Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT18 Baby v Steve
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Mismash scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A right-left combo lands from Mismash.
Mismash misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Mismash misses.
Mismash moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD2#
Mismash drops Bell with a nice combination! Mismash dives into Bell's guard, looking to finish! #CUT2#
It looks like Greg Bell has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Mismash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mismash stopping the sweep attempt from Bell.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mismash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mismash throws a big right hand that misses.
Mismash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mismash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mismash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bell 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#
Mismash works over Bell with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mismash content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mismash throws a big elbow that misses.
Bell controlling the position.
Mismash throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely. #SUB#
Mismash throws a sloppy strike and Bell has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mismash is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greg Bell!
Greg Bell gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EFC Maneno vs Hepple
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Bardakci fails with a takedown attempt.
Bardakci fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riku! But no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Riku!
A solid leg kick lands there for Riku.
Riku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bardakci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riku counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bardakci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bardakci drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Bardakci is rocked!
Riku looks for the body kick but Bardakci saw that one coming.
Riku dodges the punch combination from Bardakci.
Riku throws a head kick that misses.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a takedown. Riku tries to sprawl out of it but Bardakci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Riku scores with a body shot.
Riku throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Riku is looking to escape.#SUB#
Bardakci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Riku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Riku kicks Bardakci off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardakci shoots in and drives through. Riku sprawls well.
Riku lands an overhand right.
Bardakci with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bardakci shoots in but Riku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bardakci moves out of range as Riku strikes.
Riku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bardakci manages to avoid it.
Bardakci attempts a counter takedown but Riku avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A big left from Riku misses.
Bardakci shoots in but Riku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riku cracks Bardakci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bardakci dives in for a single leg takedown but Riku sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riku throws a fast counter high kick but Bardakci manages to duck under it in time.
Riku looks to land a right hand but Bardakci moved out of range.
Bardakci looks for a takedown but Riku sprawls well.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riku defends it nicely.#T4#
Bardakci walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riku connects with the punch.
Bardakci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Riku is predictable there #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a shoot takedown. Riku fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riku keeping full guard, as Bardakci tries to pass.
Bardakci throws a big elbow that misses.
Bardakci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bardakci throwing strikes from guard but Riku blocks nicely.
Bardakci throws a strike but Riku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazuran Riku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Riku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bardakci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riku sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bardakci was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Riku wants to control but Bardakci postures up.#SUB#
Bardakci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riku, who protects the arm well.
Bardakci in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Bardakci tries for a kimura but Riku is defending well.
Bardakci trying to control the position but Riku is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bardakci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
The referee asks Bardakci politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bardakci prefers to stall for the moment though.
Riku regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bardakci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Riku looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bardakci 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.
Riku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bardakci.
Riku trying to control from the bottom.
Bardakci trying to control from half guard but Riku is working away. #ES2#
Riku pushes Bardakci off and gets back to his feet.
Lazuran Riku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riku stuns Bardakci with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Riku as Bardakci shoots in.
Riku now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Riku missing with a left hand there. Bardakci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Nazim Bardakci has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Riku. Beautiful body shot.
Bardakci fails to land with a series of punches.
Riku looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab from Riku misses.
Riku throws a wild body kick that Bardakci sees coming a mile off.
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!
Bardakci has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riku.
Bardakci shoots in but no luck this time.
Riku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bardakci misses with a takedown attempt
and Riku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bardakci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Bardakci throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Riku to regain full guard.
Riku controlling Bardakci's posture.
Riku keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Riku has Bardakci pulled in close to control his posture.
Bardakci with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bardakci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Riku is retaining full guard.
Bardakci wants to control from the top but Riku keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riku is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Bardakci controlling Riku's posture.
Riku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riku tries to stand but Bardakci is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazuran Riku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nazim Bardakci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bardakci tries for a takedown but Riku circles away easily
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.
Bardakci blocks a low kick nicely.
Riku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riku wants it to stay on the feet.
Riku is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bardakci with a poor takedown
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bardakci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bardakci takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bardakci misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Riku moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Bardakci! Riku continues to tee off on Bardakci, landing with a left and a right! Riku connects with a right hand that leaves Bardakci sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Riku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lazuran Riku!
After the fight, Lazuran Riku was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 16
Date: May 19, 2019

#R1#
Gamzatov fails with the takedown.
Ovchinnikov looks to throw the jab but Gamzatov is out of range.
Ovchinnikov misses the jab.
Gamzatov feints the counter takedown.
Gamzatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ovchinnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gamzatov moves away.
A big left from Ovchinnikov misses.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ovchinnikov as he avoids it easily.
Dmitry Ovchinnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.
Ovchinnikov throws a hook but Gamzatov blocks it.
Ovchinnikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamzatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ovchinnikov scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Gamzatov 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.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Ovchinnikov keeps moving.
Ovchinnikov wants to stand up but Gamzatov is controlling him.
Ovchinnikov keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Ovchinnikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovchinnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovchinnikov wants to stand and escape but Gamzatov is having none of it.
Ovchinnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ovchinnikov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gamzatov looking to sit in guard and control but Ovchinnikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Gamzatov is working an open guard so Ovchinnikov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ovchinnikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown but Ovchinnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamzatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ovchinnikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamzatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gamzatov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gamzatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Gamzatov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gamzatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovchinnikov.
Gamzatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gamzatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gamzatov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Ovchinnikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gamzatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamzatov. Gamzatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamzatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamzatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ovchinnikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ovchinnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Gamzatov's shoulder, as Gamzatov tries to avoid the shot.
Gamzatov lands a slapping body shot.
Gamzatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ovchinnikov tries to sprawl out of it but Gamzatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ovchinnikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Gamzatov defending well as Ovchinnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Ovchinnikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ovchinnikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gamzatov shoots in and drives through. Ovchinnikov sprawls well.
Ovchinnikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gamzatov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gamzatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ovchinnikov tries to avoid it but Gamzatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ovchinnikov to the ground. Ovchinnikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ovchinnikov swings for the body but Gamzatov moves out of range.
Ovchinnikov misses with a looping left.
Ovchinnikov throws a shot from downtown. Gamzatov moves away and avoids it.
Gamzatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gamzatov under the eye.
Gamzatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ovchinnikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamzatov takes one to the chin there.
Gamzatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gamzatov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ovchinnikov sprawls well. He's pushed Gamzatov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gamzatov misses with a takedown attempt - Ovchinnikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ovchinnikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gamzatov moves forwards but Ovchinnikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gamzatov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big left from Ovchinnikov misses.
Gamzatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ovchinnikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamzatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ovchinnikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ovchinnikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Ovchinnikov 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#
Ovchinnikov misses the shot to the body.
And Gamzatov tries to counter it with a takedown but Ovchinnikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dmitry Ovchinnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ovchinnikov.
Gamzatov shoots in and drives through. Ovchinnikov sprawls well.
Ovchinnikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gamzatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ovchinnikov digs a good hook to Gamzatov's body.
Ovchinnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gamzatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ovchinnikov digs a good body shot into Gamzatov's ribs.
Gamzatov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ovchinnikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gamzatov scrambles back to his feet.
Gamzatov with a poor takedown
and Ovchinnikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dmitry Ovchinnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.
Ovchinnikov throws a body punch but Gamzatov moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ovchinnikov cracks a nice hook into Gamzatov's ribs.#T1#
Ovchinnikov looks to land a right hand but Gamzatov moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ovchinnikov. No joy for Gamzatov on that attempt.
Ovchinnikov misses with a double jab.
Ovchinnikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gamzatov's head.
Gamzatov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ovchinnikov.
Gamzatov staying out of range there.
Ovchinnikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gamzatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A lazy left from Ovchinnikov finds it's target.
Gamzatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gamzatov slips under a jab.#KD#
Ovchinnikov sends Gamzatov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ovchinnikov is motioning to the referee to let Gamzatov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Gamzatov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ovchinnikov cracks Gamzatov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gamzatov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ovchinnikov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gamzatov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
Dmitry Ovchinnikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Daughtrey
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##TD#
Bardakci gets the takedown into side control.
Riku is trying to improve his position.
Riku is not content to let Bardakci control the position.
Bardakci misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Bardakci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riku is looking to reverse the position.
Riku takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardakci in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bardakci working the strikes but Riku uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bardakci 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.
Bardakci not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Bardakci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riku wants to improve his position but Bardakci is controlling well.
Bardakci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bardakci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bardakci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bardakci trying to pass the guard but Riku defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura here.
Riku trying to hold on to Bardakci's head to control him but Bardakci postures up. #T2##SUB#
Bardakci wants to work for an arm triangle but Riku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riku wants to improve his position but Bardakci is controlling well.
Bardakci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bardakci is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Riku to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bardakci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riku dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Riku wants to stand but Bardakci is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Riku stands up and waves to Bardakci to follow him. #T3#
Riku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a takedown but Riku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bardakci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bardakci will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bardakci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riku throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardakci. #TD#
Bardakci manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Riku on his heels. He'll look to pass Riku's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Riku pushes Bardakci off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riku scores with a jab.
Bardakci tries for a takedown but Riku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bardakci closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riku's guard.
Riku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bardakci.
Bardakci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riku wants to get back to his feet but Bardakci is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Riku tries to pass to full mount but Bardakci defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lazuran Riku will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Riku thows a leg kick but Bardakci checks it #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bardakci.
Bardakci passes Riku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riku is holding on to half guard well.
Bardakci winds up and cracks Riku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bardakci connects with a nice short shot to Riku's temple.
Bardakci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bardakci thows a huge punch but Riku dodges it nicely.
Bardakci passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bardakci misses with a head shot.
Riku wants to control but Bardakci is having none of it.
Riku avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bardakci.
We've been hearing good reports from Bardakci'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.#T1#
Bardakci working Riku over with strikes here.
Riku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bardakci lands strikes from half guard.
Bardakci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bardakci working over Riku with some ground and pound. Riku looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riku is just riding it out for now. Bardakci eventually gives up the hold.
Bardakci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Bardakci seems to be looking for submissions.
Bardakci misses with a head shot. Riku uses the momentum to regain guard.
Riku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Riku can't keep his opponent in guard - Bardakci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bardakci trying to control from Riku's half guard. Riku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Riku controls Bardakci momentarily but Bardakci frees himself.
Bardakci stands up over Riku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Riku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bardakci is controlling him.
Bardakci is looking to work some ground and pound but Riku has wrist control.
Bardakci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Riku trying to keep a closed guard but Bardakci is proving a slippery customer.
Bardakci 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.
Bardakci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bardakci with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Riku is keeping the position.
Riku is pulling down on Bardakci's head to control his posture.
Riku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bardakci throwing strikes from guard but Riku blocks nicely.
Riku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bardakci stands and throws Riku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riku is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Bardakci tries to score with some ground and pound. Riku controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bardakci working away.
Riku is not content to let Bardakci control the position. #SUB#
Bardakci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bardakci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bardakci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bardakci cracks Riku with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Riku tries to bench press Bardakci off him but Bardakci keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bardakci gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Riku kicks off Bardakci and gets to his feet.
Bardakci ducks under a wild hook from Riku.
Bardakci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bardakci at a distance.
Riku misses with a double jab.
Riku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bardakci. That did some damage!
Bardakci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riku misses with a body shot.
Riku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bardakci tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riku defends well and Bardakci ends up having to push Riku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nazim Bardakci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Riku throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Bardakci scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Riku pulls Bardakci in to control the position.
Bardakci lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Riku kicks Bardakci off and gets to his feet.
Riku just misses with a punch to the body.
Riku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bardakci attempts a counter takedown but Riku avoids it well and moves away.
Riku throws a body punch but Bardakci moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bardakci is defended easily by Riku.
Bardakci moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRiku.#T2#
Riku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bardakci.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riku thuds his right hand into Bardakci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Riku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bardakci was well out of range. Poor timing from Riku.
Riku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bardakci.
Riku throws out a counter right but Bardakci avoids it with no problem.
Riku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bardakci checks a low kick from Riku.
Bardakci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3##TD#
Bardakci dives in and scores a takedown into Riku's guard.#ES2#
Riku has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bardakci has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bardakci prevents a body shot from Riku. #BC2#
Riku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown but Riku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bardakci shoots for a double leg takedown but Riku sprawls well. He's pushed Bardakci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riku scores with a jab to the body.
Riku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nazim Bardakci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riku as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bardakci shoots in but Riku avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Bardakci takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Bardakci shoots in and bounces Riku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Riku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bardakci is looking to work some ground and pound but Riku has wrist control.
Riku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bardakci.
Riku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bardakci's guard. #REVB#
Riku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazuran Riku!
After the fight, Lazuran Riku was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 15
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1#
Kwoma misses with a straight left.
Carneiro shoots and misses
and Kwoma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carneiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carneiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwoma.
Carneiro slips under a jab.
Carneiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Kwoma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kwoma throws a head kick but Carneiro moves out of range.
Carneiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kwoma throws a hook but Carneiro blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro scores with a punch to the head.
Carneiro has his takedown stuffed
and Kwoma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tooh Kwoma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeJuan Carneiro.
Carneiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Carneiro feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Carneiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Kwoma, which made it look bad.
Kwoma throws a hook but Carneiro blocks it.
Kwoma throws a body punch but Carneiro moves out of range.
Carneiro throws out a counter right but Kwoma avoids it with no problem.
Kwoma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carneiro manages to avoid it.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kwoma as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Carneiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kwoma is trying to defend but Carneiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Carneiro is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Carneiro trying to control the action but Kwoma is working from the bottom.
Kwoma tries to roll over but Carneiro keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Carneiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kwoma is just riding it out for now. Carneiro eventually gives up the hold.
Kwoma wants to get back to his feet.
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwoma keeps working.
Kwoma is trying to stand back up but Carneiro is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Carneiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kwoma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carneiro is working away from the top position though.
Kwoma is looking to improve his position.
Carneiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Carneiro seems to be working for a kimura but Kwoma defends the submission attempt.
Carneiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Kwoma is defending well. #SUB2#
Carneiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kwoma is just riding it out for now. Carneiro eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carneiro wants to control but Kwoma is keeping him busy.
Carneiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwoma keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carneiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kwoma is positioning himself well to prevent Carneiro advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carneiro wants to pass to mount but Kwoma is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tooh Kwoma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Carneiro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kwoma sprawls well initially but Carneiro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carneiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kwoma is doing well to control the position and prevent Carneiro from advancing to side control.
Carneiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kwoma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kwoma wants to get back to his feet but Carneiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Kwoma keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwoma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kwoma trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Carneiro has gone for a leg lock! Kwoma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carneiro's guard.#REVR#
Carneiro trying to control the position here. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carneiro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Carneiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carneiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carneiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kwoma wants to stand and escape but Carneiro is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro throwing strikes but missing.
Carneiro looking to sit in guard and control but Kwoma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carneiro is trying to control the position but Kwoma postures up.
DeJuan Carneiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kwoma stays in close to Carneiro's body and controls the position.
Carneiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kwoma is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Kwoma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carneiro trying to control the position.
Kwoma looking to pass the guard.
Carneiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kwoma is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carneiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Kwoma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwoma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carneiro moves away.
Kwoma thuds a left hand into Carneiro's body.
Kwoma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carneiro can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Carneiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Kwoma, which made it look bad.
A shot to the liver by Kwoma. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Carneiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kwoma's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwoma is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Kwoma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tooh Kwoma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carneiro looks for a takedown but Kwoma sprawls well.
Tooh Kwoma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carneiro blocks a head kick by Kwoma.
Kwoma misses the jab.
Carneiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carneiro blocks a jab.
Carneiro throws a counter combo.
Carneiro misses with a takedown attempt - Kwoma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro avoids the head kick by Kwoma.
Carneiro with the counter takedown but Kwoma avoids it easily.
No luck for Carneiro with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Kwoma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tooh Kwoma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeJuan Carneiro.#T1#
Carneiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwoma defends it nicely.
Kwoma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carneiro drops his hands momentarily and Kwoma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carneiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Kwoma sprawls well. He's pushed Carneiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kwoma is looking to counter punch.
Kwoma with a hook.
Kwoma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kwoma wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kwoma but Kwoma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kwoma throws a hook but Carneiro avoids it easily.
Tooh Kwoma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carneiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carneiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kwoma takes a swing at Carneiro's ribcage but misses.
Carneiro misses with an uppercut.
Carneiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carneiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Kwoma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carneiro.
Carneiro has his takedown stuffed
letting Kwoma counter with a right hand.
Carneiro has a takedown stuffed.
Kwoma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kwoma dips to his left and cracks Carneiro with an uppercut!
DeJuan Carneiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kwoma as he avoids it easily.
Kwoma misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Carneiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carneiro. #T4#
Carneiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kwoma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kwoma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carneiro.
Kwoma wants to get back to his feet but Carneiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carneiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kwoma keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kwoma holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carneiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tooh Kwoma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kwoma, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT8 Braddock v Brandis
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Mismash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD#
Nice combo by Mismash! Oh, that's hurt him - Jedrzejczyk falls to the canvas and Mismash follows him into side control. #ROC#
Jedrzejczyk is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jan Jedrzejczyk has been cut.
Mismash crunches a massive hammerfist down on Jedrzejczyk - he's out! Mismash Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Orc Mismash!
An intense looking Orc Mismash took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'ME SMASH!'.

Event: EFC Dundee vs Lee
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Half Assed.
Bardakci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bardakci slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into side control. Half Assed won't be happy with that.
Bardakci scoring with punches from side control.
Bardakci throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Bardakci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Half Assed, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed tries to bench press Bardakci off him but Bardakci keeps the position.
Half Assed keeps trying to improve his position.
Bardakci throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bardakci is putting a hurting on Half Assed here, landing some big shots from side control.
Half Assed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bardakci looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Half Assed gets back to full guard. #T1#
Bardakci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bardakci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bardakci pushes down on Half Assed's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying to work for a kimura but Half Assed is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardakci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Half Assed wants to get back to full guard.
Half Assed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bardakci is working away from the top position though.
Half Assed is refusing to be controlled, as Bardakci sits in half guard.
Half Assed is pressing down on Bardakci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Half Assed trying to control the position.
Bardakci landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Bardakci throwing strikes but missing.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardakci distracts Half Assed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bardakci stands up over Half Assed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bardakci stopping the sweep attempt from Half Assed.#SUB#
Bardakci postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Half Assed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bardakci, into his guard. #REVB#
Bardakci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Half Assed is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bardakci keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Bardakci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bardakci can't keep his opponent in guard - Half Assed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Half Assed is trying to control. Bardakci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Half Assed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bardakci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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.
Half Assed prevents Bardakci from improving his position.#SUB2#
Half Assed is trying to work for a kimura but Bardakci is defending well.
Bardakci has his hands clasped together around Half Assed's back. He's all about the action.
Half Assed wants to free his trapped foot but Bardakci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Half Assed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bardakci to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bardakci'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.
Half Assed wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Half Assed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bardakci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bardakci stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Half Assed throws up his legs and catches Bardakci in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bardakci tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Half Assed! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anti Half Assed!

Event: WVT4 Foot v Fothergill
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Mismash throws a series of punches but Ragnar avoids them all with ease.
Orc Mismash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mismash misses with a two punch combination.
Mismash swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Mismash misses.
Mismash lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mismash.#CUT#
It looks like Ophelius Ragnar has been cut.
Mismash throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Ragnar counters with a shoot takedown. Mismash fights it but they end up in guard.
Ragnar looking to pass the guard.
Ragnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ragnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Mismash is retaining full guard.
Ragnar wants to get up but he can't break Mismash's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mismash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnar on the ground.#SU2#
Ragnar gets to his feet. Mismash looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Mismash misses with a double jab
enabling Ragnar to counter with a crisp jab.
Mismash misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Ragnar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ragnar showed some decent athleticism there.
Mismash is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Ragnar is looking for a kimura but Mismash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ragnar to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ragnar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mismash is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ophelius Ragnar!

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 12
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Dryll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gamzatov shoots in and drives through. Dryll sprawls well.
Dryll lands a head shot.
Gamzatov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dryll pinned against the cage. Dryll gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gamzat Gamzatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dryll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dryll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gamzatov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dryll connects with a single shot there.
Gamzatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dryll throws a body shot but no joy.
Dryll slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dryll defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dryll misses with a low kick. #T1#
Gamzatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dryll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dryll looks to land a right hand but Gamzatov moved out of range.
Dryll throws out a loose jab but Gamzatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gamzatov darts in looking for a takedown but Dryll gets double underhooks and turns Gamzatov into the cage.
Evan Dryll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gamzatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dryll connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gamzatov's hands.
Dryll has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Gamzatov checks a low kick from Dryll.
Dryll missing with a left hand there. Gamzatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gamzatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dryll looks to land a left hand but Gamzatov moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Gamzatov avoids the body shot from Dryll.
Dryll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dryll throws an overhand right that lands on Gamzatov's shoulder, as Gamzatov tries to avoid the shot.
Dryll throws a right hand that Gamzatov ducks under and follows up with a left that Gamzatov also avoids with ease.
Gamzatov ducks under a wild hook from Dryll.
Gamzatov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dryll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gamzatov shoots and misses
and Dryll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamzatov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dryll sprawls well. He's pushed Gamzatov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dryll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Dryll manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dryll slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamzatov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dryll was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
No luck for Gamzatov with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Dryll's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dryll throws a lazy right hand but Gamzatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Dryll is quick to defend against it.
Gamzatov fails with the takedown.
Dryll throws a front kick aimed at Gamzatov's knee but Gamzatov avoids it well.
A big left from Dryll misses.
Dryll chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dryll missing with a left hand there. Gamzatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dryll misses with a body shot.
Gamzatov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dryll misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dryll won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Gamzatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dryll is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Dryll is looking for a sweep.
Gamzatov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dryll sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamzatov working away.
Dryll is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gamzatov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gamzatov misses with the ground and pound.
Gamzatov throws an elbow but Dryll slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gamzatov trying to control the action but Dryll is working from the bottom.
Dryll can't do much from the bottom here.
Gamzatov with the ground and pound but Dryll regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Dryll dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gamzatov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dryll defends well and Gamzatov ends up having to push Dryll into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dryll throws a body punch but Gamzatov moves out of range.
Dryll throws a body punch but Gamzatov moves out of range.
Dryll slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamzatov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Dryll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dryll jabs at Gamzatov's body.
Dryll stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamzatov. Gamzatov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov ducks under a wild hook from Dryll.
Gamzatov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dryll sprawls and moves away.
