Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Desilva vs Bangsit
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Rivers avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivers.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirzaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Rivers has been cut.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirzaev.
Rivers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
We've been hearing reports that Mirzaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mirzaev throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Mirzaev scores with a nice head shot.
Rivers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Mirzaev connects with a jab.
Mirzaev digs a good body shot into Rivers's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rivers in his tracks. #ROC#
Rivers is rocked!
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirzaev finish him?
Mirzaev needs to keep his hands up - Rivers had a free shot at his head there.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers seems to have recovered his senses.
Mirzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers lands with a hook. Mirzaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Rivers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirzaev.
Mirzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirzaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivers lands with a shot to the body.
Mirzaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers throws a right hand that Mirzaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Mirzaev also avoids with ease.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Mirzaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mirzaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Mirzaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivers at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Mirzaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mirzaev.
Rivers blocks the body kick.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Mirzaev moves away and avoids it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mirzaev! Rivers is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasul Mirzaev!
Rasul Mirzaev made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Who's better!? '.

Event: EFC Zexi vs Vale
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Wall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wall.
Wall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wall.
Mirzaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wall finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirzaev's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Wall.
Mirzaev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wall with a body shot.
Wall throws a leg kick that misses.
Wall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Wall is just out of range.
Wall lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirzaev misses with a body kick.
Wall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Wall.
Wall looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
Wall throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Wall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Mirzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wall was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirzaev.
Wall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mirzaev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wall rather than just go for the knockout.
Mirzaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Wall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev walks into a left hand.
Wall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wall moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Wall throws a leg kick but Mirzaev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Wall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mirzaev 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.
Mirzaev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wall throws a head kick but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev tests Wall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mirzaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wall manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wall throws a low kick, looking for Mirzaev's leg but Mirzaev calmly moves out of range.
Mirzaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wall. #T2#
A head kick misses from Wall.
Wall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wall was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev lands with a right hand.
Mirzaev lands with an overhand left.
Mirzaev lands an overhand right.
Wall tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Mirzaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wall throws a head kick that misses.
Wall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mirzaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mirzaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wall on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Wall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wall checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Wall is predictable there
and Wall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Wall is rocked!#KD2#
Mirzaev cracks Wall with an uppercut from hell and Wall crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Mirzaev's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Oh Wall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev wants to stand but Wall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mirzaev wants to stand and escape but instead Wall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mirzaev wants to stand and escape but Wall is having none of it.
Wall seems to have got his legs back now.
Wall is stalling in the full guard.
Wall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mirzaev is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Mirzaev wants to stand but Wall is controlling the position.
Wall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wall manages to avoid it.
Wall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wall lands with a nice body kick.
Mirzaev checks a low kick from Wall.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Wall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wall lands a front kick.
Wall scores with a kick to the body.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Wall moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wall.
Mirzaev connects with a body shot.
Mirzaev connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Mirzaev. Beautiful body shot.
Wall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wall takes one on the button.
Wall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mirzaev checks it well. #T1#
Nice body punch from Mirzaev.
Wall throws a jab when Mirzaev was well out of range.
Mirzaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
As Mirzaev backs away, Wall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wall lands with a hook. Mirzaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Wall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mirzaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wall looks for the body kick but Mirzaev saw that one coming.
Mirzaev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mirzaev misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wall.
Mirzaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mirzaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Mirzaev has managed to clinch.
Wall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mirzaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wall misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wall looking for a takedown.
Mirzaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mirzaev tries to work over Wall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Mirzaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirzaev misses with some punches.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirzaev pushes Wall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Mirzaev.
Knees to the body from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Wall blocks it.
Mirzaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Wall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mirzaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wall is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirzaev pushes Wall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Wall has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mirzaev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Wall avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mirzaev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mirzaev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mirzaev staying out of range there.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wall.
Wall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wall.
Mirzaev checks a leg kick.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Wall misses with a straight right.
Wall throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev unleashes a big counter combination but Wall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mirzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Wall appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Mirzaev darts in and clinches Wall up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Wall blocks an uppercut.
Wall blocks a body shot from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands a right hand.
Mirzaev stops a takedown attempt from Wall.
Mirzaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mirzaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wall tries for a takedown but Mirzaev manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Wall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirzaev lands with a straight right. Wall didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wall misses with a low kick as Mirzaev jumps back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mirzaev!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mirzaev! Wall is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasul Mirzaev!
As Rasul Mirzaev got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Who's better!? '.

Event: EFC Quinteros vs Matusov
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1##CL#
Shadow clinches.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirzaev lands a body punch.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mirzaev 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.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
Stalling in the clinch from Shadow.
A short left from Shadow.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
Our sources have told us that Shadow has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shadow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Shadow.
A short right from Shadow on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev lands an uppercut.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
Shadow landing knees to the head.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Shadow gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Shadow to work.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Shadow lands with a right to the head.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shadow misses with a knee strike.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shadow avoids it.
Shadow looking to slow down the pace here.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shadow lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Shadow scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Shadow is trying to maintain a safe position but Mirzaev gets an underhook and turns Shadow into the cage.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow blocking some punches.
Mirzaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the cage.
Shadow misses with an elbow strike.
Shadow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mirzaev up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Shadow.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow blocks a body shot from Mirzaev. #T3#
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirzaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Shadow is looking to control Mirzaev's arms but Mirzaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadow has his back to the cage.
Mirzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shadow's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Shadow.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Mirzaev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev digs a right hand into Shadow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shadow's gas tank.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Shadow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mirzaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shadow trying to land knees to the body.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
Nice body punch from Shadow - that landed with a thud.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Shadow.
Shadow gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
Shadow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Mirzaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soul Shadow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
That's time! Shadow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shadow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Shadow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirzaev.
Shadow tries to clinch but Mirzaev is having none of it.
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Shadow is just out of range.
Shadow is looking for a counter combo.
Shadow slips under a jab.
Mirzaev swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Shadow rushes Mirzaev and presses him up against the cage.
Shadow scores with a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow lands a knee to the head.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow is looking to control Mirzaev's arms but Mirzaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadow has his back to the cage.
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks with his arms. #T1#
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow blocking some punches.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Soul Shadow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shadow is struggling to control the position.
Mirzaev misses with an elbow strike.
Mirzaev is leaning against Shadow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Shadow.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks it.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mirzaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shadow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it. #T2#
Shadow tries a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks it.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Mirzaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Shadow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mirzaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shadow takes a shot to the head.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shadow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shadow has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Mirzaev.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mirzaev avoids it.
Shadow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shadow.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Mirzaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Shadow struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirzaev controls his hands.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev avoiding damage as Shadow throws knees to the body.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mirzaev lands an uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Shadow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the cage.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks with his arms.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow avoids a wild elbow strike from Mirzaev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shadow.
Mirzaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirzaev pushes Shadow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shadow is trying to stall.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Soul Shadow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shadow wants to clinch up but Mirzaev keeps it at a distance.
Mirzaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirzaev scores with the left hand. Shadow knows he should have avoided that one.
Shadow moves in looking to clinch but Mirzaev pushes him off.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mirzaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Mirzaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow blocks an elbow strike.
Shadow lands with a light punch inside.
Mirzaev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mirzaev crunches a lovely knee into Shadow's ribcage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shadow.
Shadow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shadow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shadow managing to block the knees to the body from Mirzaev. #T1#
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Mirzaev avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirzaev lands a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks it.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Mirzaev on the inside.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirzaev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirzaev.#T2#
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
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!
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Mirzaev lands with a light punch inside.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow misses with a knee strike.
Shadow tries to stall but Mirzaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow trying to stall but Mirzaev improves his position.
Shadow avoids a wild elbow strike from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Shadow lands an elbow inside that Mirzaev shrugs off.
Mirzaev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shadow is trying to maintain a safe position but Mirzaev gets an underhook and turns Shadow into the cage.#T3#
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Shadow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shadow.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Shadow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shadow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shadow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirzaev is defending well for now.
Shadow lands a body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev avoiding damage as Shadow throws knees to the body.
Rasul Mirzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Shadow misses with a knee strike.
Shadow scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Mirzaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shadow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
Shadow missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shadow's elbow.
Soul Shadow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the cage.
Shadow tries a body shot but Mirzaev blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rasul Mirzaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shadow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Shadow!
In defeat, Rasul Mirzaev stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ma Dick Was Hard'.

