Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Kaepernick circles away easily
and Kaepernick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ron Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Kaepernick moves out of range easily. #TD#
Kaepernick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaepernick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaepernick connects with a decent elbow.
Jacobs defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaepernick working the ground and pound.
Kaepernick cracks Jacobs with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaepernick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jacobs is avoiding damage well.
Kaepernick throws an elbow but Jacobs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kaepernick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kaepernick tries to score with some ground and pound. Jacobs controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaepernick working the ground and pound but Jacobs is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaepernick is putting a hurting on Jacobs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kaepernick lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kaepernick is working Jacobs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kaepernick lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Kaepernick decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Kaepernick moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kaepernick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jacobs regains guard.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaepernick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaepernick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Jacobs wants to stand up but Kaepernick is controlling him.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Kaepernick postures up.
Kaepernick is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaepernick is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Jacobs is rocked!
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaepernick scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacobs is still in real trouble! Can Kaepernick finish him?
Kaepernick 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.
Kaepernick postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jacobs covers up, he's hurt! Kaepernick keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kaepernick and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kaepernick can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!
An out of breath Julius Kaepernick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Nishiyama digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishiyama throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Dimitri Magomedov has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nishiyama. Magomedov shrugs it off though. #KD#
Nishiyama lands a big head kick that sends Magomedov tumbling to the mat! Nishiyama takes a step backwards and waves Magomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nishiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD#
Nishiyama lands a big uppercut and Magomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Magomedov looks OK. Nishiyama waves Magomedov back to his feet!
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nishiyama finish him?#CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov wants to slow Nishiyama down by chopping away at his legs.
Nishiyama circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Magomedov to the canvas! Magomedov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Nishiyama keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurou Nishiyama!

Event: SUPREME 16
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Griffin digs a good hook to Edwards's body.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.#BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Griffin tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards fails to land the takedown.
Edwards tries to clinch but Griffin moves away
and Griffin counters with a body kick that stops Edwards in his tracks momentarily.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Edwards enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Edwards manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Griffin stands up from Edwards's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edwards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffin to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Griffin forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch. #T3#
Edwards throws a series of strikes that have Griffin backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up. #TD#
Griffin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edwards!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Edwards to his feet.
Griffin is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edwards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin has Edwards pressed against the cage.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griffin is staying tight to Edwards's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand back up.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Edwards.
Matthew Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Griffin.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.#T1##TD#
Griffin drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Edwards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throws a combination. Edwards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Edwards wants to clinch but Griffin slips to the side
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Griffin - just one landing.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffin.#T3#
Griffin lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Griffin pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily. #T4#
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffin backing away here, and Edwards unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Griffin 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Griffin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Griffin stands up from Edwards's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Griffin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edwards on his heels. He'll look to pass Edwards's guard now, I'm sure.
Griffin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griffin is looking to pass into half guard but Edwards pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edwards is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Griffin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Edwards prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Griffin looks to land a combination. Edwards sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Griffin scores with a nice head shot.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Griffin with a nice cross.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matthew Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL#
Griffin rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Matthew Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Edwards takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin.
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!
Griffin slows the pace down.
Edwards struggling a bit here.#SU#
Griffin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards wants to control but Griffin postures up.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Griffin controls the position.
Matthew Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Griffin stands up.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Edwards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Griffin advances position into side control!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Griffin controls the position.
Edwards is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Edwards is letting Griffin control him for a moment. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand back up.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edwards back to the cage. Griffin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edwards walks away with a smile on his face. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justin Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Edwards tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin!

Event: RSE 55: Cattle Decapitation
Date: Feb 28, 2024

#R1#
Reyes scores with a punch to the head.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Jacobs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jacobs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reyes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jacobs drops his hands momentarily and Reyes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reyes as he avoids it easily.
Reyes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Jacobs throws a counter combo.#TD#
Reyes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reyes controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs has Reyes pulled in close to control his posture.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reyes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Reyes stands up and waves to Jacobs to follow him.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antonio Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jacobs.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reyes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.#TD#
Reyes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs is looking to stand back up but Reyes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jacobs. #REVB#
Reyes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reyes controlling the position easily from mount.
Reyes punching from mount but Jacobs doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Reyes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB#
Reyes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jacobs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
Reyes is staying tight to Jacobs's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacobs is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reyes is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Reyes controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Reyes 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##TD2#
Jacobs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reyes's guard.

