Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 130: Savisto v Mansour
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nayati changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nayati ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Nayati shoots for a takedown but Adams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Nayati shoots in and bounces Adams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nayati distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Nayati avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Adams is trying to keep Nayati in close.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Nayati scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nayati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams is trying to keep Nayati in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nayati pushing down on Adams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Nayati there.
Nayati trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Nayati is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nayati landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams wants to improve his position but Nayati is controlling well.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Adams trying to control here.
Nayati slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Adams taking some punishment here, with Nayati in his half guard.
Nayati working the head and body with strikes.
Nayati prevents Adams from improving his position.
Nayati tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
Adams wants to improve his position but Nayati is controlling well. #T3#
Nayati scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nayati winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nayati is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nayati has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nayati is landing with some decent strikes but Adams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nayati fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nayati lands a couple of good shots and Adams has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I really don't envy Adams right now. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nayati scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Adams is looking for a way out.
Adams wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nayati.
Nayati scores with strikes from the back.
Adams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nayati softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Nayati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nayati is trying to stick to Adams's back but Adams is turning into Nayati. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nayati's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Adams.
Adams postures up.
Nayati looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nayati throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nayati is looking to sweep but instead, Adams has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nayati is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adams's half guard.
Nayati drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams trying to hold on to Nayati's head to control him but Nayati postures up.
Nayati is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nayati is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nayati is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams has hold of Nayati's hands but Nayati slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nayati looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nayati is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adams trying to control here.
Nayati slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.#T1#
Nayati landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nayati is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nayati is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nayati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nayati working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams wants to control but Nayati is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams wants to improve his position but Nayati is controlling well.
Nayati is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adams is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Nayati is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Nayati content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nayati looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams wants to control but Nayati is keeping busy.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Nayati wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Nayati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Nayati is working for a submission of some sort.
Adams is not content to let Nayati control the position.#T3#
Nayati is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nayati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nayati lands a nice short elbow.
Adams is in trouble now - Nayati has advanced to mount!
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Nayati is working for a guillotine from mount but Adams frees his head quite easily.
Adams tries to hold on but Nayati postures up.
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nayati dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Adams 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.
Adams is trying to control but Nayati manages to pass to mount!
Nayati is landing with some decent strikes but Adams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nayati lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Adams hang on?#ROC2#Adams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nayati lands a couple of good shots and Adams has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nayati is raining down hard shots and and Adams has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adriel Nayati!
Adriel Nayati decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 636
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Nayati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nayati has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Adriel Nayati has been cut.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Adriel Nayati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nayati gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nayati.
Nayati takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nayati shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Nayati takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Nayati down.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Nayati slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
And Nayati tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nayati won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nayati is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nayati scoring with some ground and pound.
Nayati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Nayati stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Nayati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nayati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nayati throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit has control of Nayati's left arm, preventing Nayati from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Nayati tries to pass.
Nayati throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Nayati is controlling him.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nayati is one step ahead there.
Nayati is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nayati is one step ahead there.
Nayati trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Nayati throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nayati is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Nayati slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nayati on the ground.
Nayati throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Nayati crashes against the mat.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Nayati scoring with punches from side control.
Nayati postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sitsongrit taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nayati off and has taken his back!
Nayati looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sitsongrit.
Nayati is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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 Kongthoranee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adriel Nayati's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Nayati ducked under it nicely.
Nayati tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nayati fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch #TD2#
and Nayati counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nayati.
Nayati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nayati manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nayati seems to be looking for submissions.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sitsongrit to regain full guard.
Nayati scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nayati keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati throwing strikes but missing.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.#ES#
Sitsongrit pushes Nayati off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nayati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nayati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Nayati with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Nayati is out of range.
Nayati shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Nayati counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nayati has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Nayati off him but Nayati keeps the position.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Nayati easily there. Nayati is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape.
Nayati cracks Sitsongrit with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sitsongrit pushes Nayati away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nayati gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The strikes coming from Nayati are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nayati scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nayati working away.
Sitsongrit gets back to half guard.
Nayati working over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nayati throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Nayati keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Nayati winds up and cracks Sitsongrit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Nayati is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nayati is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nayati is nestled in close to Sitsongrit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nayati wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nayati lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adriel Nayati's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nayati fails with the takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Nayati doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.#TD2#
Nayati looking to score a takedown here. Sitsongrit is defending well but Nayati drives through and ends up in Sitsongrit's guard.#ES#
Sitsongrit wriggles free and stands up.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nayati.
Nayati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nayati shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nayati takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit cracks Nayati with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Nayati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adriel Nayati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nayati has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Nayati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nayati.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Nayati tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Nayati does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
No luck for Nayati with that takedown attempt.
Nayati is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Nayati. Nayati gets slowly back to his feet.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nayati closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Nayati's midsection.
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!
Nayati looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Nayati dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Nayati's head and hops out.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nayati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Nayati strikes.#T3#
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Nayati on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nayati or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Nayati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nayati takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nayati shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Nayati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nayati shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nayati takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nayati has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nayati shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nayati has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Nayati throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!

