Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Edwards lands with a hook. Mourinho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Wishon Mourinho has been cut.
Mourinho throws out a leg kick but Edwards moves out of range and Mourinho only half commits.
Charlie Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Mourinho.
Jab from Edwards.
Edwards cracks Mourinho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick from Mourinho.
Mourinho misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Edwards darts in and clinches Mourinho up against the cage.#BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Edwards lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Edwards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards lands with an uppercut that bounces Mourinho off the cage and back into range.
Edwards scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Mourinho is rocked!
Edwards lands an uppercut, right on the button! Mourinho tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Edwards!
Charlie Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: CCC 16 : Gretel vs Case
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Askren lands with a nice combination. Villanil backs away looking to recover.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Villanil 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.
Villanil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Askren's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Villanil drives through with a really 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.
Askren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villanil is controlling Askren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villanil tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Villanil trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Villanil won't allow Askren to pass to mount. #SU#
Askren stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Villanil to get to his feet. #T1#
Askren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Villanil enables Askren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Villanil manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Villanil looking to control.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Villanil keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Villanil working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB#
Askren drops back looking for a leg! Villanil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Villanil manages to kick Askren off! Askren jumps back into Villanil's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Villanil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren works over Villanil's head and body with a nice combination.
Villanil closes the distance and clinches up with Askren, looking for a takedown. Villanil pushes Askren against the cage but Askren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jake Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan John Villanil.#TD#
Askren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Villanil was covering up waiting for the punch and Askren finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3##SUB2#
Villanil is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Villanil has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren stays in close to Villanil's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Villanil is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Askren has his hands clasped together but Villanil extends and breaks Askren's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Villanil.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Allan John Villanil!
Allan John Villanil took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 294 Drake vs Ekaku
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Zurauskas wants the takedown. Magomedov is fighting it off but Zurauskas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magomedov's guard against the cage.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Zurauskas controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Zurauskas trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Zurauskas keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magomedov avoids it.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Zurauskas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Magomedov works over Zurauskas with some ground and pound from guard.
Zurauskas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Zurauskas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is keeping the position.
Zurauskas trying to control the position. #T3#
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zurauskas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Zurauskas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zurauskas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov is in close to Zurauskas's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4##SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Zurauskas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Zurauskas working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov works over Zurauskas with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maksud Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zurauskas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Zurauskas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zurauskas throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zurauskas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Zurauskas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paulius Zurauskas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.#T1#
Zurauskas throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zurauskas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zurauskas looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range. #TD#
Zurauskas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Zurauskas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura here.
Zurauskas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Zurauskas trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away. #T2##SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Zurauskas.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Zurauskas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zurauskas trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zurauskas is aware though and is defending well.
Zurauskas looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zurauskas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov pushes down on Zurauskas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zurauskas trying to control from the bottom.
Zurauskas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back.
Paulius Zurauskas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Zurauskas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulius Zurauskas 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zurauskas's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Zurauskas trying to control here.
Zurauskas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zurauskas taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Zurauskas is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Zurauskas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Zurauskas is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Zurauskas is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but Zurauskas recovers full guard. #SUB#
Zurauskas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zurauskas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zurauskas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Zurauskas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zurauskas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Zurauskas is keeping the position.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Zurauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zurauskas is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Zurauskas slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zurauskas is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Zurauskas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Zurauskas eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zurauskas tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Okafor drives through and clinches with Chandler against the cage.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Okafor has double underhooks. #BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler slips under a jab from Okafor.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chandler tries to clinch but Okafor is having none of it.
Okafor throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Okafor throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chandler feints a jab promting Okafor to slip. Chandler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Okafor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Okafor moves into the clinch successfully.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chandler takes a shot to the head.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch but Okafor keeps him there for the moment.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Okafor has double underhooks. #BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.#T3#
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Okafor should have avoided that one.
Chandler tries to clinch up.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor throws a one two combo.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away. #CL2#
Chandler forces Okafor back against the cage and clinches.
Chandler tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Chandler's head. #BC2#
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Okafor lands a jab to the head. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor throws a right hand that Chandler ducks under and follows up with a left that Chandler also avoids with ease.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor sets himself, and Chandler steps forward looking for the clinch! Okafor avoids it this time.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chandler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Chandler.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor is looking to slow Chandler down with leg kicks.
Okafor throws a series of strikes that have Chandler backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunshine Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
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#
Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
A shot to the body from Okafor misses
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Okafor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chandler letting Okafor take a breather here.
Chandler prevents a body shot from Okafor. #BC2#
Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Chandler takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor.
A nice side step and Chandler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?#T1#
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Okafor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Okafor has double underhooks.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okafor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chandler can turn it around.#BC2#
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Okafor gets a clinch. #T2#
Okafor prevents Chandler from breaking the clinch.
Okafor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chandler lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Okafor catches Chandler right on the button with a cross.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Okafor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chandler, pushing him back against the cage.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chandler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chandler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okafor has time to react.