Reyes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Reyes lands a right hand.
Reyes tries to throw a body punch but Jacobs avoids it by throwing Reyes back against the cage.
Reyes tries to work over Jacobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Jacobs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Jacobs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Reyes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've been informed that Jacobs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes checks a low kick from Jacobs.
Antonio Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jacobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reyes, pushing him back against the cage.
Reyes prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but Reyes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Antonio Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jacobs.#T1#
No joy there for Reyes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyes is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Reyes circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Reyes misses the target.
Reyes cracks Jacobs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reyes.
Reyes advances to full mount.
Reyes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jacobs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T2#
Reyes unloads with some shots from mount but Jacobs bucks and avoids them well.
Reyes landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs tries to reverse the position but Reyes maintains control.
Reyes controlling from mount.
Jacobs working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Reyes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Reyes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Reyes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Reyes looking for a guillotine from mount but Jacobs is having none of it.
Reyes trying to control but Jacobs is having none of it.
Reyes controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Reyes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Reyes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Reyes looking to score a takedown here. Jacobs is defending well but Reyes drives through and ends up in Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs is looking to stand back up but Reyes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jacobs.
Reyes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reyes content just to control the position here.
Reyes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Reyes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reyes controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Reyes with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Reyes wants to finish this one by submission but Jacobs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reyes.
Reyes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jacobs hang on?#SUB#
Reyes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jacobs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Reyes controlling from mount. #T2#
Reyes unloads with some shots from mount but Jacobs bucks and avoids them well.
Jacobs is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jacobs is trying desperately to improve position.
Reyes wants to take Jacobs's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Reyes working for a submission but Jacobs is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Reyes controlling from mount.
Reyes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jacobs is looking to escape.
Reyes controlling from mount. #SUB#
Reyes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jacobs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Reyes content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reyes wants to control the pace but Jacobs is squirming around nicely.
Jacobs tries to lock up and control but Reyes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes throws some wild stikes that Jacobs manages to avoid easily.
Antonio Reyes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes controlling his opponent.
Ron Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Reyes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Reyes!