Kongthoranee Sitsongrit wins by unanimous decision!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023

#R1#
Nayati shoots for a double leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls well. He's pushed Nayati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Egyptian throws a counter high kick but Nayati was just alert enough to avoid it.
Egyptian throws out a powerful jab.
Nayati doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a low kick, right behind Nayati 's knee. #TD2#
Nayati drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Egyptian pushes Nayati off and gets back to his feet.
Egyptian slaps away a takedown attempt from Nayati, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nayati or perhaps it was just good defense by Egyptian, which made it look bad.
Egyptian quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nayati fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Egyptian avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nayati is defended easily by Egyptian.
Nayati takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Adriel Nayati has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nayati.
It appears Egyptian was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Egyptian counters with a head kick. That will keep Nayati thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD2#
Nayati fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Egyptian to the ground. Nayati is now in Egyptian's guard.

Egyptian uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Nayati closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Egyptian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Egyptian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Egyptian wants to sweep here but Nayati controlling him for the moment.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egyptian is keeping the position for now.
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Egyptian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Egyptian wants to sweep but no luck.
Nayati is fighting to break Egyptian's control of his arms but Egyptian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Nayati postures up in Egyptian's guard and throws a big left but Egyptian blocks it.
Nayati cracks Egyptian with a solid left hand.
Nayati postures up in Egyptian's guard and throws a big left but Egyptian blocks it.
Nayati landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Egyptian's head.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses.
Nayati postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nayati with a nice head shot there.
Egyptian keeping full guard, as Nayati tries to pass.
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Egyptian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nayati tries to free his leg and advance position but Egyptian is retaining full guard.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
Egyptian has his hands on Nayati's head, controlling the position.
Egyptian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Egyptian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Egyptian holds on and takes a little breather.
Nayati won't allow Egyptian to get back to his feet.
Nayati stopping the sweep attempt from Egyptian.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nayati shoots in looking for a takedown. Egyptian tries to sprawl out of it but Nayati keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egyptian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adriel Nayati's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nayati.
Nayati fails with the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nayati closes this distance looking for a takedown but Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Egyptian scores with a punch to the head.
Nayati shoots and misses
and Egyptian counters with a nice uppercut.
Nayati has his takedown stuffed
and Egyptian counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Egyptian wants it to stay on the feet.
Egyptian thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nayati slips a jab and a cross from Egyptian.
Nayati fails with a takedown attempt.
Egyptian throws a big counter combination but Nayati scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Egyptian throws a jab when Nayati was well out of range.
Nayati fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Egyptian avoids it really well and circles away.
Nayati fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nayati has his takedown stuffed
and Nayati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nayati shoots and misses
and Egyptian counters with an inside leg kick.
Nayati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nayati is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nayati walks into a jab.
Egyptian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Egyptian thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Egyptian as he avoids it easily.
Egyptian lands a front kick.#KD#
Egyptian lands a big head kick that sends Nayati tumbling to the mat! Egyptian takes a step backwards and waves Nayati back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Nayati is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nayati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Egyptian but Egyptian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nayati is still on wobbly legs! Can Egyptian finish him?
Nayati shoots and misses
and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick.
Egyptian looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Egyptian backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Nayati's temple! It sends Nayati violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Egyptian celebrates and the doctors try to help Nayati!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Horus Egyptian!
Horus Egyptian is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Horus Egyptian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 111: Hunter vs Gordon
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Nayati fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cedillo throwing a counter right hand but Nayati manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Nayati bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cedillo is looking to regain half guard here but Nayati keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Cedillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nayati is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cedillo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cedillo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nayati fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nayati in side control, throwing shots but Cedillo defends. #T1#
Nayati throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Nayati tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cedillo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nayati.
Cedillo is trying to control Nayati's posture but Nayati avoids it.
Nayati looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cedillo is avoiding damage well.
Nayati working away.
Cedillo's coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nayati cracks Cedillo with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Cedillo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nayati.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Nayati are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nayati throws a strike aimed at the side of Cedillo's head but Cedillo avoids it well.
Cedillo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nayati.
Sloppy strikes there by Nayati.
Nayati wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cedillo keeps working.
Nayati working away.
Cedillo is trying to improve his position.
Cedillo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
Nayati is looking to take a break and control but Cedillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nayati tries for a kimura but Cedillo is defending well.
Nayati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cedillo tries to improve position but can't.
Nayati working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Nayati crashes against the mat. #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.
Nayati working the ground and pound but Cedillo is defending the strikes.
Nayati creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cedillo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nayati working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nayati is working Cedillo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nayati throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nayati working away.
Cedillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nayati works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nayati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cedillo's guard. #REVB#
Nayati is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nayati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cedillo tries to sprawl but Nayati drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Nayati seems to be looking for submissions.
Cedillo is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nayati is working for a kimura but Cedillo is defending it quite comfortably.
Nayati throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nayati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB2#
Nayati is looking for a kimura but Cedillo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nayati to get the leverage.
Nayati missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nayati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cedillo's head.
Cedillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nayati. #SUB2#
Nayati is trying for a kimura here. Cedillo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nayati wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adriel Nayati!
A victorious Adriel Nayati thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 104: Hernandez vs Nayati
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Nayati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nayati somewhat.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt - Hernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nayati shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernandez defends it nicely.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Nayati is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hernandez.
Nayati sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nayati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Nayati is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Nayati with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nayati on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez prevents Nayati from improving his position.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Nayati is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nayati wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Nayati is a slippery customer.
Nayati is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Nayati's head. #SUB2#
Nayati looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Hernandez slips a nice elbow through Nayati's hands, connecting with Nayati's forehead.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nayati with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Nayati with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nayati tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Nayati is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez distracts Nayati with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nayati keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez advances to half guard. #T3#
Hernandez winds up and cracks Nayati with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Nayati is having none of it.
Nayati works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hernandez won't allow Nayati to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nayati is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hernandez, into his guard. #REVB#
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nayati with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Nayati stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez 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.
Nayati lands a couple of elbows.
Nayati throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nayati's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!#REVR#
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Nayati keeps moving.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.
Nayati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nayati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Nayati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Nayati closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent Nayati getting side control.
Nayati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
Nayati lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Nayati moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez struggling a bit here.
Nayati scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hernandez to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nayati.
Hernandez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nayati.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nayati lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Nayati cracks Hernandez with a big right hand but Hernandez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hernandez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Nayati throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hernandez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nayati throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nayati scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nayati scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Hernandez trying to hold on to Nayati's head to control him but Nayati postures up.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Nayati wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Nice strikes from Nayati there.
Hernandez trying to control but Nayati postures up.
Nayati lands strikes from half guard.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nayati is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.#T3#
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Nayati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nayati gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nayati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nayati pushing down on Hernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Nayati seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.
Nayati performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Nayati looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Nice strikes from Nayati there. #SUB#
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nayati pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nayati is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Nayati shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Nayati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nayati shoots in but no luck this time.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Nayati shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nayati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nayati somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nayati leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nayati changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Nayati manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nayati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nayati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nayati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Hernandez works over Nayati with some ground and pound from guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Nayati keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nayati's head.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nayati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez stands up over Nayati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Nayati looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB#
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nayati doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Nayati is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nayati looking to control but Hernandez passes into half guard.
Hernandez prevents Nayati from improving his position.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hernandez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
Hernandez working Nayati over with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Hernandez is looking for a kimura here.
Nayati taking some punishment here, with Hernandez in his half guard.
Hernandez moves into full mount! Nayati won't be happy about that!
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Nayati gets back to half guard.
Nayati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is trying to control. Nayati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Nayati defends it.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Nayati is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Hernandez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nayati to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nayati defends it easily.
Nayati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nayati won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nayati has passed into half guard!
Nayati trying to pass the guard but Hernandez defending well. #T1#
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati.
Nayati is keen to just control but Hernandez is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nayati slips a nice elbow through Hernandez's hands, connecting with Hernandez's forehead.
Nayati takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Hernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Nayati is controlling well.
Hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Nayati is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez trying to control the position. #SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nayati defends it easily.
Nayati working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nayati gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nayati with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nayati defends it easily.
Hernandez is adopting a defensive guard.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nayati tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nayati defends it easily.#SUB#
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nayati can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nayati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nayati stands up over Hernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nayati passes into half guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Nayati postures up.
Nayati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nayati lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nayati bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nayati tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.
Nayati fails with the takedown#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into side control.
Hernandez cracks Nayati with a big right hand but Nayati just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hernandez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nayati down.
Hernandez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nayati is looking to regain half guard here but Hernandez keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez working the ground and pound.#T1#
Nayati sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Nayati actively working from the bottom here.
Nayati on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez working Nayati over with strikes.
Nayati tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hernandez is looking for a kimura but Nayati is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hernandez to get the leverage.
Nayati tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Nayati moves into full guard.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nayati's head.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nayati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hernandez 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.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hernandez has his foot on Nayati's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nayati works his way back into a safe position though.
Nayati connects with a couple of short punches.
Nayati postures up. #T3#
Hernandez 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.
Nayati with a nice head shot there.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nayati scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nayati scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Hernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Nayati wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #SUB#
Hernandez working for submissions but it's allowed Nayati to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Nayati is working for a kimura but Hernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
Nayati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati prevents Hernandez from improving his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:46

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

Event: HFC 97: Cruz vs Mesquita
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Nayati moved out of range.
Nayati half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pandeya throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nayati counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nayati postures up.
Pandeya seems keen to control Nayati's posture.
Nayati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nayati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pandeya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nayati is working Pandeya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pandeya keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati 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.
Pandeya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nayati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Pandeya trying to control the position here.
Pandeya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nayati is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pandeya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pandeya has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Nayati is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pandeya defends well.
Pandeya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nayati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pandeya manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Pandeya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nayati throws a big right hand that misses.
Nayati looking to pass the guard.
Pandeya controlling the position.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pandeya is keeping the position for now.
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Nayati controlling him for the moment.