Gamzatov checks the leg kick.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Dryll is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Gamzatov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dryll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Dryll.
Gamzatov has a takedown stuffed.
Dryll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dryll throws an overhand right that lands on Gamzatov's shoulder, as Gamzatov tries to avoid the shot.
Gamzatov misses with a takedown attempt - Dryll sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dryll looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Dryll.
Dryll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamzatov.#T2#
A big right from Dryll misses.
Gamzatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dryll counters with a nice body shot.
Dryll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Dryll. No joy for Gamzatov on that attempt.
A punch combination from Dryll misses.
Gamzatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Gamzatov shoots in but Dryll avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gamzatov has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamzatov throws an overhand right that lands on Dryll's shoulder, as Dryll tries to avoid the shot.
Dryll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
Dryll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dryll throws out a counter right but Gamzatov avoids it with no problem.
Gamzatov has his takedown stuffed
and Dryll counters with a straight right hand.
Dryll lands with a good body shot.
Gamzatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dryll cracks Gamzatov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gamzatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gamzatov ducks under a wild hook from Dryll.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamzatov.
Dryll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Dryll throws a looping overhand right but Gamzatov ducks down to avoid it.
Gamzatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Dryll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gamzatov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dryll defends well and Gamzatov ends up having to push Dryll into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gamzatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dryll.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Dryll is quick to defend against it.
Dryll looks to land a combination. Gamzatov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamzatov defending well as Dryll loads up on a big left hand.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dryll thows a leg kick but Gamzatov checks it #TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dryll keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Dryll is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov. #SUB#
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but Dryll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamzatov to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Dryll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dryll lands with a straight right. Gamzatov didn't see that one coming.
Gamzatov avoids the head kick by Dryll.
Gamzatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dryll circles away.
Dryll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Dryll is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dryll can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dryll gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dryll sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but Dryll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamzatov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gamzatov is working for a kimura but Dryll is defending it quite comfortably.
Gamzatov 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Dryll kicks off Gamzatov and gets to his feet.
Dryll misses with a low kick.
Gamzatov staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamzatov.
Dryll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dryll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dryll throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gamzatov preventing the sweep. #T2#
Gamzatov is fighting to break Dryll's control of his arms but Dryll is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dryll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamzatov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dryll tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dryll keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov throwing strikes but missing.
Gamzatov landing some decent shots from guard.
Gamzatov trying to control but Dryll is working from the bottom.
Dryll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamzatov.
Dryll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Gamzatov preventing the sweep.
Gamzatov throwing strikes but missing.
Gamzatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dryll is retaining full guard.
Gamzatov preventing the sweep.
Dryll looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gamzat Gamzatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamzatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gamzatov slips a straight right by Dryll.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A shot to the body from Dryll misses #TD#
and Gamzatov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gamzatov. #T4#
Gamzatov trying to control but Dryll is working from the bottom.
Gamzat Gamzatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dryll utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dryll manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gamzatov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dryll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Gamzatov is working an open guard so Dryll takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dryll looks to land a left hand but Gamzatov moved out of range nicely.
Evan Dryll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gamzatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evan Dryll.
I've got Dryll 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 10
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Carneiro has a takedown stuffed.
Morad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No luck for Carneiro with that takedown attempt.
Morad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carneiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been informed that Morad 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.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carneiro. #ES2#
Morad bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Carneiro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeJuan Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro defending well as Morad loads up on a big left hand.
Carneiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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!
Morad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morad misses with a wild combination.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Carneiro shoots in and gets a takedown into Morad's guard.#T1#
Carneiro is fighting to break Morad's control of his arms but Morad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carneiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Morad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carneiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morad is keeping the position for now.
Morad managing to control the position.
Carneiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carneiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carneiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carneiro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carneiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carneiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carneiro landing with the ground and pound.
Carneiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carneiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carneiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carneiro postures up in Morad's guard and throws a big left but Morad blocks it.
Morad keeping full guard, as Carneiro tries to pass.
Morad keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Morad working a defensive guard here.
Carneiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morad is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Carneiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morad's head.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Morad keeps moving.
Morad looking to control.
Carneiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carneiro trying to control but Morad is working from the bottom.
Morad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Carneiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carneiro ducks under a wild hook from Morad.#TD#
Carneiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morad did well to prevent Carneiro getting side control.
Morad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carneiro. #T4#
Morad is not content to let Carneiro control the position.
Morad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carneiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morad gets back to full guard.
Carneiro postures up in Morad's guard and throws a big left but Morad blocks it.
Morad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carneiro.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Morad keeps moving. #SUB#
Carneiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morad managing to control the position.
Carneiro 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that DeJuan Carneiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carneiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Morad throws a shot from downtown. Carneiro moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Carneiro misses.
Carneiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morad.
Morad scores with a body shot.
Morad cracks Carneiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carneiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Morad misses with a wild body shot.
Morad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carneiro throws a big counter combination but Morad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carneiro shoots in and drives through. Morad sprawls well.
Carneiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Morad misses.
Carneiro throwing a counter right hand but Morad manages to avoid it.
A big left from Morad misses.
Carneiro tries to counter with a takedown but Morad is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro moves out of range as Morad strikes.
Carneiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morad defends it nicely.
Carneiro shoots for a takedown but Morad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeJuan Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Carneiro throws a combination that misses
and Morad counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Carneiro.
Carneiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Carneiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carneiro showed some decent athleticism there.
Carneiro works his way into side control.
Morad avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carneiro. #SUB#
Carneiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carneiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Carneiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Morad rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carneiro's guard! Nice work there by Morad! #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!
Carneiro is trying to keep Morad in close.
DeJuan Carneiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carneiro wants to sweep here but Morad controlling him for the moment.
Morad wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Carneiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carneiro managing to control the position. #T3#
Carneiro controls Morad momentarily but Morad frees himself.
Morad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carneiro 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#
Morad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carneiro.
Carneiro trying to control from half guard but Morad is working away.
Carneiro 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.
Morad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carneiro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro misses with a head shot. Morad uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Morad keeps moving. #T4#
Carneiro is stalling in the full guard.
Morad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morad controls Carneiro momentarily but Carneiro frees himself.
Carneiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morad controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carneiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Carneiro drops back looking for a leg! Morad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morad manages to kick Carneiro off! Carneiro jumps back into Morad's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Erran Morad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Carneiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morad throws a hook but Carneiro blocks it.
Carneiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carneiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Carneiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morad on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Carneiro.
Carneiro fails with the takedown
and Morad counters with a straight right hand.
Erran Morad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown but Morad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeJuan Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Morad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carneiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morad throws an overhand right that lands on Carneiro's shoulder, as Carneiro tries to avoid the shot.
Carneiro takes one to the chin there.
Carneiro lands a two punch combo.
Carneiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carneiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Morad tries to sprawl out of it but Carneiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carneiro defending well as Morad loads up on a big left hand.
Carneiro attempts a counter takedown but Morad avoids it well and moves away.
DeJuan Carneiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carneiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morad as he jumps to the side. #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!
Morad misses the shot to the body.
Carneiro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morad leaves Carneiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morad throws a body shot but no joy.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morad as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Carneiro looking to score a takedown here. Morad is defending well but Carneiro drives through and ends up in Morad's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Morad keeps moving.
Carneiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Morad keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Morad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Carneiro landing with the ground and pound.
Carneiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carneiro pushing down on Morad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carneiro wants to control but Morad is keeping him busy.
Carneiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Carneiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Carneiro wants to control but Morad is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Carneiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morad defends it well. #T4#
Carneiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carneiro is thwarting Morad's attempts to control the position.
Carneiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Carneiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carneiro throwing shots but Morad is blocking nicely.
Carneiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Carneiro is working for a kimura but Morad is defending it quite comfortably.

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

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

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

Event: EFC Williams vs Page
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Bardakci slips under a jab from Woods.
Woods misses with a hook #TD2#
and Bardakci counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Woods throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bardakci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woods sprawls well. Woods wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bardakci gets slowly back to his feet.
Woods lands a leg kick that knocks Bardakci off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Woods is predictable there #TD2#
and Bardakci counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Woods!
Woods is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods is looking to improve his position.
Bardakci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woods is looking for a sweep. Bardakci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bardakci has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woods has hold of Bardakci's hands but Bardakci slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Bardakci prevents Woods from improving his position.
My spies in DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches inform me that Bardakci has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bardakci missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Bardakci 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.
Woods trying to control here.
Bardakci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woods is not content to let Bardakci control the position.
Woods gets full guard.#SUB#
Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bardakci is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bardakci 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. #SUB2#
Bardakci 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.
Bardakci wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. #T2#
Woods working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods trying to strike off his back.
Bardakci postures up in Woods's guard and throws a big left but Woods blocks it. #ES#
Woods has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bardakci is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Woods misses with some punches. #TD2#
Bardakci works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Woods working for a triangle but Bardakci defends it easily. #SUB#
Woods looking for a guillotine here but Bardakci defends easily. #SUB#
Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bardakci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bardakci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Bardakci stands and throws Woods's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Woods is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bardakci connects with a decent elbow.
Woods takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Woods gets back to half guard.
Woods wants to get back to his feet.
Woods wants to control but Bardakci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woods is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bardakci takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bardakci is trying to control the action in half guard but Woods is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bardakci looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bardakci slips a nice elbow through Woods's hands, connecting with Woods's forehead.
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bardakci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bardakci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Bardakci is very close to passing his half guard.
Bardakci working over Woods with some ground and pound. Woods looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Bardakci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woods has managed to free his arm - good work.
Woods avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bardakci.
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woods keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Woods wants to control but Bardakci is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura here.
Bardakci working the head and body with strikes.
Woods keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Woods looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nazim Bardakci will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Bardakci drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Woods defends it well.
Woods throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Woods lands with a kick to the ribs.
Woods throws a solid leg kick but Bardakci takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Woods.
Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woods throws a push kick but Bardakci slaps the foot to one side.
Woods swings for the body but Bardakci moves out of range.
Woods throws a head kick but Bardakci moves out of range.
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Woods looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Bardakci counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bardakci scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bardakci stands up over Woods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bardakci trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardakci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Woods's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bardakci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##ES2#
Bardakci is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Woods presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bardakci drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bardakci blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Woods manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Woods is predictable there #TD2#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Woods is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bardakci scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bardakci stops Woods from getting back to his feet.
Woods wants to improve his position but Bardakci is controlling well.
Bardakci is keen to just control but Woods is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bardakci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woods doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bardakci. #SUB2#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but Woods is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bardakci to get the leverage. #T2#
Woods controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Woods is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bardakci scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Woods trying to hold on to Bardakci's head to control him but Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci works his way into full mount!
Bardakci landing strikes from the mount and Woods is in trouble!
Woods wants to hold on but Bardakci pushes him away.
Bardakci is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Woods really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bardakci raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bardakci lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Woods hang on?
Woods tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bardakci has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woods's face.
Bardakci scoring with strikes but Woods is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Bardakci.#ROC2#
Woods is rocked!#SUB2#
Bardakci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Woods manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oh Woods is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Bardakci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bardakci connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Woods some visible discomfort.
Woods is not content to let Bardakci control the position.
Woods seems to have got his legs back now.
Woods wants to control but Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci cracks Woods with a big right hand but Woods just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bardakci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bardakci is working Woods over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bardakci is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Woods looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bardakci gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Woods is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bardakci lets go of the hold and Woods can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nazim Bardakci!
A pretty intense looking Nazim Bardakci took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 8
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Gamzatov avoids the body shot from Tots.
Gamzatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Tots wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Gamzatov drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Tots is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tots is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamzatov is pushing down on Tots's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tots is fighting to maintain full guard but Gamzatov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tots missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gamzatov 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.
Gamzatov working over Tots with some ground and pound. Tots looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Gamzatov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tots with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tots is trying to maintain the position but Gamzatov is very close to passing his half guard.
Tots is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gamzatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gamzatov throwing shots but Tots is blocking nicely.
Tots trying to control but Gamzatov postures up.
Tots throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tots is doing well to control the position and prevent Gamzatov from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamzatov thows a huge punch but Tots dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tots works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Gamzatov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tots's guard. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tots has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tots trying to hold on to Gamzatov's head to control him but Gamzatov postures up.
Tots striking from half guard on the bottom.
Gamzatov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tots controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gamzatov seems to be looking for submissions.
Tots is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tots looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gamzatov working over Tots with some ground and pound. Tots looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gamzatov thows a huge punch but Tots dodges it nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tots defends it well. #SUB2#
Gamzatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Tots is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tots is trying to maintain the position but Gamzatov is very close to passing his half guard.
Gamzatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tots keeps working. #SUB#
Tots looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tots doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gamzatov.
Tots trying to control here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gamzatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tots is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tots is just riding it out for now. Gamzatov eventually gives up the hold.
Tots is trying to control but can't.
Tots regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Tots has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gamzatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gamzatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gamzatov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tots is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tots knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gamzatov staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gamzat Gamzatov 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#
Gamzatov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tots.
Gamzatov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tots sprawls well. He's pushed Gamzatov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tots half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gamzatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tots throws a front kick aimed at Gamzatov's knee but Gamzatov avoids it well.
Gamzatov shoots in but Tots avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov needs to keep his hands up - Tots had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Tots.
Tots drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gamzatov sprawls and moves away.
Dukey Tots has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.#T1#
Gamzatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tots is fending him off so far but Gamzatov persists. Nope, Tots circles away and we're back to standing.
Tots throws a hook but Gamzatov blocks it.#TD2#
Gamzatov looking to score a takedown here. Tots is defending well but Gamzatov drives through and ends up in Tots's guard.
Tots trying to keep a closed guard but Gamzatov is proving a slippery customer.
Gamzatov lands a couple of digs.
Tots not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tots is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamzatov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gamzatov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Tots throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Gamzatov connects with a couple of short punches.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tots is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamzat Gamzatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tots is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamzatov landing some decent shots from guard.
Gamzatov stands and throws Tots's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Gamzatov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tots, who protects the arm well.
Gamzatov scoring with punches and elbows.
Tots is trying to control Gamzatov's posture but Gamzatov avoids it.
Tots is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Tots is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gamzatov connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Gamzatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamzatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Gamzatov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gamzatov tries to score with some ground and pound. Tots controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gamzatov trying to control the position but Tots is working away.
You can see the frustration on Tots's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tots is looking to regain half guard here but Gamzatov keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Gamzatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tots is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gamzatov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Tots is holding Gamzatov down, trying to stall.
Tots is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tots sneaks back into half guard.
Tots is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tots sees it coming and defends easily.
Tots throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tots trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tots sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gamzat Gamzatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tots is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gamzatov.
Tots throws a jab when Gamzatov was well out of range.
Tots looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tots stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamzatov. Gamzatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown but Tots shows good takedown defense.
Gamzatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tots is fending him off so far but Gamzatov persists. Nope, Tots circles away and we're back to standing.
As Gamzatov tries to get set, Tots tries to push him back and clinch up but Gamzatov manages to avoid the attempt.
