Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown but Santaban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakarow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bakarow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bakarow unleashes a big counter combination but Santaban bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bakarow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown but Santaban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakarow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bakarow's coach down at Death By Snu Snu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Uniesky Santaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Santaban fails to land with a series of punches.
Bakarow fails to land the takedown.
Santaban lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Santaban misses.
Santaban keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow loses concentration momentarily and Santaban pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Bakarow crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Santaban finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uniesky Santaban!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Uniesky Santaban made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Bakarow. #CL#
Late fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bakarow, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakarow.
Bakarow's coach down at Death By Snu Snu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Late looks for the body kick but Bakarow saw that one coming.
Late tries to land a leg kick but Bakarow saw it coming and moves away.
Late backing away here, and Bakarow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakarow moves away.
Bakarow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Late but Late pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Bakarow gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Bakarow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No joy there for Late, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakarow avoids the body shot from Late.
Bakarow wants to counter the offense by Late and move into the clinch position.
Late fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakarow checks it well.
Bakarow lands a jab to Late's midsection.
Late misses with a hook to the body
and Bakarow counters with a nice leg kick.
Late has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Bakarow throws a jab when Late was well out of range.
Bakarow drops his hands momentarily and Late takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Late rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakarow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Late misses with a wild combination.
Late stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakarow.
Late swinging wildly here.
Late throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Bakarow counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Late! #ROC2#Late is rocked!
Bakarow performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakarow is trying to control the action in half guard but Late is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bakarow wants to pass the guard but Late is defending well. #T3##SU2#
Bakarow decides to stand and escape the position. #KD2#
Bakarow drops Late with a left and a right! Oh, Late is hurt - Bakarow dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Late is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Late gets back to half guard.
Late is refusing to be controlled, as Bakarow sits in half guard.
Late seems to have got his legs back now.
Late trying to control here.
Bakarow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bakarow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bakarow wants to control but Late is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late gets back to full guard.
Bakarow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Late tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakarow swivels and escapes.
Bakarow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Late misses the shot to the body.
Late will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bakarow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Bakarow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Late manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Late pushes Bakarow off and gets back to his feet.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakarow tries to counter with a clinch but Late shakes him off and moves away.
Late wants to clinch up but Bakarow keeps it at a distance.
Bakarow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Late with a hook.#CL2#
Bakarow rushes Late and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Late wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakarow has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Bakarow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Late gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bakarow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bakarow trying to control but Late is working from the bottom.
Bakarow tries to free his leg and advance position but Late is retaining full guard.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Bakarow won't allow Late to get back to his feet.
Bakarow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Bakarow sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakarow misses with a few strikes there.
Late throws a series of punches but Bakarow moves out of range.
Late throws a leg kick but Bakarow checks it.
Late tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakarow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Late looks to land a combination but Bakarow avoids it well.
Bakarow is looking for the big counter here.
Late moves in looking to clinch but Bakarow pushes him off.#CL2#
Bakarow takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Late looks to throw the jab but Bakarow is out of range. #T3#
Late doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakarow circles away.
Late tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakarow was well out of range. Poor timing from Late.
Bakarow throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Bakarow clinches with his opponent.
Bakarow landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bakarow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bakarow.
Late appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and pushes Late back into the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Bakarow stalks Late and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Late's face. Late staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakarow circles away quickly and effectively.
Late takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakarow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Late will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Late sets himself, and Bakarow steps forward looking for the clinch! Late avoids it this time.
Late takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bakarow lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Bakarow clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Late is looking to wear down Bakarow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Late takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Late misses with a combination #KD2#
and Bakarow counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Late!
Bakarow not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Late lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Late misses with a series of wild punches.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakarow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Bakarow drives through and clinches with Late against the cage. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Late looks to land a combination but Bakarow avoids it well.
Late misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bakarow tries to counter with a clinch but Late shakes him off and moves away.
Late jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late misses with a low kick.