Chandler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.#T3##CL2#
Chandler clinches up with Okafor and pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling the position.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor prevents Chandler from breaking the clinch.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Sunshine Okafor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling him.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but Okafor is controlling the position.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor keeps control of Chandler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Chandler down.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chandler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.#T4#
Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chandler.
Chandler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Chandler is looking to clinch.
Okafor misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okafor scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler staying out of range there.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Chandler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chandler.
Chandler wants to get back to striking at distance but Okafor won't allow it. #BC2#
Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunshine Okafor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
That's time! Okafor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Okafor pushes Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor presses Chandler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Chandler unleashes a big counter combination but Okafor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mike Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okafor tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chandler swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okafor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Okafor has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Mike Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sunshine Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL#
Okafor moves into range and clinches up with Chandler.
Chandler working hard to break the clinch.
Chandler tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage.
Chandler tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage.
Chandler blocking some punches.
Chandler is trying to force a seperation but Okafor has the dominant position.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
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!
Okafor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage.
Okafor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Nice body punch from Okafor - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Okafor.
Chandler wants to get back to striking at distance but Okafor won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Okafor.
Chandler tries to break free but Okafor pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Okafor pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chandler wants to break free but Okafor has control.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor lands a right hand.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor scores with the left hand. Chandler knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Chandler throws a counter combo.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Sunshine Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okafor throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Okafor scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sunshine Okafor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okafor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunshine Okafor!
A victorious Sunshine Okafor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 289 Mumba vs Nicoletta
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov tries to clinch but Ruthless moves away
and Ruthless counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magomedov thinking.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Ruthless takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruthless throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Ruthless lands a head shot.
Ruthless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruthless avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthless throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruthless misses with the head strike.
Ruthless throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov jumps guard but Ruthless stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruthless.
Ruthless tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it. #BC#
Ruthless pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Ruthless is having none of it.
Rob Ruthless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruthless misses with a looping left.
Ruthless swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruthless was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rob Ruthless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
Ruthless throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Ruthless takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Ruthless sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruthless.
Ruthless throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov slips under a jab.#CL2#
Magomedov rushes Ruthless and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthless presses Magomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruthless.
A head punch on the inside from Ruthless fails to land.
Ruthless misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruthless gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Ruthless. #T3#
Ruthless goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruthless.
Ruthless lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruthless avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Ruthless manages to get underhooks.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruthless stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruthless.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Ruthless.
Ruthless fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruthless. #BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Magomedov looks winded!#T4#
Ruthless cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Ruthless with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Ruthless. Beautiful body shot.
Ruthless moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruthless with a nice calf kick.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Ruthless circles away easily
and Ruthless cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Ruthless dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Ruthless.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
Ruthless changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruthless tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruthless misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthless misses with a leg kick.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruthless.
Ruthless scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Ruthless throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruthless.
Ruthless just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruthless swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruthless throws a right hand that misses
and Magomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruthless missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruthless tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Ruthless misses.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Ruthless avoids it easily.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Magomedov fails with the takedown
enabling Ruthless to counter with a crisp jab.
Rob Ruthless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
Ruthless misses with a straight left.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruthless.
Ruthless throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruthless to the ground. Magomedov is now in Ruthless's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthless wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruthless controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Magomedov distracts Ruthless with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruthless is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?#T3#
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruthless on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ruthless tries to get out of the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ruthless keeps moving.
Magomedov won't allow Ruthless to sweep him here.
Magomedov postures up.
Ruthless looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Ruthless pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to control but Ruthless is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruthless avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruthless is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruthless is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ruthless with a hook.
Ruthless throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruthless but Ruthless pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruthless. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Ruthless 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##TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruthless's guard.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruthless keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthless seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Ruthless controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Magomedov pushing down on Ruthless's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruthless tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Ruthless trying to get back to full guard but Magomedov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Magomedov scoring with strikes but Ruthless is staying in there.
Ruthless is in a horrible position here. Magomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magomedov trying to control but Ruthless is having none of it.
Maksud Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maksud Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruthless really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there. #CUT2#It looks like Rob Ruthless has been cut.#T2#
Ruthless is working to get back to half guard.
Ruthless wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Ruthless is squirming around nicely.
Magomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Ruthless is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#Rob Ruthless's cut is getting worse.
Ruthless taking shots to the head. #CUT2#Rob Ruthless's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maksud Magomedov!
An out of breath Maksud Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.
Equilibrium shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Equilibrium takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Equilibrium has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Equilibrium has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Equilibrium badly! Edwards follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Equilibrium out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Edwards finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Edwards!

Event: HFC 82
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation in the buildup to the fight.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Chandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego cracks Chandler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler 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.
Diego throws a right hand that Chandler ducks under and follows up with a left that Chandler also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Diego avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chandler tries to clinch up.
Chandler lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
A jab from Diego misses.
Chandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Diego has been cut.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Diego is rocked!
Diego jabs at Chandler's body.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands with a cross. #T2#
A big left from Diego misses.