Nayati trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses.
Nayati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nayati being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Let's hope that Pandeya 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.
Pandeya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nayati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pandeya is trying to keep Nayati in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Pandeya keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nayati is defended easily by Pandeya.
Pandeya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nayati defends it well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pandeya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nayati.
Pandeya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandeya misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Nayati counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pandeya!
Pandeya tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Pandeya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya gets back to half guard.
Pandeya wants to control but Nayati is keeping busy.
Pandeya gets back to full guard.
Nayati with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya has Nayati pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pandeya lands a really nice looking cross but Nayati seems unphased.
Nayati misses the jab.
Nayati blocks a leg kick.
Nayati appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pandeya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nayati.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Pandeya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pandeya throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Nayati decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pandeya's guard.
Nayati stands up over Pandeya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati throwing strikes from guard but Pandeya blocks nicely.
Pandeya working a defensive guard here.
Nayati content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pandeya holds on and takes a little breather.
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Pandeya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pandeya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nayati moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Nayati has his feet on Pandeya's thighs here. He's pushed Pandeya off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pandeya screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriel Nayati!
A victorious Adriel Nayati thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 90: Cruz vs Nomura
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Chai misses the jab.
Chai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nayati's head backwards.
Chai throws a series of punches but Nayati avoids them all with ease.
Nayati looks for a takedown but Chai sprawls well.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chai cracks Nayati with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Adriel Nayati has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Nayati ends up having to push Chai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nayati gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Nayati is out of range.
Nayati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeong Hoon Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.#T1#
Chai stuffs the takedown attempt from Nayati. Nayati gets slowly back to his feet.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Nayati fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Nayati misses with a takedown
and Chai counters with a three punch combo that has Nayati backing up. Nayati nods at Chai to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nayati slips under a jab.#T2#
Chai scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Nayati is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Chai misses #TD2#
and Nayati counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chai is doing well to control the position and prevent Nayati from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Nayati is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nayati to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati misses with a head shot. Chai uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Nayati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Nayati throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nayati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nayati trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Nayati is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nayati looking to pass the guard.
Nayati scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nayati.
Nayati throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nayati's guard. Nice move by Chai!#REVR#
Chai stays in close to Nayati's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Nayati throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chai uses it to pass to side control.
Nayati gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Nayati actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeong Hoon Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adriel Nayati's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nayati needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Chai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nayati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nayati somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nayati.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Nayati into the cage.
Donk. Chai catches Nayati right on the button with a cross.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Chai lands a body shot. #T1##TD2#
Nayati shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chai is trying to defend but Nayati finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nayati trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Nayati misses with a head shot. Chai uses the momentum to regain guard.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chai is trying to keep Nayati in close.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Nayati throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
Nayati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nayati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nayati throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nayati's guard. Nice move by Chai!#REVR#
Nayati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nayati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nayati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nayati landing some decent shots from guard.
Nayati throws a big right hand that misses.
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Nayati is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nayati throwing strikes but missing.
Nayati scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nayati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nayati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nayati throwing strikes but missing.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nayati.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adriel Nayati will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adriel Nayati's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nayati shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Nayati gets a takedown into half guard.
Nayati throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nayati passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chai!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is in a horrible position here. Nayati smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T1##SUB2#
Nayati has hold of Chai's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chai manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nayati looking to finish with strikes here!
Nayati throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nayati is landing with some decent strikes but Chai is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nayati scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chai?
Chai wants to hold on but Nayati pushes him away.
Chai wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nayati. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Nayati there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB2#
Nayati has hold of Chai's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chai manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The referee warns Chai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nayati throwing strikes here but Chai is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nayati landing strikes from the mount.
Nayati unloads with some shots from mount but Chai bucks and avoids them well.
Nayati misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nayati lands a big elbow. #T3#
Nayati trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Nayati looking to finish Chai with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chai!
Nayati misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nayati lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Nayati working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chai blocking the ground and pound.
Nayati looking to ground and pound but Chai is blocking nicely.
Nayati throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Nayati lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Chai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nayati lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nayati working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nayati tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nayati lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nayati working Chai over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Nayati looking to secure an arm triangle but Chai defends it well.
Nayati pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adriel Nayati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nayati 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adriel Nayati!
Adriel Nayati took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: WFC 45: Chai v Kruger
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Little connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nayati. Nayati circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Little is defended easily by Nayati.
Nayati changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nayati takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Nayati darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nayati sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Little defending well though.
Nayati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Little's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Little on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Little taking some punishment here, with Nayati in his half guard.
Nayati takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Nayati missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nayati thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Little is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nayati scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES2#
Little kicks off Nayati and gets to his feet. #TD#
Nayati shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nayati was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nayati scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nayati working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Nayati.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nayati landing strikes.
Nayati in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Nayati has an Americana. Little didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nayati is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nayati hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adriel Nayati!
Adriel Nayati retains his lightweight title!
Adriel Nayati thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFC 37: Hopson v Sidorov
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tomate instigates a clinch.