Late wants to clinch but Bakarow slips to the side
and Bakarow counters with a nice body shot.
Late stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakarow.
Late get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Late stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bakarow runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Bakarow!
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: UCF 13:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Mantzurin stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Mantzurin clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Mantzurin is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mantzurin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mantzurin wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mantzurin from controlling successfully.
Mantzurin tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mantzurin is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him. #T1#
Mantzurin stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mantzurin closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mantzurin can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Mantzurin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams distracts Mantzurin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've been hearing good reports from Williams's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Mantzurin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams 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.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantzurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantzurin is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Williams stands and throws Mantzurin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantzurin is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Mantzurin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams wants to control but Mantzurin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mantzurin struggling a bit here.
Williams working the head with strikes.
What's Mantzurin going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Mantzurin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Mantzurin taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams working the ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin struggling a bit here.
Williams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mantzurin to see if he's OK.
Mantzurin can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams lands a strong strike to the head of Mantzurin. That's dazed him! Williams looking to finish here. Mantzurin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Williams lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Williams!
In his post fight interview, Kane Williams started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Monni Mantzurin stepped up to the mic, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Unbelivable swinging wildly here.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Unbelivable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unbelivable shoots in for a double leg but Anstey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Anstey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Anstey.#CUT2#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but Unbelivable ducks down to avoid it.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unbelivable circles away quickly and effectively.
Unbelivable looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Unbelivable avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anstey tries to clinch but Unbelivable moves out of range. #CL#
Unbelivable has managed to clinch.
Unbelivable drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anstey pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Anstey cracks Unbelivable with a right hand to the side of the head.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anstey as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unbelivable shoots in but Anstey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anstey! But no joy.
Unbelivable uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Unbelivable went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD2#
Anstey throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Unbelivable tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Unbelivable is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anstey arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Unbelivable's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
The defeated Usko Unbelivable had this to say: 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: OFK 385 - Valentine Vs Wulff
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Gomes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Bakarow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Bakarow is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bakarow jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bakarow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bakarow's best efforts.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Bakarow has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bakarow jumps into side control!
Bakarow advances to full mount.
Bakarow prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Bakarow controlling from the full mount. #T1##SUB2#
Gomes tries to improve his position but Bakarow has taken his back! Bakarow has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gomes tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bakarow pushes Gomes away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Bakarow!

Event: SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Liee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakarow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Liee.
Bakarow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liee.
Bakarow fails with the takedown
and Liee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakarow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Liee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bakarow blocks it with crossed arms.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Liee won't allow it.
Liee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bakarow.
Liee prevents Bakarow from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Bakarow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brusse Liee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Bakarow throws a sloppy head kick
and Liee counters with a crisp right that sends Bakarow to the canvas! Liee follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brusse Liee!
As Brusse Liee got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: We are building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude. We forge our tradition in the spirit of our ancestors. You have our gratitude.'.

Event: UCF 4: Wells v Jiurgite
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Mantzurin throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mantzurin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Mantzurin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mantzurin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Mantzurin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mantzurin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mantzurin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantzurin throws an elbow but James slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Mantzurin in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Mantzurin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mantzurin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mantzurin controlling the position. #SUB#
Mantzurin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mantzurin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Mantzurin throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Mantzurin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mantzurin throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Mantzurin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mantzurin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Mantzurin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mantzurin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mantzurin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mantzurin takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mantzurin looks up at the clock and then as James takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mantzurin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mantzurin.
James is not content to let Mantzurin control the position. #T4#
Mantzurin lands a nice forearm strike.
James takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
James looks winded!
Mantzurin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mantzurin cracks James with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mantzurin 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.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Mantzurin controls the position. #SUB#
Mantzurin has an Americana. James didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mantzurin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mantzurin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Monni Mantzurin!
After winning the bout, Monni Mantzurin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated LeBron James had this to say: 'Im tired man.'.

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense.