Chandler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego looks up at the clock. Bad move! Chandler lands a right hand from hell, dropping Diego. Chandler pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Chandler!
Mike Chandler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2024

#R1#
Inday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inday moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edwards thuds his right hand into Inday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut lands for Edwards. That snapped Inday's head back. #ROC2#Inday is rocked!
Edwards steps in with a hook that catches Inday right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Edwards follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Inday looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Edwards!

Event: DMMA 279 Evans vs McKane
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van ThÃ¼ringen connects with a looping right hand.
Van ThÃ¼ringen moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov cracks Van ThÃ¼ringen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sloppy strikes there by Magomedov.
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Magomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Van ThÃ¼ringen pushes Magomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Van ThÃ¼ringen some visible discomfort.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Van ThÃ¼ringen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Van ThÃ¼ringen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Magomedov taking a break here but Van ThÃ¼ringen is having none of it and regains half guard.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov stalling away here and it's allowed Van ThÃ¼ringen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Van ThÃ¼ringen being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov stops Van ThÃ¼ringen from standing up.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov trying to control but Van ThÃ¼ringen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov works over Van ThÃ¼ringen with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van ThÃ¼ringen is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van ThÃ¼ringen wants to get back to his feet.
Van ThÃ¼ringen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
Van ThÃ¼ringen pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Van ThÃ¼ringen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van ThÃ¼ringen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Magomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen has been cut.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid body kick from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van ThÃ¼ringen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice body punch from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van ThÃ¼ringen scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Van ThÃ¼ringen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Van ThÃ¼ringen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van ThÃ¼ringen is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Van ThÃ¼ringen dodges it nicely.
Magomedov stalling away here and it's allowed Van ThÃ¼ringen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van ThÃ¼ringen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maksud Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van ThÃ¼ringen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov trying to control but Van ThÃ¼ringen is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Van ThÃ¼ringen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Van ThÃ¼ringen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van ThÃ¼ringen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Van ThÃ¼ringen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van ThÃ¼ringen to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Van ThÃ¼ringen with a hook.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van ThÃ¼ringen is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Van ThÃ¼ringen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van ThÃ¼ringen, as that shot connected.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van ThÃ¼ringen.#TD#
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Van ThÃ¼ringen kicks Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Van ThÃ¼ringen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van ThÃ¼ringen enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van ThÃ¼ringen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Van ThÃ¼ringen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van ThÃ¼ringen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van ThÃ¼ringen is struggling to control the position.
Van ThÃ¼ringen prevents the takedown attempt.
Van ThÃ¼ringen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van ThÃ¼ringen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Magomedov is working for takedown but Van ThÃ¼ringen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van ThÃ¼ringen missing with knees to the body.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van ThÃ¼ringen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van ThÃ¼ringen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van ThÃ¼ringen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van ThÃ¼ringen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van ThÃ¼ringen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands a body shot.
Van ThÃ¼ringen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van ThÃ¼ringen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van ThÃ¼ringen cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Van ThÃ¼ringen connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maksud Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van ThÃ¼ringen cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van ThÃ¼ringen counters with a body kick.
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Van ThÃ¼ringen connects with the punch.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van ThÃ¼ringen cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Van ThÃ¼ringen as Magomedov shoots in.
Van ThÃ¼ringen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van ThÃ¼ringen moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Van ThÃ¼ringen circles away easily
and Van ThÃ¼ringen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van ThÃ¼ringen connects with a single shot there.#KD2#
Van ThÃ¼ringen sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van ThÃ¼ringen is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van ThÃ¼ringen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Van ThÃ¼ringen sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van ThÃ¼ringen is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T4#
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Magomedov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Van ThÃ¼ringen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen!
After winning the bout, Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 270 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Conway misses the jab.
Conway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Conway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conway defends it nicely.
Conway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Conway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Conway.#TD#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Conway is controlling the position.
Conway is holding on to half guard well.
Magomedov wants to stand but Conway has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
Conway wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Conway uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Magomedov wants to get up but he can't break Conway's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Conway misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Conway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Conway throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conway lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conway was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Conway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Conway with a nice cross.
Conway moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Conway is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Jake Conway has been cut.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Conway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Conway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Conway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jake Conway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magomedov checks it well.
Conway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that Conway avoids nicely.
Conway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov jabs Conway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Conway counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Conway.
Conway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conway moves away.
Conway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Conway looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Conway, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Conway against the cage but Conway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Conway scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Conway misses.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conway.
Magomedov moves forwards but Conway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov swings for the body but Conway moves out of range. #TD#
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conway is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Conway is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Conway managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magomedov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov tries to stand but Conway is controlling his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Conway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Conway's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Conway looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov wants to clinch but Conway slips to the side
enabling Conway to counter with a crisp jab.
Conway slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Conway.
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Conway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Conway's head.
Conway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magomedov has time to react.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Conway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conway lands with a right hand.
Jake Conway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conway lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
Conway scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod 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!
A big right from Conway misses.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Conway.
Good exchange - Magomedov coming out on top.