Event: EFC Orion vs Hawtry
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Urameshi swings for the body but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev throws a body kick that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Mirzaev avoids them all with ease.
Mirzaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev connects with a looping right hand.
Mirzaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mirzaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Nice body kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab. #T1#
Urameshi jabs Mirzaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mirzaev with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Mirzaev with a jab.#ROC2#
Urameshi is rocked!
Mirzaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Urameshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi seems to have got his legs back now.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi lands the left hand.
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!
Urameshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mirzaev on the side of the head.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Urameshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the body
and Mirzaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirzaev misses the shot to the body.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Mirzaev moves to clinch but Urameshi breaks away
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the body
and Mirzaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Urameshi thinking.
Mirzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzaev digs a good hook to Urameshi's body. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mirzaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
Mirzaev scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirzaev punishes Urameshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev scores with the left hand. Urameshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirzaev tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mirzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirzaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mirzaev throws out a counter right but Urameshi avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev throws a combination. Urameshi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mirzaev lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirzaev doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Mirzaev does no damage.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirzaev stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mirzaev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Urameshi rather than just go for the knockout.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.#T1#
Mirzaev sizes up Urameshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urameshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mirzaev moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mirzaev.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Mirzaev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mirzaev.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.#T2#
A jab from Urameshi finds it's way through Mirzaev's defenses.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Mirzaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mirzaev. #BC#
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
Yusuke Urameshi's cut is getting worse.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Mirzaev didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Mirzaev ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Mirzaev.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Mirzaev moves out of range. #T3#
Good exchange - Mirzaev coming out on top.
Mirzaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirzaev.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirzaev throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Mirzaev only half commits.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirzaev throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urameshi's head backwards.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Mirzaev is out of range.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirzaev! But no joy.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Mirzaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirzaev.
Good work by Urameshi as he checks the leg kick.
Mirzaev connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mirzaev misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Urameshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirzaev.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Mirzaev 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.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mirzaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirzaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mirzaev doesn't seem phased though.#T1##KD2#
Mirzaev drops Urameshi with a right and a left! Mirzaev comes rushing in but Urameshi regains his composure and manages to keep Mirzaev in guard.
Urameshi wants to stand up but Mirzaev is controlling him. #ES#
Urameshi wriggles free and stands up.
Mirzaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that Urameshi avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Mirzaev misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Mirzaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Mirzaev. #T2#
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi swings for the body but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi throws a hook but Mirzaev avoids it easily.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi slips a jab from Mirzaev.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mirzaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi. #T3#
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev lands with a nice body punch.
Mirzaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirzaev throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirzaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasul Mirzaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi works Mirzaev's body with a nice hook.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Mirzaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
Mirzaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Mirzaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Mirzaev 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rasul Mirzaev!
In his post fight interview, Rasul Mirzaev gave a big smile as he said 'Hey, King Justus, 50 Gs baybayyyy, hahahaha'.
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

Event: EFC Diaz vs Hawtry
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bamalog, right into the meat.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bamalog.
Mirzaev jabs Bamalog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mirzaev misses with a hook
and Bamalog counters with a straight right hand.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mirzaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mirzaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mirzaev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bamalog rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bamalog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamalog is just out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Bamalog looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mirzaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mirzaev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bamalog counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Bamalog feints and then cracks Mirzaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mirzaev down.
Mirzaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
It looked like Bamalog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bamalog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut
and Bamalog counters with a straight right hand.
Bamalog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzaev has time to react.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bamalog.
Mirzaev throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamalog misses the target.
Bamalog scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev lands a body shot.
Mirzaev cracks Bamalog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bamalog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bamalog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Bamalog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Mirzaev has closed the distance and engaged Bamalog in a clinch.
Mirzaev cracks Bamalog with a nice body shot.
Mirzaev prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Mirzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Mirzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Bamalog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Mirzaev lands an uppercut.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bamalog.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bamalog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bamalog.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog. #BC#
Bamalog breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bamalog. That one must have hurt.
Bamalog cracks the inside of Mirzaev's front leg. #T3#
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Bamalog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirzaev throws a good cross that connects.
Mirzaev misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Bamalog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bamalog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bamalog thuds a left hand into Mirzaev's body.
We've been informed that Mirzaev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mirzaev throws a sloppy body shot
and Bamalog counters with a right hand to the body.
Mirzaev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mirzaev misses with a low kick.
Bamalog tried to counter with a leg kick but Mirzaev avoided it.
Mirzaev misses with a hook.
Mirzaev takes one on the button.
Mirzaev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bamalog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Mirzaev is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Rasul Mirzaev's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Bamalog.
Mirzaev takes one on the button.
Mirzaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Bamalog finish him?#T4#
Mirzaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bamalog!
Mirzaev looks winded!
Mirzaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
Mirzaev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mirzaev seems to have recovered his senses.
Mirzaev moves to clinch but Bamalog breaks away
and Bamalog counters with a leg kick.
Bamalog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bamalog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mirzaev looks to throw a body kick
enabling Bamalog to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamalog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mirzaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bamalog is out of range and Mirzaev settles back down.
Mirzaev throws a wild body kick that Bamalog sees coming a mile off.
Mirzaev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mirzaev duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teke Bamalog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
Bamalog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzaev can do to turn this around?
Mirzaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamalog counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Teke Bamalog is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirzaev lands with a nice body punch.
Bamalog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bamalog makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mirzaev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Mirzaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mirzaev throws an overhand right that lands on Bamalog's shoulder, as Bamalog tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Bamalog misses its target.
Mirzaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bamalog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mirzaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Mirzaev looks to land a combination but Bamalog avoids it well.
Bamalog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mirzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirzaev swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bamalog moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bamalog counters with an outside leg kick.
Mirzaev is breathing heavily.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mirzaev misses with a hook
and Bamalog counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that Bamalog ducks under and follows up with a left that Bamalog also avoids with ease.
Mirzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirzaev. #T2#
Good leg kick by Bamalog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bamalog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mirzaev. Mirzaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
The cut above Rasul Mirzaev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog lands a high kick!
Bamalog moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
Mirzaev connects with an inside leg kick.
Bamalog drops Mirzaev with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mirzaev! Bamalog dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teke Bamalog!
Teke Bamalog decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rasul Mirzaev was interviewed post fight and said 'Ma Dick Was Hard'.

Event: OFC 410: Gray vs Wyatt
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Mirzaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirzaev, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Mirzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Zealot checks a low kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Zealot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Zealot moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
The Zealot looks to land a combination but Mirzaev avoids it well.
Mirzaev lands with a good body shot.
The Zealot misses with a hook. Mirzaev ducked under it nicely.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from The Zealot.
Mirzaev lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Zealot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
A solid body kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Zealot throws a series of punches but Mirzaev moves out of range.
It seemed like Mirzaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that The Zealot has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Mirzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Zealot is looking to counter punch.#T1#
The Zealot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Zealot misses with a straight left.
Mirzaev throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
The Zealot throws a big counter combination but Mirzaev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but The Zealot pushes him off.
The Zealot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Zealot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mirzaev throws a low kick but The Zealot avoids it.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Zealot.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
letting The Zealot counter with a right hand.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but The Zealot moved out of range nicely.
The Zealot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirzaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mirzaev works The Zealot's body with a nice hook.
Mirzaev lands a body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
The Zealot throws a right and a left that Mirzaev avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Mirzaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. The Zealot does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mirzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from The Zealot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirzaev throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
The Zealot throws a big counter combination but Mirzaev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mirzaev throws an off balance right hand
and The Zealot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirzaev misses with a looping right.
The Zealot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Zealot works the jab nicely.
Mirzaev digs a good body shot into The Zealot's ribs.
The Zealot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mirzaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
Mirzaev scores with the left hand. The Zealot knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Mirzaev catches The Zealot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mirzaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from The Zealot. Those never looked like landing.
Mirzaev lands a body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
Mirzaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirzaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Zealot counters with a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from The Zealot misses its target.
Mirzaev scores with a nice strike.
The Zealot checks a leg kick.
The Zealot throwing a counter right hand but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
The Zealot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirzaev under the eye.
The Zealot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
Mirzaev ducks right into an uppercut from The Zealot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Zealot! #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Mirzaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirzaev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Zealot scores with a jab. Mirzaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Mirzaev misses with a wild combination.
The Zealot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mirzaev cracks The Zealot with a good jab.
The Zealot scores with a jab to the body.
The Zealot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mirzaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Zealot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from The Zealot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirzaev feints a jab promting The Zealot to slip. Mirzaev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Zealot slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Zealot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Zealot lands a two punch combo.
The Zealot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Zealot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mirzaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mirzaev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but The Zealot moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Zealot might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mirzaev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Zealot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from The Zealot.
The Zealot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mirzaev lands a leg kick that knocks The Zealot off balance momentarily.
The Zealot misses with a two punch combination.
Mirzaev throws the kick towards the body but The Zealot avoids it.
Masada The Zealot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from Mirzaev.
The Zealot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev throws an overhand right that lands on The Zealot's shoulder, as The Zealot tries to avoid the shot.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
enabling The Zealot to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
The fighters circling - Mirzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirzaev misses with a jab to the body
and The Zealot counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from The Zealot finds it's way through Mirzaev's defenses.
Mirzaev misses with a left hand
and The Zealot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirzaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirzaev fakes the leg kick and cracks The Zealot in the body.
The Zealot ducks right into an uppercut from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a jab when The Zealot was well out of range.
The Zealot looks to land a combination but Mirzaev avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Zealot. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirzaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Zealot lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Zealot blocks a jab.#T2#
The Zealot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mirzaev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Zealot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mirzaev misses the jab.
The Zealot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev scores with a hook.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Zealot has time to react.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mirzaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirzaev misses with a looping right.
It looked like The Zealot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mirzaev scores with a shot to the body.
Mirzaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mirzaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
Mirzaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
A combination from Mirzaev does no damage.
Mirzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from Mirzaev.
A slow jab from The Zealot misses its intended target. #T3#
Mirzaev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mirzaev scores with a body shot.
The Zealot throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirzaev misses the shot to the body.
The Zealot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mirzaev throws out a loose jab but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mirzaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirzaev throws a hook but The Zealot avoids it easily.
The Zealot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mirzaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Zealot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
The Zealot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
The Zealot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Zealot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mirzaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Zealot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirzaev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Zealot on the side of the head.
A nice combination there by The Zealot.
The Zealot avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Zealots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Mirzaev.
The Zealot moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
The Zealot avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
The Zealot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Mirzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that The Zealot ducks under and follows up with a left that The Zealot also avoids with ease.
As Mirzaev looks to move away, The Zealot throws a big counter combo but Mirzaev just gets out of the way.
The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Zealot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mirzaev cracks The Zealot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mirzaev lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
The Zealot is rocked!
Mirzaev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Zealot swats away the attempt to clinch by Mirzaev.
The Zealot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Zealot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mirzaev misses with a hook.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but The Zealot slips the punch.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirzaev lunges at The Zealot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Zealot's hand.
Mirzaev throws a hook but The Zealot avoids it easily.
Mirzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Zealot was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirzaev.
The Zealot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot misses the shot to the body.
The Zealot slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and The Zealot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Zealot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirzaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Zealot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Zealot takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Mirzaev lands with a nice body punch.
Mirzaev throws a good cross that connects.
Mirzaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Mirzaev does no damage.
The Zealot fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that The Zealot avoids nicely.
The Zealot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Zealot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
The Zealot is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mirzaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
Mirzaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mirzaev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Zealot. That did some damage!
The Zealot slips under a jab.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid 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!
Mirzaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mirzaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Mirzaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Zealot doesn't seem phased though.
Oh The Zealot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but The Zealot slips the punch.
The Zealot seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from The Zealot.
Mirzaev lands with a nice combination. The Zealot backs away looking to recover.
Mirzaev misses the shot to the body.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
The Zealot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Zealot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mirzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Mirzaev misses with a kick to the body.
Mirzaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Zealot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mirzaev. Those never looked like landing.
Mirzaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirzaev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Zealot.
The Zealot lands a jab to the head.
The Zealot throws a shot to the body. #T3#
The Zealot scores with a jab to the head.
The Zealot misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Zealot.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masada The Zealot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirzaev throws a hook to the side of The Zealot's head but The Zealot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirzaev throws a hook but The Zealot blocks it.
Mirzaev lands a body shot.
Rasul Mirzaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Zealot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Zealot defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
The Zealot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
The Zealot misses with an uppercut.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but The Zealot moves out of range.
A big left from The Zealot misses.
Mirzaev connects with a looping right hand.
The Zealot pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Mirzaev swings for the body but The Zealot moves out of range.
Mirzaev moves out of range as The Zealot strikes.
Mirzaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
The Zealot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Zealot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Zealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirzaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev avoids the body shot from The Zealot.
The Zealot throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mirzaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Zealot doesn't seem phased though.
Mirzaev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mirzaev looks to land a body kick but The Zealot moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Zealot's sensitive parts.
Mirzaev scores with a one two! The Zealot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirzaev.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasul Mirzaev!
Post fight, Rasul Mirzaev stared into the camera and said 'Hey, King Justus, 50 Gs baybayyyy, hahahaha'.

