. Manfield blinks but takes it well.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manfield misses with the combination.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Manfield counters with a nice double leg into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Vartanein manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Manfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vartanein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vartanein thuds a left hand into Manfield's body.
Manfield slips a jab from Vartanein.
Manfield scores with a push kick.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vartanein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manfield counters with a straight right hand.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Vartanein.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Manfield misses the target.
Manfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vartanein backs up against the cage.
Manfield digs a good body shot into Vartanein's ribs.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses the body punch
letting Manfield counter with a right hand.
Manfield checks the leg kick.
Vartanein scores with a nice right hand.
Manfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Manfield ducks down to avoid it.
Vartanein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vartanein sizes up Manfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Manfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Vartanein swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Vartanein misses with a hook
and Manfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Manfield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vartanein on his heels. He'll look to pass Vartanein's guard now, I'm sure.
Manfield is standing up over Vartanein. Vartanein looks to escape but Manfield dives into side control. #REVB#
Vartanein can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Manfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vartanein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vartanein is looking to regain half guard here but Manfield keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB#
Manfield in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vartanein is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reni Manfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Reni Manfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Day throws a hook but Vartanein avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vartanein misses the target.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
Vartanein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vartanein cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vartanein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day misses with a hook.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vartanein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Vartanein takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Day is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vartanein works Day's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vartanein blocks a jab.
Vartanein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vartanein lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day is looking for the big counter here.
Vartanein takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Day avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Day looks to throw the jab but Vartanein is out of range.
Day misses with an uppercut. Vartanein saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Day.
Day throws out a loose jab but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day looks to land a right hand but Vartanein moved out of range.
Day throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Vartanein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Day misses.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vartanein throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day looks to land a body kick but Vartanein moved away.
Vartanein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Vartanein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein works Day's body with a nice hook.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
Vartanein lands a body shot.
Vartanein connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
Day takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Day wants to counter with a clinch but Vartanein pushes him away.#T3#
A combination from Day does no damage.
Day scores with the left hand. Vartanein knows he should have avoided that one.
Vartanein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Vartanein. That snapped Day's head back. #ROC#Day is rocked!
Day looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vartanein lands a right hand from hell, dropping Day. Vartanein pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romega Vartanein!
A relieved looking Romega Vartanein 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: Nfld FN 34
Date: Feb 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Kneeland darts in and clinches Vartanein up against the cage.
Vartanein misses with an elbow over the top.
Kneeland being controlled against the cage.
Kneeland stalls.
Kneeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneeland. #T1#
Kneeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vartanein avoiding damage.
Kneeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeland is struggling to control the position.
Kneeland slows down the pace here.
Kneeland working aggressively here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vartanein missing with knees to the body.
Kneeland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Kneeland.
Kneeland leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Kneeland's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Skillz Kneeland.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kneeland! But no joy.
Vartanein misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneeland scoring well with a low kick there.
Kneeland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vartaneins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneeland moves away.#T3#
Kneeland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kneeland misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kneeland wants to clinch up but Vartanein keeps it at a distance.
Kneeland wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kneeland pushes Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartanein effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeland stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Vartanein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeland misses with some punches.
Come on Kneeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kneeland has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vartanein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kneeland can turn it around.
Kneeland slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vartanein tries to circle away but Kneeland has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vartanein's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skillz Kneeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
That's time! Vartanein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Vartanein.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeland connects with a body shot that sends Vartanein's belly button to the back.
Kneeland avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Kneeland tries to clinch there but Vartanein circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Vartanein misses its target.#CL2#
Kneeland instigates a clinch.
Kneeland slows down the pace here.
Kneeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeland effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeland receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Vartanein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vartanein backwards.
Kneeland misses with some punches.
Kneeland effectively controlling the action here.
Vartanein working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartanein can't break the clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kneeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeland lands a body shot.
Vartanein being controlled against the cage.
Kneeland slowing the pace effectively.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vartanein letting Kneeland take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Skillz Kneeland.
Vartanein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Kneeland throws an elbow but misses.
Kneeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartanein blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kneeland misses with an elbow strike.
Vartanein is trying to break free.
Kneeland is struggling to control the position.
Kneeland lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Kneeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kneeland slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
Kneeland continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kneeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skillz Kneeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kneeland moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Kneeland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kneeland tries to clinch there but Vartanein circles away.
Vartanein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Kneeland instigates a clinch.
Kneeland trying to stall but Vartanein improves his position.
Kneeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vartanein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeland trying to stall but Vartanein improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Skillz Kneeland.#CL2#
Kneeland clinches. #T1#
Vartanein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kneeland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kneeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeland lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeland effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeland misses with the head strike. #T2#
Vartanein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kneeland.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartanein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kneeland is looking to control Vartanein's arms but Vartanein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kneeland has his back to the cage.
Vartanein looking to throw knees to the head but Kneeland is blocking nicely.
Vartanein trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kneeland.
Vartanein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeland effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Kneeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
Kneeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vartanein looking to throw knees to the head but Kneeland is blocking nicely.
Kneeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Vartanein.
Kneeland slowing the pace effectively.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kneeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Skillz Kneeland.
Vartanein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kneeland tries to clinch up.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Kneeland is looking to clinch.
Vartanein lands with an overhand left.
Vartanein connects with a nice looking jab.
Romega Vartanein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
Vartanein swats away the attempt to clinch by Kneeland.
Kneeland avoids the body shot from Vartanein.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romega Vartanein.
I think Kneeland has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skillz Kneeland!
Skillz Kneeland really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Waste of Money Nutrition lol logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Nfld live 20
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Vartanein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
Martin checks a leg kick.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
A head kick misses from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Martin with the counter takedown but Vartanein avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Vartanein.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vartanein's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut
and Martin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Martin moves into range and clinches up with Vartanein.
Martin tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Vartanein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vartanein gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Vartanein swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vartanein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martin can't get the takedown.
Martin has Vartanein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vartanein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bald Martin.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin tries to work over Vartanein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vartanein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vartanein blocking some punches.
Martin misses with some punches. #T3#
Vartanein stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin just leaning against Vartanein, taking a breather.
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vartanein works on Martin's body with a couple of short punches.
Vartanein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Martin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vartanein is defending well.
Vartanein misses with a knee to the head.
Martin working aggressively here.
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin wants a takedown but no success here.
Vartanein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vartanein prevents it.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bald Martin 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#
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanein swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Martin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Vartanein.
Vartanein takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein connects with a jab.#CL2#
Martin drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
Vartanein tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the cage.
Vartanein tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is stalling here. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartanein can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
Bald Martin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Vartanein scores with a shoulder strike.
Martin blocking some punches.
Martin scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vartanein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martin tries to work over Vartanein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vartanein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martin has Vartanein pressed against the cage, preventing Vartanein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martin stalling against the cage.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Vartanein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martin misses with an elbow strike.
Vartanein scores with a shoulder strike.
Vartanein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vartanein backwards.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Martin wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Vartanein.
Martin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vartanein avoids it.
Martin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vartanein.
Vartanein avoiding damage as Martin throws knees to the body.
Martin tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vartanein tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Vartanein back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vartanein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein jabs at Martin's body.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Vartanein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Vartanein moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein swings widly with a right hand
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin connects with a leg kick.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
Vartanein scores with the left hand. Martin knows he should have avoided that one.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Martin needs to keep his hands up - Vartanein had a free shot at his head there.
Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martin wants to clinch.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Vartanein misses.
Martin tries to clinch there but Vartanein circles away.
Vartanein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vartanein lands an overhand right.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vartanein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martin.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Martin takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Martin staying out of range there.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin counters with a good low kick that Vartanein was not able to check.
Vartanein cracks Martin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vartanein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Martin has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartanein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martin.
Vartanein fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Martin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vartanein up against the cage.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin lands a left hand.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin blocks a body shot from Vartanein.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vartanein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin pushes off an throws an elbow but Vartanein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vartanein 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Nfld FN 31
Date: Dec 22, 2022