Dukey Tots has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.
Tots attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov tries to bum rush Tots with a series of wild strikes but Tots uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gamzatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tots sprawls well. Tots wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gamzatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tots appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dukey Tots is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tots displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamzatov.
Tots appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tots napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tots defending against the ground and pound.
Tots is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Gamzatov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tots has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gamzatov but great work by Tots.#T2#
Tots sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gamzatov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Tots goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gamzatov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tots's guard! Nice work there by Gamzatov!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tots thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tots is trying to keep Gamzatov in close.
Gamzatov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Tots is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gamzatov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gamzatov lands a couple of elbows.
Gamzatov content to stall in guard here.
Tots keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Gamzatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tots knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gamzatov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tots is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Gamzatov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gamzatov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Gamzatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gamzatov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tots is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gamzatov yanks on the arm and Tots is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gamzatov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gamzat Gamzatov!
Gamzat Gamzatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Avetisyan
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Carneiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlitto.
Carlitto misses with a leg kick
letting Carneiro counter with a right hand.
Carlitto misses with a looping left.
Carlitto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carlitto swings for the body but Carneiro moves out of range.
Carlitto stuffs the takedown attempt from Carneiro. Carneiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Carneiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlitto was well out of range. Poor timing from Carneiro.
Carlitto throws a hook but Carneiro blocks it.
Carlitto loads up on a big right hand but Carneiro slips the punch.#TD#
Carneiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Carneiro seems to be working for a kimura but Carlitto defends the submission attempt.
Carlitto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlitto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carneiro.
Carlitto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carlitto seems keen to control Carneiro's posture.#T1##SUB#
Carneiro drops back looking for a leg! Carlitto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carlitto manages to kick Carneiro off! Carneiro jumps back into Carlitto's guard.
Carlitto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carlitto keeping full guard, as Carneiro tries to pass.
Carlitto is pulling down on Carneiro's head. It's preventing any offense from Carneiro, at least for the moment.
Carneiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carneiro wants to pass the guard but Carlitto is keeping the position.
Carlitto has Carneiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Carneiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlitto pulls Carneiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Carneiro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carlitto wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlitto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carlitto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carneiro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Carneiro working a defensive guard here.
Carneiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlitto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carneiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlitto 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.
Carneiro pulls Carlitto in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlitto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carneiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carlitto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carneiro trying to control but Carlitto is working from the bottom.
Carlitto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carlitto is trying to keep Carneiro in close.
Carneiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carlitto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carneiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlitto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlitto is pulling down on Carneiro's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Carlitto keeps moving.
Carlitto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Carlitto content to control rather than advance.
Carlitto trying to control the action but Carneiro is working from the bottom. #T4#
Carneiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlitto is working away from the top position though.
Carlitto controlling the action here.
Carneiro is trying to control but can't.
Carlitto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carneiro tries to get to full guard but Carlitto has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back.
Carlitto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Carlitto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Carneiro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
DeJuan Carneiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlitto wants to get back to full guard.
Carlitto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Carneiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carneiro is looking to advance position but Carlitto won't allow it.
Carlitto moves into full guard.
Carlitto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carneiro is one step ahead there.
Carlitto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carneiro 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.
Carneiro trying to control but Carlitto is working from the bottom.
Carlitto is pulling down on Carneiro's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB#
Carneiro 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.
Carlitto pulls Carneiro in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Carlitto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Carlitto looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlitto, not yet.
Carneiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carneiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carlitto's head.
Carlitto trying to control the position.
Carneiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carlitto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Carneiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Carlitto is defending well.
Carlitto wants to control but Carneiro postures up.#SUB#
Carneiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Carlitto is defending well. #T2#
Carlitto is trying to get back to half guard.
Carlitto struggling a bit here.
Carlitto tries to bench press Carneiro off him but Carneiro keeps the position.
Carneiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carlitto can do to turn this around?
Carneiro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Carneiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Carneiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carneiro working away.#T3#
Carneiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlitto keeps working.
Carlitto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carneiro off and has taken his back!
Carneiro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Carlitto keeps control of the position as Carneiro tries to break free.
Carneiro is working hard here to advance position.
Carlitto is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Carlitto controlling well, preventing Carneiro from escaping the position.
Carneiro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Carlitto.
Carneiro tries to roll but Carlitto sticks to his back. #T4#
Carlitto is trying to stick to Carneiro's back but Carneiro is turning into Carlitto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Carlitto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carneiro.
Carlitto looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlitto, not yet. #SUB#
Carneiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carlitto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carneiro is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Carneiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carneiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carneiro trying to control but Carlitto is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeJuan Carneiro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Carneiro looks for a takedown but Carlitto sprawls well.
Carneiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Carneiro fails to land the takedown.
Carlitto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carneiro's head.
Carneiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeJuan Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlitto takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown but Carlitto shows good takedown defense.
Carlitto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carneiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Carlitto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carneiro throwing a counter right hand but Carlitto manages to avoid it.
Carlitto throws a hook to the side of Carneiro's head but Carneiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Carlitto jabs at Carneiro's body.
Carneiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlitto.
Carlitto throws a hook but Carneiro blocks it.
Diego Carlitto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlitto scores with a body shot.
Carlitto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Carlitto.
Carlitto is looking to chop away at Carneiro's legs.
Carneiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlitto throws a hook but Carneiro blocks it.
Carneiro tries to move into range but Carlitto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carlitto sprawls well. Carlitto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carneiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Carneiro closes the distance and clinches up with Carlitto, looking for a takedown. Carneiro pushes Carlitto against the cage but Carlitto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Carneiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlitto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlitto lands with a good body shot.
Diego Carlitto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carneiro fails to land the takedown.
Carneiro staying out of range there.
Carneiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carlitto throws out the jab.
Carlitto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Carlitto misses.
Carneiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlitto.
Carlitto thuds a left hand into Carneiro's body.
Carneiro ducks right into an uppercut from Carlitto.
Nice straight punches there by Carlitto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carlitto.
Carneiro slips under a jab from Carlitto.
Carneiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Carlitto misses with a low kick.
Carneiro throws a big counter combination but Carlitto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Carneiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carlitto has control of Carneiro's left arm, preventing Carneiro from doing any damage.
Carneiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Carneiro drops back looking for a leg! Carlitto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carlitto manages to kick Carneiro off! Carneiro jumps back into Carlitto's guard.
Carneiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlitto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Carneiro 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.
Carlitto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Carlitto controlling the position.
Carlitto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlitto managing to control the position.
Carneiro stopping the sweep attempt from Carlitto.
Carlitto keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Carneiro connects with a couple of short punches.
Carneiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Carlitto keeps moving.
Carneiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlitto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carneiro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Carlitto!
Our winner, Diego Carlitto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Whymer vs Number
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Bamboo Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mismash.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bamboo Face, as that shot connected.
Bamboo Face lands with a hook. Mismash tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bamboo Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mismash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamboo Face.
Mismash throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Mismash misses with a two punch combination.
Bamboo Face let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mismash throws a combination that misses
letting Bamboo Face counter with a right hand.
Mismash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bamboo Face throws out the jab.
Mismash definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mismash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mismash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands a nice hook to Mismash's body. Mismash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mismash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mismash throws a nice looking combination but Bamboo Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Mismash throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bamboo Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mismash misses with a combination #CL2#
and Bamboo Face counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bamboo Face.
Mismash is trying to break the clinch but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Mismash manages to break the clinch.
Orc Mismash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mismash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mismash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bamboo Face has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No joy there for Mismash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mismash throws a nice looking combination but Bamboo Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mismash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Bamboo Face misses.
Mismash tries for a takedown but Bamboo Face circles away easily#CL2#
and Bamboo Face moves into the clinch.