We've been informed that Ahola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense.
Ahola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unbelivable.#CL2#
Ahola clinches up with Unbelivable and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unbelivable is working for takedown but Ahola is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Unbelivable takes a shot to the head.
Ahola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbelivable or not.
Ahola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Unbelivable wants a takedown.
Ahola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Unbelivable is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
We've been hearing reports that Unbelivable has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahola is pressed up against the cage. Unbelivable has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahola down to the mat. Ahola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola lands a jab to Unbelivable's midsection.
Ahola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Ahola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Unbelivable.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Unbelivable looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Unbelivable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahola pinned against the cage. Ahola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy left from Ahola finds it's target.
Ahola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Unbelivable.
Unbelivable tries to clinch up but Ahola circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Unbelivable takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Unbelivable under the eye.
Ahola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Unbelivable's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola lands a jab.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Unbelivable staying out of range there.
Ahola just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUnbelivable.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
Ahola cracks Unbelivable with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahola connects with a body shot that sends Unbelivable's belly button to the back.#T3#
Ahola cracks Unbelivable with a good jab.
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Unbelivable does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Unbelivable is out of range.
Unbelivable closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
Unbelivable closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahola circles away.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Unbelivable closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahola throws a hook but Unbelivable blocks it.
Ahola throws a hook but Unbelivable blocks it.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbelivable is just out of range.
Unbelivable shoots in and drives through. Ahola sprawls well.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Ahola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola avoids the head kick by Unbelivable.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Unbelivable takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahola cracks Unbelivable with an open hand slap.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Unbelivable. #CL2#
Unbelivable gets tackled into the cage by Ahola. Ahola maintains the clinch.
Unbelivable has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahola after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Ahola.
Unbelivable tries to break free but Ahola pushes him back against the cage.
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Unbelivable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Unbelivable blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Unbelivable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
That's time! Unbelivable's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ahola stuns Unbelivable with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unbelivable in his tracks.
Ahola connects with a looping right hand.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unbelivable tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Ahola there.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Unbelivable avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Unbelivable moved out of range nicely.
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unbelivable.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Unbelivable should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Ahola clinches up against the cage.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Ahola pushes Unbelivable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unbelivable blocks an uppercut.
Unbelivable is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards. #BC#
Unbelivable's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahola lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Unbelivable is rocked!
Ahola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Unbelivable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Unbelivable or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahola, which made it look bad.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Unbelivable seems to have got his legs back now.
Unbelivable ducks right into an uppercut from Ahola. #CL2#
Ahola rushes Unbelivable and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Unbelivable. #T2#
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola digs a right hand into Unbelivable's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Unbelivable's gas tank.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Good body shot from Ahola.
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola pushes Unbelivable back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahola unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Unbelivable! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ahola is unloading with more strikes now! Unbelivable drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
After winning the bout, Jarkko Ahola thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Usko Unbelivable stepped up to the mic, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: UCF 2: Clark v Skwat
Date: Feb 03, 2024

Monni Mantzurin really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 233.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with John Peterson was cancelled.

Event: CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Novak gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bakarow decides to pull guard.
Novak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Novak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Novak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Novak connects with a couple of short punches.
Novak is in close to Bakarow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bakarow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Bakarow is going to stand back up.
Well, if Bakarow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Novak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Novak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Novak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Novak postures up and lands a big shot to Bakarow's brow.
Novak works over Bakarow with some ground and pound from guard.
Bakarow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Novak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bakarow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Novak postures up in Bakarow's guard and throws a big left but Bakarow blocks it.
Novak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novak wants to control from the top but Bakarow keeps moving.
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novak distracts Bakarow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Novak is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakarow has wrist control.
Bakarow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Novak controls the pace.
Novak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novak pushing down on Bakarow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Novak lands with a punch from half guard.
Novak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bakarow!
Novak landing shots from mount.
Novak is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Bakarow is rocked!