#R1#
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Lee moves out of range as Vartanein strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Vartanein down.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Vartanein's head back.
Vartanein swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee tries to clinch but Vartanein is having none of it.
Vartanein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
Vartanein walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lee punishes Vartanein's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanein circles away.
Vartanein lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Vartanein.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Lee tries to clinch there but Vartanein circles away.
Vartanein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vartanein. That did some damage!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartanein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Vartanein ducks down to avoid it.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vartanein at a distance.
Lee swings for the body but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Vartanein's head back.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Vartanein connects with a body shot.
Vartanein swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Vartanein misses its intended target.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Vartanein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vartanein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Vartanein up against the cage.
A short left from Lee. #T2#
Lee is trying to pull guard but Vartanein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vartanein smiles and moves away.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vartanein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vartanein throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Vartanein strikes.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Vartanein back into the cage.
Vartanein missing with knees to the body.
Lee 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 Conor Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vartaneins head.
A body shot lands from Lee. #TD#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Vartanein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vartanein has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lee looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vartanein is defending well. Lee quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vartanein has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lee celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor Lee!
A very excited looking Conor Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld live 17
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shima tries a head kick but it misses.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Vartanein misses
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Vartanein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the body from Vartanein misses
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Vartanein is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
Shima misses with a straight left.
Shima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vartanein misses the body punch
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima wants to clinch.
Vartanein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shima misses with a low kick.
Vartanein throws a shot to the body.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vartanein misses with a looping left.
Vartanein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vartanein defending well as Shima loads up on a big left hand.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Shima throws a right and a left that Vartanein avoids nicely.
Shima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vartanein counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein throws a jab but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima digs a good hook to Vartanein's body.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vartanein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vartanein connects with a body shot that sends Shima's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range. #T2#
Vartanein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vartanein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Shima's shoulder, as Shima tries to avoid the shot.
Vartanein lands with a cross.
Shima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein blocks a leg kick.
Shima defending well as Vartanein loads up on a big left hand.
Shima tries to bum rush Vartanein with a series of wild strikes but Vartanein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vartanein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.
Vartanein throws a hook to the side of Shima's head but Shima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
Shima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vartanein connects with a body shot that sends Shima's belly button to the back.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Vartanein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Vartanein coming out on top.
Vartanein digs a good body shot into Shima's ribs.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.
Shima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vartanein cracks Shima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Shima darts in and clinches Vartanein up against the cage.
Vartanein is pressed up against the cage. Shima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vartanein down to the mat. Vartanein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vartanein connects with a body shot that sends Shima's belly button to the back.
Shima tries to clinch there but Vartanein circles away.
Shima blocks the body kick.
Vartanein throws an off balance right hand
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Shima takes one to the chin there.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
A solid body kick from Vartanein.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vartanein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.
Shima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vartanein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vartanein! But no joy.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shima takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shima throws a sloppy body shot
and Vartanein counters with a nice body shot.
Vartanein misses with a straight left.
Shima tried to counter with a leg kick but Vartanein avoided it.
Shima looks to clinch
and Vartanein counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Shima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Shima wants to clinch.
Vartanein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Vartanein looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Vartanein just gets out of the way.
Shima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vartanein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vartanein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Vartanein finds it's way through Shima's defenses. #T1#
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a straight right.
Shima scores with a nice head shot.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Shima's ribs.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a body shot
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vartanein works Shima's body with a nice hook.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a left hand
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Vartanein misses with a right hand
and Shima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vartanein thinking.
Vartanein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shima throws a leg kick but Vartanein moved away.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shima is looking to clinch but Vartanein is avoiding it.
Vartanein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shima doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Vartanein.
Vartanein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shima staying out of range there.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Vartanein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein keeps the fight on the outside.#T3##KD#
Shima drops Vartanein with a beautiful combination! Vartanein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shima is looking for the KO!
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartanein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vartanein lands a nice shot that snaps Shima's head back.
Vartanein misses with a right hand
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Shima staying out of range there.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vartanein scores with a nice right hand.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Shima rushes Vartanein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vartanein fails to land.
Vartanein prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vartanein throws an elbow but misses.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vartanein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
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#
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Shima's body. Shima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shima needs to keep his hands up - Vartanein had a free shot at his head there.
Vartanein throws a jab but it's blocked by Shima.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein lands a body shot.
Shima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shima moves away from the strike by Vartanein.
Vartanein lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Vartanein finds it's target.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Shima misses with a hook. Vartanein ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vartanein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the head.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Shima scores with a punch to the head.
Shima slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima is looking to counter the offense by Vartanein and move into the clinch.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
As Vartanein backs away, Shima returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vartanein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shimas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shima displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vartanein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Vartanein throws a leg kick which misses Shima's front leg but catches the back leg as Shima tries to avoid it.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shima misses with the combination.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Vartanein catches Shima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vartanein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Vartanein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanein circles away.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Vartanein.
Shima throws a leg kick
and Vartanein counters with a straight right hand.
Vartanein misses with a straight right.
Vartanein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shima tries to work over Vartanein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Vartanein has Shima pressed against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartanein is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Vartanein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Shima stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shima can't get the takedown.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Vartanein.
Shima gets through Vartanein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vartanein misses with a body punch.
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shima taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vartanein winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romega Vartanein!
After winning the bout, Romega Vartanein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld fight night 27
Date: Nov 10, 2022

#R1#
Zwirn blocks a jab.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zwirn manages to avoid it.
Vartanein ducks under a wild hook from Zwirn.
Some wild striking there from Zwirn.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zwirn wants to counter with a clinch but Vartanein pushes him away.
Vartanein misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Vartanein.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zwirn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vartanein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zwirn slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Zwirn wants to counter the offense by Vartanein and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn checks a low kick from Vartanein.
Vartanein scores with a hook to the body. Zwirn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Zwirn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zwirn blocks a jab.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanein throws a head kick that misses.
Vartanein lands a nice looking body shot.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Vartanein moves out of range as Zwirn strikes.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Zwirn moves out of range.
A big left from Vartanein misses. #KD2#
Zwirn drops Vartanein with a beautiful combination! Vartanein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zwirn is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Vartanein is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Zwirn steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Vartanein is out on his feet! Zwirn sets himself and nearly takes Vartanein's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frederick Zwirn!
Frederick Zwirn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld FN 24
Date: Oct 20, 2022

#R1#
Vartanein staying out of range there.
Hayden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Hayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayden connects with a leg kick.
Hayden ducks right into an uppercut from Vartanein.
Hayden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vartanein swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vartanein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Hayden.
Hayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Hayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vartanein's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Hayden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vartanein quickly recovers to half guard.
Vartanein trying to get back to full guard but Hayden takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vartanein is in a horrible position here. Hayden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T1#
Hayden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vartanein wants to hold on but Hayden pushes him away.
Vartanein regains half guard.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vartanein keeps working.
Vartanein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hayden.
Vartanein is looking for a sweep. Hayden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayden trying to control from half guard but Vartanein is working away.
Vartanein controlling the position well.
Vartanein wants to control but Hayden is keeping busy.
Vartanein is holding on to half guard well.
Vartanein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Hayden wants to control but Vartanein is keeping him busy.
Vartanein is looking for a sweep. Hayden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayden tries to pass to full mount but Vartanein defends it.
Hayden trying to control the action but Vartanein is working from the bottom.
Hayden drops an elbow to the side of Vartanein's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanein is controlling Hayden's trapped leg to prevent Hayden from advancing to side control.
Vartanein wants to improve his position but Hayden is controlling well.
Vartanein holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vartanein gets full guard.
Hayden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hayden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Vartanein controlling Hayden's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Vartanein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vartanein is pulling down on Hayden's head to control his posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vartanein.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Hayden's ribs.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Vartanein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hayden doesn't seem phased though.
Hayden thuds a left hand into Vartanein's body.
Vartanein swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden tries to work over Vartanein's front leg with a kick but Vartanein checks it.
A quick step to the side and Vartanein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hayden.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Vartanein checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Vartanein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hayden tries to score with a low kick but Vartanein moves his leg out of the way.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hayden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vartanein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Vartanein checks it.
Vartanein misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hayden throws a right and a left that Vartanein avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Hayden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
A big right from Hayden misses.
Hayden tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vartanein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hayden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Hayden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Hayden's body. Hayden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vartanein defends well and Hayden ends up having to push Vartanein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein misses the jab.
Hayden takes one to the chin there.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Hayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Hayden. #T1#
Hayden throws a looping overhand right but Vartanein ducks down to avoid it.
Vartanein throws a leg kick but Hayden moved away.
Hayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Hayden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Hayden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hayden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romega Vartanein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Hayden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hayden thuds his right hand into Vartanein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Vartanein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hayden motions for Vartanein to come forward. Hayden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vartanein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Hayden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vartanein manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Vartanein scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vartanein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden with the counter takedown but Vartanein avoids it easily.
Vartanein misses the body punch
and Hayden counters with a leg kick.
Vartanein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hayden will feel that in the morning.
Vartanein takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Hayden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vartanein misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Vartanein misses with a body punch
and Hayden counters with a nice body kick.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hayden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Hayden tries to land a leg kick but Vartanein saw it coming and moves away.
Hayden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vartanein's head backwards.#T3#
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Hayden lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Vartanein misses its intended target.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Vartanein catches Hayden right on the button with a cross.
Hayden throws out a leg kick but Vartanein moves out of range and Hayden only half commits.
Hayden tries to score with a low kick but Vartanein moves his leg out of the way.
Vartanein tries to land a front kick but Hayden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hayden cracks Vartanein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hayden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein catches Hayden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hayden scores with a decent looking hook.
Hayden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vartanein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Hayden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Hayden.
Hayden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayden.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
Hayden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hayden avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hayden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hayden.

Vartanein is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Hayden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Hayden moves out of range of the strikes.
Vartanein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hayden misses with a low kick as Vartanein jumps back.
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein wants to slow Hayden down by chopping away at his legs.
Hayden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Hayden throws a wild body kick that Vartanein sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
And Hayden tries to counter it with a takedown but Vartanein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vartanein misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hayden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Hayden. #T1#
Vartanein lands a head shot.
A low kick from Hayden is predictable there
and Vartanein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Hayden's body. Hayden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hayden lands a jab to Vartanein's midsection.
Vartanein misses the body punch
and Hayden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Hayden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vartanein throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Vartanein swings widly with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a leg kick.
Vartanein thuds his right hand into Hayden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hayden throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayden avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein checks a leg kick nicely.
Hayden misses with an uppercut. Vartanein saw that one coming.
Vartanein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hayden. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Hayden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayden scoring well with a low kick there.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Hayden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayden staying out of range there.
Vartanein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vartanein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vartanein misses with a body punch
and Hayden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hayden with a nice cross.
Jab by Vartanein.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayden throws a leg kick which misses Vartanein's front leg but catches the back leg as Vartanein tries to avoid it.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Vartanein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hayden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hayden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vartanein misses with a straight left. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Hayden!
Hayden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vartanein misses with a leg kick.
Hayden tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Hayden is rocked!
Hayden throws a solid leg kick but Vartanein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hayden.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Vartanein finish him?
Vartanein lands a nice shot to the body.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hook but Hayden blocks it.
Hayden connects with an inside leg kick.
Hayden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vartanein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vartanein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartanein was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayden.
Hayden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vartanein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Hayden tenderised Vartanein's leg. Vartanein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vartanein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
Vartanein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vartanein there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vartanein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hayden in his tracks.
Some bone on bone action there as Vartanein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vartanein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vartanein pounces like a tiger and cracks Hayden with a vicious hook! Hayden is down but not out! Vartanein follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Romega Vartanein!
Romega Vartanein retains his featherweight title!
Romega Vartanein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 22
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1##CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Vartanein has Shima pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Vartanein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Vartanein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Shima rushes Vartanein and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Shima tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima stalling the fight.
Vartanein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shima has Vartanein pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima has Vartanein pressed against the cage, preventing Vartanein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein. #CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
Vartanein swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Shima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Vartanein.
Shima has Vartanein pushed against the cage.#T4#
Vartanein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vartanein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima works on Vartanein's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Vartanein slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Shima throws a right and a left that Vartanein avoids nicely.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vartanein throws a poor cross that misses
and Shima counters with a one-two to the body.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanein circles away. #CL#
Shima clinches.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vartanein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima is pushing Vartanein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Vartanein is pushing Shima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vartanein can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Vartanein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vartanein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vartanein.
Vartanein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vartanein missing with a left hand there. Shima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shima staying out of range there.
A jab from Vartanein does it's job there.
Shima slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
A counter left hand to the body from Shima misses its target.
Shima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein stuns Shima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vartanein throws a chopping leg kick but Shima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Shima is looking to clinch.
Vartanein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
Shima wants to clinch up but Vartanein keeps it at a distance.
Vartanein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shima rather than just go for the knockout.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shima tries for a takedown but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vartanein throws out a powerful jab.
Vartanein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Shima has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartanein takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Vartanein swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Shima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima presses Vartanein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein blocks a body shot from Shima. #T1#
Vartanein effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartanein tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Vartanein back against the cage. #BC2#
Vartanein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Shima slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein keeps the fight on the outside.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vartanein throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.#T3#
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Shima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left lands for Vartanein.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vartanein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
Vartanein is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vartanein. #T4#
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Vartanein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vartanein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shima up against the cage.
Shima stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Shima tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vartanein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vartanein punishes Shima's body with a nice straight punch.
Vartanein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shima is able to avoid easily.
Vartanein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein keeps the fight on the outside.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
Vartanein misses with a straight right.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vartanein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shima at a distance.
Shima is looking to clinch but Vartanein is avoiding it. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein misses with a hook.#CL#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vartanein trying to land knees to the body.
Vartanein is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage. #T2#
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima pushes Vartanein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Vartanein back against the cage.
Shima tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it. #T3#
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vartanein scores with a knee to the head.
Vartanein wants to break free but Shima has control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartanein is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Vartanein is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Shima is pushing Vartanein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein jabs at Shima's body.
Shima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vartanein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Vartanein cracks Shima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
As Vartanein looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Vartanein just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vartanein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vartanein lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartanein swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##CL#
Vartanein gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shima slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hook but Shima avoids it easily.
Shima tries to clinch but Vartanein is having none of it.
Shima misses with the combination.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vartanein paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Shima has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartanein has Shima pressed against the cage.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage. #T2#
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Vartanein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shima stalls.
Shima stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Vartanein has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Vartanein's corner calls for a 1-2. Vartanein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Shima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shima.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Vartanein lands with a good body shot.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Vartanein stuns Shima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
Vartanein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanein circles away.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Shima's body. Shima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vartanein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romega Vartanein!
Romega Vartanein is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Romega Vartanein, 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: Nfld FN 20
Date: Sep 15, 2022