Conway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conway lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Conway scores with a push kick.#T1#
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conway.
Magomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Conway there.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Conway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Conway avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Conway to counter with a crisp jab.
Conway cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Conway.
Conway throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Magomedov connects with the punch.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conway lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov throws a body punch but Conway moves out of range. #T2#
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Conway's shoulder, as Conway tries to avoid the shot.
Conway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Conway lands with an overhand left.
Conway avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conway.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Conway sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway lands with a right hand.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Conway lands the left hand.
Conway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conway manages to avoid it.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conway defends it nicely.
Conway throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conway defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Conway had a free shot at his head there.
Magomedov moves forwards but Conway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conway.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conway slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conway defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Magomedov throws a jab when Conway was well out of range.
Conway lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#That has opened up Jake Conway's cut even more.
Magomedov takes a swing at Conway's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conway defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Conway connects with a nice looking jab.
Conway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Conway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conway works the jab nicely.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Conway. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt. #TD#
Conway gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conway has a closed guard, preventing Magomedov from standing up.
Magomedov is fighting to break Conway's control of his arms but Conway is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Conway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Conway's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Conway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Conway to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov moves forwards but Conway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Conway is just out of range.
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Conway.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Conway misses with a looping left.
Conway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Conway throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Conway with a hook.
Conway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conway.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conway.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Magomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Conway.
Both fighters circling a little - Conway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Conway moves out of range.
Conway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Conway.
Nice uppercut lands for Conway. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Maksud Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Conway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
Conway misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conway throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Conway.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Conway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Conway counters with a stiff right hand.
Conway throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conway throws a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Conway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Conway tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Conway slips a straight right by Magomedov.#T3#
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conway to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov throws a jab when Conway was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.
Conway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conway! But no joy.
Conway throws out a leg kick but Magomedov moves out of range and Conway only half commits.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conway counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Conway misses with a knee strike.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Magomedov tightens his grip and picks Conway up, before dumping him to the ground. Conway manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Conway managing to control the position. #T4#
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT#The cut above Jake Conway's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#Jake Conway's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maksud Magomedov!
A relieved looking Maksud Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 77:Von Wild vs Yamasaki
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Chandler feints a jab promting Van Elburg to slip. Chandler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Elburg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chandler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Elburg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Elburg lands the left hand.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Elburg manages to avoid it.
Chandler slips a jab from Van Elburg.
Chandler's corner calls for a 1-2. Chandler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Van Elburg. #CL#
Van Elburg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Van Elburg decides to pull guard.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Elburg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Van Elburg has a closed guard, preventing Chandler from standing up. #SUB#
Chandler has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Van Elburg to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chandler is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Van Elburg pulls down on the head and he's put Chandler to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vincent Van Elburg!
An out of breath Vincent Van Elburg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 76
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Dias slaps away a takedown attempt from Villanil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Villanil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dias follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Villanil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dias lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dias scores with a nice head shot.
Villanil goes for a double leg but Dias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dias continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan John Villanil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias misses with a body punch.
Villanil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dias lands an elbow just above Villanil 's eye. #TD#
Villanil pulls guard successfully.
Dias trying to control but Villanil is working from the bottom.
Dias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Dias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Villanil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dias has managed to get both his arms back between Villanil's legs - danger averted.
Dias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villanil is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Villanil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Villanil pulls Dias in to control the position.
Dias looking to pass the guard.
Villanil might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Villanil keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.
Dias must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dias tries to free his leg and advance position but Villanil is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dias lands with a kick to the temple. Villanil shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Villanil shoots in looking for a takedown. Dias tries to sprawl out of it but Villanil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Villanil shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense.
Villanil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dias tries to avoid it but Villanil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dias to the ground. Dias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Villanil moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDias.
Villanil has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dias.
Dias leaves Villanil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dias scores with a kick to the midsection.
Villanil takes a jab right on the kisser.
Villanil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dias finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Dias.
Villanil has his takedown stuffed
and Dias counters with a big head kick but Villanil shrugs it off. #T3#
Villanil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dias counters with a body kick.
Villanil tries for a takedown but Dias circles away easily
and Dias counters with a nice uppercut.
Villanil is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Dias rushes Villanil and presses him up against the cage.
Dias stalling.
Dias lands a knee to the head.
Dias leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Villanil avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Villanil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dias just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Villanil has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dias uses from the top position.
Villanil looking to control.
Dias sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Villanil keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dias is posturing up here but Villanil has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dias tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dias has to tap! Slick submission there by Villanil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Allan John Villanil!

Event: HFC 74:John vs Marek
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Chandler checks a low kick from Klippt.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Klippt avoids it with no problem.
Klippt fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Klippt.
Klippt throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klippt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klippt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klippt.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
Klippt misses with a lunging right hand
and Chandler scores with a counter punch that sends Klippt to the canvas! Chandler smells blood - he's punishing Klippt with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Klippt has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Chandler!
Mike Chandler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Du Klippt spoke after the fight, saying 'Unfortunate loss today, I’m going to work harder than ever and come back stronger than ever, I will be champion one day.'.