Event: OFC 407: Denke vs Balayan
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Mirzaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirzaev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mirzaev cracks Burns on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Burns falls backwards against the cage. Mirzaev follows up with more strikes that drop Burns to his knees. Mirzaev keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Burns! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasul Mirzaev!
In his post fight interview, Rasul Mirzaev gave a big smile as he said 'Hey, King Justus, 50 Gs baybayyyy, hahahaha'.

Event: OFC 399: Outlast
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cartagena counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mirzaev drops his hands momentarily and Cartagena takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Mirzaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Mirzaev is predictable there
and Cartagena counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartagena misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Mirzaev counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Cartagena down! Mirzaev is looking to finish but Cartagena is intelligently defending himself.
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.
Cartagena wants to stand and escape but Mirzaev is having none of it.
Cartagena wants to get back to his feet but Mirzaev passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev prevents Cartagena from standing back up. #T1##ES#
Cartagena has one foot on Mirzaev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mirzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartagena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirzaev.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Cartagena's ribcage but misses.
Cartagena misses with a wild body shot.
Cartagena defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Cartagena scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cartagena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Cartagena moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cartagena scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Cartagena scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirzaev in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Cartagena.#CL2#
Mirzaev darts in and clinches Cartagena up against the cage.
Cartagena working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Cartagena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartagena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Cartagena is having none of it.
Mirzaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Cartagena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartagena throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirzaev lands a jab.
Mirzaev misses with a hook. Cartagena ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Cartagena tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartagena seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cartagena throws a right and a left that Mirzaev avoids nicely. #T3#
Cartagena scores with a nice right hand.
Mirzaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartagena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. Cartagena does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Cartagena was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mirzaev throws a head kick but Cartagena moves out of range.
Cartagena defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Mirzaev misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev throws a one two combo.
Cartagena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mirzaev.
Cartagena scores with the left hand. Mirzaev knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Cartagena lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the body.
Cartagena lands a really nice looking cross but Mirzaev seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartagena. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartagena takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cartagena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirzaev. #CL2#
Mirzaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cartagena blocking some punches. #BC#
Cartagena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Cartagena misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cartagena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mirzaev misses the body punch
and Cartagena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mirzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirzaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mirzaev throws a lazy right hand but Cartagena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartagena.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartagena.
A combination from Cartagena does no damage. #CL2#
Mirzaev rushes Cartagena and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartagena controls his hands. #BC#
Cartagena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Cartagena moves out of range.
Don Cartagena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartagena moves out of range of the body kick from Mirzaev. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Cartagena misses the target.
A shot to the body from Mirzaev misses
and Cartagena counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cartagena slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Cartagena was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mirzaev scores with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Cartagena misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartagena. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartagena sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cartagena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartagena.
Cartagena throwing a counter right hand but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev misses with a straight right.
Mirzaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartagena lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Mirzaev connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartagena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mirzaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mirzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartagena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Don Cartagena is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirzaev sizes up Cartagena with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartagena cracks Mirzaev with a good jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Rasul Mirzaev's cut even more.
Cartagena misses with a combination
and Mirzaev counters with a good, hard body kick but Cartagena shrugs it off.
Mirzaev defending well as Cartagena loads up on a big left hand.
Cartagena defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Mirzaev connects with a body shot that sends Cartagena's belly button to the back.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Cartagena. Those never looked like landing.
Mirzaev tests Cartagena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirzaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Mirzaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Cartagena is rocked!
Cartagena doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Cartagena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirzaev throws an uppercut from hell that sends Cartagena clean off his feet! He's out cold! Mirzaev stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rasul Mirzaev!
Rasul Mirzaev took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to intrude someone's bed. '.

Event: OFC 394: Bateman vs Declan
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Mirzaev leaves The Zealot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mirzaev 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.#CL2#
Mirzaev moves into the clinch.
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirzaev's elbow.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Zealot can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
Mirzaev misses with some punches.
The Zealot dodges an elbow strike from Mirzaev.
Stalling in the clinch from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirzaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Zealot misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot lands a right hand.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev prevents a body shot from The Zealot.
The Zealot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirzaev's elbow.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
Mirzaev looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land. #T1#
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Zealot gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, The Zealot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
The Zealot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev lands a hook that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
Still in the clinch, The Zealot scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Zealot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from The Zealot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot working aggressively here.
The Zealot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mirzaev looking to slow down the pace here.
The Zealot scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Zealot can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action. #T2#
The Zealot misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from The Zealot.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Zealot lands a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
The Zealot swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev lands with a light punch inside.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev stalls.
Mirzaev looking to slow down the pace here.
The Zealot misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mirzaev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Zealot.
Mirzaev stalling in the clinch but The Zealot improves position.
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with some punches.
The Zealot lands with a light punch inside.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Zealot misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mirzaev.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
The Zealot misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Zealot.
Mirzaev just leaning against The Zealot, taking a breather.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
The Zealot lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev. #T4#
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mirzaev throws an elbow but it misses.
The Zealot tries a body shot but Mirzaev blocks it.
A body shot lands from The Zealot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot.
The Zealot works on Mirzaev's body with a couple of short punches.
The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by The Zealot.
A right handed body shot lands from The Zealot.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
The Zealot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Zealot lands an uppercut.
The Zealot scores with a shoulder strike.
The Zealot digs a right hand into Mirzaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mirzaev's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masada The Zealot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mirzaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirzaev throws a lazy right hand but The Zealot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Zealot.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch but The Zealot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Zealot moves out of range of the strikes.
The Zealot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.
The Zealot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masada The Zealot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - The Zealot circles away.
The Zealot throws a poor cross that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev wants to clinch up but The Zealot keeps it at a distance.
The Zealot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Mirzaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Zealot, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev misses with some punches.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot. #T1#
The Zealot misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
The Zealot presses Mirzaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
A short body shot lands from The Zealot as the two fighters clinch.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Zealot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Mirzaev misses with some punches.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Zealots head.
The Zealot pushes Mirzaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masada The Zealot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Zealot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Zealot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, The Zealot scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot cracks Mirzaev with a nice body shot.#T2#
The Zealot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Zealot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mirzaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Zealot's brow.
The Zealot lands a right hand.
The Zealot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzaev can do to turn this around?
Mirzaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Zealot.
Mirzaev blocks an uppercut.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from The Zealot.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Zealot.#T3#
A short right from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev blocks a body shot from The Zealot.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Zealot misses with a punch to the body.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
The Zealot misses with a body punch.
The Zealot tries a body shot but Mirzaev blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Zealot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Zealot.
The Zealot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from The Zealot as the two fighters clinch.
Mirzaev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
The Zealot digs a right hand underneath Mirzaev's ribcage. Mirzaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from The Zealot fails to land.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Zealot blocking some punches. #T4#
The Zealot lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Zealot blocking some punches.
The Zealot throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot throws a head punch that misses.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot lands with a short shot to the head.
The Zealot swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev takes a shot to the head.
Mirzaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Zealot misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masada The Zealot dominated that second round.
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#
The Zealot has a takedown stuffed.
The Zealot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Zealot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but The Zealot is having none of it.
Mirzaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up but The Zealot circles away and keeps his distance.
The Zealot throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Mirzaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Zealot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Zealot shoots in for a takedown but Mirzaev shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for The Zealot with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masada The Zealot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up but The Zealot circles away and keeps his distance.
The Zealot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Mirzaev is looking to clinch but The Zealot is avoiding it.
The Zealot fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - The Zealot circles away.
The Zealot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from The Zealot. #CL2#
Mirzaev moves into the clinch.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev gets through The Zealot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
Mirzaev scores with a shot to the side of The Zealot's head.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Zealot as Mirzaev tries to tie him up.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
The Zealot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Zealot.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Zealot scores with a hook to the body.
The Zealot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Zealot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
The Zealot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Zealot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirzaev presses The Zealot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Zealot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
The Zealot swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Zealot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Zealot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Zealot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mirzaev stalling.
Mirzaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
Masada The Zealot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
The Zealot digs a right hand underneath Mirzaev's ribcage. Mirzaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
Mirzaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasul Mirzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from The Zealot.
Still in the clinch, The Zealot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Mirzaev looking to slow down the pace here.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot.
Mirzaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but The Zealot blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Masada The Zealot.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Zealot, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masada The Zealot!
Masada The Zealot made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
Rasul Mirzaev was interviewed post fight and said 'Just like Chael Sonnen, I'm still undefeated. Deal with it. '.