#R1#
Hayden tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vartanein missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Hayden's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Hayden misses.
We've been informed that Hayden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vartanein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Hayden saw that one coming.
Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the head.
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
And Hayden tries to counter it with a takedown but Vartanein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Hayden saw that one coming.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayden. That did some damage!
Vartanein dips to his left and cracks Hayden with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein scores with the left hand. Hayden knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Hayden is rocked!
Vartanein throws a powerful right kick. Hayden tried to block low but the kick was high! Hayden was taken right off of his feet! Vartanein jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romega Vartanein!
A very excited looking Romega Vartanein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld live 8
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vartanein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
Barnes motions for Vartanein to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Vartanein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Barnes throws a low kick but Vartanein moves out of range easily.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Vartanein moves out of range.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vartanein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vartanein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vartanein.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vartanein dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Barnes defending well as Vartanein loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Vartanein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartanein.
A little jabbing left from Vartanein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vartanein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Vartanein.
A left lands for Vartanein.
Vartanein lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
Vartanein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vartanein throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vartanein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein blocks a jab.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Vartanein 's knee.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vartanein scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Vartanein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein checks a leg kick nicely.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Vartanein moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vartanein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vartanein looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Vartanein with an uppercut!
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein lands a jab to the nose.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vartanein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vartanein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vartanein's hands.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Vartanein had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Vartanein misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Vartanein. #ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.#T1#
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Vartanein avoids it well.
Vartanein misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vartanein thinking.
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein misses the jab.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vartanein lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
As Vartanein backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vartanein circles away quickly and effectively.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vartanein throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Vartanein.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Vartanein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vartanein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vartanein lands the left hand.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vartanein's sensitive parts.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vartanein lands a nice shot to the body.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Vartanein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Barnes walks into a jab.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Vartanein. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vartanein. Vartanein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanein misses the body punch
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnes punishes Vartanein's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Barnes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Vartanein checks it
and Vartanein counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein connects with the punch.
Vartanein misses with a straight left.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vartanein.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vartanein scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Vartanein's shoulder, as Vartanein tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Barnes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
A left lands for Barnes.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Barnes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vartanein.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Vartanein throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vartanein scores with a jab.
Vartanein lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes moves forwards but Vartanein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Vartanein backs away looking to recover.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.#T1#
Vartanein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes misses with a hook. Vartanein ducked under it nicely.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Vartanein moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vartanein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Vartanein catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vartanein connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Donk. Vartanein catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Adam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Vartanein as he checks the leg kick.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Vartanein backing up. Vartanein nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vartanein misses with a body kick.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vartanein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Vartanein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Vartanein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Vartanein throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vartanein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartanein was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vartanein throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Vartanein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Vartanein thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Vartanein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vartanein connects with a nice looking jab.
Vartanein throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
As Vartanein looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Vartanein just gets out of the way.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Barnes lands a head kick. Vartanein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vartanein misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Vartanein throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vartanein 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Nfld fight night 16
Date: Aug 11, 2022

#R1#
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vartanein! But no joy.
Lee is looking to clinch but Vartanein is avoiding it.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage.
Vartanein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Vartanein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vartanein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vartanein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vartanein is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Vartanein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vartanein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Vartanein lying in Lee's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lee decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Vartanein taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor Lee!
Conor Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld live 5
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the body from Vartanein misses
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vartanein sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vartanein manages to get to full guard.
Vartanein trying to control the position here.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Vartanein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vartanein managing to control the position.
Vartanein has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chandler postures up in Vartanein's guard and throws a big left but Vartanein blocks it. #T1#
Vartanein is pulling down on Chandler's head. It's preventing any offense from Chandler, at least for the moment.
Chandler postures up and lands a big shot to Vartanein's brow.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vartanein is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Vartanein 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vartanein looking for a sweep. Not yet Vartanein, not yet.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vartanein is adopting a defensive guard.#ES#
Vartanein has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chandler is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Vartanein can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action. #BC#
Vartanein breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chandler dives in and grabs Vartanein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vartanein pushes down on Chandler's head and hops out.
Vartanein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chandler at a distance.
Vartanein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Vartanein counters with a left to the body.
Vartanein scores with a nice head shot.
Vartanein with a nice cross.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vartanein counters with a thumping low kick.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Chandler misses the jab.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Vartanein moved out of range.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vartanein throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Chandler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vartanein!
Vartanein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chandler is nestled in close to Vartanein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vartanein tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vartanein wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vartanein tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Vartanein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vartanein.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vartanein is on top in guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler trying to control the position.
Vartanein stands up over Chandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vartanein controlling from the top position.
Chandler is trying to keep Vartanein in close.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Vartanein tries to pass.
Vartanein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vartanein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vartanein trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chandler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
That's time! Vartanein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vartanein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vartanein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chandler. Chandler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the head.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vartanein defends it well.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Vartanein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chandler lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Vartanein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chandler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vartanein misses with a looping left.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Vartanein lands.
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vartanein scores with a hook to the body. Chandler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Romega Vartanein is winning the standup battle so far.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vartanein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vartanein misses with a head kick.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vartanein misses with a straight left.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vartanein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vartanein is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Vartanein circles away and we're back to standing.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vartanein sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Vartanein manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chandler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vartanein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein blocks a body shot from Chandler.
A right handed body shot lands from Vartanein.
Vartanein digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vartanein blocking some punches. #T4#
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Vartanein on the inside.
Vartanein lands a shoulder strike.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vartaneins head.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Vartanein blocking some punches.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vartanein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Chandler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vartanein on his heels. He'll look to pass Vartanein's guard now, I'm sure.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein.
Vartanein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chandler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vartanein throws a big elbow that misses.
Vartanein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romega Vartanein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vartanein trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanein throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely.
Vartanein advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein is trying to control. Chandler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Vartanein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vartanein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SU#
Vartanein escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vartanein throws an off balance right hand
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Vartanein blocks a jab.
Vartanein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chandlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Chandler lunges at Vartanein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vartanein's hand.
Vartanein with a jab.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Chandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Vartanein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein lands a nice looking body shot.
Vartanein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chandler momentarily.
Chandler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Vartanein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chandler.
Vartanein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vartanein swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Vartanein avoids it with no problem.
Vartanein connects with a body shot that sends Chandler's belly button to the back.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Vartanein works Chandler's body with a nice hook.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
It looked like Vartanein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vartanein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chandler. Chandler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vartanein lands a jab to the nose.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanein scores with the left hand. Chandler knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Chandler does it's job there.#T4#
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vartanein swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vartanein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartanein moves away.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vartanein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chandler.
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Vartanein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the body from Vartanein misses #TD2#
and Chandler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Vartanein kicks Chandler off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vartanein, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld raw 1
Date: Jul 11, 2022

#R1#
Nice jab there from Vartanein.
Nice uppercut lands for Zwirn. That snapped Vartanein's head back. #ROC#Vartanein is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.#CL#
Vartanein tries to keep at a distance but Zwirn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Zwirn finish him?
Vartanein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zwirn backwards.
Vartanein avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vartanein's brow.
Vartanein blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Zwirn lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zwirn.
Vartanein is trying to maintain a safe position but Zwirn gets an underhook and turns Vartanein into the cage.#BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein jabs at Zwirn's body.
Vartanein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zwirn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein lands with a straight right. Zwirn didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Zwirn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice straight punches there by Vartanein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vartanein.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Zwirn clinches with his opponent.
Vartanein is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vartanein avoids the elbow strike from Zwirn, against the cage.
Zwirn pushes off an throws an elbow but Vartanein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zwirn throws an elbow but misses.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vartanein blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn. #T2#
Vartanein misses with the head strike.
Zwirn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zwirn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zwirn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Vartanein taking a breather.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanein blocks the elbow strike.
Vartanein effectively controlling the action here.
Zwirn takes an elbow to the temple.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside that Vartanein shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Romega Vartanein's cut even more.#T3#
Zwirn pushes off an throws an elbow but Vartanein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Vartanein avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
Vartanein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zwirn avoids it.
Zwirn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vartanein blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn. #BC2#
Vartanein manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn lands a nice looking body shot.
Zwirn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vartanein at a distance.
Vartanein throws a shot to the body.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Zwirn is just out of range.
Zwirn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zwirn at a distance.
Zwirn lands a head shot.
Vartanein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zwirn rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Zwirn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zwirn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
Zwirn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zwirn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zwirn with a jab.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zwirn moves away.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Zwirn moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Zwirn slips the punch.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zwirn moves away.
Vartanein walks straight into a right hand from Zwirn - that's dropped him! Zwirn jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vartanein from any more punishment! Vartanein complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frederick Zwirn!
Frederick Zwirn took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks for Nfld signing me and giving this fight quickly, I don't care who I fight next but I just want to get back in the octagon as soon as I can! '.