Event: ENIGMA 182
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Akerfeldt has been cut.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Akerfeldt 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.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akerfeldt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akerfeldt.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target. #TD#
Akerfeldt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Akerfeldt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerfeldt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Akerfeldt prevents Magomedov from escaping the position.
Akerfeldt trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov is trying to buck Akerfeldt off.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Akerfeldt trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Akerfeldt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Akerfeldt but great work by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Magomedov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Akerfeldt tries to improve position but can't.
Akerfeldt is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Akerfeldt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Magomedov wants to stand but Akerfeldt is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akerfeldt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Akerfeldt.#CL2#
Magomedov has Akerfeldt up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akerfeldt blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Akerfeldt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Magomedov regains guard immediately.
Akerfeldt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Akerfeldt has gone for a leg lock! Magomedov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akerfeldt's guard.#REVB#
Akerfeldt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Magomedov wants to stand but Akerfeldt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Akerfeldt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Akerfeldt is controlling him.
Akerfeldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maksud Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Akerfeldt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akerfeldt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akerfeldt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerfeldt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akerfeldt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Akerfeldt's head but Akerfeldt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Akerfeldt ducked under it nicely.
Akerfeldt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Akerfeldt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akerfeldt defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Akerfeldt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akerfeldt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Akerfeldt saw that one coming.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Akerfeldt slips the punch.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov closes the distance but Akerfeldt moves to the side
and Akerfeldt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Akerfeldt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akerfeldt scrambles back to his feet.
Akerfeldt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Akerfeldt throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akerfeldt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Akerfeldt finds it's target.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerfeldt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt connects with the punch.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerfeldt manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Akerfeldt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov throws a good cross that connects.
Akerfeldt 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.
Akerfeldt takes one on the button.
Akerfeldt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akerfeldt defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Akerfeldt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akerfeldt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akerfeldt takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akerfeldt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akerfeldt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akerfeldt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Akerfeldt stuffs the takedown.
Akerfeldt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akerfeldt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Akerfeldt's head but Akerfeldt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Akerfeldt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Magomedov pushes Akerfeldt up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Akerfeldt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Akerfeldt drags him back down.
Bjorn Akerfeldt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Akerfeldt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Akerfeldt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magomedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Akerfeldt asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov jabs Akerfeldt right on the nose. Akerfeldt blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Akerfeldt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akerfeldt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akerfeldt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Akerfeldt moves out of range.
Akerfeldt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akerfeldt throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maksud Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Akerfeldt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Akerfeldt's shoulder, as Akerfeldt tries to avoid the shot.
Akerfeldt attempts a counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Akerfeldt slips under a jab.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Akerfeldt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Akerfeldt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akerfeldt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Magomedov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Akerfeldt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Magomedov to the mat. Magomedov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerfeldt trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Akerfeldt pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akerfeldt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Magomedov reverses the position - he's now on top in Akerfeldt's guard. #T1#
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Akerfeldt won't let him. #SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akerfeldt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Akerfeldt won't let him.
Akerfeldt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Akerfeldt won't let him.
Bjorn Akerfeldt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akerfeldt looking to control.
Magomedov wants to stand but Akerfeldt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Akerfeldt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Akerfeldt trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akerfeldt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akerfeldt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akerfeldt slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a swing at Akerfeldt's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov dips to his left and cracks Akerfeldt with an uppercut!
Akerfeldt scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Akerfeldt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3##TD#
Akerfeldt shoots in and gets a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Akerfeldt is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Akerfeldt has gone for a leg lock! Magomedov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akerfeldt's guard.#REVB#
Akerfeldt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there. #T4#
Magomedov wants to get up but he can't break Akerfeldt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maksud Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Akerfeldt throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Akerfeldt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akerfeldt loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Akerfeldt connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maksud Magomedov.
I've got Magomedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villanil is defended easily by Yumashev.
Villanil shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villanil.
Filip Yumashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan John Villanil.
Villanil with a poor takedown
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
Villanil shoots in looking for a takedown but Yumashev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Villanil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yumashev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Villanil fails with the takedown
and Yumashev counters with a left to the body.
Villanil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Yumashev.
Villanil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yumashev pinned against the cage. Yumashev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yumashev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Villanil shoots in for a takedown but Yumashev shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Yumashev slaps away a takedown attempt from Villanil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Villanil shoots in for a takedown but Yumashev shows good takedown defense.
Villanil looks winded!
Yumashev jabs Villanil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yumashev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Villanil tries for a takedown but Yumashev circles away easily#KD#
and Yumashev counters with a nice right hand that sends Villanil toppling to the canvas! Villanil scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yumashev finish him?!#ROC#Villanil is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villanil has his takedown stuffed
and Yumashev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Villanil thinking.
Yumashev connects with a body shot.
Yumashev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Villanil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yumashev connects with a right that clearly hurt Villanil. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Yumashev proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Villanil collapses and taps out under the pressure!

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

Event: ENIGMA 181
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from Regueiro both land. Nice combination.