Event: CCC 8 : Locke vs Francis
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Blackadder lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov wants to clinch
and Blackadder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackadder counters with a straight right hand.
Blackadder cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Dimitri Magomedov has been cut.
Blackadder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackadder scores with a body shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Magomedov.
Magomedov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blackadder counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Blackadder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackadder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blackadder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Blackadder has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackadder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Blackadder. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Blackadder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Blackadder.
Blackadder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Blackadder lands the left hand.
Blackadder lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Blackadder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blackadder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackadder clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Blackadder with a nice cross.
Blackadder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Blackadder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blackadder counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blackadder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackadder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Blackadder stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Blackadder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackadder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackadder with a hook.
Blackadder lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blackadder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Blackadder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blackadder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackadder wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Blackadder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blackadder scores with a body shot.
Blackadder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.
Blackadder jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Blackadder circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blackadder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomedov looks to clinch
and Blackadder counters with a left to the body.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackadder lands a body shot.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Blackadder to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Blackadder coming out on top.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Blackadder sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackadder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackadder lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters with a right hand to the body.
Blackadder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blackadder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackadder lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov moves forwards but Blackadder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackadder lands a jab.
Blackadder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmund Blackadder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Magomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blackadder lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blackadder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackadder scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Blackadder pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Edmund Blackadder is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimitri Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackadder circles away.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov wants to clinch.#T1#
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Blackadder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magomedov.
Blackadder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Blackadder connects with a jab.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Blackadder scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blackadder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blackadder scores with a jab.
Blackadder lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Blackadder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackadder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackadder tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackadder to the ground. Blackadder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Blackadder.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Blackadder lands a right hook to the body.
Blackadder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Blackadder connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Blackadder, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Blackadder against the cage but Blackadder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Blackadder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Magomedov.
Blackadder cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackadder to score with a decent uppercut.
Blackadder digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Blackadder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blackadder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Blackadder pushes him off.
Blackadder lands a jab to the head.
Blackadder dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Blackadder tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Blackadder cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Blackadder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackadder finish him?
Blackadder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackadder scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackadder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Blackadder moves away
enabling Blackadder to counter with a crisp jab.
Blackadder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Blackadder stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Blackadder avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blackadder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blackadder counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomedov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blackadder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackadder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blackadder lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blackadder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blackadder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blackadder defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmund Blackadder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackadder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackadder with a jab.
Blackadder lands a head shot.
Blackadder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackadder.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Blackadder.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Jab by Blackadder.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Blackadder counters with a crisp right hand that drops Magomedov! Blackadder lets Magomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackadder drops Magomedov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Magomedov! Blackadder dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmund Blackadder!
Edmund Blackadder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 44: Eye-Licker
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Pendous connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ron Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Pendous circles away easily
and Pendous counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Jacobs pushes Pendous up against the cage in a clinch.
Pendous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobs's efforts to push away.
Jacobs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pendous gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pendous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jacobs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pendous doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacobs. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Pendous wants to get back to his feet.
Pendous trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Jacobs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jacobs stops Pendous from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacobs misses with a takedown
letting Pendous counter with a right hand.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jacobs.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pendous but Pendous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pendous swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Pendous sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Pendous tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendous stuffs the takedown.
Jacobs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pendous counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jacobs misses with a takedown
and Pendous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Pendous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pendous lands a slapping body shot. #T3##TD2#
Jacobs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pendous manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jacobs looks winded!
Jacobs prevents Pendous from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs trying to move into half guard but instead Pendous has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pendous is one step ahead there.
Pendous pushes down on Jacobs's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Pendous tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jacobs controls his leg. #SU#
Pendous stands up from half guard.
Pendous stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs slips a jab from Pendous.
Pendous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendous fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacobs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Pendous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Jacobs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pendous shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pendous backing away here, and Jacobs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Pendous counters with a right hand to the body.
Pendous lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacobs off the cage and back into range.
Jacobs darts in trying to clinch
and Pendous counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacobs thinking.
Jacobs fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pendous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Pendous circles away easily
and Pendous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jacobs.#TD2#
Jacobs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pendous on his heels. He'll look to pass Pendous's guard now, I'm sure.#T1##ES#
Pendous wriggles free and stands up.
Jacobs misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendous misses the target.
Pendous blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Pendous throwing a counter right hand but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pendous counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacobs.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
enabling Pendous to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Ron Jacobs's cut even more.
Pendous just misses with a punch to the body.
Pendous misses with a looping left.
Stu Pendous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs wants to clinch.#T2#
Jacobs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pendous counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendous scores with a jab to the body.
Pendous lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Pendous counters with a crisp right that sends Jacobs to the canvas! Pendous follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Pendous!

Event: CCC 2 :Blackadder vs Creenshaw
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ma is trying to hold Magomedov in close to prevent damage but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Ma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ma is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Magomedov controlling the pace.
Ma wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ma tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov works his way into full mount! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov landing shots from mount. #T3#
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov prevents Ma from getting the reversal.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Magomedov.
Ma is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ma blocks a leg kick.
Ma shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense.
Ma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ma to the ground. Magomedov is now in Ma's guard.
Ma wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magomedov manages to pass to side control.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Ma defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ma wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Ma tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Magomedov manages to move to mount!
Dimitri Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Magomedov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Magomedov lands a couple of good shots and Ma has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Magomedov controlling from the back.
Ma is trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Ma has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Magomedov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T4#
Ma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magomedov's guard. Nice work there by Ma.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Ma from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Magomedov 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Ma keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Ma is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Ma's guard.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedov stands and throws Ma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controls the position from side control.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov taking a breather here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Magomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ma gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Magomedov working for a submission but Ma is keeping him at bay.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Ma is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Magomedov breaks from Ma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice elbow there by Magomedov.
Dong Hyun Ma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimitri Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#Ma is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Oh Ma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov dominating with strikes here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Magomedov!