A big strike lands for Novak! That's really hurt Bakarow and he's turned his back - Novak keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Novak jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonz Novak!

Event: WVT 215: Ihantala v Fleshou
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Unbelivable fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luciano to the ground. Unbelivable is now in Luciano's guard.
Unbelivable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Unbelivable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unbelivable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luciano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Unbelivable trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Unbelivable controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Unbelivable working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Luciano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Luciano preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Unbelivable is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luciano is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Unbelivable is on top in guard. #REVR#
Unbelivable looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Unbelivable thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luciano can't keep his opponent in guard - Unbelivable advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Unbelivable moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Unbelivable has hold of Luciano's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Luciano tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Unbelivable cranks the arm and Luciano screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Luciano, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Unbelivable throws a sloppy head kick and Bacolod moves out of range easily.
Bacolod throwing a counter right hand but Unbelivable manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Unbelivable changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bacolod looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bacolod tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bacolod is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Unbelivable is looking for the choke from the back position but Bacolod is controlling his hands well.
Bacolod trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Unbelivable is looking to control Bacolod but Bacolod is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Our spies down at at Deathsquad inform us that Unbelivable has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Unbelivable gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bacolod is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Even with his hooks in, Unbelivable manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bacolod is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T1#
Unbelivable trying to control.
Unbelivable is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Bacolod right now.
Unbelivable looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #CUT2#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.#SUB2#
Bacolod showing good submission defense here.
Unbelivable missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is looking for the choke from the back position but Bacolod is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Unbelivable somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Unbelivable is punishing Bacolod with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Unbelivable is persistently looking for the submission but Bacolod is defending it well. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is persistently looking for the submission but Bacolod is defending it well.
Unbelivable controlling well, preventing Bacolod from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is looking for the choke from the back position but Bacolod is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Unbelivable on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bacolod is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bacolod trying to get back to his feet but Unbelivable is in full control for now.
Unbelivable is trying to stick to Bacolod's back but Bacolod is turning into Unbelivable. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Unbelivable's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bacolod.#T3#
Bacolod trying to stand up but can't free himself from Unbelivable's guard.
Unbelivable doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Unbelivable has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bacolod is looking to advance position but Unbelivable has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Unbelivable with the ground and pound from mount.
Unbelivable trying to control but Bacolod is having none of it.
Bacolod wants to control but Unbelivable is having none of it.
Bacolod regains half guard.
Unbelivable lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Bacolod is not content to let Unbelivable control the position.
Bacolod preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is working for a kimura but Bacolod is defending it quite comfortably.
Bacolod is staying active underneath Unbelivable, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bacolod tries to get to full guard but Unbelivable has control of the leg.
Bacolod is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Unbelivable dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Unbelivable drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Unbelivable decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Unbelivable sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Unbelivable circles away easily
and Bacolod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Jingky Bacolod's cut is getting worse.
Unbelivable tries to clinch up but Bacolod circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Unbelivable shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Unbelivable showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is working for a kimura but Bacolod is defending it quite comfortably.
Unbelivable takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Unbelivable is trying to control the action in half guard but Bacolod is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Bacolod kicks off Unbelivable and gets to his feet.
Bacolod darts in looking for a takedown but Unbelivable gets double underhooks and turns Bacolod into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unbelivable walks away with a smile on his face. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unbelivable counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bacolod keeps the fight on the outside.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Unbelivable goes for a double leg but Bacolod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bacolod continues to drive forward.
Bacolod misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Unbelivable counters by moving into the clinch.
Unbelivable working Bacolod over with knees to the body.
Unbelivable is looking to take this one to the mat.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Unbelivable jumps guard.
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!
Bacolod postures up. #SUB2#
Bacolod avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Unbelivable had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bacolod defends it easily.#T3#
Unbelivable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Unbelivable wants to get back to his feet but Bacolod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Unbelivable working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bacolod.