Nayati has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomate avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Nayati works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomate is keeping the position for now.
Tomate throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nayati being controlled here momentarily.
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Nayati postures up in Tomate's guard and throws a big left but Tomate blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nayati has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nayati postures up.
Nayati works over Tomate with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Tomate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nayati.
Nayati passes into half guard.
Nayati misses with a head shot. Tomate uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tomate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nayati chips away with some ground and pound.
Nayati trying to control but Tomate is working from the bottom.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses.
Nayati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Nayati throws a strike but Tomate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nayati throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tomate uses it to pass to side control.
Nayati is looking for a sweep.
Nayati gets back to half guard.
Nayati is trying to get back to full guard.
Tomate wants to pass the guard but Nayati is defending well.
Nayati 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.
Nayati gets back to full guard. #T3#
Nayati lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomate wants to sweep here but Nayati controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nayati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tomate keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nayati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nayati scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nayati chips away with some ground and pound.
Nayati throwing strikes from guard but Tomate blocks nicely.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati lands a couple of elbows.
Nayati cracks Tomate with a solid left hand.
Nayati scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tomate leaves Nayati with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tiago Tomate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nayati fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tomate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nayati on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good leg kick by Tomate.
Nayati fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tomate is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Nayati. 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.
Tomate throws a hook to the side of Nayati's head but Nayati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tomate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Nayati instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Nayati has clasped his hands together around Tomate's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nayati lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tomate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Nayati seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Nayati is trying to get an arm triangle but Tomate is defending well.
Tomate taking a bit of punishment here - Nayati scoring with strikes.
Nayati is chipping away with strikes.
Nayati working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Nayati goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tomate has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nayati but great work by Tomate.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nayati tries to improve position but can't.
Nayati regains half guard.
Nayati makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nayati.#SUB#
Nayati is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tomate has his hands clasped together but Nayati extends and breaks Tomate's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nayati.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriel Nayati!
Adriel Nayati retains his lightweight title!
Adriel Nayati thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFC 34: Nayati v Carden
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Nayati closes the distance and clinches up with Carden, looking for a takedown. Nayati pushes Carden against the cage but Carden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nayati takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carden lands a right hook to the body.
Nayati steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carden.#TD#
Nayati shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carden is trying to defend but Nayati finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carden is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nayati wants to work for an arm triangle but Carden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati is keen to just control but Carden is a slippery customer.
Nayati sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carden defending well though.
Nayati sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carden defending well though. #T1#
Nayati is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nayati takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carden to regain full guard.
Carden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nayati throws an elbow that misses. Carden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nayati's guard. Nice move by Carden!#REVB#
Carden trying to control the position from guard on top but Nayati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nayati looking for a sweep. Not yet Nayati, not yet. #T2#
Carden is looking to work some ground and pound but Nayati has wrist control.#SUB#
Nayati has his foot on Carden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carden works his way back into a safe position though.
Nayati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nayati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carden manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Carden 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.
Carden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nayati works over Carden with some ground and pound from guard.
Carden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nayati.
Nayati throwing strikes but missing.
Carden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nayati.
Carden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nayati. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Carden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carden is keeping the position for now.
Carden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nayati thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nayati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nayati 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.#SUB#
Nayati postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nayati, into his guard. #REVB#
Nayati 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.#T4#
Carden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nayati works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nayati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carden connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carden trying to control but Nayati is working from the bottom.
Nayati wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nayati is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nayati tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nayati looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Carden throws a nice looking combination but Nayati bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nayati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nayati blocks a jab.
Carden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Nayati counters with a takedown into side control.
Nayati working the strikes but Carden uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nayati has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Nayati is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adriel Nayati overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carden is looking to control Nayati's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carden avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati thows a huge punch but Carden dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nayati lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Carden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nayati is looking to take a break and control but Carden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nayati lands a nice short elbow.
Nayati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nayati wants to free his trapped foot but Carden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nayati thows a huge punch but Carden dodges it nicely.
Carden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carden is trying to control but can't.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nayati is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Nayati tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carden wants to get back to full guard.
Carden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati. #SUB#
Nayati is trying to work for a kimura but Carden is defending well.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Nayati tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nayati looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Nayati looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nayati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nayati throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nayati. #T4#
Carden is trying to control but can't.
Nayati is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Carden reverses the position - he's now on top in Nayati's guard.
Carden throwing strikes from guard but Nayati blocks nicely. #SUB#
Nayati has his foot on Carden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carden works his way back into a safe position though.
Nayati is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carden can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Nayati is looking for a triangle here but Carden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Carden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nayati keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carden creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nayati keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Nayati drives through with a takedown into Carden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nayati works over Carden with some ground and pound from guard.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carden is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nayati lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carden has momentary wrist control but Nayati slips an elbow through the middle.
Nayati looking to pass the guard.
Nayati is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Nayati postures up and lands a big shot to Carden's brow.
Nayati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses.
Carden keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati works over Carden with some ground and pound from guard.
Carden keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nayati works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Carden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati.