Bamboo Face prevents Mismash from breaking the clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Mismash has had enough of the clinch but Bamboo Face keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Bamboo Face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamboo Face scores with a shot to the side of Mismash's head.
Bamboo Face softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mismash wants to get back to striking at distance but Bamboo Face won't allow it.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face prevents Mismash from breaking the clinch.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mismash manages to break the clinch.
Mismash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mismash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mismash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mismash misses with a double jab.
Mismash misses with a combination
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Mismash is breathing heavily.
Mismash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orc Mismash. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Mismash throws a right hand that Bamboo Face ducks under and follows up with a left that Bamboo Face also avoids with ease.
Mismash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bamboo Face is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mismash had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mismash misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Bamboo Face gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand.
Bamboo Face softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mismash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bamboo Face pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Bamboo Face.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamboo Face.
Mismash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage.
Mismash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face scores with a hook to the body.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
A short left from Bamboo Face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Bamboo Face. #T4#
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mismash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mismash swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamboo Face lands a shot to the body.
Bamboo Face scores with a shot to the side of Mismash's head.
Bamboo Face working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.
Mismash working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamboo Face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mismash is looking to break free of the clinch but Bamboo Face has double underhooks.
Mismash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bamboo Face just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mismash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mismash throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Bamboo Face might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bamboo Face throws a good cross that connects.
Mismash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bamboo Face rushes Mismash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Mismash working hard to break the clinch.
Mismash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ubungu Bamboo Face seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mismash jumps guard but Bamboo Face stands there with Mismash around his waist. Mismash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bamboo Face tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mismash's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mismash's efforts to push away.
Mismash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bamboo Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Bamboo Face keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mismash's efforts to push away.#TD#
Mismash drags the fight down to the ground.
Bamboo Face sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mismash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bamboo Face seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mismash wants to get back to his feet but Bamboo Face is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bamboo Face has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bamboo Face stays in close to Mismash's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Orc Mismash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mismash throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamboo Face avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
No luck for Mismash with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orc Mismash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mismash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bamboo Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ubungu Bamboo Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mismash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bamboo Face wants to counter with a clinch but Mismash pushes him away.
Mismash fails with the takedown
and Bamboo Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mismash 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mismash misses with a double jab
and Mismash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bamboo Face wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mismash throws a combination that misses
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Mismash takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bamboo Face lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamboo Face lands the left hand.
Mismash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Mismash misses with a double jab
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bamboo Face 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.
Bamboo Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bamboo Face scores with a sloppy right hand. Mismash should have avoided that one.
Bamboo Face misses with an uppercut. Mismash saw that one coming.
Ubungu Bamboo Face seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamboo Face dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mismash falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Bamboo Face.#CL2#
Bamboo Face closes the distance and clinches.
Bamboo Face lands a shot to the body.
Mismash can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ubungu Bamboo Face showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bamboo Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mismash misses with a wild combination.
Bamboo Face tries to counter with a clinch but Mismash shakes him off and moves away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bamboo Face. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mismash walks into a jab.
Mismash misses with a double jab
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mismash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bamboo Face dodges the punch combination from Mismash.
Mismash falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bamboo Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face scores with a hook.
Mismash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Mismash takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Mismash is rocked!
Bamboo Face connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Mismash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mismash misses with a combination
and Bamboo Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bamboo Face lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
Ubungu Bamboo Face managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, OLIMPO, into his post fight interview.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 5
Date: Feb 10, 2019

#R1##CL#
Phaneuf has managed to clinch.
Phaneuf stops a takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
Phaneuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamzatov's elbow.
Phaneuf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phaneuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phaneuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Gamzatov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Phaneuf fails to land. #TD2#
Gamzatov pulls guard effortlessly.
Phaneuf controlling from the top position.
Gamzatov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is working for a kimura but Phaneuf is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Phaneuf trying to control but Gamzatov postures up.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but Phaneuf defending well.
Phaneuf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Phaneuf tries to get out of the position.
Phaneuf wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phaneuf is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gamzatov is pressing down on Phaneuf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phaneuf is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gamzatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Phaneuf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phaneuf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gamzatov on the ground.
Gamzatov is keen to just control but Phaneuf is a slippery customer.
Phaneuf tries to roll over but Gamzatov keeps him under control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phaneuf is just riding it out for now. Gamzatov eventually gives up the hold.
Phaneuf is holding on to half guard well.
Phaneuf'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.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phaneuf defends it well. #T3#
Gamzatov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phaneuf defends it well.
Phaneuf is pressing down on Gamzatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gamzatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Phaneuf is retaining full guard.
Gamzatov throws a big elbow that misses.
Phaneuf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gamzatov throwing strikes from guard but Phaneuf blocks nicely.
Phaneuf is pulling down on Gamzatov's head. It's preventing any offense from Gamzatov, at least for the moment.
Gamzatov is looking to pass into half guard but Phaneuf pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Phaneuf is in guard.#REVR##T4#
Gamzatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gamzatov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Phaneuf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gamzatov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Phaneuf is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phaneuf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gamzat Gamzatov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown but Phaneuf shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Phaneuf pushes Gamzatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Phaneuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamzatov's elbow.
Phaneuf misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Phaneuf.
Gamzatov blocking some punches. #TD2#
Gamzatov lands a takedown into guard.
Gamzatov landing with the ground and pound.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Phaneuf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phaneuf controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaneuf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gamzatov is one step ahead there.
Phaneuf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Phaneuf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamzatov.
Gamzatov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phaneuf has control of Gamzatov's left arm, preventing Gamzatov from doing any damage.
Phaneuf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gamzatov trying to control but Phaneuf is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gamzatov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Phaneuf keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phaneuf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Phaneuf looking for a sweep. Not yet Phaneuf, not yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gamzatov advances position into side control!
Phaneuf is not content to let Gamzatov control the position. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Phaneuf is defending well.
Phaneuf tries to improve position but can't.
Gamzatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gamzatov is working Phaneuf over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gamzatov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gamzatov working the body and head with strikes.
Gamzatov 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. #SUB2#
Gamzatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamzatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Phaneuf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Gamzatov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Phaneuf is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Gamzatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamzatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gamzatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phaneuf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Phaneuf controls the position for a moment.
Gamzatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is working to tighten his grip on Phaneuf's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Phaneuf has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gamzatov is really squeezing tight and eventually Phaneuf passes out! Gamzatov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gamzat Gamzatov!
A relieved looking Gamzat Gamzatov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EFC Mir vs D Ippolito
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Bardakci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffin tries to bum rush Bardakci with a series of wild strikes but Bardakci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shawn Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bardakci misses with a head kick. #TD#
Bardakci shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Griffin's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bardakci is fighting to break Griffin's control of his arms but Griffin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bardakci stands and throws Griffin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Bardakci scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Griffin to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Bardakci is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Griffin is trying to escape and Bardakci transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Griffin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bardakci! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: EFC Harden vs Tomasino Jr
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Snapp slips a jab and a cross from Mismash.
Snapp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snapp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mismashs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Snapp throws a nice looking combination but Mismash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Mismash was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left and a right from Mismash both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Bob Snapp has been cut.
Mismash shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snapp defends it nicely.
Mismash misses with a takedown attempt
letting Snapp counter with a right hand.
Mismash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mismash misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Mismash. Those never looked like landing.
Mismash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been informed that Snapp 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snapp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mismash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mismash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snapp dodges the punch combination from Mismash.
Mismash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mismash misses with a double jab. #T1#
Snapp connects with a body shot.
Mismash is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Snapp sends Mismash crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Snapp is motioning to the referee to let Mismash up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Snapp thuds a left hand into Mismash's body.