Event: OFC 388: Gray vs Garbutt II
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Clavette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Clavette has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the side of Clavette's head but Clavette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the body
and Clavette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clavette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
A jab from Clavette misses.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
Clavette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirzaev momentarily.
A jab from Mirzaev misses.
Mirzaev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Clavette moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Mirzaev staying out of range there.
Clavette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clavette throws out the jab.
Clavette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Mirzaev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clavette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clavette lunges at Mirzaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirzaev's hand.
Mirzaev lands a jab to the nose.
Clavette is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clavette scores with a hook to the body. Mirzaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Clavette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirzaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Clavette avoids the punch easily.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Clavette moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirzaev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Clavette counter with a right hand.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clavette looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mirzaev is fending him off so far but Clavette persists. Nope, Mirzaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Clavette slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Clavette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mirzaev with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Raoul Clavette has been cut.
Mirzaev scores with the left hand. Clavette knows he should have avoided that one.
Clavette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clavette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirzaev.
Clavette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clavette takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken 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!
Clavette uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzaev has time to react.
Clavette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Clavette avoids the punch easily.
Mirzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clavette closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Clavette connects with a right hand. Mirzaev shakes it off.
A slow jab from Clavette misses its intended target.
Clavette looks to land a left hand but Mirzaev moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Clavette counter with a right hand.
Clavette is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clavette misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Mirzaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirzaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clavette misses with a hook.
Mirzaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Clavette appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clavette moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Clavette counters with a two punch combo.
Mirzaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clavette scores with a jab.
Clavette misses with a hook. Mirzaev ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Clavette dives in and scores a takedown into Mirzaev's guard.#ES2#
Mirzaev pushes Clavette off and scrambles back to his feet.
Clavette looks to land a right hand but Mirzaev moved out of range.#T3#
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
Clavette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clavette, as that shot connected.
Clavette looks to land a right hand but Mirzaev moved out of range.
Mirzaev looks to throw the jab but Clavette is out of range.
Clavette throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mirzaev misses.
Clavette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clavette moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Clavette is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clavette cracks a nice hook into Mirzaev's ribs.
Mirzaev looks to land a right hand but Clavette moved out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a looping right.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Clavette moves out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a looping right.
Mirzaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clavette under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clavette jabs Mirzaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mirzaev walks into a straight right hand from Clavette.
Clavette dips to his left and cracks Mirzaev with an uppercut!
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Clavette misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Mirzaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirzaev takes one to the chin there.
Mirzaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirzaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clavette lands a body shot.
Clavette looks to land a left hand but Mirzaev moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Clavette throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mirzaev was covering up waiting for the punch and Clavette finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clavette trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clavette throws a strike but Mirzaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clavette looking to control but Mirzaev passes into half guard.
Mirzaev is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul Clavette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Clavette loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Clavette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mirzaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clavette avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
Clavette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clavette throws a hook to the side of Mirzaev's head but Mirzaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clavette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirzaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clavette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clavette lands the left hand.
Clavette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clavette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Clavette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clavette walks into a straight right hand from Mirzaev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Clavette.
Clavette blocks a jab.
Clavette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Clavette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clavette lands with a good body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a combination
and Clavette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut.
Clavette moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Clavette gets a double leg takedown into Mirzaev's guard.
Clavette controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clavette stops Mirzaev from standing up.
Clavette content to stall in guard here.
Clavette wants to control from the top but Mirzaev keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Clavette drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mirzaev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clavette has Mirzaev in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Clavette throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mirzaev uses it to pass to side control.
Clavette is looking for a sweep.
Clavette is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Clavette tries to roll over but Mirzaev keeps him under control.
It looks like Mirzaev is going to stand back up.
Mirzaev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clavette gets full guard.
Clavette is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clavette pulls Mirzaev in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Clavette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mirzaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Clavette looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mirzaev has picked Clavette up and slammed him! Clavette can't keep hold of the triangle and Mirzaev manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Mirzaev decides to stand back up. Mirzaev steps back and let's Clavette get back to his feet.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Clavette was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Raoul Clavette will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clavette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Clavette.
Clavette lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mirzaev.
Clavette fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirzaev cracks Clavette with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clavette with a jab.
Clavette throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Clavette's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirzaev under the eye.
Mirzaev lands with an overhand left.
Mirzaev lands with a right hand.
Clavette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Mirzaev - just one landing.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Mirzaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clavette slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Clavette throws a nice looking combination but Mirzaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mirzaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clavette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Clavette to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Clavette lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mirzaev doesn't seem phased though.
Clavette takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
and Clavette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirzaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clavette slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
A nice combination there by Clavette.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Clavette slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Clavette.
Mirzaev throws a looping overhand right but Clavette ducks down to avoid it.
Clavette connects with a right hand. Mirzaev shakes it off.
Clavette scores with a jab. Mirzaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clavette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.#T2#
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Clavette avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Mirzaev misses.
Clavette slips under a jab.
Mirzaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clavette slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
An attempted straight right counter from Clavette misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Mirzaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clavette doesn't seem phased though.
Mirzaev walks into a stiff left hand from Clavette.
Good standup being displayed there by Clavette as he connects with a hook.
Clavette slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clavette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Clavette staying out of range there.
Clavette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clavette connects with a crisp jab.
Clavette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirzaev.
Clavette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirzaev momentarily.
Clavette lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Clavette throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Clavette ducks under a wild hook from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clavette.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Clavette misses the target.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Clavette was well out of range.
Mirzaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clavette slips a jab from Mirzaev.
Clavette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Clavette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Clavette does it's job there.
Clavette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Clavette's ribcage but misses.
Clavette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clavette lands with a nice body punch.
Clavette has his takedown stuffed
and Mirzaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clavette slips under a jab.
Clavette moves away from the strike by Mirzaev. #T4#
Clavette works over Mirzaev's head and body with a nice combination.
Clavette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Mirzaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoul Clavette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clavette throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mirzaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mirzaev dodges the punch combination from Clavette.
Rasul Mirzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Clavette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clavette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirzaev throws out a loose jab but Clavette uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Raoul Clavette is winning the standup battle so far.
Clavette defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Clavette tries to counter with a takedown but Mirzaev is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirzaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clavette moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Clavette counters with a straight right hand.
Clavette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clavette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mirzaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clavette.
Mirzaev swings for the body but Clavette moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Clavette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clavette, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Clavette!
Rasul Mirzaev was interviewed post fight and said 'Joe Rogan doesn't interview concussed fighters, you should do the same.'.