Unbelivable striking off his back, scoring a few points. #SUB2#
Unbelivable has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bacolod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bacolod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Unbelivable trying to control the position.
Bacolod is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Unbelivable throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unbelivable trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Unbelivable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod'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#
Unbelivable displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bacolod.
Bacolod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Unbelivable tries to avoid it but Bacolod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Unbelivable to the ground. Unbelivable escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unbelivable looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Unbelivable shoots in for a double leg but Bacolod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Unbelivable rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bacolod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Unbelivable counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unbelivable trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacolod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Unbelivable controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Usko Unbelivable has got the better of the ground game so far.
Unbelivable tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacolod is retaining full guard.
Unbelivable sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Unbelivable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Unbelivable lands a couple of digs.
Bacolod is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bacolod is looking to take a break and control but Unbelivable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Bacolod wants to work for an arm triangle but Unbelivable is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Unbelivable moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Unbelivable had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bacolod defends it easily.
Bacolod has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bacolod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Unbelivable lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Unbelivable has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod is striking from the bottom but Unbelivable uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T3#
Unbelivable seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bacolod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Unbelivable moves nicely into side control.
Bacolod is trying to control Unbelivable's posture but Unbelivable avoids it.
Unbelivable advances to full mount.
Bacolod is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Usko Unbelivable is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Unbelivable has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bacolod's face.
Unbelivable lands a big elbow. #T4#
Unbelivable can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bacolod is looking to escape.
Bacolod keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Unbelivable trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Unbelivable controlling the position easily from mount.
Unbelivable is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bacolod can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unbelivable looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jingky Bacolod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bacolod is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Unbelivable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Unbelivable 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 Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Unbelivable!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Usko Unbelivable made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Mantzurin doesn't manage to clinch there - Northrop circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mantzurin.
Northrop feints a counter leg kick.
Northrop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Northrop throws the kick towards the body but Mantzurin avoids it.
Northrop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mantzurin throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mantzurin pushes Northrop up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantzurin is trying to maintain a safe position but Northrop gets an underhook and turns Mantzurin into the cage.
Northrop scores with a shot to the side of Mantzurin's head.
Northrop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Northrop tries a body shot but Mantzurin blocks it.
Northrop lands a body punch. #T1#
Mantzurin is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Northrop.
Mantzurin is breathing heavily.
Northrop lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Northrop lands with a light punch inside.
Northrop lands a right hand.
Northrop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Northrop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Northrop lands a body punch.
Northrop presses Mantzurin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mantzurin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Northrop has him pressed against the cage.
Mantzurin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mantzurin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Northrop digs a right hand underneath Mantzurin's ribcage. Mantzurin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Northrop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Northrop has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mantzurin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Northrop can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Northrop.
Northrop is working Mantzurin over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Northrop.
Northrop lands a nice uppercut.
Northrop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mantzurin backwards.
A short right from Northrop on the inside. #T2#
Northrop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mantzurins head. #ROC2#Mantzurin is rocked!
Northrop works on Mantzurin's body with a couple of short punches.
Northrop lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Mantzurin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Northrop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Northrop unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mantzurin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Northrop is unloading with more strikes now! Mantzurin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Northrop!
A victorious Russell Northrop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Monni Mantzurin was interviewed post fight and said 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: WVT 201: Assndrop v Matikainen
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Unbelivable on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Unbelivable throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Fisticuffs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Unbelivable! Fisticuffs lets Unbelivable back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Unbelivable is rocked!
Unbelivable is holding his hands too far apart here. Fisticuffs throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Unbelivable is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torraso Fisticuffs!
Torraso Fisticuffs took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mythical Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Usko Unbelivable was interviewed post fight and said 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: RSE 33: Blood Red Throne
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Battleaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Battleaxe lands with a straight right. Mantzurin didn't see that one coming.
Mon Battleaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mantzurin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mantzurin showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Battleaxe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mantzurin is pressing down on Battleaxe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Battleaxe is holding on for now.