Snapp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snapp closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mismash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snapp swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orc Mismash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mismash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snapp lands a nice hook to Mismash's body. Mismash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Snapp finds it's target.
Mismash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snapp lands with a right and another and another! Mismash is in big trouble! Snapp lands again and this time it's lights out for Mismash! A quality knockout there for Snapp.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Snapp!
Bob Snapp gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 1
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Dunlop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dunlop throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Gamzatov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gamzatov trying to control but Dunlop is working from the bottom.
Dunlop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunlop tries to get out of the position.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dunlop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamzatov works over Dunlop with some ground and pound from guard.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunlop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunlop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dunlop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamzatov is controlling him. #SUB#
Dunlop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gamzatov drops back looking for a leg! Dunlop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunlop manages to kick Gamzatov off! Gamzatov jumps back into Dunlop's guard.
Gamzatov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Dunlop is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dunlop is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gamzatov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gamzatov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gamzatov is working Dunlop over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dunlop is looking for a sweep.
Dunlop is trying to control Gamzatov's posture but Gamzatov avoids it.
Dunlop taking a bit of punishment here - Gamzatov scoring with strikes.
Gamzatov wants to control for a moment but Dunlop uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dunlop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gamzatov on the ground.
Dunlop is looking for a sweep. Gamzatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dunlop wants to improve his position but Gamzatov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Gamzatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Dunlop is not content to let Gamzatov control the position.#SUB2#
Gamzatov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dunlop tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gamzatov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gamzat Gamzatov!
During a confident post fight interview, Gamzat Gamzatov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SyFi - Aftermath 3
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Carneiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magnum throws a body punch but Carneiro moves out of range.
Magnum misses the shot to the body.
Carneiro feinted with a counter takedown.
Magnum lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Magnum misses.
Magnum avoids the body shot from Carneiro.
Magnum lands a glancing blow to the side of Carneiro's head.#TD#
Carneiro scores with a takedown into Magnum's guard.
Magnum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2#
Magnum uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Magnum misses.
Justin Magnum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Magnum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magnum seems keen to control Carneiro's posture.
Carneiro throwing strikes from guard but Magnum blocks nicely. #T1#
Carneiro trying to control but Magnum is working from the bottom.
Carneiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carneiro trying to control but Magnum is working from the bottom.
Carneiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magnum's head.
Magnum keeping full guard, as Carneiro tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro preventing the sweep.
Carneiro throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carneiro works over Magnum with some ground and pound from guard.
Magnum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carneiro postures up in Magnum's guard and throws a big left but Magnum blocks it.
Magnum wants to sweep but no luck.
Carneiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Magnum has wrist control.
Carneiro postures up in Magnum's guard and throws a big left but Magnum blocks it.
Magnum wants to get back to his feet but Carneiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carneiro throwing strikes but missing.
Carneiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magnum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carneiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnum is retaining full guard.
Carneiro throwing strikes from guard but Magnum blocks nicely.
Carneiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carneiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carneiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magnum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carneiro 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.#T3#
Carneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro throwing strikes from guard but Magnum blocks nicely.
Carneiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carneiro content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Carneiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carneiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Carneiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carneiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magnum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carneiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carneiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magnum's head.
Carneiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carneiro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro trying to control but Magnum is working from the bottom.
Carneiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carneiro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Carneiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carneiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carneiro is in close to Magnum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carneiro passes Magnum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carneiro wants to control but Magnum is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeJuan Carneiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Carneiro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magnum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carneiro is in Magnum's guard.
Magnum looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnum, not yet.
Carneiro distracts Magnum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carneiro 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.
Carneiro throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carneiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carneiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magnum for as long as he can get away with.
Carneiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnum can do to turn this around?
Carneiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magnum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Carneiro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeJuan Carneiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carneiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carneiro trying to control but Magnum is working from the bottom.
Magnum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Magnum keeps moving.
Carneiro working some strikes from top position.
Carneiro with a nice head shot there.
Carneiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Carneiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Carneiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magnum wants to get back to his feet but Carneiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magnum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carneiro.
Carneiro connects with a couple of short punches.
Carneiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carneiro scores with punches from side control.
Magnum defending against the ground and pound.
Carneiro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#
Magnum is rocked!
Carneiro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Magnum is still in real trouble! Can Carneiro finish him?#SUB#
Carneiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magnum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Carneiro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Magnum seems to have recovered his senses.
Magnum is trying to control Carneiro's posture but Carneiro avoids it.
The ground and pound from Carneiro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Carneiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magnum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magnum parries the strikes from Carneiro easily there. Carneiro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magnum to escape.
Carneiro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Carneiro working the ground and pound.
Magnum struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Carneiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB#
Carneiro tries for a kimura but Magnum is defending well.
Magnum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Carneiro in side control, throwing shots but Magnum defends. #SUB#
Carneiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magnum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Carneiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carneiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magnum, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeJuan Carneiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Carneiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magnum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carneiro somewhat.
Carneiro cracks Magnum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magnum cracks Carneiro with a good jab.
Carneiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magnum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magnum misses with a hook. Carneiro ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magnum avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeJuan Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro slips under a jab from Magnum.
Carneiro takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Magnum throws a series of punches but Carneiro moves out of range.
Carneiro attempts a counter takedown but Magnum avoids it well and moves away.
Carneiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magnum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carneiro.
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown but Magnum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carneiro defending well as Magnum loads up on a big left hand.
Magnum throws an overhand right that lands on Carneiro's shoulder, as Carneiro tries to avoid the shot.
Magnum misses with a body shot.
Magnum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carneiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carneiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magnum defends well and Carneiro ends up having to push Magnum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carneiro.
Justin Magnum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Magnum moves into the clinch.
Justin Magnum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magnum misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Carneiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carneiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magnum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carneiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magnum connects with a right hand. Carneiro shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carneiro.
Magnum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carneiro is looking to take a break and control but Magnum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Carneiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carneiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carneiro is just content to waste time from the top position. Magnum takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Carneiro has gone for a leg lock! Magnum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carneiro's guard.#REVB#
Magnum trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carneiro's guard.
Carneiro working a defensive guard here.
DeJuan Carneiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Carneiro wants to stand and escape but Magnum is having none of it.
Magnum won't allow Carneiro to sweep him here.
Carneiro pulls Magnum in to control the position.
Magnum throwing strikes from guard but Carneiro blocks nicely.
Carneiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magnum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnum trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carneiro's guard.
Magnum being controlled here momentarily.
Magnum preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Magnum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carneiro 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeJuan Carneiro!
During a confident post fight interview, DeJuan Carneiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SyFi - Aftermath 3
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Bardakci shoots and misses
and Lorenzon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lorenzon stuffs the takedown.
Lorenzon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorenzon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bardakci fails with a takedown attempt.
Bardakci misses with a takedown
enabling Lorenzon to counter with a crisp jab.
Lorenzon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bardakci tries to counter with a takedown but Lorenzon is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardakci looks to throw a body kick
and Bardakci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bardakci fails with the takedown
and Lorenzon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bardakci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lorenzon tries to avoid it but Bardakci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lorenzon to the ground. Lorenzon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lorenzon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bardakci with a body shot.#T1#
Lorenzon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bardakci looks for a takedown but Lorenzon sprawls well.#TD#
Bardakci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lorenzon is trying to defend but Bardakci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lorenzon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bardakci lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lorenzon is looking to escape.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying for a kimura here. Lorenzon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bardakci wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: EFC Dennis vs Lambton
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Mismash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beefcake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Mismash. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Beefcake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mismash feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Beefcake crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Orc Mismash!
As Orc Mismash got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: ME SMASH!'.

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