Event: HFC 79:Caceres vs Graham
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Alexander pushes Zakrzewski up against the cage in a clinch.
Zakrzewski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zakrzewski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander is working Zakrzewski over against the cage.
Zakrzewski working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Alexander on the inside.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexander's coach down at Pure Progress Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alexander's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zakrzewski takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short uppercut from Alexander.
Alexander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Alexander.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zakrzewski backwards.
Alexander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zakrzewski's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Zakrzewski tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zakrzewski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alexander crunches a lovely knee into Zakrzewski's ribcage.#T1##BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexander. #CL2#
Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Zakrzewski.
Alexander landing knees to the body.
Alexander working Zakrzewski over with knees to the body.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander lands an elbow inside that Zakrzewski shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Alexander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zakrzewskis head.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zakrzewski backwards.
Alexander crunches a lovely knee into Zakrzewski's ribcage.
Alexander lands a knee to the head.
Alexander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zakrzewski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Alexander scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Alexander.
Alexander connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Alexander manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Alexander moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexander lands an elbow that stopped Zakrzewski in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zakrzewski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alexander.#CUT2#Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Alexander has knocked Zakrzewski down with a huge combo! Alexander steps away and waves a wobbly Zakrzewski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Zakrzewski is rocked!#CL2#
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Zakrzewski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zakrzewski backwards.
Alexander landing knees to the head.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Zakrzewski's head.
Zakrzewski seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zakrzewski throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Alexander drives through and clinches with Zakrzewski against the cage. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zakrzewski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zakrzewski backwards.
Alexander lands an elbow inside.
Zakrzewski looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Alexander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zakrzewski's face.
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but Alexander holds him up against the cage and eventually Zakrzewski drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Zakrzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zakrzewski backwards.
Nice elbow from Alexander. #CUT2#Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zakrzewski's defenses.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Alexander instigates a clinch.
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zakrzewski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jon Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Zakrzewski's head.
Zakrzewski tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zakrzewski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexander is keeping busy.
Alexander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alexander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexander.
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zakrzewski backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexander lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Alexander lands a left and a right that send Zakrzewski crashing to the mat, dazed. Alexander thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Zakrzewski out cold! Zakrzewski is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Alexander!
Jon Alexander managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Flawless Victory Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: SPPS Evolution 7
Date: Dec 22, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Edwards gets a double leg takedown into Shart's guard.#SUB#
Shart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edwards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shart is tightening it up a little... Edwards has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Edwards reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Edwards taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview.

Event: SPPS Evolution 7
Date: Dec 22, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ginters.#CL#
Magomedov clinches. #TD#
Magomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Ginters won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ginters is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Ginters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magomedov scoring with strikes but Ginters is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov landing shots from mount.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ginters is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Ginters can't escape the position.
Ginters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Ginters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ginters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Magomedov lands with some strikes.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Ginters working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ginters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Ginters is looking to get to half guard.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Magomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ginters tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Magomedov.
Magomedov unloading with bombs!
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Magomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Ginters can't break the clinch. #BC#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitri Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ginters counters with a nice body kick.
Ginters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Ginters dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Magomedov has picked Ginters up - he's going for a ride! Magomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Ginters defends it.
Ginters is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ginters has hold of Magomedov's hands but Magomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Magomedov working over Ginters with some ground and pound. Ginters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ginters can do to turn this around?
Magomedov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dimitri Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ginters is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Magomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Ginters that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Ginters tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ginters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov landing shots from mount. #T3#
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Ginters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ginters looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#Ginters is rocked!
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Ginters is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ginters for as long as he can get away with.
Ginters seems to have recovered his senses.
Ginters wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ginters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Ginters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Magomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ginters!
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov scoring with strikes but Ginters is staying in there.
Ginters tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Magomedov.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Magomedov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Magomedov landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ginters in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ginters to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Magomedov!