Event: OFC 379: Hawk vs Jeffries
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Mirzaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mirzaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Riku is out of range and Mirzaev settles back down.
Mirzaev lands an overhand right.
Mirzaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mirzaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riku.
Mirzaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Riku off the cage and back into range.
Riku jabs at Mirzaev's body.
Mirzaev misses with a hook.
Mirzaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Riku is having none of it.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mirzaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riku scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzaev misses with a hook.
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Riku pushes him off.
Riku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirzaev. #T1#
Riku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Riku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick but Riku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Riku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirzaev throws an overhand right that lands on Riku's shoulder, as Riku tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Riku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirzaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Riku now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Riku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riku scores with a shot to the body.
Mirzaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev swinging wildly here.
Riku takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. Riku does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Mirzaev throws a series of punches but Riku avoids them all with ease.
Mirzaev throws an off balance right hand
and Riku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev moves out of range as Riku throws a body kick.
Mirzaev moves to clinch but Riku breaks away
and Riku counters with a nice kick to the body.
Riku ducks right into an uppercut from Mirzaev.
Riku throws a nice head kick!
Mirzaev wants to clinch.
Mirzaev throws a low kick but Riku moves out of range easily.
Mirzaev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A cross from Mirzaev lands.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Riku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirzaev at a distance. #T3#
Mirzaev throws an off balance right hand
letting Riku counter with a right hand.
Riku misses with a low kick.
Riku defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Riku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mirzaev misses the body punch
and Riku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirzaev throws a looping overhand right but Riku ducks down to avoid it.
Riku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
Riku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mirzaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riku.
Riku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riku misses with an uppercut. Mirzaev saw that one coming.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riku moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Riku thuds his right hand into Mirzaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riku swings for the body but Mirzaev moves out of range. #CL#
Mirzaev drives through and clinches with Riku against the cage.
Riku misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Riku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Mirzaev misses with the combination.
Riku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Riku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mirzaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mirzaev lands a slapping body shot.
Mirzaev throws the kick towards the body but Riku avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Riku circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riku circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riku! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev'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#
Mirzaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rasul Mirzaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Riku slips a jab from Mirzaev.
Riku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Riku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirzaev moves away.
Riku blocks a leg kick.
Riku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirzaev throws a series of punches but Riku avoids them all with ease.
Mirzaev jabs Riku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riku just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Mirzaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Riku off the cage and back into range.
Mirzaev cracks Riku with a good jab.
Riku slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
A shot to the liver by Mirzaev. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Mirzaev throws a one two combo.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riku on the side of the head.
Riku throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Riku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut. Riku saw that one coming.
Riku with a hook.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Riku circles away.
Riku lands a jab to the head.
Riku slips a jab from Mirzaev.
A little jabbing left from Riku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirzaev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Riku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirzaev misses with a head kick.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Mirzaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riku.
A bone on bone clash there as Mirzaev blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Riku blocks a low kick nicely.
Riku slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Riku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirzaev.
Riku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirzaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mirzaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch
letting Riku counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Mirzaev misses.
Riku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riku counters with a right hand to the body.
Riku lands with a nice body punch.
Riku slips under a jab.
Riku tries a quick counter leg kick but Mirzaev is wise to it.
Riku looks to land a left hand but Mirzaev moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Riku misses with a wild body shot.
Riku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riku takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Mirzaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirzaev fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Riku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Riku scores with a jab.
Mirzaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riku! But no joy.
Riku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mirzaev cracks Riku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot
and Riku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Rasul Mirzaev's cut is getting worse.
Mirzaev lands with a straight right. Riku didn't see that one coming.
Riku walks into a straight right hand from Mirzaev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Riku moves out of range.
Mirzaev throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Mirzaev misses with a lunging right hand
letting Riku counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Mirzaev.
Riku tries a quick counter leg kick but Mirzaev is wise to it.
Mirzaev misses with a kick to the body.
Mirzaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riku.
Mirzaev lands with a right hand.
Riku blocks a jab.
Riku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mirzaev scores with the left hand. Riku knows he should have avoided that one.
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riku counters with a series of strikes. Mirzaev will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Mirzaev is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mirzaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riku slips under a jab from Mirzaev.
Riku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mirzaev moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mirzaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick but Riku moved away.
Riku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mirzaev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Riku counters with a nice body shot.
Riku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mirzaev. Mirzaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mirzaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mirzaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mirzaev clobbers Riku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mirzaev misses with a hook. Riku ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riku throws a shot from downtown. Mirzaev moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Riku.
Riku misses with a low kick as Mirzaev jumps back.
Riku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirzaev swinging wildly here.
Mirzaev throws a looping overhand right but Riku ducks down to avoid it.
Riku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirzaev jabs Riku right on the nose. Riku blinks but takes it well.
Riku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mirzaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Riku misses with a few strikes there.
Mirzaev staying out of range there.
Riku takes one to the side of the head.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Riku moves out of range.
Riku follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Riku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch but Riku is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Riku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirzaev can pounce on him.
A jab from Mirzaev finds it's way through Riku's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirzaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Riku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mirzaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riku! But no joy.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Riku's ribcage but misses.
Riku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Riku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev scores with a decent looking hook.
Riku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Riku moves forwards but Mirzaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Mirzaev misses.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Riku misses with a kick to the body.
Mirzaev looks to land a right hand but Riku moved out of range.#CL#
Mirzaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Riku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mirzaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riku avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
Riku swings widly with a right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riku scores with a jab.
Rasul Mirzaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev throws an overhand right that lands on Riku's shoulder, as Riku tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Riku blocks the leg kick.
Riku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Riku was well out of range.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that Riku avoids nicely.
Mirzaev cracks Riku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Riku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mirzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riku is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice defenses there by Riku.
Riku throws a push kick but Mirzaev slaps the foot to one side.
Lazuran Riku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirzaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mirzaev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mirzaev with a jab.
A lazy left from Mirzaev finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rasul Mirzaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mirzaev 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasul Mirzaev!

Event: OFC 375: Gray vs Garbutt
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Cartagena digs a good body shot into Mirzaev's ribs.
Mirzaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartagena takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cartagena seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cartagena throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Cartagena blocks it.
Cartagena misses with a double jab
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartagena on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Mirzaev misses
and Cartagena counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Cartagena lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cartagena cracks a nice hook into Mirzaev's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev throws a lazy body kick
and Cartagena counters with a straight right hand.
Mirzaev slips a jab from Cartagena.
Cartagena just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirzaev is looking to slow Cartagena down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Mirzaev instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cartagena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Mirzaev clinches.
Mirzaev working aggressively here. #BC#
Cartagena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirzaev tries to work over Cartagena's front leg with a kick but Cartagena checks it.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartagena.
Cartagena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mirzaev misses the shot to the body.
Cartagena appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mirzaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cartagena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirzaev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mirzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cartagena.
Cartagena doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cartagena throws a head kick but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cartagena gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Mirzaev pushes Cartagena up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Cartagena manages to break the clinch.
Mirzaev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cartagena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirzaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev slips a jab and a cross from Cartagena.
Cartagena throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartagena throws out the jab.
Mirzaev misses with a few strikes there.
Cartagena throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev scores with a nice strike.
Cartagena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Mirzaev misses.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Cartagena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirzaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cartagena to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Cartagena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartagena.
Cartagena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mirzaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cartagena scores with a hook to the body. Mirzaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Cartagena. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cartagena.
Nice shot lands for Mirzaev.
Cartagena takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mirzaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartagena.
Mirzaev throws a body kick that misses
and Mirzaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Cartagena checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice combination there by Cartagena.
Cartagena throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Cartagena gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mirzaev.#T4#
A jab lands there for Cartagena.#ROC#
Mirzaev is rocked!
Mirzaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Cartagena lands a left and a right that send Mirzaev crashing to the mat, dazed. Cartagena thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mirzaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartagena finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Rasul Mirzaev's cut even more.
Cartagena misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Mirzaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cartagena misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirzaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cartagena's calf.
Mirzaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mirzaev seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Cartagena tries to keep at a distance but Mirzaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cartagena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mirzaev has him pressed against the cage.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirzaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mirzaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cartagena walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Cartagena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mirzaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cartagena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cartagena checks a leg kick.
Mirzaev misses with a wild combination.
Cartagena throws a right and a left that Mirzaev avoids nicely.
Mirzaev flicks out a counter leg kick but Cartagena steps away.
Cartagena misses with a looping right.
Mirzaev misses the jab.
Cartagena is looking for a counter combo.
Cartagena connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev lands a head shot.
Don Cartagena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirzaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cartagena is able to avoid easily.
Cartagena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartagena manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Cartagena.#T1#
Cartagena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirzaev.
Cartagena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mirzaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartagena stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cartagena walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cartagena misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev cracks Cartagena with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Mirzaev
and Cartagena counters with a two punch combo.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartagena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartagena has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cartagena throws a hook but Mirzaev avoids it easily.
Don Cartagena is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartagena throws a hook to the side of Mirzaev's head but Mirzaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cartagena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Mirzaev tries to score with a low kick but Cartagena moves his leg out of the way.
Cartagena swings for the body but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A cross from Cartagena lands.
Decent striking displayed by Mirzaev there.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Cartagena.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev slips under a jab from Cartagena.
Mirzaev walks into a stiff left hand from Cartagena.
Cartagena misses with a wild combination.
Cartagena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Cartagena. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Mirzaev moves away from the strike by Cartagena.
Cartagena misses with a lunging right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cartagena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirzaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartagena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartagena misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a chopping leg kick but Cartagena manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mirzaev scores with a one two! Cartagena had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cartagena moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a lazy body kick
and Cartagena counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev stuns Cartagena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cartagena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mirzaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartagena thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Cartagena tries to move into range but Mirzaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Cartagena misses with a straight left.
Cartagena misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cartagena crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mirzaev - the referee stops the clock and Cartagena gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mirzaev. Cartagena manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mirzaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Cartagena listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Rasul Mirzaev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick but Cartagena sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cartagena is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cartagena looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mirzaev looks to land a combination but Cartagena avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Cartagena.
Cartagena misses with a hook.
Mirzaev is looking to land body kicks.
Cartagena is looking for a counter combo.
Cartagena pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Cartagena is having none of it.
Cartagena appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cartagena misses with a left hand
letting Mirzaev counter with a right hand.
A combination from Cartagena does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev'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#
Cartagena tries to bum rush Mirzaev with a series of wild strikes but Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Cartagena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Mirzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cartagena misses with a right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a three punch combo that has Cartagena backing up. Cartagena nods at Mirzaev to acknowledge the strikes.
Mirzaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mirzaev scores with a jab. Cartagena acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cartagena slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
Cartagena has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev throws out a loose jab but Cartagena uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Cartagena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirzaev cracks a nice hook into Cartagena's ribs.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirzaev thuds a left hand into Cartagena's body.
Mirzaev lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Cartagena misses with a hook to the body
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Cartagena is rocked!
Cartagena takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mirzaev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cartagena's sensitive parts.
Cartagena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mirzaev finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartagena's head.
Oh Cartagena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirzaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mirzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Cartagena tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev works Cartagena's body with a nice hook.
Mirzaev cracks Cartagena with a hook to the temple - Cartagena is on wobbly legs here! Mirzaev swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cartagena falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mirzaev wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rasul Mirzaev!
In his post fight interview, Rasul Mirzaev gave a big smile as he said 'Lazuran Riku has gone into hibernation. He needs to stop hiding because when we clash, I'm in that ass!!!'.

