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Event: DMMA 140 Abarai vs Kofel     
Date:   Sep 17, 2022
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dracul, as that shot connected.
Zhikova looks to score with a jab to the body but Dracul is just out of range.
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhikova shoots in and drives through. Dracul sprawls well.
Dracul throws a body punch but Zhikova moves out of range.
Zhikova tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dracul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dracul swings for the body but Zhikova moves out of range.
Zhikova avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Dracul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhikova.
Vlad Dracul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.#TD2#
Zhikova looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zhikova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zhikova postures up in Dracul's guard and throws a big left but Dracul blocks it.
Dracul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhikova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Zhikova content to stall in guard here.
Zhikova throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracul keeping moving, preventing Zhikova from controlling successfully.
Zhikova cracks Dracul with a solid left hand.
Zhikova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Zhikova has gone for a leg lock! Dracul slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zhikova's guard.#REVR#
Zhikova controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Doom's Gym inform us that Zhikova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Dracul trying to control but Zhikova is working from the bottom.
Dracul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zhikova on the ground.
Zhikova looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul is stalling in the full guard.
Dracul preventing the sweep.
Zhikova has control of Dracul's left arm, preventing Dracul from doing any damage.
Zhikova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zhikova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zhikova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there.
Zhikova has his hands on Dracul's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dracul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhikova misses with a wild combination.
Zhikova has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
Zhikova lands a right hook to the body.
Zhikova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Zhikova has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zhikova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dracul.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lazy left from Dracul finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zhikova.
Dracul misses with a straight left.
Dracul is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dracul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhikova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dracul sprawls well. Dracul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhikova gets slowly back to his feet.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhikova.
Dracul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zhikova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Zhikova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dracul avoids it really well and circles away.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Dracul misses.
Zhikova tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dracul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhikova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracul.
Pinina Zhikova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhikova connects with a body shot that sends Dracul's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dracul misses with a wild body shot.
Zhikova swings for the body but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vlad Dracul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Dracul misses its intended target. #TD2#
Zhikova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dracul is trying to defend but Zhikova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zhikova wants to free his trapped foot but Dracul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Dracul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zhikova slips under a jab from Dracul.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dracul scores with a jab. Zhikova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt.
Dracul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vlad Dracul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.
Zhikova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dracul's waist but Dracul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhikova off to one side.
Zhikova tries for a takedown but Dracul circles away easily
and Dracul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Zhikova scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dracul tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul regains half guard.
Zhikova is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Zhikova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dracul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhikova. #T1##SUB2#
Zhikova is looking for a kimura but Dracul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zhikova to get the leverage.
Zhikova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zhikova passes to side control.
Zhikova wants to control but Dracul is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Zhikova is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dracul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zhikova creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dracul sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zhikova throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dracul works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dracul is trying to maintain the position but Zhikova is very close to passing his half guard.
Zhikova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Zhikova 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.#T3#
Zhikova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dracul defending well though.
Zhikova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dracul on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dracul tries to get out of the position.
Dracul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zhikova. #SUB2#
Zhikova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dracul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhikova.
Zhikova not doing much here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zhikova is looking to advance position but Dracul won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zhikova in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zhikova passes to full mount!
Dracul blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zhikova is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Zhikova!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pinina Zhikova!
Pinina Zhikova decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: BB 70 - White vs Adam 2     
Date:   Sep 03, 2022
#R1#
Galanis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Galanis dips to his left and cracks Kaloev with an uppercut!
Kaloev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Galanis lands a head shot.
Galanis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Galanis connects with a leg kick.
Kaloev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galanis.
Kaloev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Galanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaloev was well out of range. Poor timing from Galanis.
Kaloev throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Galanis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Galanis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaloev under the eye.
Galanis connects with a high kick.
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!
Kaloev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kaloev throws a leg kick but Galanis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaloev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaloev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galanis.
Galanis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Kaloev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galanis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Galanis lands with a cross.
Galanis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaloev manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaloev 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.
Galanis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaloev. Kaloev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adrian Galanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaloev shoots for a double leg takedown but Galanis sprawls well. He's pushed Kaloev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Galanis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
It looks like Galanis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kaloev ducks right into an uppercut from Galanis.
Galanis throws a hook but Kaloev avoids it easily.
Kaloev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Galanis connects with a nice looking jab.
Galanis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Galanis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaloev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Galanis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Galanis wants to slow Kaloev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaloev feints the counter takedown.
Kaloev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galanis finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaloev's head.
Galanis lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaloev swings for the body but Galanis moves out of range.
Galanis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaloev misses with a hook to the body
and Galanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galanis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaloevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Kaloev looking to score a takedown here. Galanis is defending well but Kaloev drives through and ends up in Galanis's guard.
Kaloev trying to move into half guard but instead Galanis has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
Galanis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Galanis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Galanis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaloev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galanis connects with a looping right hand.
Galanis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Galanis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Kaloev is rocked!
Galanis cracks Kaloev with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kaloev falls to his knees and Galanis doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Galanis!
Adrian Galanis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kohler     
Date:   Aug 19, 2022
#R1#
Irwin swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Irwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Irwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Shredder lands with an uppercut that bounces Irwin off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Irwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Shredder prevents the takedown attempt.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shredder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Shredder swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Irwin's ribs.
No joy there for Irwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.#T1#
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Irwin is looking to wear down Shredder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shredder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shredder prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shredder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Irwin in his tracks.
Irwin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Shredder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irwin.
Shredder cracks Irwin with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Irwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
Irwin swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Irwin walks into a left hand.
Irwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Irwin takes one on the button.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder digs a good hook to Irwin's body.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Irwin darts in and clinches Shredder up against the cage.
Shredder lands a left hand.
Irwin wants a takedown.
Irwin wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder. #TD#
Irwin gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Irwin is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Irwin is trying to work for a kimura but Shredder is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Irwin is working for a kimura but Shredder is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Irwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shredder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Irwin.
Shredder is trying to stand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin trying to control the action but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Irwin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Irwin is working for a kimura but Shredder is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin stops Shredder from getting back to his feet.
Irwin wants to free his trapped foot but Shredder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Irwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shredder keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irwin swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Irwin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shredder is fending him off so far but Irwin persists. Nope, Shredder circles away and we're back to standing.
Shredder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shredder lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand.
Shredder lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Irwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Irwin. Irwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shredder swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irwin shoots in but Shredder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Shredder digs a good hook to Irwin's body. #CL#
Irwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irwin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shredder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irwin can't get the takedown.
Shredder works on Irwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shredder prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Shredder.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Irwin avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder presses Irwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
A short left from Shredder.
Shredder gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shredder prevents the takedown attempt.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
A short right from Shredder.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shredder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Shredder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Shredder on the inside. #ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Shredder lands a body punch. #T3#
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
Slash Shredder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shredder.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shredder creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Irwin with a big uppercut! Irwin tries to clinch up but Shredder pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Irwin to the mat! Irwin covers up and Shredder unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slash Shredder!