Regueiro lands with a right hand.
Regueiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro tries to bum rush Magomedov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regueiro has him pressed against the cage.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action. #BC#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Regueiro counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
A head kick by Regueiro misses
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Regueiro controls his hands.
Regueiro tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Regueiro saw that one coming.
No joy there for Regueiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Regueiro lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back. #CL2#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Regueiro fails to land.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Regueiro tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Regueiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Regueiro misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Julio Regueiro's cut even more.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro connects with a crisp jab.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Regueiro lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Magomedov. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Regueiro. #BC#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Regueiro swinging wildly here. #T3#
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Magomedov connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Magomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Regueiro is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magomedov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Magomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Regueiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Regueiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to stand but Regueiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but instead Regueiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Magomedov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Regueiro dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Magomedov pushes Regueiro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Regueiro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Regueiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Magomedov didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Regueiro throws a nice head kick!
Regueiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Regueiro tries to sprawl but Magomedov 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!
Magomedov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Regueiro's thigh. Regueiro counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Magomedov postures up.
Regueiro has a closed guard, preventing Magomedov from standing up. #SUB2#
Regueiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.#T1#
Regueiro has a closed guard, preventing Magomedov from standing up.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but instead Regueiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Regueiro wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Regueiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Regueiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Regueiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Regueiro trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but Regueiro is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Regueiro is looking for the big counter here.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Regueiro clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Regueiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Regueiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Julio Regueiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.#T4##CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Regueiro.
Regueiro stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
A short right from Regueiro. #BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Regueiro tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Regueiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Regueiro's guard.
Magomedov wants to stand but Regueiro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Regueiro has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Regueiro is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maksud Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Regueiro.
Regueiro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Magomedov throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Regueiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Regueiro at a distance.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Regueiro - just one landing.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
Regueiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Julio Regueiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro tries to clinch there but Magomedov circles away. #T1#
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Regueiro has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov lands a right hand. #BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Regueiro duly obliges.
Regueiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Regueiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses #CL2#
and Regueiro counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Regueiro lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Regueiro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magomedov.#CL2#
Regueiro has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Regueiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regueiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Magomedov stuns Regueiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Regueiro defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Regueiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Regueiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Regueiro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksud Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Regueiro.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Regueiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magomedov on the side of the head. #T3#
Regueiro stuffs the takedown.
Regueiro tries to clinch up.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Regueiro cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Regueiro punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Magomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Regueiro counter with a right hand.
Jab from Magomedov.
Regueiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro throws a head kick that half lands.
Regueiro lands a high kick!
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Regueiro takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Good body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Regueiro lands a slapping body shot.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Regueiro.
Magomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Regueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 68:Handerson vs Smooth
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Zapina feints and then cracks Chandler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chandler down.
Zapina tries to clinch up
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapina connects with a solid leg kick.
Zapina throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zapina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zapina throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zapina. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler backing away here, and Zapina unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zapina with a nice calf kick.
Zapina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1##CL2#
Zapina clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Chandler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Chandler shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Chandler has been cut.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zapina.
Chandler is trying to force a seperation but Zapina has the dominant position.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike.
Zapina can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zapina tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
Chandler blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapina swings widly with a right hand
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Zapina tries to clinch but Chandler moves away
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zapina. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zapina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chandler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zapina. Zapina obviously looking to wear him down.
Zapina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chandler misses with a right hand
and Zapina counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapina.
Chandler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zapina.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Chandler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zapina.
Chandler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Zapina throws a lazy head kick
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zapina is looking to slow Chandler down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Zapina has managed to clinch.
Zapina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zapina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zapina pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zapina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zapina digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zapina's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zapina's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zapina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Chandler shrugs off.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zapina lands an elbow just above Chandler 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zapina.
Chandler is trying to push Zapina away but Zapina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Zapina uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Zapina throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zapina scoring well with a low kick there.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Zapina scores with a leg kick.
Zapina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zapina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olan Zapina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Chandler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chandler closes the distance but Zapina moves to the side
enabling Zapina to counter with a crisp jab.
Zapina misses with the body kick
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zapina tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Zapina.
Zapina thows a leg kick but Chandler checks it
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Olan Zapina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chandler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zapina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zapina lands with an uppercut that bounces Chandler off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Chandler is rocked!
Zapina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zapina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zapina and Chandler are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Zapina throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Chandler into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Zapina knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olan Zapina!
During a confident post fight interview, Olan Zapina thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Barrels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to avoid it but Barrels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magomedov to the ground. Magomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Barrels gets a double leg takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Barrels lands a couple of elbows.
Barrels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barrels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrels stops Magomedov from standing up.
Barrels throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Barrels lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Barrels passes into half guard.
Barrels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barrels trying to work for an americana but Magomedov has managed to regain full guard.
Barrels won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Barrels postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Barrels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barrels looking to pass the guard.
Barrels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barrels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barrels prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Magomedov.#T2#
A combination from Magomedov does no damage.
Barrels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Barrels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Barrels is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barrels is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barrels is controlling him.