Event: OFC 351: Andromeda
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Diamond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirzaev.
Donk. Diamond catches Mirzaev right on the button with a cross.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Diamond instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diamond.
Mirzaev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diamond loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Mirzaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the side of Diamond's head but Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diamond swats away the attempt to clinch by Mirzaev.
Diamond misses with a head kick.
Mirzaev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diamond digs a good body shot into Mirzaev's ribs.
Diamond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Mirzaev moves out of range easily.
Diamond looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that Diamond avoids nicely.
Diamond digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Diamond misses with a hook.#T1#
Mirzaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diamond takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Mirzaev misses.
Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Diamond blocks the leg kick.
Mirzaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Diamond.
Mirzaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirzaev avoids the head kick by Diamond.
Mirzaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Diamond moves into range and clinches up with Mirzaev.
Diamond tries for a takedown but Mirzaev manages to get underhooks.
Diamond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirzaev is defending well for now.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mirzaev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mirzaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the side of Diamond's head but Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirzaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamond. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diamond. That did some damage!
Diamond punishes Mirzaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diamond.
Mirzaev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirzaev staying out of range there.
Mirzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirzaev throws a big counter combination but Diamond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Diamond clinches.
Mirzaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rasul Mirzaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Diamond.#BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diamond.
Mirzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Diamond.
Diamond throws a low kick but Mirzaev avoids it.
Mirzaev scores with a leg kick.
Mirzaev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Diamond blocks it.#T3#
Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
Mirzaev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diamond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirzaev is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Diamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirzaev lands with a shot to the body.
Diamond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diamond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a one-two to the body.
Mirzaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Mirzaev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diamond's head.
Diamond lands the left hand.
Diamond scores with a hook to the body. Mirzaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Mirzaev closes the distance and pushes Diamond back into the cage.
Diamond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirzaev is defending well for now.#BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diamond digs a good body shot into Mirzaev's ribs.
Diamond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirzaev slips under a jab from Diamond.
Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirzaev.
A head kick misses from Diamond. #T4#
Diamond throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mirzaev counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Mirzaev - just one landing.
Diamond takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Mirzaev fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Diamond misses.
Mirzaev is looking to counter punch.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diamond. #CL2#
Diamond clinches with his opponent.
Mirzaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mirzaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mirzaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mirzaev lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mirzaev forces Diamond back against the cage and clinches.
Mirzaev can't find room to land a body shot as Diamond controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diamond - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diamond is working for takedown but Mirzaev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but King Diamond will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirzaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mirzaev scores with the left hand. Diamond knows he should have avoided that one.
Diamond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diamond is looking to clinch but Mirzaev is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mirzaev misses its target.
Mirzaev checks a leg kick.
Mirzaev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like King Diamond has been cut.
Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Diamond looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
Diamond throws a poor cross that misses
and Diamond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirzaev lands with a right hand.
Diamond jabs at Mirzaev's body.
Mirzaev lands a head shot.
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!
Mirzaev slips a straight right by Diamond.
Mirzaev misses with a looping right.
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diamond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mirzaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mirzaev takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Diamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Diamond scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diamond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Diamond circles away.
Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Diamond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mirzaev.
Diamond throws a head kick but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirzaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Diamond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirzaev avoids the head kick by Diamond.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mirzaev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diamond misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Mirzaev gets tackled into the cage by Diamond. Diamond maintains the clinch.
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!
Diamond wants a takedown.
Diamond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diamond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirzaev is defending well for now.
Diamond wants to take the fight to the mat but Mirzaev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diamond as Mirzaev tries to tie him up.
Mirzaev managing to block the knees to the body from Diamond. #BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev looks to throw the jab but Diamond is out of range.
Diamond throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diamond's head backwards.
Mirzaev slips under a jab from Diamond.
Mirzaev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Diamond takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Diamond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Mirzaev clinches.
A short right from Diamond.
King Diamond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC#
Mirzaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diamond lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that Diamond avoids nicely.
Diamond slips under a jab from Mirzaev.
Diamond misses with a head kick.
Diamond looks to land a left hand but Mirzaev moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Mirzaev finds it's target.
Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirzaev.
Diamond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirzaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Diamond missing with a left hand there. Mirzaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diamond takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Mirzaev defending well as Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diamond manages to avoid it.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Mirzaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mirzaev lands a front kick.#T4#
Diamond with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev throws a leg kick that misses.
Mirzaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diamond.
A big left from Diamond misses.
Diamond throws a big shot that misses.
Diamond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diamond looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
Diamond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diamond misses with a body punch
and Mirzaev counters with a low kick, right behind Diamond 's knee.
Mirzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirzaev avoids the head kick by Diamond.
Diamond lands a slapping body shot.
Diamond is looking to clinch.
Mirzaev lands with a straight right. Diamond didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev moves away from the strike by Diamond.
Diamond on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diamond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diamond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diamond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirzaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on King Diamond'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Diamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Mirzaev circles away.
Diamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamond.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King Diamond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirzaev blocks a head kick by Diamond.
Diamond walks into a jab.
Diamond throws a big shot that misses.
Diamond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mirzaev to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirzaev.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirzaev misses with a low kick as Diamond jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mirzaev has managed to clinch. #BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diamond scores with a sloppy right hand. Mirzaev should have avoided that one.
Diamond throws a hook but Mirzaev blocks it.
Jab, jab by Mirzaev - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Diamond circles away. #T1#
Diamond misses with a hook
and Mirzaev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diamond comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev wants to clinch but Diamond slips to the side
and Diamond counters with a left to the body.
Mirzaev connects with a crisp jab.
Mirzaev connects with the punch.
Diamond looks to land a combination but Mirzaev avoids it well.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Diamond moved out of range nicely.
Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diamond throws a hook but Mirzaev blocks it.
Mirzaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Mirzaev misses the target.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diamond throws an overhand right that lands on Mirzaev's shoulder, as Mirzaev tries to avoid the shot.
Mirzaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diamond is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diamond lands with a kick to the temple. Mirzaev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diamond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mirzaev misses with a low kick as Diamond jumps back.#T2#
Mirzaev is looking to clinch but Diamond is avoiding it.
Diamond swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Mirzaev drives through and clinches with Diamond against the cage.
Diamond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Diamond breaks from the clinch.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
Mirzaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diamond.
Mirzaev wants to clinch.
Mirzaev looks to land a combination. Diamond sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Diamond blocks it.
Mirzaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diamond.
Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirzaev.
Diamond tries to clinch but Mirzaev is having none of it.
Mirzaev lands a really nice looking cross but Diamond seems unphased. #T3#
Diamond is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Diamond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Diamond misses the jab.
Mirzaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Diamond releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick from Mirzaev misses. #CL#
Mirzaev closes the distance and clinches.
Mirzaev is trying to force a seperation but Diamond has the dominant position.#BC#
Mirzaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diamond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diamond throws a head kick but Mirzaev moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mirzaev misses the target.#CL#
Mirzaev gets a clinch. #BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diamond.
Mirzaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mirzaev misses with a looping right.#T4#
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mirzaev misses with a hook.
Diamond lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diamond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirzaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mirzaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Diamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diamond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
A little feinted left hand from Mirzaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirzaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Diamond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Mirzaev.
Diamond goes for a takedown attempt but Mirzaev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diamond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirzaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diamond.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev defending well as Diamond loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Mirzaev moves into the clinch.
Mirzaev lands a left hand.
Diamond is trying to drag Mirzaev to the mat but Mirzaev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rasul Mirzaev.
I think Mirzaev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rasul Mirzaev!
Rasul Mirzaev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, King Diamond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.