 

Event: DMMA 131 Johnson Vs Luciano     
Date:   Aug 14, 2022
#R1#
Zhikova has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Nicoletta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Nicoletta. No joy for Zhikova on that attempt.
Nicoletta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Latin Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zhikova lands with a good body shot.
Nicoletta avoids the body shot from Zhikova.
Nicoletta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicoletta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Nicoletta. Those never looked like landing.
Zhikova lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhikova throws a body punch but Nicoletta moves out of range.
Zhikova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicoletta.
Decent striking displayed by Zhikova there.
Zhikova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhikova fails with the takedown
and Nicoletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Casimiro Nicoletta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.
Zhikova fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Nicoletta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhikova looking to pass the guard.
Zhikova wants to stand but Nicoletta is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Zhikova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Nicoletta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zhikova off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A big left from Nicoletta misses.
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicoletta throws a counter high kick but Zhikova was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nicoletta throws a head kick that misses.
Zhikova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicoletta.
Zhikova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicoletta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nicoletta stuffs the takedown.
Nicoletta throws the left hand but Zhikova avoids the punch easily.
Zhikova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicoletta circles away.
Nicoletta throws a shot from downtown. Zhikova moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Nicoletta. No joy for Zhikova on that attempt.
Nicoletta is looking to counter punch.
Nicoletta cracks Zhikova with a good jab.
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicoletta tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Nicoletta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhikova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhikova slips a straight right by Nicoletta.
Zhikova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nicoletta avoids it really well and circles away.
Nicoletta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Nicoletta misses.
Pinina Zhikova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhikova shoots and misses
and Nicoletta counters with a straight right hand.
Zhikova moves away from the strike by Nicoletta. #TD2#
Zhikova darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhikova is trying to control. Nicoletta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nicoletta is looking to escape.
Zhikova is trying to control. Nicoletta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Zhikova is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicoletta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Zhikova is trying to work for a kimura but Nicoletta is defending well.
Zhikova moves nicely into side control.
Nicoletta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zhikova.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicoletta is trying to get back to his feet.
Zhikova tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nicoletta's legs.
Nicoletta wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nicoletta stops Zhikova from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Zhikova is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nicoletta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nicoletta is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zhikova trying to control the action but Nicoletta is working from the bottom.
Nicoletta is trying to buck Zhikova off.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Casimiro Nicoletta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhikova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nicoletta defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casimiro Nicoletta dominated that round.
That's time! Nicoletta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zhikova shoots and misses
and Nicoletta counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicoletta scores with a head kick.
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicoletta as he avoids it easily.
Nicoletta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhikova tries for a takedown but Nicoletta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nicoletta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Casimiro Nicoletta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.
Nicoletta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nicoletta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhikova. #TD2#
Nicoletta tries to sprawl but Zhikova drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nicoletta is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Zhikova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nicoletta has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES#
Nicoletta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nicoletta throws the left hand but Zhikova avoids the punch easily.
Nicoletta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nicoletta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicoletta stalks Zhikova and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zhikova's face. Zhikova staggers backwards, shaken.
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Nicoletta throws an overhand right that lands on Zhikova's shoulder, as Zhikova tries to avoid the shot.
Nicoletta throws a looping overhand right but Zhikova ducks down to avoid it.
Nicoletta throws a lazy right hand but Zhikova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhikova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zhikova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhikova blocks a jab.
Zhikova slips a straight right by Nicoletta.
Zhikova is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nicoletta rather than just go for the knockout.
Nicoletta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhikova.
Nicoletta's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicoletta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nicoletta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nicoletta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casimiro Nicoletta is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhikova shoots for a takedown but Nicoletta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhikova throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Zhikova closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nicoletta did well to prevent Zhikova getting side control.
Zhikova is keen to just control but Nicoletta is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Zhikova is working for a kimura here but Nicoletta manages to reverse the position and he's now in Zhikova's guard.
Nicoletta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhikova can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Nicoletta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zhikova, up you get!
Zhikova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicoletta.#T2#
Zhikova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zhikova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicoletta as he avoids it easily.
Zhikova avoids the head kick by Nicoletta.
Zhikova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicoletta.
Zhikova changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nicoletta checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Nicoletta as Zhikova shoots in.
Zhikova throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Nicoletta counters with a head kick that drops Zhikova to the mat! Zhikova scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Zhikova is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Nicoletta and Zhikova falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Nicoletta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Casimiro Nicoletta!
Our winner, Casimiro Nicoletta, 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: KOP MEGA     
Date:   Aug 12, 2022
#R1#
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Dedic shoots in.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Dedic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Dedic knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy connects with the punch.#ROC#Dedic is rocked!
Murphy pounces like a tiger and cracks Dedic with a vicious hook! Dedic is down but not out! Murphy follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liam Murphy!