Event: Nfld FN 9 Dixon vs Tiger
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyington.
Vartanein moves out of range of the body kick.
Boyington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein throws a front kick aimed at Boyington's knee but Boyington avoids it well.
Boyington shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vartanein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Boyington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boyington throws a head kick but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boyington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Vartanein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Vartanein.
We've been informed that Boyington has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vartanein connects with a body shot.
Boyington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vartanein. Vartanein obviously looking to wear him down.
Vartanein blocks a head kick by Boyington.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyington needs to keep his hands up - Vartanein had a free shot at his head there.
Boyington throws a sloppy head kick and Vartanein moves out of range easily.
Vartanein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vartanein lands a body shot. #T1#
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Boyington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyington manages to avoid it.
Boyington is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vartanein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vartanein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vartanein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boyington.
Boyington throws a head kick but Vartanein moves out of range.
Boyington avoids the body shot from Vartanein. #KD2#
Boyington lands a head kick that stumbles Vartanein and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#Vartanein is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vartanein holds on and takes a little breather.
Oh Vartanein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Boyington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vartanein keeping full guard, as Boyington tries to pass.
Vartanein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boyington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vartanein seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##SUB2#
Boyington is trying to get an arm triangle but Vartanein is defending well.
Vartanein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vartanein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Boyington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vartanein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vartanein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vartanein has his hands on Boyington's head, controlling the position.
Boyington trying to control the position from guard on top but Vartanein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vartanein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boyington is one step ahead there.
Vartanein seems keen to control Boyington's posture.#T3#
Boyington wants to control from the top but Vartanein keeps moving.
Vartanein is pulling down on Boyington's head to control his posture.
Vartanein is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Boyington stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein.
Boyington wants to control from the top but Vartanein keeps moving.
Vartanein wants to sweep here but Boyington controlling him for the moment.
Vartanein pulls Boyington in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vartanein is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Vartanein decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boyington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Vartanein avoids the head kick by Boyington.
Boyington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein lands a lovely overhand right.
Vartanein cracks Boyington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boyington tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Vartanein catches Boyington right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vartanein, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vartanein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Justin Boyington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyington throws a head kick but Vartanein moves out of range.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyington moves forwards but Vartanein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boyington misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyington takes one to the chin there.
Boyington tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyington looks winded!
A leg kick checked by Vartanein.
Boyington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vartanein lands a glancing blow to the side of Boyington's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boyington misses with a body kick.
Boyington tries to land a front kick but Vartanein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot lands for Vartanein.
Vartanein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyington can do to turn this around?
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyington is just out of range.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Boyington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vartanein lands a jab to Boyington's midsection.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Boyington saw that one coming.
Boyington scores with a head kick.
Boyington throws a wild body kick that Vartanein sees coming a mile off.
Boyington is looking to land body kicks.
Boyington throws a sloppy head kick and Vartanein moves out of range easily.
Vartanein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyington manages to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vartanein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boyington walks into a stiff left hand from Vartanein.
Vartanein lands a jab to Boyington's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boyington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Boyington.
It looked like Vartanein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boyington.
A head kick misses from Boyington.
Vartanein connects with a looping right hand.
Boyington is breathing heavily.
Boyington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Vartanein digs a good hook to Boyington's body.
Vartanein jabs Boyington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boyington throws a sloppy head kick and Vartanein moves out of range easily.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses.
Vartanein connects with the punch.
Boyington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vartanein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vartanein.
Vartanein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boyington takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boyington. Boyington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein lands a head shot.
Vartanein lands a jab.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
Vartanein lands a nice looking body shot.
Romega Vartanein is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyington moves away.
Despite the aggression on Boyington's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vartanein lands a nice looking body shot.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
Vartanein scores with a jab. Boyington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vartanein digs a good body shot into Boyington's ribs.
Vartanein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vartanein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boyington blocks a jab.
Boyington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick and Boyington moves out of range easily.
Vartanein throws out a powerful jab.
Vartanein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boyington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses.
Vartanein scores with a hook.
Vartanein throws a good cross that connects.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boyington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Boyington tries a head kick but it misses.
Vartanein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vartanein is looking to land body kicks.
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Boyington connects with a high kick.
Boyington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vartanein.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Boyington's ribs.
Boyington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyington is just out of range.
Boyington takes one to the chin there.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyington blocks a head kick by Vartanein.
Boyington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boyington there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyington needs to keep his hands up - Vartanein had a free shot at his head there.
Boyington ducks right into an uppercut from Vartanein.
Vartanein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boyington throws a front kick that sends Vartanein stumbling back into the cage.
Boyington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Boyington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vartanein lands a really nice looking cross but Boyington seems unphased.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses.
Vartanein blocks a head kick by Boyington.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vartanein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vartanein throws out a powerful jab.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Boyington moves out of range.
Vartanein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boyington under the eye.
Vartanein connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Boyington is rocked!
Vartanein has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boyington.
Boyington walks into a jab.
Boyington is still on wobbly legs! Can Vartanein finish him?
Boyington misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vartanein jabs Boyington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vartanein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boyington on the side of the head.
Vartanein connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein'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#
Vartanein lands with a hook. Boyington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vartanein scores with a nice head shot.
Boyington throws a head kick but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein throwing a counter right hand but Boyington manages to avoid it.
Vartanein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boyington's hands.
Vartanein stuns Boyington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Vartanein.
Vartanein with a jab.
Boyington takes one to the side of the head.
Boyington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vartanein.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Vartanein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vartanein.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Boyington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boyington walks into a stiff left hand from Vartanein.
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
A head kick misses from Boyington.
Vartanein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
Boyington throws a head kick but Vartanein moves out of range.
Boyington ducks right into an uppercut from Vartanein.
Boyington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyington seems to have recovered his senses.
Boyington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vartanein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Boyington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Vartanein lands an overhand right.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein blocks the body kick.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyington was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.#T2#
Boyington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyington misses with a head kick.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyington.
Vartanein blocks a head kick by Boyington.
Boyington throws a head kick that misses.
Boyington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vartanein cracks Boyington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boyington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vartanein.
Boyington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vartanein lands a lovely overhand right.
Vartanein cracks Boyington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vartanein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boyington under the eye.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Boyington's body. Boyington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Vartanein.
Vartanein clobbers Boyington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Vartanein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vartanein scores with a hook.#T3#
Boyington lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that drops Boyington like a sack of potatoes! Vartanein dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romega Vartanein!
A very excited looking Romega Vartanein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld 17
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Vartanein stuns Missalot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vartanein works Missalot's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Missalot.
Vartanein is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Missalot on the side of the head.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from Vartanein. No joy for Missalot on that attempt.
Missalot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Missalot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boing Missalot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Missalot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vartanein sprawls well. Vartanein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Missalot gets slowly back to his feet.
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boing Missalot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vartanein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vartanein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vartanein scores with a sloppy right hand. Missalot should have avoided that one.
Missalot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vartanein is fending him off so far but Missalot persists. Nope, Vartanein circles away and we're back to standing.
Missalot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Missalot looks winded!
Missalot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vartanein finds it's way round the side to connect with Missalot's head. #T1#
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Missalot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Missalot fails with a takedown attempt.
Vartanein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Missalot at a distance.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Missalot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Vartanein cracks Missalot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vartanein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Missalot's sensitive parts.
Vartanein lands a jab.#ROC#Missalot is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Missalot leaves his chin hanging out and Vartanein seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Missalot crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romega Vartanein!
An out of breath Romega Vartanein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld 14
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulatowski throws a chopping leg kick but Vartanein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vartanein swings for the body but Ulatowski moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski slips under a jab.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ulatowski is just out of range.
Ulatowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ulatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartanein is just out of range.
Vartanein lands with a good body shot.
Ulatowski jabs Vartanein right on the nose. Vartanein blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Vartanein.
Ulatowski avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulatowski manages to avoid it.
Vartanein with a jab.
Ulatowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ulatowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Ulatowski.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulatowski manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ulatowski closes the distance and clinches.
Ulatowski leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Vartanein effectively controlling the action here.
Vartanein stalls.
A shot in the inside from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Ulatowski misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vartanein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ulatowski's brow.
Vartanein managing to block the knees to the body from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vartanein avoids it.
Vartanein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Vartanein manages to break the clinch.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ulatowski throws a head kick but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ulatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krzysztof Ulatowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ulatowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Vartanein off the cage and back into range.
Ulatowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartanein.
An inside leg kick lands from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Ulatowski there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ulatowski moves away.
Ulatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ulatowski.
Ulatowski stuns Vartanein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Ulatowski throws a body punch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Ulatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the head.
Vartanein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ulatowski. That one must have hurt.
Vartanein throws a lazy uppercut
and Ulatowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Ulatowski drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage. #T3#
Vartanein misses with the head strike.
Vartanein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vartanein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vartanein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ulatowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vartanein misses with a punch on the inside.
Ulatowski lands an elbow inside.
Vartanein throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Come on Ulatowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Ulatowski breaks from the clinch.
Ulatowski lands a nice looking body kick.
Vartanein swings for the body but Ulatowski moves out of range. #CL2#
Ulatowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vartanein pushes off an throws an elbow but Ulatowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ulatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vartanein is trying to push Ulatowski away but Ulatowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vartanein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vartanein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vartanein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vartanein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vartanein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Ulatowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ulatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
letting Ulatowski counter with a right hand.
Vartanein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ulatowski.
Ulatowski throws a body punch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein blocks the body kick.
Ulatowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein ducks under a wild hook from Ulatowski.
Vartanein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ulatowski as he jumps to the side.
Krzysztof Ulatowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vartanein throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ulatowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Ulatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vartanein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ulatowski.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein lands a jab to the nose.
Vartanein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ulatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Ulatowski lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulatowski manages to avoid it.
Ulatowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Vartanein is rocked!
Ulatowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vartanein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Vartanein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vartanein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulatowski manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Ulatowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vartanein seems to have got his legs back now.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Ulatowski moved out of range nicely.
Ulatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vartanein throws a big shot that misses.
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and Ulatowski counters with a good, hard body kick but Vartanein shrugs it off.
Vartanein darts in looking for a takedown but Ulatowski gets double underhooks and turns Vartanein into the cage.
Ulatowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vartanein throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Ulatowski lands a nice elbow.
Krzysztof Ulatowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ulatowski misses with some punches.
Ulatowski stalling in the clinch but Vartanein improves position.
Ulatowski tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it. #T2#
Vartanein is working Ulatowski over against the cage.
Vartanein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ulatowskis head.
Vartanein blocks a body shot from Ulatowski.
Vartanein lands with a short shot to the head.
Vartanein throws a punch but it's blocked by Ulatowski.
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!
Ulatowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulatowski tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Ulatowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vartanein.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vartanein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Ulatowski on the inside.
Vartanein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ulatowski. #T3#
Ulatowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vartanein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vartanein tries to circle away but Ulatowski has him pinned against the cage.
Vartanein throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ulatowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Ulatowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vartanein presses Ulatowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ulatowski looking to throw knees to the head but Vartanein is blocking nicely.
Vartanein stalling.
Vartanein avoiding damage as Ulatowski throws knees to the body.
Vartanein pushes off an throws an elbow but Ulatowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ulatowski throws an elbow that misses.
Ulatowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ulatowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Vartanein lands with a left to the head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulatowski.
Vartanein misses with some punches.
Vartanein dodges an elbow strike from Ulatowski.
Vartanein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vartanein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ulatowski as Vartanein tries to tie him up. #BC#
Vartanein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ulatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Ulatowski throws a hook but Vartanein blocks it.
It looked like Vartanein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vartanein scores with a sloppy right hand. Ulatowski should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Ulatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ulatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Krzysztof Ulatowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
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#
Ulatowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vartanein slips a jab from Ulatowski.
Vartanein is looking to counter punch.
Ulatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ulatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Ulatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Ulatowski moved out of range.
Vartanein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ulatowski tries to land a leg kick but Vartanein saw it coming and moves away.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Ulatowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ulatowski throws a lazy right hand but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Ulatowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatowski throws out a powerful jab.
Ulatowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vartanein tests Ulatowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Vartanein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Ulatowski misses.
Ulatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vartanein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vartanein scores with a hook.
Ulatowski slips a straight right by Vartanein.
It seemed like Ulatowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ulatowski throws a head kick but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vartanein slips a jab from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ulatowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vartanein takes a swing at Ulatowski's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Vartanein missing with a left hand there. Ulatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein misses with a left hand
and Ulatowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the head.
Vartanein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ulatowski. That one must have hurt.
Ulatowski throws the kick towards the body but Vartanein avoids it.
A lazy left from Vartanein finds it's target.
Ulatowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulatowski manages to avoid it.
Ulatowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Ulatowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Vartanein misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Ulatowski counters with a head kick that drops Vartanein to the mat! Vartanein scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Good work by Vartanein as he checks the leg kick.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ulatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulatowski. #T3#
Vartanein with a jab.
Vartanein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vartanein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ulatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vartanein's sensitive parts.
Ulatowski throws an off balance right hand
and Vartanein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ulatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ulatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ulatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Ulatowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Ulatowski throws a fast counter high kick but Vartanein manages to duck under it in time.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vartanein has his takedown stuffed
and Ulatowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ulatowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ulatowski lands with a hook. Vartanein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein takes a swing at Ulatowski's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Vartanein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vartanein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ulatowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Vartanein counters with a stiff right hand.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ulatowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vartanein doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Ulatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Ulatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartanein is just out of range.
Vartanein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vartanein tries to work over Ulatowski's front leg with a kick but Ulatowski checks it.
Romega Vartanein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulatowski throws a leg kick which misses Vartanein's front leg but catches the back leg as Vartanein tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vartanein with a hook.
Ulatowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ulatowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Ulatowski digs a good hook to Vartanein's body.
Krzysztof Ulatowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut
and Ulatowski counters with a left to the body.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Ulatowski is trying to counter with his kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Ulatowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ulatowski 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Ulatowski!
An intense looking Krzysztof Ulatowski took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This division is not on my level.. Poland shall reign Supreme. This "champion" has taken nothing but easy fights. You know who deserves this belt. This is my belt.'.