Carden is looking for a sweep. Nayati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carden has hold of Nayati's hands but Nayati slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nayati connects with a nice short shot to Carden's temple. #SUB#
Nayati is looking for a kimura but Carden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nayati to get the leverage.
Nayati takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nayati is looking to take a break and control but Carden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carden wants to control but Nayati is keeping busy.
Carden tries to roll over but Nayati keeps him under control.
Nayati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Nayati is trying to control the action in half guard but Carden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Nayati seems to be working for a kimura but Carden defends the submission attempt.
Nayati trying to control from half guard but Carden is working away.
Carden tries to roll over but Nayati keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nayati is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nayati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nayati is nestled in close to Carden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nayati thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nayati sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carden defending well though.
Nayati thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt - Carden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nayati walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nayati takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thomas Carden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nayati shoots in for a double leg but Carden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nayati shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Nayati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nayati takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden throws a hook to the side of Nayati's head but Nayati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nayati moves away.
Carden misses with a hook. Nayati ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Nayati shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Carden pulls Nayati in close to his closed guard and prevents Nayati from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nayati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nayati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nayati with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carden working a defensive guard here.
Nayati works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carden felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Nayati scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nayati has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Nayati looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nayati lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Nayati looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Carden wants to hold on but Nayati pushes him away.
Carden is bucking up trying to escape but Nayati cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carden wants to control but Nayati is having none of it.
The referee warns Carden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nayati landing strikes from the mount and Carden is in trouble!
Nayati lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carden hang on?
Nayati with good strikes from the mount here!
Nayati lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carden hang on?
Carden tries to lock up and control but Nayati gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nayati lands a big shot there that rocks Carden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nayati has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carden's face.
Nayati lands a couple of good shots and Carden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nayati lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nayati is punishing Carden with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Nayati working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Carden is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Nayati has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Carden taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adriel Nayati!
Adriel Nayati retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Adriel Nayati 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: WFC 28: Dias v Kadurov
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Winslow swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Nayati counters with a shoot takedown. Winslow fights it but they end up in guard.
Winslow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Winslow has an active guard here but Nayati has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Nayati looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Winslow wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow manages to get to full guard.
Nayati with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Winslow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nayati can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Winslow is looking for a triangle but Nayati pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Nayati trying to control but Winslow is working from the bottom.
Nayati with a nice head shot there.
Nayati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Winslow keeps moving.
Nayati might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Winslow haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Winslow trying to control the position.
Nayati chips away with some ground and pound.
Winslow wants to hit a sweep here but Nayati passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Winslow there!
Nayati landing shots from mount. #T2#
Nayati scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nayati with a couple of short strikes.
Nayati lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nayati working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nayati in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nayati can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winslow is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Winslow is desperately trying to improve his position but Nayati has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nayati looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Winslow is looking to get to half guard.
Nayati punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Winslow tries to hold on but Nayati postures up.
Nayati breaks from Winslow's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Winslow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Nayati had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winslow defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nayati has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winslow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Winslow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nayati has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Punch Fit. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Winslow preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Nayati looking for a guillotine here but Winslow defends easily.
Nayati looking for a sweep. Not yet Nayati, not yet. #SUB2#
Nayati throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winslow is working Nayati over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winslow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nayati wants to sweep but no luck.
Nayati is still trying to improve position.
Nayati bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winslow's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati dominated that round.
That's time! Winslow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nayati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nayati defending well as Winslow loads up on a big left hand.
Nayati with the counter takedown but Winslow avoids it easily.
Winslow misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Nayati shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nayati lands with a punch from half guard.
Nayati scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winslow is trying to control but can't.
Winslow has hold of Nayati's hands but Nayati slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nayati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Winslow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nayati is in close to Winslow's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Nayati throws a big right hand that misses.
Winslow keeping full guard, as Nayati tries to pass.
Nayati chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Winslow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nayati is aware though and is defending well.
Nayati stopping the sweep attempt from Winslow.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Winslow working for a triangle but Nayati defends it easily.
Nayati is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nayati connects with a couple of short punches.
Nayati with a nice head shot there.
Nayati connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nayati's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winslow is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Winslow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nayati slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Winslow tries to bench press Nayati off him but Nayati keeps the position.
Winslow takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Nayati goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Winslow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nayati but great work by Winslow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winslow scoring with punches from side control.
Nayati tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Winslow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nayati is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nayati manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Winslow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nayati tries to roll over but Winslow keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nayati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winslow pulls his head out easily.
Nayati gets full guard.
Winslow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nayati wants to sweep here but Winslow controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nayati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winslow is aware though and is defending well.
Winslow with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Winslow working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winslow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winslow stands up over Nayati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nayati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winslow is one step ahead there.
Winslow throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Nayati is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nayati is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Nayati keeps moving.
Winslow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Winslow gets tackled into the cage by Nayati. Nayati maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Nayati breaks the clinch.
Nayati shoots and misses
and Winslow counters with a straight right hand.
Winslow swings for the body but Nayati moves out of range.
Winslow throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Nayati counters with a takedown into side control.
Winslow is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Nayati looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winslow wants to control but Nayati postures up.