Event: CEFC 283
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Summers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Summers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Summers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mirzaev misses with a low kick.
Mirzaev avoids a kick to the body.
Summers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Summers misses the target.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily.
Mirzaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Summers takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Summers scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Summers tries to clinch there but Mirzaev circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Mirzaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Summers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Summers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Summers slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Summers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Summers throws a right and a left that Mirzaev avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Summers throws the kick towards the body but Mirzaev avoids it.
Summers closes the distance and clinches up with Mirzaev, looking for a takedown. Summers pushes Mirzaev against the cage but Mirzaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Summers.
Summers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mirzaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Summers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Summers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. Summers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirzaev looks to throw the jab but Summers is out of range.
Summers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Summers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Summers shoots in and gets a takedown into Mirzaev's guard.
Mirzaev wants to stand up but Summers is controlling him.
Summers wants to pass the guard but Mirzaev is keeping the position.#T2#
Summers prevents Mirzaev from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers passes Mirzaev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Summers is keen to just control but Mirzaev is a slippery customer.
Mirzaev is trying to escape back to his feet but Summers uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers has knee on belly momentarily but Mirzaev bucks him off and regains half guard.
Summers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mirzaev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Summers stops Mirzaev from getting back to his feet.
Summers tries to pass to full mount but Mirzaev defends it.
Mirzaev is not content to let Summers control the position.
Mirzaev wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Summers seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Summers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Summers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mirzaev!#ES#
Mirzaev throws Summers to one side and escapes!
Summers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirzaev misses with a straight right.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirzaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Summers connects with a right hand. Mirzaev shakes it off.
Summers lands a jab to the head.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Summers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mirzaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Summers moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Mirzaev clinches up with Summers and pushes him back against the cage.
Summers is working for takedown but Mirzaev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rasul Mirzaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieran Summers.
Mirzaev managing to block the knees to the body from Summers.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Summers obliges.
Summers lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Summers tries for a takedown but Mirzaev manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Summers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Summers moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev stuns Summers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Summers.
Summers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Summers throws a nice looking combination but Mirzaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Summers shoots in for a takedown but Mirzaev shows good takedown defense.
Summers scores with a push kick.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick that misses.
Summers dives in and grabs Mirzaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mirzaev pushes down on Summers's head and hops out.
Rasul Mirzaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieran Summers.
Mirzaev thows a body kick. Summers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mirzaev avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Summers clinches.
Summers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirzaev is defending well for now.
Mirzaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Summers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Summers trying to land knees to the body.
Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Summers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mirzaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Summers misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev misses the shot to the body.
Summers throws out a counter right but Mirzaev avoids it with no problem.
Summers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Mirzaev counter with a right hand.
Summers scores with a decent looking hook.
Mirzaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Summers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Summers - that will leave a mark!
Mirzaev throws a leg kick but Summers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Summers looks for the body kick but Mirzaev saw that one coming.
Mirzaev wants to clinch.#T2#
Summers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Summers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mirzaev tries to work over Summers's front leg with a kick but Summers checks it.
Mirzaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Summers under the eye.#CL#
Mirzaev moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Summers misses with a kick to the body.
Summers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Summers's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Summers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Summers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mirzaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB2#
Summers is looking for a kimura but Mirzaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Summers to get the leverage.
Mirzaev is trying to stand.
Summers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Summers is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mirzaev is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kieran Summers!
A very excited looking Kieran Summers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC 280
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Cook throws a series of punches but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mirzaev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mirzaev throws a head kick that misses.
Mirzaev connects with a leg kick. Cook looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Mirzaev defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Cook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mirzaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cook pushes Mirzaev away with a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cook works Mirzaev's body with a nice hook.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Cook blocks the leg kick.
Cook connects with a solid leg kick.
Cook throws a hook but Mirzaev blocks it.
Mirzaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cook.#T1#
Cook moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Cook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mirzaev's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Cook. That snapped Mirzaev's head back.
Cook goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Cook instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Nice body punch from Cook.
Cook looks to throw the jab but Mirzaev is out of range.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Mirzaev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mirzaev wants to slow Cook down by chopping away at his legs.
Mirzaev wants to clinch up but Cook keeps it at a distance.
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cook. That's going to slow Mirzaev down.
Cook throws a body kick that misses.
Mirzaev lunges at Cook with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cook's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook wants to clinch up but Mirzaev keeps it at a distance.
Mirzaev misses with a hook.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Mirzaev. Those never looked like landing.
Cook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Mirzaev misses the target.
Mirzaev stalks Cook and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cook's face. Cook staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for Cook, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Mirzaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mirzaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mirzaev tries to break free but Cook pushes him back against the cage.
Cook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Cook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Mirzaev.#CL#
Mirzaev clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Cook breaks from the clinch.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tries to bum rush Cook with a series of wild strikes but Cook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mirzaev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cook misses with a straight left.
Mirzaev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cook.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Mirzaev throws out a powerful jab.
Mirzaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirzaev ducks right into an uppercut from Cook.
Cook is looking to chop away at Mirzaev's legs.
Cook throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cook throws a hook but Mirzaev avoids it easily.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
Cook lands with a good body shot.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Mirzaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Cook blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Cook gets a clinch.
Mirzaev is trying to push Cook away but Cook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Mirzaev tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Mirzaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cook. #T4#
Mirzaev is trying to push Cook away but Cook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cook misses with an elbow strike.
Mirzaev blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzaev working hard to break the clinch.
Cook scores with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Cook tries to stall but Mirzaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev can't break the clinch.
Mirzaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cook tries to work over Mirzaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirzaev blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Cook.
Cook tries to work over Mirzaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cook blocks a jab.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Mirzaev staying out of range there.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirzaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Cook.
Mirzaev misses with a straight right.
Cook looks to throw the jab but Mirzaev is out of range.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook. #T1#
Cook connects with a body shot.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Cook swinging wildly here.
Cook looks to land a right hand but Mirzaev moved out of range.
Cook misses with an uppercut. Mirzaev saw that one coming.
Bob Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirzaev tests Cook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirzaev walks into a jab.
Cook's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirzaev under the eye.
Mirzaev connects with a leg kick. Cook looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cook misses with a shot to the body
and Cook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Mirzaev's shoulder, as Mirzaev tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mirzaev finds it's way through Cook's defenses.
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!
Mirzaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirzaev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirzaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Cook misses.
Cook has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mirzaev finds it's way round the side to connect with Cook's head.
Cook misses with a low kick.
Mirzaev misses with a two punch combination.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
Cook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Cook takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mirzaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cook throws a right hand that Mirzaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Mirzaev also avoids with ease.
Mirzaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Cook.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Cook checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Mirzaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cook on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Cook finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Cook.
Cook lands with a nice body punch.
Cook throws a nice looking combination but Mirzaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Cook darts in and clinches Mirzaev up against the cage.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Mirzaev avoids it by throwing Cook back against the cage.
Cook lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Cook.
Cook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirzaev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cook lands a damaging elbow.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook scores with a hook to the body.
Cook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cook pushes off an throws an elbow but Mirzaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Mirzaev takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Rasul Mirzaev's cut is getting worse.
Cook is working Mirzaev over against the cage.
Cook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirzaev's elbow.
Mirzaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cook keeps control of Mirzaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mirzaev blocks a body shot from Cook.
Mirzaev trying to stall but Cook improves his position.
Cook lands an elbow just above Mirzaev 's eye.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Cook.
Cook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cook.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.#ROC2#
Mirzaev is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook lands a hook that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Oh Mirzaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinched against the cage, Cook lands a big elbow that drops Mirzaev! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mirzaev is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Cook!
Bob Cook took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 118
Date: Feb 22, 2018

#R1#
Danzig Jr. throws a head kick but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Danzig Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Danzig Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
enabling Danzig Jr. to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
Mirzaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mirzaev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mirzaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mirzaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Danzig Jr. pushes him off.
Mirzaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mirzaev is looking to slow Danzig Jr. down with leg kicks.
Mirzaev tries to land a body kick
enabling Danzig Jr. to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Danzig Jr. blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mirzaev as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Mirzaev wants to land a leg kick but Danzig Jr. is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Danzig Jr. misses the target.
Mirzaev misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Danzig Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danzig Jr. needs to keep his hands up - Mirzaev had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
A jab lands there for Danzig Jr..
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danzig Jr.. #CL2#
Mirzaev has managed to clinch. #BC#
Danzig Jr. manages to break the clinch.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danzig Jr. checks the leg kick.
Danzig Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danzig Jr. looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mirzaev throws a low kick, looking for Danzig Jr.'s leg but Danzig Jr. calmly moves out of range.
Danzig Jr. swinging wildly here.
Mirzaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirzaev tests Danzig Jr.'s chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirzaev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danzig Jr. takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Mirzaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Danzig Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Danzig Jr. moves out of range.
Mirzaev scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danzig Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.#CL#
Danzig Jr. instigates a clinch. #BC#
Danzig Jr. breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danzig Jr. throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirzaev swinging wildly here.
Mirzaev wants to land a leg kick but Danzig Jr. is out of range. #CL2#
Mirzaev pushes Danzig Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Danzig Jr. has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Mirzaev. #BC2#
Mirzaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Danzig Jr. bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danzig Jr. blocks the body kick.
Mirzaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danzig Jr. digs a good body shot into Mirzaev's ribs.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Danzig Jr. swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danzig Jr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Danzig Jr. lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Mirzaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirzaev looks for the body kick but Danzig Jr. saw that one coming.
Mirzaev takes one on the button.
Danzig Jr. throws a lazy body kick
and Mirzaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danzig Jr. fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mirzaev misses with a head kick.
Danzig Jr. scores with a jab.
Mirzaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danzig Jr. takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mirzaev misses with a jab to the body
and Danzig Jr. counters with a right hand to the body.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Danzig Jr. has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Mirzaev looks to move away, Danzig Jr. throws a big counter combo but Mirzaev just gets out of the way.
Mirzaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danzig Jr..#T4#
Danzig Jr. blocks a jab.
Mirzaev scores with a nice strike.
Danzig Jr. stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danzig Jr. is looking to score with low kicks.
Danzig Jr. blocks a low kick nicely.
Danzig Jr. fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mirzaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirzaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danzig Jr. throws a right hand that misses
and Mirzaev counters with an outside leg kick.
Danzig Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev scores with a punch to the head.
Danzig Jr. pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Mirzaev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danzig Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
Danzig Jr. moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Danzig Jr. goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danzig Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Mirzaev moves away and avoids it.
Danzig Jr. lands a high kick! #CL2#
Mirzaev pushes Danzig Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
Danzig Jr. connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirzaev's hands.
Danzig Jr. just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mirzaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Danzig Jr. was well out of range.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirzaev lands a head shot.
Danzig Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Danzig Jr. blocks it.
Danzig Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danzig Jr. finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirzaev's head.
No joy there for Danzig Jr., who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danzig Jr. shoots for a takedown but Mirzaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mirzaev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Danzig Jr. there.
Mirzaev stuns Danzig Jr. with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danzig Jr. cracks a nice hook into Mirzaev's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mirzaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Danzig Jr. at a distance.
Mirzaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev feints and then cracks Danzig Jr.'s leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danzig Jr. down.
Mirzaev thuds a left hand into Danzig Jr.'s body.
Mirzaev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirzaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Mirzaev darts in and clinches Danzig Jr. up against the cage.
Mirzaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danzig Jr. is trying to push Mirzaev away but Mirzaev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Danzig Jr. tries to break the clinch but Mirzaev is controlling the position. #BC2#
Mirzaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mirzaev forces Danzig Jr. back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Mirzaev breaks from the clinch.
Mirzaev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danzig Jr. tries to bum rush Mirzaev with a series of wild strikes but Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danzig Jr. slips a straight right by Mirzaev.#T2#
Danzig Jr. missing with a left hand there. Mirzaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danzig Jr. misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Danzig Jr. with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mirzaev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Danzig Jr. is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Danzig Jr.. Those never looked like landing.
Mirzaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danzig Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danzig Jr..
Danzig Jr. throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mirzaev to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Danzig Jr. is rocked!
Mirzaev dances in with a quick combination. Danzig Jr. is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Mirzaev snaps Danzig Jr.'s head back. Danzig Jr. stumbles backwards against the cage. Mirzaev steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Danzig Jr.'s jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Danzig Jr. just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rasul Mirzaev!
A less than humble Rasul Mirzaev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Vinnie Danzig Jr. had this to say: 'He was the better man tonight but I'll be back fir that belt!'.