Event: RSE 31: The Brimstone Gate
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Jacobs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Tonder sprawls well initially but Jacobs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jacobs is nestled in close to Van Tonder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Jacobs 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SU2#
Jacobs stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T1#
Van Tonder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Jacobs counters with a single leg into guard. Van Tonder didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Jacobs has gone for a leg lock! Van Tonder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacobs's guard.#REVR##SU#
Van Tonder stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Tonder checks the leg kick.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Tonder checks a low kick from Jacobs.
Van Tonder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Tonder's guard.
Van Tonder is breathing heavily.
Jacobs passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Jacobs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Van Tonder avoids them all with ease.
Van Tonder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Van Tonder tries to sprawl but Jacobs drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Tonder has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Van Tonder's thigh. Van Tonder counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Jacobs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Tonder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jacobs, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Jacobs pulls Van Tonder in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Jacobs has his feet on Van Tonder's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jacobs is looking to slow Van Tonder down with leg kicks.
Hendrik Van Tonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Van Tonder.
Jacobs wants to counter with a clinch but Van Tonder pushes him away.
We've been informed that Jacobs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##TD2#
Jacobs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jacobs lands in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Tonder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacobs cracks Van Tonder with a solid left hand.
Van Tonder keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass. #SU2#
Jacobs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Tonder, up you get! #TD2#
Jacobs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacobs postures up and lands a big shot to Van Tonder's brow.
Van Tonder throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Van Tonder has momentary wrist control but Jacobs slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Jacobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jacobs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Jacobs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Jacobs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Tonder to the ground. Jacobs is now in Van Tonder's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs postures up. #SU2#
Jacobs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hendrik Van Tonder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Tonder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Jacobs tries for a kimura but Van Tonder is defending well. #SUB2#
Jacobs has hold of Van Tonder's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Van Tonder tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jacobs cranks the arm and Van Tonder screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Van Tonder, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ron Jacobs!
Hendrik Van Tonder spoke after the fight, saying 'Jis dit was amper'.

Event: SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1##TD#
Avangyan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Avangyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Avangyan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avangyan.
Magomedov trying to control but Avangyan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controlling the position for now.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov 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.#T1#
Avangyan is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Avangyan postures up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avangyan is one step ahead there.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avangyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov controls Avangyan momentarily but Avangyan frees himself.
Avangyan scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avangyan.
Avangyan postures up.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Avangyan controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avangyan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov is trying to keep Avangyan in close.
Avangyan works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Avangyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Avangyan postures up.
Avangyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avangyan wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Avangyan preventing the sweep.
Avangyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avangyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Avangyan scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Avangyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Avangyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Avangyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Avangyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avangyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Avangyan wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Avangyan postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Avangyan is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Magomedov pushing down on Avangyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Avangyan wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Avangyan won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avangyan is trying desperately to improve position.
Magomedov looking to control but Avangyan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Avangyan dominated that round.
That's time! Avangyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Avangyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Avangyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avangyan goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Avangyan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Avangyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov gets underhooks to prevent Avangyan's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Avangyan is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avangyan wants to take the fight to the mat but Magomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Magomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Avangyan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Magomedov has his hands on Avangyan's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Avangyan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avangyan wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Avangyan controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Avangyan trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Avangyan is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Avangyan is proving a slippery customer.
Avangyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Avangyan keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass. #SUB#
Avangyan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Avangyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Avangyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Magomedov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Avangyan is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Avangyan is working from the bottom.
Avangyan manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Avangyan wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Avangyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Avangyan tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Avangyan is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avangyan is controlling Magomedov's trapped leg to prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control.
Avangyan wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Avangyan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magomedov's waist but Magomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avangyan off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Avangyan shoots in.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Avangyan gets caught napping as Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Avangyan manages to retain guard.
Avangyan keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Avangyan wants to control but Magomedov passes easily into half guard.
Magomedov prevents Avangyan from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avangyan trying to control here.
Magomedov is trying to control. Avangyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Avangyan is working away.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avangyan is working hard here to advance position.
Arman Avangyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avangyan is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Avangyan keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Avangyan has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Avangyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Avangyan, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Avangyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avangyan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Magomedov manages to pass to mount!
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Avangyan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Avangyan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Magomedov jumps into side control!
Avangyan tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Avangyan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Avangyan is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avangyan controlling the position well.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avangyan wants to sweep but Magomedov has passed to side control!#T4#
Magomedov working away.
Avangyan prevents Magomedov from improving position.
Avangyan struggling a bit here.
Avangyan is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Avangyan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov staying calm.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Magomedov!