 

Event: BB 64 - Capellio vs Okongwu     
Date:   Aug 06, 2022
#R1#
Kaloev moves away from the strike by Dean.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaloev 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.
Kaloev moves out of range as Dean strikes.
We've been told by Dean's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaloev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dean scores with a decent looking hook.
Dean lands a jab.
Kaloev misses with a wild body shot.
Dean scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaloev should have avoided that one.
Kaloev misses with a double jab.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaloev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Dean misses with a combination #TD2#
so Kaloev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Kaloev prevents Dean from getting back to his feet.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.
Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaloev stands and throws Dean's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kaloev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaloev trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kaloev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaloev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dean's legs.
Kaloev trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Kaloev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dean stops Kaloev from passing to mount.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Kaloev wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
Dean stops Kaloev from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kaloev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dean has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kaloev is trying to get an arm triangle but Dean is defending well.
Kaloev tries to move to mount but Dean blocks the move with his legs.
Kaloev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dean!
Dean wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaloev looking to finish with strikes here!
Kaloev trying to control but Dean is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdul Kaloev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
Dean uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaloev has time to react.
Dean lands a slapping body shot.
Dean falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Kaloev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Dean manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kaloev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaloev is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Dean manages to break the clinch.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaloev.
Kaloev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dean moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dean cracks Kaloev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dean scores with a jab.
Kaloev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Dean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dean misses with a hook.
Kaloev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaloev seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Dean shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kaloev is backing up but Dean catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kaloev covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Dean Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Dean!
Our winner, Brian Dean, 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: SMASH: Chaos vs Nti     
Date:   Jul 22, 2022
#R1#
Vasquez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Irwin tries to clinch
and Vasquez counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasquez stuns Irwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vasquez enables Irwin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vasquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Vasquez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin misses with a jab to the body
and Vasquez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Irwin takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
Irwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasquez. Vasquez obviously looking to wear him down.
Irwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasquez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Irwin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Vasquez counter with a right hand. #T1#
Irwin tries to clinch up but Vasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Irwin looks to clinch
and Vasquez counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasquez throws a leg kick which misses Irwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Irwin tries to avoid it.
Irwin walks into a straight right hand from Vasquez.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vasquez.
Vasquez thows a body kick. Irwin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Vasquez moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vasquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irwin is looking for a takedown.
Irwin is trying to drag Vasquez to the mat but Vasquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Irwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez scores with a shot to the side of Irwin's head.
Nice body punch from Vasquez - that landed with a thud.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Vasquez stops a takedown attempt from Irwin.
A shot in the inside from Vasquez. #T2#
Vasquez lands an uppercut.
Irwin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vasquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irwin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vasquez lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Vasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Vasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vasquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
Irwin misses with a body shot.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasquez lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand. #CL2#
Vasquez rushes Irwin and presses him up against the cage.
Vasquez lands with a short shot to the head.
Vasquez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasquez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vasquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vasquez steps in with a hook that catches Irwin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vasquez follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Irwin looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando Vasquez!
During a confident post fight interview, Nando Vasquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 122 Niculescu vs Pinks II     
Date:   Jul 16, 2022
#R1#
Zhikova throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Shifter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shifter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zhikova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shifter is one step ahead there.
Zhikova seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shifter passes Zhikova's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhikova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zhikova controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhikova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zhikova might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Zhikova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Zhikova defends the submission attempt.
Shifter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Zhikova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.
Shifter slips a nice elbow through Zhikova's hands, connecting with Zhikova's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhikova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shifter won't allow Zhikova to sweep him here.
Zhikova seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shifter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shifter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zhikova's head.
Zhikova wants to sweep here but Shifter controlling him for the moment.
Shifter is looking to work some ground and pound but Zhikova has wrist control.
Shifter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zhikova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhikova looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhikova, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zhikova holds on and takes a little breather.
Zhikova looking to control. #T2#
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Zhikova is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Zhikova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zhikova manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Zhikova's guard.
Zhikova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shifter slips nicely into half guard.
Zhikova gets full guard.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shifter preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Zhikova is defending well. #SUB2#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Zhikova is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage. #T3#
Zhikova is looking to improve his position.
Zhikova trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Zhikova is trying to stand up here but Shifter is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Zhikova wants to get back to full guard.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Zhikova is defending well. #SUB2#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhikova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zhikova trying to control here.
Shifter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhikova is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Zhikova wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Shifter throwing shots but Zhikova is blocking nicely.
Zhikova wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zhikova sees it coming and defends easily.
Zhikova wants to get back to his feet.
Zhikova is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
Shifter prevents Zhikova from improving his position.
Zhikova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Zhikova working for a triangle but Shifter defends it easily.
Zhikova trying to keep a closed guard but Shifter is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shape Shifter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zhikova throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Zhikova looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Zhikova from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zhikova defends it easily.
Zhikova content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Zhikova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shape Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zhikova defends it easily.#T1#
Zhikova trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifter looking for a sweep. Not yet Shifter, not yet. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhikova defends well.
Zhikova forces his way into half guard.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Zhikova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhikova lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Zhikova is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Zhikova is trying to work for a kimura but Shifter is defending well.
Shifter tries to roll over but Zhikova keeps him under control.
Zhikova wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Zhikova is trying for a kimura here. Shifter looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zhikova wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pinina Zhikova!
In his post fight interview, Pinina Zhikova started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: BB 59 - Gracie vs Gebhardt     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Hughes with a hook.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Kaloev's shoulder, as Kaloev tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kaloev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaloev.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaloev takes one on the button.
Kaloev misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Kaloev throws a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaloev at a distance.
Kaloev slips a jab from Hughes.
Kaloev misses with an uppercut
and Kaloev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing. #T1#
Kaloev throws a leg kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Kaloev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Kaloev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.
Kaloev working away.
Kaloev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kaloev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.
Hughes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Kaloev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaloev passes Hughes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kaloev is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Hughes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaloev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hughes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hughes tries to roll over but Kaloev keeps him under control.
Kaloev passes to full mount!
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Kaloev isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Hughes tries to hold on but Kaloev pushes him away.
Hughes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kaloev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaloev is landing with some decent strikes but Hughes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kaloev tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaloev looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaloev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Kaloev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hughes's face.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Kaloev's attempts to control the action.
Hughes is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaloev has a good base and remains in mount.
Hughes tries to hold on but Kaloev pushes him away.
Kaloev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kaloev controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaloev wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kaloev moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdul Kaloev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaloev staying out of range there.#TD#
Kaloev 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.
Kaloev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hughes working for a triangle but Kaloev defends it easily.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Kaloev tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Kaloev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Hughes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaloev off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaloev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hughes's guard. Nice work there by Kaloev.
Kaloev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaloev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hughes is controlling Kaloev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hughes wants to control but Kaloev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Kaloev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kaloev seems to be working for a kimura but Hughes defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kaloev is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaloev to get the leverage. #T2#
Hughes is trying to control but can't.
Kaloev works his way into full mount!
Hughes wants to control but Kaloev is having none of it.
Kaloev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Kaloev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Kaloev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Hughes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kaloev is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes is trying to control but Kaloev passes into side control!
Kaloev advances to full mount. #SUB#
Kaloev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hughes turns into him and now he's in Kaloev's guard.
Kaloev 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##T4#
Hughes is looking to control Kaloev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hughes avoid being mounted?
Hughes is staying active underneath Kaloev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hughes trying to hold on to Kaloev's head to control him but Kaloev postures up.
Kaloev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hughes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Abdul Kaloev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kaloev looking to secure an arm triangle but Hughes defends it well.
The referee warns Hughes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Kaloev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kaloev blocks a jab.
Kaloev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Hughes does it's job there.
Hughes throws the left hand but Kaloev avoids the punch easily.
Hughes throws a jab when Kaloev was well out of range.
Kaloev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaloev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Kaloev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hughes controls Kaloev momentarily but Kaloev frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Kaloev advances to half guard. #T1#
Kaloev tries to pass to full mount but Hughes defends it.
Hughes is not content to let Kaloev control the position.
Hughes scores with a few weak punches. #SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Kaloev uses his free foot to push down on Hughes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hughes.
Hughes tries to hold on but Kaloev pushes him away.
Kaloev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Kaloev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Kaloev isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Kaloev avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Hughes gets back to half guard.
Hughes trying to hold on to Kaloev's head to control him but Kaloev postures up.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Kaloev defends easily.
Kaloev advances to half guard. #T3#
Kaloev works his way into side control.
Hughes sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Kaloev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hughes moves into full guard.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hughes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kaloev uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Kaloev advances to full mount.
Kaloev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abdul Kaloev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaloev throwing strikes here but Hughes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kaloev wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Marcus Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Kaloev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hughes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hughes shrugs it off.
Kaloev looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaloev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hughes?