Nayati scoring with punches from side control.
Nayati working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winslow is looking to regain half guard here but Nayati keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Nayati working away.
Winslow is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nayati is chipping away with strikes.
Winslow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nayati connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Nayati looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nayati working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nayati cracks Winslow with a big right hand but Winslow just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Winslow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nayati taking some punishment here, with Winslow in his half guard.
Winslow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nayati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Winslow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nayati with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nayati is looking for a sweep. Winslow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winslow slips a nice elbow through Nayati's hands, connecting with Nayati's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winslow wants to control but Nayati is keeping him busy.
Winslow scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Winslow seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Winslow wants to work for an arm triangle but Nayati is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Nayati is defending against the submission attempts here by Winslow. #SUB2#
Nayati looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Nayati tries to get to full guard but Winslow has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nayati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winslow is trying to control. Nayati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Winslow working over Nayati with some ground and pound. Nayati looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#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.
Winslow drops an elbow to the side of Nayati's head.
Nayati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nayati makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nayati.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nayati wants to sweep but no luck.
Winslow 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.
Winslow with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Nayati is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Nayati keeps moving.
Winslow working some strikes from top position.
Winslow trying to control the position from guard on top but Nayati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Adriel Nayati just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Winslow scores with a hook to the body. Nayati takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nayati slips under a jab.#TD2#
Nayati gets a takedown into half guard.
Winslow tries to get to full guard but Nayati has control of the leg. #SUB#
Winslow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nayati is working away from the top position though.
Winslow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Winslow tries to get to full guard but Nayati has control of the leg.
Nayati working over Winslow with some ground and pound. Winslow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Winslow is looking to improve his position.
Nayati wants to free his trapped foot but Winslow is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Winslow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Nayati. #SUB#
Winslow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nayati connects with a nice short shot to Winslow's temple.
Nayati trying to pass the guard but Winslow defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Nayati is looking for a kimura here.
Nayati looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nayati working Winslow over with strikes.
Winslow is trying to get back to full guard.
Winslow trying to hold on to Nayati's head to control him but Nayati postures up.
Nayati scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Nice strikes from Nayati there.
Winslow tries to get to full guard but Nayati has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Nayati there.
Winslow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winslow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winslow is really struggling to control Nayati but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Winslow looking for a guillotine here but Nayati defends easily.
Nayati must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nayati scoring with some ground and pound.
Winslow trying to keep a closed guard but Nayati is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Nayati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winslow is trying to keep Nayati in close.
Nayati trying to control but Winslow is working from the bottom.
Nayati scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nayati is in close to Winslow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nayati lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nayati looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati postures up and lands a big shot to Winslow's brow. #SUB#
Winslow is looking for a triangle but Nayati pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Winslow misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Nayati counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winslow won't be happy with that.
Nayati working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Winslow is rocked!
Nayati working away.
Oh Winslow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nayati lands an elbow.
Nayati lands some shots froms side control.
Nayati working the head with strikes.
A big shot lands for Nayati! That's hurt Winslow! Will he recover? Nayati fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriel Nayati!
Adriel Nayati is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Adriel Nayati thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jeff Winslow was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations. Great fight.'.

Event: WFC 24: Jackson vs Hopson
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Nayati fails to land the takedown.
Nayati shoots in but no luck this time.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nayati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nayati somewhat.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Nayati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nayati swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov.
Nayati tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Nayati ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nayati lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmagomedov or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Nayati manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Nayati is trying to trip Nurmagomedov. He has hold of a leg but Nurmagomedov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nayati persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Nayati drops back looking for a leg! Nurmagomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurmagomedov manages to kick Nayati off! Nayati jumps back into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nayati cracks Nurmagomedov with a solid left hand.#T1#
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Nayati 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.
Nayati distracts Nurmagomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nayati works over Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Nayati defends easily.
Nayati keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.#SUB2#
Nayati avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nayati lands a couple of elbows.
Nayati working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nayati scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Nayati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nayati has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nayati landing some decent shots from guard.
Nayati stands and throws Nurmagomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Nayati is chipping away with strikes. #ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nayati definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nayati is putting a hurting on Nurmagomedov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nurmagomedov is still in real trouble! Can Nayati finish him?
Nayati cracks Nurmagomedov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nayati immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Nurmagomedov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nayati!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriel Nayati!
Adriel Nayati seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WFC 15: Dias vs Rogers
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Nayati fails with the takedown#TD#
and Mullen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mullen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Nayati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mullen trying to mount his opponent but Nayati defends it.
Mullen winds up and cracks Nayati with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mullen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mullen wants to take a breather but Nayati is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mullen lands a nice short elbow.
Mullen winds up and cracks Nayati with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Mullen lands strikes from half guard.
Nayati is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mullen jumps into side control!
Mullen controls the position.
Nayati tries to buck Mullen off but Mullen is having none of it.
Mullen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nayati keeps working.
Nayati is trying to improve his position.
Nayati manages to get back to half guard.
Nayati tries to roll over but Mullen keeps him under control.
Nayati moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Nayati wants to sweep here but Mullen controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nayati looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mullen landing with the ground and pound.