Event: SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
Iyer wants to clinch
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Iyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Iyer. #CL2#
Edwards darts in and clinches Iyer up against the cage.
Edwards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Iyer lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Iyer is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iyer down to the mat. Iyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Iyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Edwards is trying to defend but Iyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edwards scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Iyer manages to mount him! #T1#
Iyer looking to ground and pound but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Iyer thowing shots but they're missing.
Edwards 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.
Iyer is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iyer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edwards is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Edwards wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards is looking to control Iyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edwards avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Edwards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edwards pulls Iyer in close to prevent any damage.
Iyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Iyer from controlling successfully.
Iyer looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Iyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iyer cracks Edwards with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Iyer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edwards's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Iyer is working for a kimura but Edwards is defending it quite comfortably.
Edwards taking some punishment here, with Iyer in his half guard.
Edwards has his hands clasped together around Iyer's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Edwards is defending against the submission attempts here by Iyer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iyer prevents Edwards from improving 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 Ranganathan Iyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Edwards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Iyer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Iyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Iyer circles away.
Edwards just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIyer.
Iyer walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iyer swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards leaves Iyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranganathan Iyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Iyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Edwards instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Iyer manages to pull guard.
Iyer keeping full guard, as Edwards tries to pass.
Iyer wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
Ranganathan Iyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Edwards gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iyer's waist but Iyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Iyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away. #T2#
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Iyer. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Edwards's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iyer is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Iyer in a clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Iyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Iyer pulls Edwards into guard.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Edwards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Edwards dives in and grabs Iyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iyer pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Iyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Edwards, which made it look bad.
Iyer tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Iyer tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iyer dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Iyer's head and hops out.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Iyer.
Iyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Iyer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edwards's guard.

Edwards wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards checks a leg kick nicely.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Iyer sprawls well.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iyer's waist but Iyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Iyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iyer sprawls well. Iyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Iyer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Edwards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Edwards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Iyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iyer throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely. #TD#
Iyer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Edwards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Iyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Iyer stands up from Edwards's guard - Iyer perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Iyer letting Edwards take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Iyer as the two fighters clinch.
Iyer stalling the fight.
Edwards pushes Iyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ranganathan Iyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards dodges an elbow strike from Iyer.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Iyer won't allow it.
Iyer has Edwards pressed against the cage, preventing Edwards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iyer wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Iyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ranganathan Iyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Iyer tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iyer.
Edwards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iyer is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Iyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Iyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Iyer on that attempt.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Iyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
Iyer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edwards just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Iyer. #CL#
Iyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Iyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Iyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edwards's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranganathan Iyer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Iyer 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: NYF Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick and Zimmerman moves out of range easily.
Alexander slips a jab from Zimmerman.
That kick from Alexander tenderised Zimmerman's leg. Zimmerman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alexander pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zimmerman back to the cage. Alexander follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Zimmerman has been cut.
Alexander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman connects with a body shot that sends Alexander's belly button to the back.
Alexander throws a front kick that sends Zimmerman stumbling back into the cage.
Zimmerman digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Zimmerman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zimmerman scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zimmerman is looking to wear down Alexander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alexander looks winded!
Zimmerman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Jon Alexander has been cut.
Henry Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Zimmerman cracks Alexander with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zimmerman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alexander to stand back up!#ROC#Alexander is rocked!
Zimmerman lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Zimmerman finish him?
Zimmerman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexander at a distance.
Zimmerman throws a pinpoint strike between Alexander's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Alexander crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Zimmerman scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Zimmerman!
Henry Zimmerman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NYF 38: Traumen vs Adams
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud throws a combination. Alexander tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Alexander has been cut.
Spud scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander looks to land a combination but Spud avoids it well.
Spud tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spud lands with a big right hook that stumbles Alexander - he's out on his feet here! Spud follows up with another monster hook that separates Alexander from consciousness! Alexander falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Spud stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Slaw Spud!