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Kaloev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaloev, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Abdul Kaloev!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Abdul Kaloev!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Abdul Kaloev!

Abdul Kaloev wins by unanimous decision!

Abdul Kaloev made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Edwards     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Irwin down.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassino sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Irwin's belly button to the back.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin closes the distance and clinches up with Cassino, looking for a takedown. Irwin pushes Cassino against the cage but Cassino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irwin takes one on the button.
Irwin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Irwin's belly button to the back.
Irwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cassino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino stuffs the takedown.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino. #T1#
Irwin shoots in but Cassino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Irwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Cassino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Irwin tries to clinch but Cassino is having none of it.
Cassino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.#TD2#
Irwin gets a takedown into half guard.
Cassino is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Cassino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
Irwin is looking to stall here but Cassino recovers full guard.
Cassino wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Cassino is controlling Irwin's posture.
Irwin won't allow Cassino to sweep him here.
Cassino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irwin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassino looking to pass the guard.
Irwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cassino's guard. #REVB#
Irwin trying to control but Cassino is working from the bottom.
Irwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cassino keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Cassino keeps moving.
Cassino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cassino is controlling Irwin's posture.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin trying to move into half guard but instead Cassino has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Irwin wants to sweep here but Cassino controlling him for the moment.
Irwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cassino wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin 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.
Cassino pushes down on Irwin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Irwin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Cassino is controlling well.
Cassino stalling.
Irwin gets back to full guard.
Irwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Irwin tries to clinch up.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cassino sprawls well. Cassino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Irwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cassino swivels and escapes.
Irwin wants to clinch
and Cassino counters with a stiff right hand.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cassino.
Irwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cassino tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Irwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cassino defends well and Irwin ends up having to push Cassino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.#T1#
Irwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.
Irwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cassino rather than just go for the knockout.
Cassino throws a good cross that connects.
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.
Irwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Irwin avoided it.
Cassino scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino scores with a body shot.
Irwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cassino digs a good body shot into Irwin's ribs.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt - Cassino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Irwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassino's waist but Cassino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irwin off to one side.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cassino feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Irwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassino with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body. Irwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Irwin tries to clinch but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cassino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino keeps the fight on the outside.
Irwin swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range. #CL2#
Irwin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Irwin just manages to avoid it.
Cassino feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Irwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Irwin moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Cassino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Irwin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Irwin showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Irwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cassino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura here. #T4##SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Cassino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
Irwin is thwarting Cassino's attempts to control the position.
Christopher Irwin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Irwin seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino 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#
Cassino lands with a good body shot.
Irwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Cassino counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Cassino tries to sprawl out of it but Irwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cassino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cassino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irwin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cassino. That one must have hurt.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cassino defends it nicely.
Cassino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino connects with a nice looking jab.
Cassino lands an overhand right.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Irwin down.
Irwin tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cassino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cassino as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Irwin tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Irwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Cassino. #CL2#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin is trying to drag Cassino to the mat but Cassino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassino prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassino prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Irwin misses
and Cassino counters with a left to the body.
Irwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irwin momentarily.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassino, as that shot connected.
Cassino thumps Irwin with a low kick.
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Irwin's head.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Irwin moves into the clinch.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Irwin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cassino regains guard.
Irwin being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cassino seems keen to control Irwin's posture.
Cassino is trying to control the position but Irwin postures up.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cassino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irwin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SU#
Cassino stands and steps away. Irwin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Irwin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Cassino as he connects with a hook.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cassino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassino scores with a hook.#CL2#
Irwin clinches up with Cassino and pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch.
Irwin is looking to clinch but Cassino is avoiding it.
Cassino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Irwin needs to keep his hands up - Cassino had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassino can pounce on him.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Irwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin darts in looking for a takedown but Cassino gets double underhooks and turns Irwin into the cage.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cassino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cassino, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!