Battleaxe is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantzurin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES2#
Battleaxe kicks Mantzurin off and gets back to his feet.
Battleaxe misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Mantzurin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mantzurin slips under a jab from Battleaxe.
Battleaxe works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battleaxe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mantzurins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Jab, jab by Battleaxe - just one landing. #T1##CL#
Mantzurin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mantzurin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mantzurin pushes Battleaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantzurin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Battleaxe's defenses. #TD#
Mantzurin jumps guard.
Mantzurin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mantzurin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mantzurin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mantzurin pulls Battleaxe in close to prevent any damage.
Mantzurin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Battleaxe wants to stand but Mantzurin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Battleaxe stops Mantzurin from standing up. #T2#
Mantzurin trying to strike off his back.
Mantzurin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Battleaxe postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Battleaxe with a nice cross.
Mantzurin blocks a head kick by Battleaxe.
Mantzurin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Mantzurin is rocked!
Battleaxe drops Mantzurin with a naaaaasty hook - Mantzurin is in real trouble here! Battleaxe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mon Battleaxe!
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: WVT 193: Anderson v Kok
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Unbelivable takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fleshou Jr throws a series of punches but Unbelivable moves out of range.
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown but Fleshou Jr shows good takedown defense.
Unbelivable lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fleshou Jr as he avoids it easily.
Stres Fleshou Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.#TD#
Fleshou Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Unbelivable looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable tries to bench press Fleshou Jr off him but Fleshou Jr keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Unbelivable's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fleshou Jr scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleshou Jr taking a breather here. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unbelivable is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Unbelivable is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fleshou Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura but Unbelivable is defending well.
Fleshou Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fleshou Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Unbelivable, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Fleshou Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Unbelivable, who protects the arm well.
Fleshou Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.#SUB#
Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura but Unbelivable is defending well.
Unbelivable misses with a strike from the bottom.
Fleshou Jr wants to take a breather but Unbelivable manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fleshou Jr.
Unbelivable controls Fleshou Jr momentarily but Fleshou Jr frees himself.
Fleshou Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Unbelivable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Fleshou Jr working some strikes from top position.
Fleshou Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unbelivable has momentary wrist control but Fleshou Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Unbelivable is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fleshou Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fleshou Jr pushes down on Unbelivable's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Fleshou Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Unbelivable is just riding it out for now. Fleshou Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Fleshou Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Unbelivable manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Unbelivable escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleshou Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleshou Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fleshou Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fleshou Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Unbelivable is rocked!
Unbelivable keeping moving, preventing Fleshou Jr from controlling successfully.
Unbelivable is still in real trouble! Can Fleshou Jr finish him?
Fleshou Jr pushing down on Unbelivable's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fleshou Jr is trying to control. Unbelivable wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Unbelivable seems to have recovered his senses.
Unbelivable tries to roll over but Fleshou Jr keeps him under control.
Fleshou Jr works his way into side control.
Fleshou Jr working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stres Fleshou Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Unbelivable slips a jab from Fleshou Jr.
Unbelivable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fleshou Jr pinned against the cage. Fleshou Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Unbelivable right on the button. Unbelivable goes down! Fleshou Jr follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fleshou Jr gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview.
The defeated Usko Unbelivable had this to say: 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: APEX 13
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Bakarow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Ewgenju Scorfna has been cut.
Bakarow's coach down at DF Fitnesscentrum was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scorfna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakarow.
Scorfna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bakarow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bakarow connects with a single shot there.
Scorfna shoots for a takedown but Bakarow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bakarow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bakarow scores with a nice body kick.
Bakarow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scorfna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewgenju Scorfna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorfna avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##TD2#
Bakarow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scorfna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakarow wants to stand but Scorfna is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bakarow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scorfna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakarow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scorfna's guard.
Scorfna keeping full guard, as Bakarow tries to pass.
Bakarow's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Scorfna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakarow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakarow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bakarow stays in close to Scorfna's body and controls the position.