Barrels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Barrels has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Barrels is controlling him.
Barrels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Barrels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Barrels isn't so interested in that idea.
Barrels has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Barrels is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Barrels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magomedov did well to prevent Barrels getting side control.
Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barrels.
Barrels lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barrels.
Barrels with the ground and pound but Magomedov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barrels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barrels wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov wants to stand but Barrels is controlling the position.
Barrels throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrels.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tu Barrels dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barrels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barrels moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Magomedov forces Barrels back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrels.#BC2#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barrels lands with an overhand left.
Barrels misses with a takedown
and Magomedov counters with a left to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Barrels tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov misses with the combination.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Magomedov cracks Barrels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Barrels ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov throws a hook but Barrels blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrels.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Barrels ducked under it nicely.
Barrels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Barrels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magomedov as he jumps to the side.
Magomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barrels with a body shot.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barrels gets a takedown into half guard.
Barrels prevents Magomedov from standing back up.
Barrels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Barrels is controlling him well. #T2#
Barrels landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barrels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barrels lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barrels lands strikes from 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!
Barrels misses with a head shot. Magomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barrels pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barrels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barrels.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barrels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barrels misses with a head shot. Magomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barrels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Barrels tries to pass. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barrels is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Barrels chips away with some ground and pound.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barrels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Barrels wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barrels takes one to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.#CUT2#It looks like Tu Barrels has been cut.
Barrels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Barrels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrels.
Barrels slips a straight right by Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tu Barrels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tu Barrels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Barrels is avoiding it.
It looked like Barrels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov throws a hook but Barrels blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barrels is defended easily by Magomedov.
Barrels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomedov throws a jab when Barrels was well out of range.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barrelss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Barrels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Barrels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magomedov!#T1#
Magomedov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barrels asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barrels scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magomedov to see if he's OK.
Barrels throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tu Barrels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barrels scoring with punches and elbows.
Barrels lands some shots froms side control.
Maksud Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Barrels drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Barrels.
Barrels working the ground and pound from side control.
Magomedov is pushing Barrels's head away, looking to escape. Barrels manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Barrels is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Barrels crashes against the mat.
Barrels throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Magomedov is trying to buck Barrels off.
Barrels working the head and body with strikes.
Barrels misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barrels working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barrels laying and praying for a moment but Magomedov takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Barrels prevents Magomedov from standing back up.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barrels.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrels trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Barrels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Magomedov taking some punishment here, with Barrels in his half guard.
Barrels is nestled in close to Magomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barrels is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barrels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barrels pulls his head out easily.
Barrels slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tu Barrels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Barrels sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrels is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barrels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tu Barrels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrels, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Fontolan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamond.#KD2#
Diamond drops Fontolan with a left right combo! Diamond follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Fontolan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Davide Fontolan has been cut.
Diamond wants to stand but Fontolan is controlling his arm.
Fontolan tries to escape but Diamond is in control.
Diamond wants to stand but Fontolan has his arm trapped.
Fontolan tries to escape but Diamond is in control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Diamond decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##TD#
Fontolan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan drags him back down.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan is dominant here and he's now got Diamond's back!
Fontolan lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fontolan.
Diamond is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fontolan.
Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontolan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fontolan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Diamond.
Diamond grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T2#
Fontolan controls the action.
Fontolan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diamond for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is taking a good look at Diamond as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Fontolan!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontolan scores with punches to the body.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Diamond is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fontolan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fontolan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Diamond is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fontolan.
Diamond is trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan has full control of the position and if anything, Diamond has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fontolan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fontolan controlling the position well here. Diamond rolled but Fontolan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fontolan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fontolan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Diamond trying to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in full control for now.
Fontolan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diamond's body.
Fontolan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Fontolan controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Fontolan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davide Fontolan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Fontolan closes the distance and clinches.
Fontolan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fontolan keeps control of Diamond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diamond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diamond working hard to break the clinch.
Fontolan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fontolan tries for a takedown but Diamond manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davide Fontolan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond is pressed up against the cage. Fontolan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diamond down to the mat. Diamond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Fontolan.
Fontolan missing with a left hand there. Diamond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diamond! But no joy.
Diamond's coach down at Rollins Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diamond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##CL#
Fontolan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diamond, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Fontolan.
Diamond being controlled against the cage.
Fontolan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diamond after a bit of a struggle.
Fontolan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diamond after a bit of a struggle.
Fontolan is trying to drag Diamond to the mat but Diamond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fontolan lands a hook that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Fontolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?
Diamond is trying to push Fontolan away but Fontolan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Diamond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fontolan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diamond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Fontolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Fontolan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Fontolan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fontolan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fontolan slips a nice elbow through Diamond's hands, connecting with Diamond's forehead.
Diamond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Fontolan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fontolan lands strikes from half guard.
Davide Fontolan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
Fontolan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fontolan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fontolan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Fontolan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fontolan connects with a nice short shot to Diamond's temple.
Fontolan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fontolan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diamond with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fontolan controlling the pace.
Fontolan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontolan controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Fontolan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Davide Fontolan's cut.