A victorious Monte Cassino thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: KOP RAWL     
Date:   Jul 01, 2022
#R1##TD#
Dedic gets caught napping as Heceda dives in and scores a takedown. Dedic manages to retain guard.
Dedic is trying to keep Heceda in close.
Heceda advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Dedic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dedic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura but Dedic is defending well.
Dedic struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Heceda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dedic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dedic is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura but Dedic is defending well.
Heceda trying to control the action but Dedic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura but Dedic is defending well.
Dedic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dedic is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Dedic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dedic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heceda pulls his head out easily.
Heceda is trying to control the action in half guard but Dedic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Heceda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dedic sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Heceda is working for a submission of some sort.
Dedic moves into full guard.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dedic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Heceda drops back looking for a leg! Dedic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dedic manages to kick Heceda off! Heceda jumps back into Dedic's guard.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dedic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heceda won't allow Dedic to sweep him here. #T3#
Dedic controls Heceda momentarily but Heceda frees himself.
Dedic can't keep his opponent in guard - Heceda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Heceda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Heceda uses his free foot to push down on Dedic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dedic.
Dedic has given up his back here. #SUB#
Heceda looking for the choke but no joy.
Dedic just trying to survive but Heceda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Heceda working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Dedic right now. #T4#
Dedic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Heceda's guard. Nice work there by Dedic. #SUB#
Heceda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dedic is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Heceda looking for a guillotine here but Dedic defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dedic tries to free his leg and advance position but Heceda is retaining full guard.
Heceda can't keep his opponent in guard - Dedic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heceda is not content to let Dedic control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dedic trying to mount his opponent but Heceda defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ajin Heceda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dedic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Heceda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Heceda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dedic can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Dedic working for submissions but it's allowed Heceda to get to half guard.
Heceda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heceda trying to control from half guard but Dedic is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda prevents Dedic from improving his position.#SUB#
Heceda seems to be working for a kimura but Dedic defends the submission attempt.
Heceda controlling the action here. #T1#
Dedic is not content to let Heceda control the position.
Dedic wants to control but Heceda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heceda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dedic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Heceda is trying to work for a kimura but Dedic is defending well. #SUB2#
Dedic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dedic missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Heceda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dedic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heceda.
Ajin Heceda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dedic is trying to stand back up but Heceda is controlling him
Dedic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heceda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dedic manages to get to full guard.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dedic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Heceda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dedic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dedic prevents Heceda from improving his position.#SUB#
Heceda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heceda manages to get to full guard.
Dedic looking to pass the guard.
Heceda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heceda working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Heceda 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.
Heceda looking to control. #SUB2#
Dedic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Heceda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Heceda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Heceda! #REVR##SUB#
Heceda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Heceda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dedic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ajin Heceda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Heceda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dedic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dedic gets back to half guard.
Heceda trying to control from half guard but Dedic is working away. #SUB#
Heceda is working for a submission of some sort.
Heceda is trying to control the action in half guard but Dedic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dedic looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dedic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heceda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Heceda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB#
Heceda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dedic sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura here.
Heceda stalling. #SUB2#
Dedic actively working from the bottom here.
Dedic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dedic can't keep his opponent in guard - Heceda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dedic pushes Heceda off looking to stand but Heceda dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Heceda in particular looking to stall.
Heceda is looking to take a break and control but Dedic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heceda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dedic is looking for a sweep. Heceda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dedic is trying to stand back up but Heceda is controlling him
Dedic tries to get to full guard but Heceda has control of the leg.
Heceda works his way into full mount!
Dedic is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Heceda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dedic is surviving well by controlling Heceda's body position as best he can. #T3#
Dedic tries to reverse the position but Heceda maintains control.
Heceda avoids the attempt from Dedic to control.
Dedic is squirming around, avoiding Heceda's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Heceda looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dedic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Heceda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dedic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dedic looking to sit in guard and control but Heceda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zlatko Dedic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Heceda looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dedic has his foot on Heceda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heceda works his way back into a safe position though.
Heceda stopping the sweep attempt from Dedic.
Dedic trying to strike off his back.
Dedic keeping moving, preventing Heceda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Heceda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heceda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dedic is trying to control the position but Heceda postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dedic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heceda passes into side control.
Ajin Heceda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dedic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dedic has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajin Heceda!