Event: Nfld 12
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Ulatowski connects with a high kick.
Vartanein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ulatowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Ulatowski misses the jab.
Ulatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein thuds his right hand into Ulatowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Ulatowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vartanein throws a quick counter head kick but Ulatowski was just out of range.
Vartanein scores with a hook to the body. Ulatowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ulatowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ulatowski cracks Vartanein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Vartanein takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Vartanein is rocked!
Krzysztof Ulatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein wants to slow Ulatowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Oh Vartanein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Vartanein.
Vartanein seems to have got his legs back now.
Vartanein takes a swing at Ulatowski's ribcage but misses.
Ulatowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Ulatowski misses with a straight left.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Ulatowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Ulatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nice jab there from Vartanein.
Ulatowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vartanein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ulatowski scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Ulatowski forces Vartanein back against the cage and clinches.
Ulatowski looking to throw knees to the head but Vartanein is blocking nicely.
Ulatowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulatowski working Vartanein over with knees to the body.
Ulatowski is pushing Vartanein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ulatowski landing knees to the head.
Vartanein dodges an elbow strike from Ulatowski.
Vartanein slowing the pace effectively.
Vartanein tries to stall but Ulatowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Ulatowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ulatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulatowski told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ulatowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ulatowski tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Ulatowski back against the cage.
Ulatowski slows down the pace here.
Ulatowski prevents Vartanein from breaking the clinch.
Ulatowski stalls. #T3#
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vartanein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ulatowski.
Ulatowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vartanein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ulatowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but Vartanein blocks with his arms.
Ulatowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vartanein stalling.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski misses with some punches.
Vartanein doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ulatowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vartanein blocks it with crossed arms.
Vartanein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vartanein letting Ulatowski take a breather here.
Vartanein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulatowski lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Ulatowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but Vartanein blocks with his arms.
Ulatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulatowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vartanein's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Ulatowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Ulatowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ulatowski moves away.
Ulatowski misses with a body shot.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ulatowski thumps Vartanein with a low kick.
A cross from Ulatowski lands.
Ulatowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vartanein will feel that in the morning.
Romega Vartanein is winning the standup battle so far.
Vartanein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ulatowski.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Ulatowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ulatowski avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Ulatowski cracks Vartanein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ulatowski connects with a body shot.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ulatowski has time to react.
Ulatowski throws a hook but Vartanein blocks it.
Vartanein looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vartanein works the jab nicely.
Vartanein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulatowski wants to land a leg kick but Vartanein is out of range.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the head.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vartanein. #T1#
Vartanein lands a slapping body shot.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Ulatowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ulatowski.
Vartanein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ulatowski.
The fighters circling - Vartanein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ulatowski scores with a body shot.
Ulatowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vartanein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vartanein checks a leg kick nicely.
Ulatowski avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
It seemed like Ulatowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ulatowski staying out of range there.
Ulatowski cracks Vartanein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein swings for the body but Ulatowski moves out of range.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein tries to move into range but Ulatowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Vartanein there.#T2#
Ulatowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ulatowski.
Ulatowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab lands there for Vartanein.
Vartanein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vartanein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ulatowski throws the left hand but Vartanein avoids the punch easily.
Ulatowski walks into a stiff left hand from Vartanein.
Vartanein cracks Ulatowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ulatowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Ulatowski.
Vartanein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vartanein lands an overhand right.
Vartanein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ulatowski scores with a leg kick.
Vartanein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ulatowski avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vartanein throws a jab when Ulatowski was well out of range.
Vartanein with a jab.
Ulatowski wants to clinch up but Vartanein keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Ulatowski as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ulatowski lands a jab to the head.
Ulatowski looks to land a right hand but Vartanein moved out of range.
Ulatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulatowski throws a shot to the body.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulatowski manages to avoid it.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulatowski manages to avoid it.
Ulatowski moves out of range as Vartanein strikes.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vartanein throws a big shot that misses.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Ulatowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ulatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Ulatowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ulatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
A punch combination from Ulatowski misses. #T4#
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ulatowski clinches with his opponent.
Ulatowski lands an elbow that stopped Vartanein in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ulatowski throws an elbow but misses.
Ulatowski lands an elbow inside that Vartanein shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulatowski.
Vartanein tries to work over Ulatowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ulatowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ulatowski misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Vartanein misses the target.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ulatowski with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Vartanein misses.
Ulatowski throws a hook but Vartanein avoids it easily.
Ulatowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ulatowski avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Krzysztof Ulatowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ulatowski throws a lazy head kick
and Vartanein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vartanein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ulatowski.
Ulatowski loads up on a big right hand but Vartanein slips the punch.
Ulatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ulatowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Vartanein takes a swing at Ulatowski's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Ulatowski misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Ulatowski ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ulatowski.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Vartanein.#T1#
Vartanein connects with a crisp jab.
Ulatowski looks to land a left hand but Vartanein moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein misses with a straight right.
Ulatowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Vartanein throws an off balance right hand
and Ulatowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ulatowski swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Ulatowski.
Vartanein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ulatowski.
Vartanein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ulatowski can pounce on him.
A big left from Vartanein misses.
A slow jab from Ulatowski misses its intended target.
Ulatowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vartanein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Ulatowski moves out of range.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Ulatowski's body. Ulatowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ulatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Vartanein with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulatowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ulatowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ulatowski moves out of range as Vartanein strikes.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Ulatowski misses
and Vartanein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ulatowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ulatowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vartanein lands a nice looking body shot.
Vartanein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ulatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ulatowski moves away.
Ulatowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vartanein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vartanein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ulatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Ulatowski with a nice calf kick.
Ulatowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ulatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein. #T3#
Ulatowski slips a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ulatowski misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Ulatowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vartanein checks it well.
Ulatowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ulatowski misses with a straight left.
Vartanein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ulatowski in his tracks.
Vartanein throws the left hand but Ulatowski avoids the punch easily.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein moves forwards but Ulatowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vartanein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Vartanein.
A slow jab from Ulatowski misses its intended target.
Vartanein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ulatowski drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein pushes Ulatowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein wants to break free but Ulatowski has control.
Ulatowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Vartanein breaks from the clinch.
Ulatowski takes a swing at Vartanein's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein misses with a hook.
It seemed like Ulatowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Ulatowski finds it's target.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Ulatowski throws the kick towards the body but Vartanein avoids it.
Ulatowski scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulatowski tries to clinch up.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ulatowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vartanein's head.
Romega Vartanein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krzysztof Ulatowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ulatowski moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romega Vartanein.
I think Ulatowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Nfld 10
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Shima tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Shima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vartanein's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vartanein's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shima, as that shot connected.
Shima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Vartanein.
Shima lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Shima. #BC2#
Vartanein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vartanein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vartanein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Shima has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Vartanein taking a breather. #T2#
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Shima.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Vartanein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vartanein's elbow.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A short right from Shima.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vartanein takes a shot to the head.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Vartanein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Vartanein lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vartanein's elbow.
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Shima. #T4#
A short right from Vartanein on the inside.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima has Vartanein pressed against the cage, preventing Vartanein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Vartanein.
Shima has Vartanein pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Vartanein punishes Shima's body with a nice straight punch.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Vartanein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vartanein.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Shima moved out of range nicely.
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 Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Vartanein is looking to score with low kicks.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Shima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vartanein on the side of the head.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Shima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Shima ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Shima as he connects with a hook.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vartanein jabs Shima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima swings for the body but Vartanein moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein walks into a left hand. #T1#
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Vartanein's belly button to the back.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima cracks Vartanein with a good jab.
Shima lands with a good body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Vartanein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima throws an off balance right hand
and Vartanein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartanein is just out of range.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vartanein cracks Shima with a good jab.
Shima lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shima throws out the jab.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Shima slips a jab from Vartanein.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vartanein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Shima takes one on the button.
Vartanein avoids the body shot from Shima.
Vartanein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vartanein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vartanein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Vartanein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Shima working aggressively here.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Shima is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Vartanein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima cracks Vartanein with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vartanein backwards.
Vartanein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima trying to stall but Vartanein improves his position.
Vartanein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Vartanein breaks from the clinch.
Vartanein connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein connects with a body shot that sends Shima's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Vartanein there.#CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Shima walks into a left hand.
Vartanein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vartanein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vartanein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartanein is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shima tries to clinch there but Vartanein circles away.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein digs a right hand into Shima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shima's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Vartanein. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Vartanein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vartanein taking a breather.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vartanein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vartanein.#T2#
Vartanein has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Shima working aggressively here.
Vartanein tries to land a knee to the head but Shima blocks with his arms.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vartanein taking a breather.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vartanein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Shima to work. #T3#
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Vartanein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima works on Vartanein's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima tries to work over Vartanein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Vartanein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima blocks an elbow strike from Vartanein.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vartanein's elbow.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Vartanein misses with a right hand
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima misses the body punch
and Vartanein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
Vartanein throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
Vartanein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shima misses with a body shot
and Vartanein counters with a nice uppercut.
Shima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Shima rushes Vartanein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vartanein blocking some punches.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vartanein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shima's face. #T1#
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vartanein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Vartanein.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vartanein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Shima.
Shima misses with some punches.
Vartanein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima pushes Vartanein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Shima.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Vartanein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Vartanein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shima digs a right hand into Vartanein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vartanein's gas tank.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima tries to work over Vartanein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Come on Vartanein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Vartanein is pushing Shima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vartanein misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Shima tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Vartanein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Vartanein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Vartanein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vartanein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Shima moved out of range nicely.
Shima tries to clinch up but Vartanein circles away and keeps his distance.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Shima misses with a lunging right hand
and Vartanein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartanein was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Shima lands with a cross. #T1#
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
Shima wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vartanein throws a hook but Shima avoids it easily.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartanein moves away.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a right hand that misses
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartanein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vartanein swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Shima slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Shima checks a leg kick.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima works Vartanein's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
As Vartanein tries to get set, Shima tries to push him back and clinch up but Vartanein manages to avoid the attempt.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Vartanein tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanein misses with a body shot
and Shima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shima counters with a left to the body.
Vartanein misses with a lunging right hand
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima misses with a looping right.#CL#
Shima has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vartanein manages to break the clinch.
Shima lands with a straight right. Vartanein didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vartanein. That's going to slow Shima down.
Vartanein scores with the left hand. Shima knows he should have avoided that one.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vartanein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Shima tries to counter by clinching up but Vartanein breaks away and moves out of range.
Vartanein throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Vartanein misses.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vartanein. #CL#
Shima forces Vartanein back against the cage and clinches.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vartanein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vartanein controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tetsuo Shima.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima is the new lightweight champion!
Tetsuo Shima thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
Vartanein throws the kick towards the body but Bebok avoids it.
Bebok shoots in looking for a takedown but Vartanein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bebok's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vartanein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bebok tries to clinch but Vartanein is having none of it.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Bebok's ribs.
Bebok tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bebok takes one to the side of the head.
Bebok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bebok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Vartanein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vartanein jabs at Bebok's body.
Vartanein connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bebok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vartanein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Bebok is rocked!
Bebok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vartanein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bebok thinking.
Bebok is still on wobbly legs! Can Vartanein finish him?
Romega Vartanein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
Bebok shoots in but no luck this time.
Vartanein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bebok seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Vartanein lands a head shot.#KD#
Vartanein feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bebok sprawling to the canvas! Bebok rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vartanein finish him?!
Vartanein scores with a jab. Bebok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Vartanein as Bebok shoots in.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein lands a body shot.
Bebok looks winded!
Vartanein lands with a good body shot.
Vartanein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vartanein digs a good hook to Bebok's body. #KD#
Vartanein lands a big right hand that sends Bebok crashing to the mat! Vartanein stays standing though and waves Bebok back to his feet!
Vartanein closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bebok! Vartanein dives in looking to finish! Bebok is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romega Vartanein!
Our winner, Romega Vartanein, 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: TWGC 36 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