Scorfna seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Scorfna keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Scorfna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bakarow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bakarow postures up.
Bakarow looking to pass the guard.
Scorfna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakarow content to stall in guard here.
Scorfna pulls Bakarow in close to his closed guard and prevents Bakarow from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Bakarow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scorfna trying to control the position.
Bakarow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakarow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bakarow misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bakarow lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Bakarow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scorfna holding on.#SU2#
Bakarow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Scorfna to his feet.
Scorfna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow tries for a takedown but Scorfna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bakarow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scorfna is trying to defend but Bakarow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Scorfna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ewgenju Scorfna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Scorfna gets tackled into the cage by Bakarow. Bakarow maintains the clinch.
Scorfna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bakarow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow has a takedown stuffed.
Bakarow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakarow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bakarow gets the takedown into side control.
Scorfna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Scorfna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Scorfna prevents Bakarow from moving into mount.
Scorfna being controlled for a moment.
Bakarow trying to control the action but Scorfna is working from the bottom.
Scorfna is trying to get back to half guard.
Bakarow trying to control the position but Scorfna is working away.
Bakarow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scorfna can't do much from the bottom here.
Bakarow scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bakarow taking a breather here.
Bakarow is looking to take a break and control but Scorfna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scorfna struggling a bit here.
Bakarow taking a breather here.
Bakarow tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bakarow controls the position.
Bakarow working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorfna is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Scorfna struggling a bit here.
Scorfna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bakarow's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakarow in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Scorfna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bakarow pulls his head out easily.
Bakarow is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Bakarow is working for a submission of some sort.
Bakarow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scorfna trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakarow wants to take a breather but Scorfna is having none of it. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up out of the half guard.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scorfna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scorfna tries to counter with a takedown but Bakarow is quick to defend against it.
Crunch! Bakarow slams his shin into Scorfna's torso.
Bakarow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Scorfna tries to keep at a distance but Bakarow has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Scorfna gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow gets full guard.
Bakarow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bakarow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scorfna controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ewgenju Scorfna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bakarow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakarow leaves Scorfna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scorfna takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and pushes Scorfna back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorfna looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bakarow forces Scorfna back against the cage and clinches.
Scorfna is trying to drag Bakarow to the mat but Bakarow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewgenju Scorfna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorfna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bakarow pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow stalks Scorfna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scorfna's face. Scorfna staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Bakarow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scorfna was covering up waiting for the punch and Bakarow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bakarow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scorfna is keeping the position for now.
Scorfna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scorfna keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully.
Bakarow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Scorfna keeps moving. #T2#
Bakarow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bakarow wants to take a breather but Scorfna is having none of it.
Bakarow is looking to advance position but Scorfna won't allow it.
Scorfna is looking to control Bakarow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scorfna avoid being mounted?
Bakarow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bakarow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Scorfna controls his leg. #T3#
Scorfna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scorfna wants to improve his position but Bakarow is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakarow in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ewgenju Scorfna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scorfna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scorfna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bakarow but Bakarow pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scorfna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Bakarow takes the fight into the clinch.
Bakarow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bakarow landing knees to the head.
Sergey Bakarow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bakarow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakarow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakarow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Bakarow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakarow 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow!

Event: WVT 186: Oliva v Zakharov
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Unbelivable takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacLeod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Unbelivable doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacLeod sprawls well. MacLeod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet.
Unbelivable tries a head kick but it misses.
Unbelivable tries for a takedown but MacLeod circles away easily#CL#
and MacLeod counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Panda MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Unbelivable blocks it. #TD2#
Unbelivable has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed MacLeod clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Unbelivable with shots to the head and body - MacLeod looks very uncomfortable down there.
MacLeod tries to hold on but Unbelivable postures up.
MacLeod is desperately trying to improve his position but Unbelivable has a good base and remains in mount.
Unbelivable landing shots from mount.