Event: NYF Fight Night 11
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Alexander tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Stone back into the cage.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
Alexander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Alexander lands a knee to the body.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment.
Alexander's coach down at Pure Progress Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alexander's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexander prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
Alexander misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Alexander.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Stone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alexander working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Alexander pushes Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Alexander breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Alexander clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Alexander landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Stone like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Stone from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Alexander!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jon Alexander waved his t-shirt featuring Flawless Victory Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: 020 TEN
Date: Sep 04, 2023

#R1#
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Head chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Justin Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Richard Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Head defends it nicely.
Head tries to counter with a takedown but Edwards is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Head in a clinch.
Head misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
Edwards has Head pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Head manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Head is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
Head stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Head will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edwards up against the cage.
Edwards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Head prevents it.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Head throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head sets himself, and Edwards steps forward looking for the clinch! Head avoids it this time.
Edwards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Head.
Head leaning against his opponent.
Edwards stops a takedown attempt from Head.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Head has him pressed against the cage.
Head wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Head can pounce on him.
Head drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Edwards.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Head drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
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 Richard Head will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Head.
Head throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards. #CL2#
Edwards forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
Edwards stalling in the clinch.
Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards goes for a takedown attempt but Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Head's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head controlling the action here for a moment.
Edwards pushes off an throws an elbow but Head leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Head has him pressed against the cage.
Head goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edwards prevents it.
Edwards stalls. #T2#
Head is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
Head misses with some punches.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Head won't allow it.
Richard Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Head.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Head is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Head's efforts to push away.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head wants a takedown.
Edwards fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Head has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Edwards is trying to keep an underhook but Head manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Head seems content to control.
Head works his foot free and advances to mount.
Head takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Edwards wants to control but Head is having none of it.
Head controlling the position easily from mount.
Edwards tries to hold on but Head postures up.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Head. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Head throws some wild stikes that Edwards manages to avoid easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards working to try and regain half guard.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Head with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Head dominated that second round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Head changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Head misses.
Head misses with a body shot.
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Head. That snapped Edwards's head back. #CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Head's head and hops out.
Head finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards tries to clinch but Head moves away
and Head makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Head circles away and keeps his distance.
Head goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Head breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards jumps guard but Head turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richard Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Head after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Head blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Head tries for a takedown but Edwards manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Edwards pulls guard effortlessly.
Head is stalling in the full guard.
Head forces his way into half guard.
Head frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Head throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Edwards is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Head throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Head controlling the pace for now.
Head's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Richard Head overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Head looking to finish with strikes here!
Head looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Head!
A relieved looking Richard Head 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 Tokyo 3
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Edwards tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salt is defended easily by Edwards.
Salt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards scores with a body shot. #TD#
Salt drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salt stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position.
Salt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edwards for as long as he can get away with.
Salt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Salt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edwards is keeping the position for now.
Salt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salt continues to stall.
Further stalling from Salt.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Salt.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
Salt slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Salt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edwards defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Salt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Salt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salt continues to drive forward.#TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Salt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salt moves to back control.
Salt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce Salt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Salt shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edwards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salt somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Salt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Salt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Edwards to the mat! Edwards manages to get full guard.
Salt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edwards can't keep his opponent in guard - Salt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Salt passes to side control.
Salt works to advance to full mount. Edwards defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Salt looking to control and managing it successfully.
More hug and hope from Salt.
Edwards is trying to escape the mount.
Salt controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Salt is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Salt avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Salt controlling from mount. #T4#
Salt continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce Salt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Salt darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Salt into the cage.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Salt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Salt is trying to trip Edwards. He has hold of a leg but Edwards is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Salt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Salt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salt is looking to advance position but Edwards won't allow it.
Salt passes to side control.
A lull in the action here as Salt stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?#T1##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salt works to advance to full mount. Edwards defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Salt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Edwards tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salt controlling from mount.
Salt moves to take his opponent's back.
Salt controls the action.#T4#
Bryce Salt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards trying to control the hands but Salt breaks the grip.
Salt has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: NYF 28: Ferguson vs Daxton
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Dawson scores with a four punch combination!
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dawson lands with a right hand.
Dawson lands a jab to the head.
Dawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Dawson.
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.#ROC#Alexander is rocked!
Dawson drops Alexander with a naaaaasty hook - Alexander is in real trouble here! Dawson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dawson!