179 cm
23 yrs
130 lbs

167 cm
26 yrs
139 lbs

Vartanein

Humpdywonk

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Romega Vartanein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Gerald Humpdywonk!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Humpdywonk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vartanein to the ground. Humpdywonk is now in Vartanein's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vartanein (0) vs (2) Humpdywonk
Vartanein looking for a sweep. Not yet Vartanein, not yet.
Vartanein is working hard here to advance position.
Vartanein is pulling down on Humpdywonk's head. It's preventing any offense from Humpdywonk, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Humpdywonk drops back looking for a leg! Vartanein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vartanein manages to kick Humpdywonk off! Humpdywonk jumps back into Vartanein's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humpdywonk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vartanein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vartanein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Humpdywonk's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vartanein (2) vs (2) Humpdywonk
Vartanein looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Humpdywonk wants to sweep here but Vartanein controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Vartanein trying to control the position from guard on top but Humpdywonk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humpdywonk wants to sweep here but Vartanein controlling him for the moment.
Humpdywonk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vartanein (2) vs (4) Humpdywonk
Humpdywonk trying to control the position from guard on top but Vartanein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vartanein looking for a sweep. Not yet Vartanein, not yet.
Vartanein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vartanein (4) vs (4) Humpdywonk
Vartanein trying to control but Humpdywonk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Humpdywonk looking for a triangle here. Vartanein is fighting it but it looks tight! Humpdywonk pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Vartanein is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gerald Humpdywonk!

Event: DMMA 58: Imanari vs Narvaez
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lvavatai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Lvavatai does no damage.
Lvavatai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vartanein as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Vartanein there.#CL#
Lvavatai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vartanein stalling the fight.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Vartanein won't allow it.
Vartanein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vartanein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . 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.
Vartanein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Vartanein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vartanein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lvavatai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vartanein is defending well for now.
Lvavatai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Vartanein stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage.
Vartanein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Vartanein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vartanein throws a jab when Lvavatai was well out of range.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Lvavatai drops his hands momentarily and Vartanein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vartanein defends it nicely.#T2#
Lvavatai throws a sloppy body shot
and Vartanein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lvavatai closes the distance and clinches up with Vartanein, looking for a takedown. Lvavatai pushes Vartanein against the cage but Vartanein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lvavatai closes the distance and pushes Vartanein back into the cage.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vartanein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vartanein throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lvavatai shoots for a takedown but Vartanein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lvavatai feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai shoots for a takedown but Vartanein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick and Lvavatai moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lvavatai is defended easily by Vartanein.#T3##TD#
Lvavatai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanein is trying to control but can't.
Vartanein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lvavatai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vartanein is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lvavatai in particular looking to stall.
Vartanein keeping hold of Lvavatai 's head, controlling as best he can.
Vartanein wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping busy. #T4#
Vartanein is controlling Lvavatai 's trapped leg to prevent Lvavatai from advancing to side control.
Vartanein 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.
Lvavatai wants to control but Vartanein is keeping him busy.
Lvavatai is thwarting Vartanein's attempts to control the position.
Lvavatai tries to pass to full mount but Vartanein defends it.
Vartanein trying to control but Lvavatai postures up.
Vartanein is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein throws a hook but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the strikes.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lvavatai moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lvavatai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vartanein sprawls and moves away.
Vartanein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vartanein connects with a crisp jab.
Vartanein misses with a body punch
and Lvavatai counters with a two punch combo.
Vartanein cracks Lvavatai with a good jab.
Lvavatai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vartanein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein lands a slapping body shot.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vartanein thows a leg kick but Lvavatai checks it #TD#
and Lvavatai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Lvavatai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vartanein trying to control from the bottom.
Lvavatai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vartanein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lvavatai passes into side control, despite Vartanein's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Lvavatai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vartanein has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vartanein is not content to let Lvavatai control the position.
Vartanein is looking to regain half guard here but Lvavatai keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lvavatai tries to advance to mount but Vartanein denies him.
Vartanein is trying to get back to half guard.
Vartanein can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lvavatai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lvavatai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lvavatai has hold of Vartanein's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vartanein seems comfortable defending it but Lvavatai has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vartanein is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vartanein is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lvavatai couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 51: Magrath vs Lehto
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Vartanein punishes Apinagewanwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Apinagewanwa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vartanein momentarily.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Apinagewanwa moves away and avoids it.
Apinagewanwa lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Vartanein is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Apinagewanwa connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Vartanein covering up! Apinagewanwa comes in with a big uppercut and Vartanein goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Omari Apinagewanwa!