Ajin Heceda is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ajin Heceda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Branko     
Date:   Jun 17, 2022
#R1#
Irwin misses with a shot to the body
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Vasquez throws a front kick that sends Irwin stumbling back into the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vasquez - that will leave a mark!
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vasquez counters with a good low kick that Irwin was not able to check.
Irwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Irwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Irwin avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Vasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasquez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vasquez.
Irwin is looking to clinch but Vasquez is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Vasquez drives through and clinches with Irwin against the cage.
Vasquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasquez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Irwin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Vasquez to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Irwin.
Irwin wants to take a breather but Vasquez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Irwin.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Irwin drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Irwin off! Irwin jumps back into Vasquez's guard.
Irwin is fighting to break Vasquez's control of his arms but Vasquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Irwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Irwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Vasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Irwin.
Irwin stalling away here and it's allowed Vasquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vasquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irwin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquez is retaining full guard. #T3#
Irwin wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Vasquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Irwin drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Irwin off! Irwin jumps back into Vasquez's guard.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Irwin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin takes one to the chin there.
Vasquez cracks Irwin with an open hand slap.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Vasquez circles away.
Vasquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Irwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Irwin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vasquez is trying to defend but Irwin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Irwin is looking for submissions but instead, Vasquez has regained full guard.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquez is retaining full guard.
Irwin trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Vasquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nando Vasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Irwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Irwin clinches.
Vasquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Vasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irwin goes for a takedown attempt but Vasquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irwin on the side of the head.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasquez feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD2#
Vasquez drops Irwin with a beautiful combination! Irwin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vasquez is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Irwin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasquez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Irwin moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short right from Vasquez on the inside.
Irwin has Vasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Vasquez drops Irwin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Irwin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasquez creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Irwin with a big uppercut! Irwin tries to clinch up but Vasquez pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Irwin to the mat! Irwin covers up and Vasquez unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nando Vasquez!
Nando Vasquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: BB 53 - Garbowa vs White     
Date:   Jun 07, 2022
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fabinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaloev throws a head kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaloev 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.
Kaloev swats away the attempt to clinch by Fabinho.
Kaloev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fabinho 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.
Kaloev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Fabinho catches Kaloev right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fabinho scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaloev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fabinho digs a good body shot into Kaloev's ribs.
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!#TD#
Fabinho feints and as Kaloev raises his hands in defense, Fabinho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Fabinho stopping the sweep attempt from Kaloev.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaloev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaloev 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.
Kaloev working a defensive guard here.
Kaloev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabinho is one step ahead there.
Fabinho works over Kaloev with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaloev is trying to keep Fabinho in close. #ES2#
Kaloev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fabinho lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Fabinho cracks Kaloev with a nice body shot.
Fabinho scores with a shot to the side of Kaloev's head.
A short body shot lands from Fabinho as the two fighters clinch.
Fabinho lands a shoulder strike.
Fabinho scores with a shot to the side of Kaloev's head. #TD#
Fabinho works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fabinho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaloev is retaining full guard.
Fabinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabinho lands an elbow.
Fabinho wants to control but Kaloev is keeping him busy.
Kaloev manages to get back to half guard.
Fabinho wants to take a breather but Kaloev is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kaloev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabinho pulls his head out easily.
Kaloev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Fabinho is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fabinho working Kaloev over with strikes.
Fabinho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaloev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kaloev is defending against the submission attempts here by Fabinho.
Fabinho is nestled in close to Kaloev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaloev keeps working.
Fabinho slows the pace down in half guard.
Kaloev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaloev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabinho is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaloev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaloev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho 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#
Fabinho connects with a right hand. Kaloev shakes it off.
Fabinho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fabinho slips a jab from Kaloev.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaloev can do to turn this around?
Fabinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaloev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fabinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kaloev is trying to control Fabinho's posture but Fabinho avoids it. #SUB#
Fabinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaloev is defending well.
Fabinho lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Kaloev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Fabinho has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kaloev is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fabinho yanks on the arm and Kaloev is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fabinho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 110 Wife vs Zhikova     
Date:   Jun 03, 2022
#R1#
Wife scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Wife as Zhikova shoots in.
Wife throws a hook to the side of Zhikova's head but Zhikova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wife throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wife throws a looping overhand right but Zhikova ducks down to avoid it.
Zhikova misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zhikova 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.
Zhikova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhikova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wife swivels and escapes.
Wife connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhikova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wife pinned against the cage. Wife gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Third Wife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.#KD#
Wife drops Zhikova with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zhikova looks back up at him and smiles so Wife waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhikova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wife to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Wife. No joy for Zhikova on that attempt.
Wife avoids the body shot from Zhikova.
Zhikova shoots for a double leg takedown but Wife sprawls well. He's pushed Zhikova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wife throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhikova was well out of range. Poor timing from Wife.
Wife keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wife with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Zhikova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife.
Wife throws a hook but Zhikova blocks it.
Wife just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhikova swings for the body but Wife moves out of range. #KD#
Wife cracks Zhikova with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wife has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zhikova to stand back up!
Wife throws the left hand but Zhikova avoids the punch easily.
Third Wife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhikova looks to score with a jab to the body but Wife is just out of range.#TD2#
Zhikova shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zhikova showed some decent athleticism there.

Wife kicks Zhikova off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhikova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wife as he jumps to the side.
Wife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wife seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zhikova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wife lands a really nice looking cross but Zhikova seems unphased.
Wife fakes the body blow, causing Zhikova to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zhikova goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Wife!
Third Wife decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: KOP KLASS     
Date:   Jun 03, 2022
#R1#
Honghui swinging wildly here.
Dedic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Honghui scores with a nice head shot.
Honghui scores with a nice head shot.
Honghui lands a high kick!
Honghui connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Honghui throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Dedic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Honghui!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dedic is working to tighten his grip on Honghui's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Honghui has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dedic is really squeezing tight and eventually Honghui passes out! Dedic breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zlatko Dedic!
A less than humble Zlatko Dedic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Torsten     
Date:   May 27, 2022
#R1##CL#
Irwin pushes Noriega up against the cage in a clinch.
Noriega lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Noriega manages to get underhooks.
Noriega lands a body punch.
Noriega pushes Irwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Noriega.
Irwin takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Noriega.
A short right from Noriega on the inside.
Irwin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been hearing reports that Irwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Noriega using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Noriega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega unloads a knee to the mid-section. Irwin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Noriega lands a nice knee to the body.
Noriega digs a right hand underneath Irwin's ribcage. Irwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Irwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Noriega prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega lands a body punch.
Noriega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Noriega lands a knee to the body.
Noriega is working Irwin over against the cage.#BC2#
Noriega breaks from the clinch.
Noriega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Noriega punishes Irwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Irwin didn't see that one coming.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noriega lands with a nice body punch.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irwin wants to clinch
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega is looking to slow Irwin down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irwin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body. Irwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega lands with a right hand.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega jabs at Irwin's body.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noriega fakes the leg kick and cracks Irwin in the body. #T2#
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irwin momentarily.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Noriega shows good takedown defense.
Irwin backing away here, and Noriega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Irwin is looking to clinch.
Irwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Irwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Irwin shoots in and gets a takedown into Noriega's guard.
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irwin trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom. #T3#
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Noriega manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Noriega is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Irwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noriega defends it easily.
Irwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noriega controls the pace.
Irwin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Noriega is keeping the position.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Noriega is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Irwin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Noriega dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Irwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noriega is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jab from Noriega.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
A shot to the liver by Noriega. Beautiful body shot.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Irwin's defenses.
Irwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
Irwin throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Irwin wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Noriega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noriega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega lands with a slapping head kick.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irwin throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irwin is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Noriega circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Irwin takes one to the chin there.
Irwin is looking to clinch. #CL#
Irwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Noriega lands a nice elbow.
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!#BC2#
Noriega manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Irwin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noriega on his heels. He'll look to pass Noriega's guard now, I'm sure.