Event: WFC Las Vegas 5
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Wynne.
Edwards tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wynne defends well and Edwards ends up having to push Wynne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wynne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edwards slips a jab from Wynne.
Wynne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wynne.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wynne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wynne throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Wynne.
Edwards tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wynne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wynne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Edwards throws a series of punches but Wynne moves out of range.
Wynne lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wynne counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Edwards is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and Wynne counters with a nice body shot.
Gwalchmei Wynne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Wynne steps in with a hook that catches Edwards right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wynne follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Edwards looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gwalchmei Wynne!
A relieved looking Gwalchmei Wynne 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: MMAHKI 64
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Sirah looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sirah thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sirah.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Sirah.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Magomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sirah throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Sirah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sirah lands a head kick. Magomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirah.
Sirah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sirah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sirah sprawls and moves away.
Sirah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Sirah throws a chopping leg kick but Magomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sirah manages to circle out of the way.
Pete Sirah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirah throws a leg kick #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Sirah didn't expect that.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Sirah keeps moving.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Sirah has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sirah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sirah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sirah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov passes into half guard. #T2#
Sirah gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sirah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sirah keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Sirah.#SUB2#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sirah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Sirah's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sirah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov trying to control but Sirah is working from the bottom.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov trying to control but Sirah is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sirah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov works over Sirah with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Sirah looking for subs off his back but Magomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sirah is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sirah tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magomedov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sirah working to try and regain half guard.
Sirah is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Sirah bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Sirah tries to pass.
Sirah won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Sirah tries to pass.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov controlling Sirah's posture.
Magomedov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Sirah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov throws a head kick but Sirah moves out of range.
Sirah lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Magomedov gets tackled into the cage by Sirah. Sirah maintains the clinch.
Sirah lands an elbow that stopped Magomedov in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Sirah fails to land.
Sirah lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Dimitri Magomedov has been cut.#TD#
Magomedov gets control of Sirah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magomedov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dimitri Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sirah preventing the sweep.
Magomedov controlling Sirah's posture.
Magomedov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Sirah tries to pass. #T1#
Sirah won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Sirah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sirah manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sirah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Sirah's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sirah is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Sirah keeps trying to improve his position.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov working Sirah over with strikes here.
Sirah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Sirah 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.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Sirah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Sirah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Sirah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sirah is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sirah gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sirah has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov advances position into side control!
Sirah is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov gets to mount! Sirah was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Magomedov lands a big elbow.
Sirah regains half guard.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Sirah is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sirah wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sirah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Sirah won't be happy about that!
Sirah taking shots to the head.
Magomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sirah is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirah working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Magomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sirah tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sirah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sirah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Sirah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sirah pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Sirah slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirah stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sirah shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sirah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Sirah.
Sirah misses with a head kick.
Sirah scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitri Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sirah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Sirah shoots in.#TD#
Magomedov 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.
Sirah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Sirah looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily. #SUB2#
Sirah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sirah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sirah working for submissions but it's allowed Magomedov to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Sirah tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sirah actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sirah gets full guard.
Sirah being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sirah isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magomedov stacks Sirah on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Magomedov!
Sirah is being controlled here. #T3#
Magomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sirah!
Sirah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sirah is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Sirah is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sirah is looking to improve his position but Magomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Sirah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Sirah is squirming around nicely.
Sirah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sirah slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sirah tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Sirah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sirah.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dimitri Magomedov.
I think Magomedov 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Magomedov!

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