Unbelivable with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2#It looks like Panda MacLeod has been cut.
Unbelivable lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#Panda MacLeod's cut is getting worse.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

Event: RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Aprile lands a nice hook to Mantzurin's body. Mantzurin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aprile lands a really nice looking cross but Mantzurin seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin tries to close the distance and clinch but Aprile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mantzurin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aprile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantzurin ducks under a wild hook from Aprile.
Aprile misses the jab.
Aprile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aprile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantzurin at a distance.
Richie Aprile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aprile throws out a loose jab but Mantzurin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantzurin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mantzurin tries to clinch
and Mantzurin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aprile throws a looping overhand right but Mantzurin ducks down to avoid it.
Aprile misses with a hook.
Mantzurin doesn't manage to clinch there - Aprile circles away. #T1#
Aprile throws an overhand right that lands on Mantzurin's shoulder, as Mantzurin tries to avoid the shot.
Aprile moves out of range of the leg kick from Mantzurin.
Aprile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mantzurin at a distance.
Mantzurin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Aprile's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aprile throws a hook but Mantzurin blocks it.#CL2#
Mantzurin closes the distance and clinches.
Mantzurin missing with knees to the body.
Mantzurin takes a shot to the head.
Aprile has Mantzurin pressed against the cage, preventing Mantzurin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aprile blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Aprile breaks from the clinch.
Mantzurin slips a straight right by Aprile.
Aprile thuds a left hand into Mantzurin's body.#T2#
Mantzurin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aprile throws out a loose jab but Mantzurin uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Aprile cracks Mantzurin with an uppercut from hell and Mantzurin crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Aprile's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Mantzurin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aprile slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mantzurin is still in real trouble! Can Aprile finish him?#SUB#
Aprile 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aprile drops back looking for a leg! Mantzurin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mantzurin manages to kick Aprile off! Aprile jumps back into Mantzurin's guard.
Mantzurin seems to have recovered his senses.
Aprile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Aprile loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aprile advances position into side control!
Mantzurin gets back to half guard.
We've been informed that Mantzurin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mantzurin wants to improve his position but Aprile is controlling well.
Aprile has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aprile sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Mantzurin is in a horrible position here. Aprile smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#That has opened up Monni Mantzurin's cut even more.
Aprile looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aprile unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mantzurin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Aprile celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Aprile!
A victorious Richie Aprile thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: WVT 177: Anderson v Seanoa
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Unbelivable slips under a jab.#TD2#
Unbelivable shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masunwendinghamar is trying to defend but Unbelivable finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to stand up here but Unbelivable is controlling him well.
Unbelivable is trying to control the action in half guard but Masunwendinghamar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Unbelivable takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masunwendinghamar defends it well. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura but Masunwendinghamar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Unbelivable to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masunwendinghamar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Unbelivable passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Unbelivable goes for an armbar but Masunwendinghamar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Masunwendinghamar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Unbelivable has a closed guard, preventing Masunwendinghamar from standing up.
Unbelivable wants to get back to his feet but Masunwendinghamar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Unbelivable wants to control the position but Masunwendinghamar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Masunwendinghamar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Unbelivable has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Masunwendinghamar. Oh but Unbelivable has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Masunwendinghamar goes limp - he's gone! Unbelivable jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WVT 171: Vitali v Creed
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takeishi enables Unbelivable to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takeishi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable wants to control from the top but Takeishi keeps moving.
Unbelivable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unbelivable wants to stand but Takeishi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takeishi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unbelivable.
Unbelivable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeishi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeishi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unbelivable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takeishi keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeishi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unbelivable postures up in Takeishi's guard and throws a big left but Takeishi blocks it. #T1#
Takeishi trying to control the position here.
Unbelivable chips away with some ground and pound.
Unbelivable tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeishi is retaining full guard.
Unbelivable is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Unbelivable drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Unbelivable as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Takeishi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Unbelivable! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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