That's time! Fontolan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Fontolan forces Diamond back against the cage and clinches.
Fontolan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diamond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fontolan lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Fontolan lands a takedown into guard.
Fontolan prevents Diamond from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diamond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fontolan scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan lands a couple of elbows.
Fontolan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fontolan is in close to Diamond's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Fontolan scoring with some ground and pound.
Diamond is looking to stand up but Fontolan isn't so interested in that idea.
Fontolan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diamond trying to remain calm as Fontolan controls from the top position.
Diamond takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fontolan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diamond to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fontolan prevents Diamond from escaping the position.#T2#
Fontolan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diamond will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan drags him back down.
Fontolan scoring with punches from side control.
Diamond takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Fontolan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fontolan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Diamond takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tyler Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Diamond pushes Fontolan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fontolan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fontolan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diamond tries to escape but Fontolan is in control.
Fontolan grinds an elbow into Diamond's temple.
Diamond being controlled for a moment.
Diamond is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fontolan is putting a hurting on Diamond here, landing some big shots from side control.
Diamond is letting Fontolan control him for a moment.
Diamond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fontolan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diamond throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Diamond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fontolan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontolan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diamond some visible discomfort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fontolan, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan!

Event: ENIGMA 179
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nolan clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land. #BC#
Nolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nolan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Nolan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Nolan moves out of range.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Nolan avoids the punch easily.
Nolan slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nolan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Magomedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Nolan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nolan scrambles back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Nolan moves into range and clinches up with Magomedov.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nolan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nolan backwards.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Magomedov. #BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nolan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nolan. #BC2#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Magomedov scores with a takedown into Nolan's guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov 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. #SU2#
Magomedov stands up from Nolan's guard - Magomedov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nolan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nolan.
Magomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Nolan has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Nolan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nolan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Nolan moved out of range.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nolan counter with a right hand.
Magomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nolan counter with a right hand. #CL#
Nolan has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Nolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nolan gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Nolan is working an open guard so Magomedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Nolan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nolan ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Nolan can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Magomedov and Nolan drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Magomedov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksud Magomedov!
An out of breath Maksud Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 64:Hassan vs Mogh
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##TD#
Villanil shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dias's guard.
Dias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Villanil forces his way into half guard.
Dias is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Villanil wants to work for an arm triangle but Dias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dias is controlling Villanil's trapped leg to prevent Villanil from advancing to side control.
Dias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dias 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.
Villanil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Villanil manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dias's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villanil is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Villanil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dias.
Villanil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dias throwing strikes but missing.
Dias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Villanil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Villanil controlling the position.
Dias postures up in Villanil's guard and throws a big left but Villanil blocks it.
Dias postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Villanil seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Dias decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Allan John Villanil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villanil misses with a takedown attempt - Dias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Villanil fails with a takedown attempt.
Dias throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Villanil goes for a double leg but Dias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dias continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan John Villanil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dias misses with a punch on the inside.
Villanil tries to pull guard but Dias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Villanil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Villanil tries to pull guard but Dias holds him up against the cage and eventually Villanil drops back down to his feet.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villanil's elbow.
Dias misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Dias taking a breather.
Villanil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dias is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Villanil is keeping busy.
Dias lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Villanil pulls Dias into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dias throwing strikes from guard but Villanil blocks nicely.
Dias trying to control but Villanil is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Dias has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Villanil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dias postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Villanil is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dias, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
Dias is adopting a defensive guard.
Dias trying to keep a closed guard but Villanil is proving a slippery customer.
Dias wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Villanil is now in half guard.
Villanil stops Dias from getting back to his feet.
Dias gets back to full guard.
Villanil won't allow Dias to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Villanil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Villanil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Villanil stopping the sweep attempt from Dias.
Dias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Villanil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruno Dias will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Villanil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dias pinned against the cage. Dias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Villanil shoots for a double leg takedown but Dias sprawls well. He's pushed Villanil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dias dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Villanil. That did some damage!
Dias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dias let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan John Villanil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dias throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Dias rushes Villanil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias throws a head punch that misses.
Villanil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dias to keep the fight standing.
Dias is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Villanil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dias cracks Villanil with a nice body shot.
Villanil is trying to pull guard but Dias has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Dias tries to work over Villanil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Villanil fails to pull guard.
Villanil is trying to pull guard but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
Dias controlling the action here for a moment.
Dias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dias tries a body shot but Villanil blocks it.
Villanil is trying to pull guard but Dias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Villanil jumps guard but Dias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Villanil has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dias uses from the top position.
Dias wants to control from the top but Villanil keeps moving.
Dias throwing strikes from guard but Villanil blocks nicely.
Villanil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dias throwing strikes but missing.
Dias postures up and lands a big shot to Villanil's brow.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Villanil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villanil might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dias tries to free his leg and advance position but Villanil is retaining full guard.
Dias postures up in Villanil's guard and throws a big left but Villanil blocks it. #SUB#
Dias throws a sloppy strike and Villanil has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Dias is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Villanil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Allan John Villanil!

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