Event: DMMA 44: Imanari vs Abarai
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Vartanein throws a body punch but Kiatpatarphan moves out of range.
Kiatpatarphan loads up on a big right hand but Vartanein slips the punch.
Vartanein tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiatpatarphan lands the left hand.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiatpatarphan 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.
Vartanein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiatpatarphan was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Kiatpatarphan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vartanein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vartanein misses with a body kick.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein throws a head kick but Kiatpatarphan moves out of range.
Kiatpatarphan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiatpatarphan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiatpatarphan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Kiatpatarphan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiatpatarphan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Kiatpatarphan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kiatpatarphan! #ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
Vartanein staying out of range there.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiatpatarphan finish him?
Vartanein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Vartanein misses with a low kick.
Vartanein moves away from the strike by Kiatpatarphan.
Vartanein raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vartanein throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kiatpatarphan to counter with a crisp jab.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiatpatarphan is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kiatpatarphan.
A jab from Kiatpatarphan does it's job there.
Kiatpatarphan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vartanein throws a hook but Kiatpatarphan avoids it easily.
Kiatpatarphan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vartanein takes one to the chin there.
Vartanein swings for the body but Kiatpatarphan moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kiatpatarphan.
A cross from Vartanein lands.
Vartanein misses with a right hand
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiatpatarphan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Nice uppercut lands for Vartanein. That snapped Kiatpatarphan's head back.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Kiatpatarphan moves away and avoids it.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiatpatarphan was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hook but Kiatpatarphan blocks it.
Vartanein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiatpatarphan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a hook
and Kiatpatarphan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Vartanein lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiatpatarphan cracks Vartanein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vartanein throws a chopping leg kick but Kiatpatarphan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kiatpatarphan cracks Vartanein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vartanein throws a solid leg kick but Kiatpatarphan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vartanein.
Kiatpatarphan lands a glancing blow to the side of Vartanein's head.
Kiatpatarphan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vartanein on the side of the head.
Vartanein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vartanein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiatpatarphan finds it's way round the side to connect with Vartanein's head.
Vartanein takes a swing at Kiatpatarphan's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Kiatpatarphan moves out of range.
Kiatpatarphan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a wild combination.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiatpatarphan checks a low kick from Vartanein.
Kiatpatarphan looks to land a left hand but Vartanein moved out of range nicely.
Kiatpatarphan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vartanein lands a lovely overhand right.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Kiatpatarphan throws a counter high kick but Vartanein was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Vartanein misses.
Kiatpatarphan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Kiatpatarphan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiatpatarphan missing with a left hand there. Vartanein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiatpatarphan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vartanein's sensitive parts.
Vartanein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Kiatpatarphan ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Kiatpatarphan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kiatpatarphan lands a high kick!
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Kiatpatarphan moves away and avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kiatpatarphan!
Vartanein tries a low kick but Kiatpatarphan avoids it.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vartanein. Vartanein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiatpatarphan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a head kick that misses.
Vartanein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Kiatpatarphan wants to clinch up but Vartanein keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vartanein! But no joy.
Vartanein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiatpatarphan moves out of range of the body kick.
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a body kick.
Kiatpatarphan misses with a wild body shot.
Kiatpatarphan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiatpatarphan is just out of range.
Kiatpatarphan ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiatpatarphan is just out of range.
Kiatpatarphan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kiatpatarphan to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiatpatarphan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Kiatpatarphan finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vartanein misses with a body punch
and Kiatpatarphan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiatpatarphan lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Vartanein.
Vartanein tries a head kick but it misses.
Vartanein misses the body punch
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a good low kick that Vartanein was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aranchai Kiatpatarphan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kiatpatarphan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Vartanein.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiatpatarphan.
Vartanein throws a low kick but Kiatpatarphan avoids it.
Kiatpatarphan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiatpatarphan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vartanein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiatpatarphan.
Vartanein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vartanein slips under a jab from Kiatpatarphan.
Vartanein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a straight right hand.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kiatpatarphan misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vartanein lands a slapping body shot.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiatpatarphan moves away.
Kiatpatarphan throws a hook but Vartanein blocks it.
A shot to the body from Vartanein misses
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a huge head kick that drops Vartanein! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aranchai Kiatpatarphan!
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 34: Distefano vs Johnson
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Vartanein digs a good hook to Catartes's body.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Catartes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vartanein missing with a left hand there. Catartes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Catartes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vartanein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Catartes in his tracks.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Catartes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Catartes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Catartes misses with a few strikes there.
Catartes throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Vartanein's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Catartes dives in looking to finish as Vartanein flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Catartes's strikes! Catartes is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Vartanein's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Vartanein was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carcarah Catartes!
Carcarah Catartes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TengelÃ¼ Hekite for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 26: Tucker vs Kisei
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Leroy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Vartanein misses its intended target.
Leroy blocks a jab.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leroy moves away.
Vartanein cracks Leroy with a good jab.
Leroy works Vartanein's body with a nice hook.
Leroy lands a front kick.
Leroy throws a series of punches but Vartanein avoids them all with ease.
Leroy lands a front kick.
Leroy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vartanein throws a hook to the side of Leroy 's head but Leroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leroy lunges at Vartanein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vartanein's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leroy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vartanein misses the jab.
Leroy throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Vartanein is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Vartanein.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Leroy finish him?
Leroy closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Vartanein out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Leroy !
Bruce Leroy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BLAZE 31-IMANARI V VARTANEIN 2
Date: Jun 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
Imanari takes the fight into the clinch.
Vartanein tries a body shot but Imanari blocks it.
Vartanein wants to get back to striking at distance but Imanari won't allow it.
Imanari is trying to drag Vartanein to the mat but Vartanein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Imanari is pushing Vartanein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Imanari - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vartanein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Imanari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari has Vartanein pressed against the cage, preventing Vartanein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Imanari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vartanein wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Imanari.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Imanari wants a takedown.
Vartanein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imanari swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vartanein tries to throw a body punch but Imanari avoids it by throwing Vartanein back against the cage.
Imanari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vartanein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Imanari. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imanari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein throws a leg kick but Imanari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vartanein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Imanari is able to avoid easily.
Vartanein throws a hook but Imanari avoids it easily.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imanari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Imanari moves out of range.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Imanari uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head kick by Vartanein misses #TD#
so Imanari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vartanein is looking to sweep but instead, Imanari has passed into half guard.
Imanari slows the pace down in half guard.
Vartanein trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Imanari manages to pass to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Imanari is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vartanein is surviving well by controlling Imanari's body position as best he can.
Imanari avoids the attempt from Vartanein to control.#SUB#
Imanari goes for an armbar but Vartanein turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vartanein.
Vartanein wants to get up but he can't break Imanari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Vartanein wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Vartanein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Imanari seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vartanein trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vartanein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vartanein's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Vartanein from controlling successfully.
Vartanein is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Imanari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vartanein pushes down on Imanari's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vartanein wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy.
Vartanein is taking a breather. Imanari 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.
Vartanein is looking to stall here but Imanari recovers full guard.
Imanari wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vartanein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vartanein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imanari wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Vartanein content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Imanari has locked up a guillotine! Imanari's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vartanein is holding on here and Imanari must be using up a lot of energy. Vartanein has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Imanari gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari retains his bantamweight title!
Kazuo Imanari thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BLAZE 26 - HULL VS IMANARI 2
Date: May 06, 2021

#R1#
Nas slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Vartanein.
Nas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Nas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nas.
Vartanein wants to slow Nas down by chopping away at his legs.
Nas punishes Vartanein's body with a nice straight punch.
Nas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Nas misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nas.
Vartanein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vartanein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Nas ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vartanein.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nas.
Vartanein lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Nas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nas. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Vartanein.
Nas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Nas's ribs.
Nas walks into a left hand.
Nas delivers a nice body kick.
Vartanein works Nas's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Nas is just out of range.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vartanein has time to react.
A slow jab from Vartanein misses its intended target.
Nas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nas keeps Vartanein at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Nas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vartanein at a distance.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Nas slips the punch.
Nas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nas wants to counter the offense by Vartanein and move into the clinch position.
Vartanein blocks the body kick.
Vartanein cracks Nas with a good jab.#CL2#
Nas clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Nas.
Nas swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nas lands a hook that snaps the head of Vartanein backwards.
Vartanein tries a knee to the head but Nas blocks it.
Nas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vartaneins head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nas.
Nas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nas lands an uppercut.
Vartanein wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nas.#ROC2#Vartanein is rocked!
Nas struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Vartanein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Nas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vartanein backwards.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Nas.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vartanein is trying to break the clinch but Nas has him pressed against the cage.
Nas controlling the action here for a moment.
Nas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nas taking a breather.
Nas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vartanein looking to slow down the pace here.
Vartanein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Nas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein trying to control the position but instead, Nas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vartanein into the cage.
Vartanein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vartanein.
Nas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
Nas being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Nas on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Nas.
Nas has Vartanein pushed against the cage.
Nas misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tenshin Nas 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#
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
Nas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vartanein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vartanein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nas can turn it around.
Vartanein is looking to control Nas's arms but Nas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vartanein has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nas fails to land.
Nas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nas misses with some punches.
Vartanein misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein has a couple of punches blocked by Nas.
Tenshin Nas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vartanein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Nas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Vartanein wants to stall.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Nas misses with the head strike.
Nas is leaning against Vartanein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nas.
Nas avoiding damage as Vartanein throws knees to the body.
Nas tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Nas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vartanein.
Vartanein is working Nas over against the cage.
Nas lands with a short shot to the head.
Vartanein throws a head punch that misses.
Nas effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Nas - that landed with a thud.
Vartanein has a couple of punches blocked by Nas.
Vartanein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A short left from Nas.
A short right from Nas on the inside.
Nas scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Vartanein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nas presses Vartanein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nas lands with a right to the head.
Vartanein can't break the clinch.
Nas is struggling to control the position.
Nas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vartanein seems to have got his legs back now.
Nas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vartanein's efforts to push away.
Nas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Nas.
Nas scores with a shot to the side of Vartanein's head.
Vartanein working hard to break the clinch.
Nas stalling.
Nas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein throws a head punch that misses.
Nas scores with a shot to the side of Vartanein's head.
Vartanein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vartanein or not.
Nas misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Nas.
Nas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nas lands a body shot.
Nas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nas.
Nas scores with a shoulder strike.
Nas tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it. #BC#
Vartanein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Vartanein's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vartanein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vartanein really felt that one!#T4#
Vartanein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nas wants to counter the offense by Vartanein and move into the clinch position.
Romega Vartanein is winning the standup battle so far.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nas.
Vartanein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nas's hands.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Nas avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nas lands a jab.
Nas delivers a nice body kick.
Nas tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vartanein throws a head kick but Nas moves out of range.
Vartanein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nas fakes the leg kick and cracks Vartanein in the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vartanein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nas - the referee stops the clock and Vartanein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nas. Vartanein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vartanein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nas is looking to slow Vartanein down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tenshin Nas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nas connects with a body shot.
Vartanein swings for the body but Nas moves out of range.
Nas wants to counter with a clinch but Vartanein pushes him away.
Nas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vartanein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vartanein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nas throws a push kick but Vartanein slaps the foot to one side.
Nas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nas lands a high kick!
Nas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vartanein connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#Nas is rocked!
Nas walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Vartanein swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Romega Vartanein!
Romega Vartanein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BLAZE 23 - IMANARI VS HULL
Date: Apr 15, 2021