Noriega has his feet on Irwin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Irwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Noriega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irwin on the side of the head.#TD#
Noriega gets caught napping as Irwin dives in and scores a takedown. Noriega manages to retain guard.
Irwin is stalling in the full guard.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Noriega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin is pushing down on Noriega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noriega is fighting to maintain full guard but Irwin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Irwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Noriega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noriega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Irwin trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Irwin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Noriega is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Irwin, into his guard. #REVB#
Noriega wants to stand but Irwin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Noriega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irwin is trying to hold Noriega in close to prevent damage but Noriega has managed to pass into half guard.
Irwin wants to control but Noriega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irwin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Irwin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noriega is working away from the top position though.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Noriega gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Noriega trying to keep a closed guard but Irwin is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Irwin tries to clinch but Noriega moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Noriega as Irwin shoots in.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noriega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Irwin misses with a body punch
and Noriega counters with a nice body shot.
Noriega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Irwin attempts a counter takedown but Noriega avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Irwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Irwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Irwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Irwin takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Irwin throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega lands with a nice combination. Irwin backs away looking to recover.
Irwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noriega swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega connects with a high kick.
Noriega throws a head kick that Irwin semi-blocks.
Irwin is looking to wear down Noriega with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Noriega throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Irwin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Irwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Noriega, who protects the arm well.
Irwin trying to control the position but Noriega is working away.
Noriega is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Irwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Irwin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Noriega has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Irwin but great work by Noriega.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Irwin is looking for a sweep.
Irwin can't do much from the bottom here.
Irwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noriega's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noriega prevents Irwin from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noriega in particular looking to stall.
Noriega prevents Irwin from improving his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!