Mullen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Nayati is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nayati is looking for a triangle but Mullen pushes his legs off easily.
Mullen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Nayati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mullen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nayati escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mullen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mullen lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Nayati is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mullen defends well.
Mullen trying to control but Nayati is working from the bottom.
Mullen is working Nayati over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mullen looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Nayati throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mullen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mullen wants to pass the guard but Nayati is keeping the position.
Nayati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mullen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nayati is working Mullen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullen controlling the position.
Mullen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nayati cracks Mullen with a solid left hand.
Mullen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mullen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nayati looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Mullen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mullen wants to clinch.
Mullen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nayati fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mullen avoids it really well and circles away.
Mullen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nayati sprawls and moves away.
Mullen dives in for a single leg takedown but Nayati sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nayati working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nayati.
Nayati is pressed up against the cage. Mullen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nayati down to the mat. Nayati avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nayati dives in for a single leg takedown but Mullen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nick Mullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nayati swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Nayati feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Mullen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nayati landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nayati is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mullen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mullen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nayati is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mullen looking for a guillotine here but Nayati defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mullen is working hard here to advance position.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mullen's head.#T2#
Nayati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mullen has momentary wrist control but Nayati slips an elbow through the middle.
Nayati throws an elbow that misses. Mullen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nayati's guard. Nice move by Mullen!#REVR#
Nayati tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mullen trying to control but Nayati is working from the bottom.
Nayati bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mullen's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mullen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nayati connects with a couple of short punches.
Nayati lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nayati stands up over Mullen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mullen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nayati. #T3##SUB#
Mullen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nayati connects with a couple of short punches.
Mullen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nayati connects with a couple of short punches.
Nayati keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mullen's head.#SUB2#
Nayati has gone for a leg lock! Mullen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nayati's guard.#REVR#
Mullen landing with the ground and pound.
Mullen trying to control but Nayati is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nayati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mullen is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Mullen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Nayati is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mullen wants to control from the top but Nayati keeps moving.
Nayati wants to sweep but no luck.
Nayati bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mullen's guard. #REVB#
Mullen controls Nayati momentarily but Nayati frees himself.
Nayati lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nayati shoots in but Mullen avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Mullen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nayati tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mullen is in Nayati's guard.#SUB2#
Nayati is looking for a triangle but Mullen pushes his legs off easily.
Mullen stopping the sweep attempt from Nayati.
Mullen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nayati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullen stopping the sweep attempt from Nayati.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen wants to control from the top but Nayati keeps moving. #T1#
Mullen wants to pass the guard but Nayati is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mullen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Nayati has locked up a guillotine! Nayati's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mullen is holding on here and Nayati must be using up a lot of energy. Mullen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Nayati gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adriel Nayati!
Our winner, Adriel Nayati, 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: WFC 12: Khaledi vs. Rogers
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Nayati tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winslow defends well and Nayati ends up having to push Winslow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Winslow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winslow blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Winslow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winslow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nayati doesn't seem bothered though.
Nayati takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Winslow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nayati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winslow.
Nayati changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Nayati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Winslow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nayati to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nayati has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nayati works over Winslow with some ground and pound from guard.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winslow's head.#SUB2#
Nayati has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Winslow to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nayati is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Winslow pulls down on the head and he's put Nayati to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeff Winslow!
A very excited looking Jeff Winslow 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: WFC 9: Nilsson vs Elin
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Carden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nayati misses with a punch on the inside.
Carden tries to score a body lock takedown but Nayati shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carden is working for takedown but Nayati is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nayati prevents a body shot from Carden.
Carden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nayati lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carden backwards. #TD#
Nayati has clasped his hands together around Carden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Carden pushes Nayati away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nayati gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Carden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nayati. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
I wouldn't like to be where Carden is right now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nayati in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carden taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Nayati has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Carden is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nayati yanks on the arm and Carden is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nayati.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adriel Nayati!
A relieved looking Adriel Nayati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Thomas Carden stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a rough night out here, hats off to my opponent. Ima head back to the farm and get back to work. I ain't going out like this again. '.

Event: Testicular Cancer
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1##CL2#
One tries to keep at a distance but Two has taken the fight into the clinch.
Two gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from One.
One jumps guard but Two stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
One tries to circle away but Two has him pinned against the cage.
One is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test One. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Two has dropped down and is working for a takedown. One is trying to keep an underhook but Two manages to get the takedown into half guard.
One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks One with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Two tries to stand and escape but One is controlling the position.
One on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if One tries to get out of the position.
Two is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Two blocks the strikes from One. #T1#
One has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Two is working away from the top position though.
Two wants to stand up but One is controlling the position.
One taking some punishment here, with Two in his half guard.
Two takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
One is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Two's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Two's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from One. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
One lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Two has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Two trying to control the position but One manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Will One go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Two fending off the submission attempt from One.
One softening up his opponent with strikes here.
One controlling well, preventing Two from escaping the position.
One avoiding Two 's attempts to control his hands.
One lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test One showed his dominance in that final round.
I think One 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 10:9
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 10:9

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

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