#R1#
Futeran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Futeran.#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Vartanein misses with a left hand
and Futeran counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Vartanein falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Futeran!
A very excited looking Joseph Futeran rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BLAZE 20 - MURPHY VS NICOLETTA
Date: Mar 25, 2021

#R1#
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Imanari ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Imanari counters with a single leg into guard. Vartanein didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vartanein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Imanari tries to free his leg and advance position but Vartanein is retaining full guard.
Vartanein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Imanari preventing the sweep.
Imanari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vartanein wants to stand and escape but Imanari is having none of it.
Imanari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein is trying to keep Imanari in close.
Vartanein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imanari is one step ahead there.
Imanari stands and throws Vartanein's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Vartanein tries to buck Imanari off but Imanari is having none of it.
Imanari tries to advance to mount but Vartanein denies him. #SUB#
Imanari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vartanein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vartanein prevents Imanari from improving position.
Vartanein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Imanari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Imanari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vartanein!#T2#
Vartanein tries to hold on but Imanari pushes him away.
Imanari controlling the position easily from mount.
Imanari is looking to work his way around to Vartanein's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vartanein trying desperately to get to his feet.
Vartanein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vartanein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imanari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vartanein tries to lock up and control but Imanari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Imanari looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vartanein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Imanari is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vartanein can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3#
Vartanein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vartanein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vartanein is trying to escape the mount.
Imanari wants to take his opponent's back but Vartanein doesn't allow it.
Vartanein is desperately trying to improve his position but Imanari has a good base and remains in mount.
Imanari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vartanein sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Vartanein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imanari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vartanein preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vartanein wants to control but Imanari is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanein is looking for a sweep. Imanari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Imanari works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Imanari dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Imanari is defended easily by Vartanein.
Imanari loads up on a big right hand but Vartanein slips the punch.
Vartanein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Imanari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Imanari.
Vartanein is looking to control Imanari's arms but Imanari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vartanein has his back to the cage.
Vartanein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Imanari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vartanein can do to turn this around?
Imanari keeps control of Vartanein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Imanari decides to pull guard.
Imanari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Vartanein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Imanari's guard.
Vartanein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Imanari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vartanein.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Vartanein from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Imanari 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! Vartanein rolls with it to try and escape but Imanari cranks on the arm and Vartanein is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari retains his bantamweight title!
Kazuo Imanari 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: BLAZE 16 - TREJO VS DISTEFANO
Date: Feb 25, 2021

#R1#
Vartanein slips a jab and a cross from O Malley.
Vartanein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Malley lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
and O Malley counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Vartanein! He's just covering up as O Malley starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean O Malley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sean O Malley made sure he mentioned Hardcore Alchemy, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2021

#R1#
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
Built throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Vartanein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Built slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Built throws a counter combo.
We've been told by Vartanein's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Vartanein backing up. Vartanein nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Vartanein will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Built ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
As Vartanein backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Vartanein manages to avoid it all.
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vartanein takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein misses with a hook
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Vartanein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Vartanein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vartanein throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Built has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vartanein finds it's way round the side to connect with Built's head.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Vartanein takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
Built avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
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 Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vartanein misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
As Vartanein backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Vartanein manages to avoid it all.
Vartanein looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built slips under a jab from Vartanein.#T1#
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vartanein connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Built throws a counter combo.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a shot to the body.
Vartanein throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Vartanein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Built slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Vartanein backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Vartanein manages to avoid it all.
Vartanein throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Vartanein throws a hook but Built blocks it.
Built is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Vartanein swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Vartanein misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Vartanein will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Built is working the combinations to good effect here.
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Built is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein throws a hook but Built blocks it.
Vartanein throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Vartanein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molokai Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Vartanein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vartanein throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Vartanein throws a big shot that misses.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vartanein lands with an overhand left.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Vartanein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Built takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Vartanein misses the body punch
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Vartanein throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Vartanein.
Built walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vartanein misses the jab.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut.
Romega Vartanein is winning the standup battle so far.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
As Vartanein backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Vartanein manages to avoid it all.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
As Vartanein backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Vartanein manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Vartanein works the jab nicely.
Vartanein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Vartanein backing up. Vartanein nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Vartanein looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Vartanein misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Vartanein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Molokai Built.
Well Vartanein 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romega Vartanein!
In his post fight interview, Romega Vartanein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ROCK FC 13
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Ou tries for a takedown but Vartanein circles away easily
and Vartanein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vartanein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch lands to the side of Ou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ou with a poor takedown
and Ou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ou is looking to clinch.
Ou shoots and misses
and Vartanein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vartanein jabs at Ou's body.
Vartanein with a nice cross.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Vartanein to counter with a crisp jab.
Vartanein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Vartanein slips a jab from Ou.
Vartanein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ou has been working on his balance at MMA LA , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vartanein.#CL#
Ou drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
Vartanein pushes off an throws an elbow but Ou leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Vartanein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ou rushes Vartanein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vartanein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Vartanein manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Ou drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vartanein tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Vartanein's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T2##SUB#
Ou is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vartanein tries to roll but Ou sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ou has got his arm under Vartanein's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Vartanein has spun round into Ou's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Vartanein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ou has his hands on Vartanein's head, controlling the position.
Ou 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.#T3#
Vartanein looking to sit in guard and control but Ou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ou stopping the sweep attempt from Vartanein.
Ou looking to sit in guard and control but Vartanein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ou controls Vartanein momentarily but Vartanein frees himself.
Vartanein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vartanein is working Ou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Ou pulls Vartanein in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ou throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vartanein uses it to pass to side control.
Ou manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ou is looking to advance position but Vartanein won't allow it.
Vartanein wants to improve his position but Ou is controlling well.
Vartanein is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vartanein lands with a cross.
Ou throws a wild body kick that Vartanein sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Vartanein misses.
Vartanein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vartanein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD#
Ou lands a big head kick that sends Vartanein tumbling to the mat! Ou takes a step backwards and waves Vartanein back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Vartanein is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Ou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vartanein avoids it really well and circles away.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Ou finish him?
Vartanein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ou momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vartanein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ou under the eye.#T1#
Vartanein catches Ou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ou shoots in but no luck this time.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the head.
Ou throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vartanein, as that shot connected.
Ou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vartanein as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Vartanein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ou tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vartanein is able to avoid easily.
Ou has his takedown stuffed
and Vartanein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ou fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Vartanein misses.#T2#
Ou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ou shoots and misses
and Vartanein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vartanein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vartanein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Ou pushes Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartanein avoiding damage as Ou throws knees to the body.
Ou tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it. #BC2#
Vartanein manages to break the clinch.
Vartanein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Vartanein lands with a right hand.
Ou throws a series of punches but Vartanein avoids them all with ease.
Ou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe Ou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ou tries to clinch up
and Vartanein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ou tries for a takedown but Vartanein circles away easily
and Vartanein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vartanein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Ou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ou shoots for a double leg takedown but Vartanein sprawls well. He's pushed Ou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vartanein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ou swings widly with a right hand
letting Vartanein counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Ou is rocked!
Ou fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Ou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vartanein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein'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#
Ou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ou seems to have got his legs back now.
Ou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vartanein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ou has managed to clinch.
Vartanein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ou tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vartanein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ou misses with a head kick.
Vartanein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ou looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ou tries for a takedown but Vartanein circles away easily
and Vartanein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ou moves to clinch but Vartanein breaks away
and Vartanein counters with a nice body shot.
Ou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vartanein avoids it really well and circles away.
Vartanein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ou misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Vartanein to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe Ou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ou walks into a left hand.
Vartanein scores with a sloppy right hand. Ou should have avoided that one.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Ou's ribs.#T2#
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ou has time to react.
Ou wants to clinch but Vartanein slips to the side
and Vartanein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vartanein jabs at Ou's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vartanein lands with a hook. Ou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vartanein avoids it really well and circles away.
Vartanein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ou has his takedown stuffed
and Vartanein counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Vartanein drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ou right on the button. Ou goes down! Vartanein follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Vartanein gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romega Vartanein!
After the fight, Romega Vartanein was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Joe Ou spoke after the fight, saying 'troll'.

Event: ROCK FC 8
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lamarca lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
De Lamarca tries to work over Vartanein's front leg with a kick but Vartanein checks it.
De Lamarca lands an overhand right.#ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
De Lamarca drops Vartanein with a huge uppercut! Vartanein drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. De Lamarca is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sapiencia De Lamarca!
Sapiencia De Lamarca decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 1.2
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Stabber.#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Vartanein walks into a straight right hand from Stabber.#ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
Vartanein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stabber counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Back Stabber!

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