Pablo Noriega 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: BB 48 - Olsen vs Hoost     
Date:   May 14, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Wu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wu showed some decent athleticism there.
Kaloev wants to control but Wu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wu wants to pass to mount but Kaloev is defending the position.
Kaloev is looking to control Wu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaloev avoid being mounted?
Kaloev wants to stand back up but Wu manages to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaloev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Kaloev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Kaloev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
An elbow from Wu crashes against the mat.
Kaloev regains half guard.
Wu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaloev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Wu is looking for a kimura but Kaloev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Kaloev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaloev manages to get to full guard.
Kaloev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaloev can't keep his opponent in guard - Wu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Wu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaloev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaloev is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaloev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaloev.
Kaloev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wu's guard. #REVR#
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kaloev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaloev tries to pass to full mount but Wu defends it. #SUB2#
Wu actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Wu is looking for a sweep. Kaloev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Wu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wu is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaloev is trying to control. Wu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaloev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kaloev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wu is now in Kaloev's guard. A big mistake from Kaloev there, giving up the dominant position!
Kaloev controls Wu momentarily but Wu frees himself.
Wu wants to control from the top but Kaloev keeps moving. #T4#
Kaloev pulls Wu in close to prevent any damage.
Kaloev controls Wu momentarily but Wu frees himself.
Wu preventing the sweep.
Kaloev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaloev is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaloev being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Wu is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaloev is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuxiang Wu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Wu gets the takedown into side control.
Kaloev is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaloev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu wants to control but Kaloev is keeping him busy.
Kaloev is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaloev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Kaloev regains half guard.
Wu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Wu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaloev sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wu trying to control from half guard but Kaloev is working away.
Kaloev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaloev.
Kaloev 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##SUB#
Kaloev 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. #SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wu is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
Wu gets back to full guard.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
Kaloev is trying to control. Wu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wu trying to control here.
Yuxiang Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wu manages to get to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Kaloev 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.
Kaloev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wu is keeping the position for now.
Kaloev forces his way into half guard.
Kaloev trying to pass the guard but Wu defending well.
Wu manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Wu has his foot on Kaloev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaloev works his way back into a safe position though.
Wu keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaloev is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Wu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wu can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaloev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaloev is keen to just control but Wu is a slippery customer.
Wu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kaloev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kaloev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Wu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Kaloev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kaloev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Wu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Kaloev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kaloev is tightening it up a little... Wu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kaloev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abdul Kaloev!
Abdul Kaloev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: KOP BlAST     
Date:   May 06, 2022
#R1#
Dedic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dedic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Dedic's head.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Dedic with an uppercut!
Dedic throws a head kick that misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dedic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Dedic.
Dedic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Dedic's head back.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Dedic throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Dedic's midsection.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Dedic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been hearing reports that Dedic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Dedic.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dedic doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit throws a combination. Dedic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dedic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dedic misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Dedic moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dedic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A shot to the body from Dedic misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dedic throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dedic swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Dedic tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit thumps Dedic with a low kick.
Dedic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dedic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dedic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Dedic is breathing heavily.#TD#
Dedic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Dedic wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dedic trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it. #T2#
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dedic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dedic is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Dedic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Dedic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dedic is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Dedic seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Sitsongrit wants to control but Dedic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dedic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dedic is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it. #SUB#
Dedic seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dedic stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dedic is trying for a kimura here. Sitsongrit looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dedic wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zlatko Dedic!
Zlatko Dedic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: BB 41 - Olsen vs Okongwu     
Date:   Apr 16, 2022
#R1#
Kaloev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaloev throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for White.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
White lands with a cross.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaloev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev throws a leg kick
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaloev.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Kaloev misses with a right hand
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaloev misses with a leg kick
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
and White counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kaloev! He's just covering up as White starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor White!
After winning the bout, Thor White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DMMA 98: Kersikov vs Hightower     
Date:   Apr 16, 2022
#R1#
Zhikova lands with a nice body punch.
Zhikova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the body kick from Zhikova.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Zhikova manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhikova.
Zhikova misses the shot to the body.
Zhikova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhikova.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Zhikova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinina Zhikova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhikova misses with a wild combination.
Zhikova misses with a jab to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a head kick.
Zhikova misses with a hook to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhikova throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Kontiainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Zhikova toppling to the canvas! Zhikova scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kontiainen finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontiainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhikova.
Zhikova dives in and grabs Kontiainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kontiainen pushes down on Zhikova's head and hops out.
Kontiainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zhikova throws a hook but Kontiainen blocks it.
A big right from Zhikova misses. #T1#
Zhikova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kontiainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhikova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kontiainen moves away.
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kontiainen but Kontiainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Zhikova manages to avoid it.
Paavali Kontiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kontiainen, as that shot connected.
Zhikova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a body kick.
Zhikova looks winded!
Zhikova takes one to the side of the head.
Zhikova fails with the takedown.
Zhikova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kontiainen moves away.
Zhikova looks for a takedown but Kontiainen sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kontiainen misses the target.
Zhikova darts in looking for a takedown but Kontiainen gets double underhooks and turns Zhikova into the cage.
Zhikova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kontiainen.
Zhikova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Zhikova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kontiainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhikova cracks a nice hook into Kontiainen's ribs.
Kontiainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhikova has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick from Zhikova is predictable there
and Kontiainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhikova closes the distance and clinches up with Kontiainen, looking for a takedown. Zhikova pushes Kontiainen against the cage but Kontiainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Zhikova manages to avoid it.#KD#
Kontiainen cracks Zhikova with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kontiainen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zhikova to stand back up!#ROC#Zhikova is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pinina Zhikova has been cut.
Zhikova misses with a jab to the body
and Kontiainen counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Zhikova out cold! What a finish! Kontiainen is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paavali Kontiainen!
A victorious Paavali Kontiainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WCF 116: Rockefeller v Wallace     
Date:   Mar 19, 2022
#R1#
Marui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Marui blocks the leg kick.
Irwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marui. #TD2#
Irwin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marui tries to get to full guard but Irwin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Irwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Irwin trying to control the action but Marui is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marui is trying to control the position but Irwin postures up. #T1#
Marui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irwin.
Marui knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irwin on the ground.
Irwin pushes down on Marui's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Marui is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
Irwin is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Irwin 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.
Marui wants to improve his position but Irwin is controlling well. #SUB2#
Marui makes his way to full guard, as Irwin worked for a kimura. #T2##SUB2#
Irwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marui keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin pushes down on Marui's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Irwin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Irwin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Irwin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marui tries to reverse the position but Irwin maintains control.
Irwin looking to control but Marui is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irwin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irwin.#SUB2#
Irwin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marui is surviving well by controlling Irwin's body position as best he can.
Marui is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Marui defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Irwin.
Marui is squirming around, avoiding Irwin's attempts to control the action.
Marui is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Irwin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marui turns into him and now he's in Irwin's guard. #SUB2#
Irwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marui closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marui.
Marui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Marui misses the target.
Marui cracks a nice hook into Irwin's ribs.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Marui lands with a cross.
Irwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irwin misses with a takedown
and Marui counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Marui blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Marui finds it's way through Irwin's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Marui lands a left and a right that send Irwin crashing to the mat, dazed. Marui thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Irwin is rocked!#CL2#
Irwin closes the distance and pushes Marui back into the cage.
Marui is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Naoko Marui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.#BC#
Marui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Marui misses its intended target. #TD2#
Irwin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marui sprawls well initially but Irwin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin is keen to just control but Marui is a slippery customer.
Marui wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Irwin 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. #SUB2#
Irwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Irwin trying to control the action but Marui is working from the bottom. #T3#
Irwin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marui is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marui scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marui manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Marui sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Irwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marui manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marui throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marui works the jab nicely.
Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Marui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irwin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Irwin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Marui counter with a right hand.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Irwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marui prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Marui manages to break the clinch.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Marui circles away.
Marui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin takes one to the side of the head.
Marui lands with a nice body punch.
Marui is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irwin slips a jab and a cross from Marui.
Marui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irwin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoko Marui dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marui jabs at Irwin's body.
Marui circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marui.
Irwin walks into a left hand.
Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Marui was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irwin.
Marui lands a jab to Irwin's midsection.
Irwin throws a combination. Marui tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marui works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Irwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marui keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!#TD2#
Irwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marui napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marui is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Irwin has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Irwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marui, who protects the arm well.
Marui on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marui tries to get out of the position.
Marui is trying to control Irwin's posture but Irwin avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Irwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marui, who protects the arm well.
Marui is looking for a sweep.
Marui sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura here.
Irwin controlling the pace.
Marui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Marui is refusing to be controlled, as Irwin sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Irwin.
Marui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marui trying to control from the bottom.
Irwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Marui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Irwin.
Irwin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marui is trying to control but can't.
Christopher Irwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irwin trying to control from half guard but Marui is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Irwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marui is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Irwin misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Irwin rushes Marui and presses him up against the cage.
Irwin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marui gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marui lands a right hand.
Marui lands with a light punch inside.
Marui prevents a takedown attempt there.
Naoko Marui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.#T4##BC#
Marui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marui circles away.
Marui is looking to counter punch.
Marui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Marui changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Marui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marui misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marui feints a jab promting Irwin to slip. Marui then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Irwin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marui throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marui as he avoids it easily.
Marui is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Irwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Irwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Marui finish him?
Marui lunges at Irwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Irwin's hand.
Naoko Marui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marui wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
It looks like Marui has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marui jabs Irwin right on the nose. Irwin blinks but takes it well.
Marui avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naoko Marui showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marui 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoko Marui!

Naoko Marui decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

 
 
 
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