Event: AD506
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirzaev walks into a straight right hand from Burns.#CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Mirzaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns lunges at Mirzaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirzaev's hand.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirzaev tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Mirzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Mirzaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns looks to land a combination but Mirzaev avoids it well. #T1#
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Mirzaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mirzaev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mirzaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
Mirzaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirzaev's head.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Mirzaev moves out of range easily.
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns 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.
Burns is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Mirzaev just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Burns has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rasul Mirzaev!
A less than humble Rasul Mirzaev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: AD490: FightLand Montreal
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Mirzaev lands a head shot.
Maynard thumps Mirzaev with a low kick.
Mirzaev wants to land a leg kick but Maynard is out of range.
Mirzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev drops his hands momentarily and Maynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Mirzaev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Maynard there.
Mirzaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maynard 's head backwards.
A big left from Mirzaev misses.
Maynard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maynard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Mirzaev tries to sprawl but Maynard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maynard drops an elbow to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Mirzaev is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Mirzaev is looking to escape.#T1#
Mirzaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mirzaev is staying active underneath Maynard , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maynard stalling away here and it's allowed Mirzaev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mirzaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maynard is controlling him.
Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maynard trying to control but Mirzaev is working from the bottom.
Maynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maynard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Mirzaev keeps moving.
Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maynard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mirzaev wants to get back to his feet.
Maynard working Mirzaev over with strikes.
Mirzaev has hold of Maynard 's hands but Maynard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maynard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maynard prevents Mirzaev from standing back up.
Maynard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mirzaev wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Maynard working over Mirzaev with some ground and pound. Mirzaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mirzaev's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maynard lands a nice short elbow.
Maynard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maynard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maynard slips a nice elbow through Mirzaev's hands, connecting with Mirzaev's forehead.
Maynard working over Mirzaev with some ground and pound. Mirzaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maynard is keen to just control but Mirzaev is a slippery customer.
Maynard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mirzaev is staying active underneath Maynard , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maynard throwing shots but Mirzaev is blocking nicely. #T4#
Mirzaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maynard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maynard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mirzaev taking some punishment here, with Maynard in his half guard.
Mirzaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maynard working over Mirzaev with some ground and pound. Mirzaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maynard is pressing down on Mirzaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mirzaev is holding on for now.
Mirzaev has hold of Maynard 's hands but Maynard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maynard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mirzaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rasul Mirzaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Maynard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maynard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirzaev.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maynard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Mirzaev clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Maynard .
Maynard tries to work over Mirzaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maynard is looking for a takedown.
Mirzaev blocks a body shot from Maynard .
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maynard .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev has had enough of the clinch but Maynard keeps him there for the moment.
Mirzaev blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Mirzaev avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Maynard .
Mirzaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maynard .
Maynard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away.
Mirzaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maynard .
Maynard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maynard prevents Mirzaev from breaking the clinch.
Mirzaev prevents a body shot from Maynard .
A nice left hand lands by Maynard . #T2#
Maynard 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Mirzaev manages to break the clinch.
Maynard throws a leg kick which misses Mirzaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirzaev tries to avoid it.
Maynard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maynard !
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard . Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maynard tries to land a leg kick but Mirzaev saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Maynard .
Maynard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mirzaev wants to clinch up but Maynard keeps it at a distance.
Maynard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev wants to clinch.
Maynard circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Maynard throws a low kick but Mirzaev avoids it.
Maynard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirzaev in his tracks.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Maynard digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Maynard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maynard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Maynard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maynard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maynard throws a big shot that misses.
Maynard slips under a jab from Mirzaev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maynard in his tracks. #ROC#
Maynard is rocked!
Maynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Maynard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maynard is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirzaev finish him?
Maynard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mirzaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maynard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maynard misses with a kick to the body.
Maynard seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Mirzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maynard .
Maynard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maynard .
Mirzaev avoids the head kick by Maynard .
Mirzaev throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maynard .
Maynard lands a nice looking body kick.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maynard .
Maynard lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirzaev off the cage and back into range.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Maynard blocks it.
Maynard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maynard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Maynard misses its intended target.
Mirzaev misses with a hook.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Maynard .
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut
and Maynard counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard . Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev wants to clinch but Maynard slips to the side
and Maynard counters with a straight right hand.
Mirzaev throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Maynard is looking to slow Mirzaev down with leg kicks.
Mirzaev looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Maynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirzaev's sensitive parts.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Mirzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirzaev wants to clinch.
Maynard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mirzaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirzaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard .
Maynard works the jab nicely.
Maynard lands with a straight right. Mirzaev didn't see that one coming.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up.
Maynard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Mirzaev.
A head kick misses from Maynard . #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirzaev, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Maynard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirzaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard slips under a jab.
Maynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
Maynard misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maynard .
Mirzaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirzaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.
Mirzaev scores with a decent looking hook.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Mirzaev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maynard counters with a straight right hand.
Maynard lands a body shot.
Maynard lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Maynard avoids a kick to the body.
Maynard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maynard connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Maynard scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Maynard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maynard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maynard cracks Mirzaev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Mirzaev closes the distance and clinches.
Maynard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maynard blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maynard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Maynard lands a nice uppercut.
Maynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maynard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Maynard gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maynard blocks an uppercut.
Maynard doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Maynard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maynard is keen to just control but Mirzaev is a slippery customer.
Maynard prevents Mirzaev from standing back up.
Maynard trying to control from half guard but Mirzaev is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maynard .
Rasul Mirzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard trying to mount his opponent but Mirzaev defends it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: AD478: Prime selection
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Yaj gets tackled into the cage by Mirzaev. Mirzaev maintains the clinch.
Yaj lands an elbow that stopped Mirzaev in his tracks for a moment.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yaj slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mirzaev is trying to break the clinch but Yaj has him pressed against the cage.
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mirzaev manages to break the clinch.
Yaj lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirzaev.
A solid body kick from Mirzaev.
Yaj throws a nice looking combination but Mirzaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Mirzaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range. #T1#
Mirzaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Yaj moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mirzaev as Yaj tries to tie him up.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Yaj is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yaj tries to stall but Mirzaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj lands a right hand.
Mirzaev looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yaj's head backwards.
Mirzaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Yaj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Mirzaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mirzaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Mirzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzaev throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Yaj takes the fight into the clinch.
Mirzaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mirzaev tries to break free but Yaj pushes him back against the cage.
Mirzaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Yaj.
Yaj dives in and grabs Mirzaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mirzaev pushes down on Yaj's head and hops out.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mirzaev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yaj has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yaj and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mirzaev lands a really nice looking cross but Yaj seems unphased.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab. #T3##CL2#
Mirzaev clinches up against the cage.
Mirzaev can't break the clinch.
Mirzaev scores with a shot to the side of Yaj's head.
Yaj leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirzaev.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Yaj has double underhooks.
Mirzaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yaj takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev. #TD#
Yaj manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Yaj looking for a triangle here. Mirzaev is fighting it but it looks tight! Yaj pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mirzaev is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leo Yaj!
Leo Yaj made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.

Event: AD473: Outside The Box
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Nahtic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mirzaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nahtic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mirzaev ducks right into an uppercut from Nahtic.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nahtic has time to react.
Some wild striking there from Mirzaev.
Nahtic feints and then cracks Mirzaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mirzaev down.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Nahtic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Nahtic pushes him off.
Donk. Nahtic catches Mirzaev right on the button with a cross.
Nahtic tests Mirzaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirzaev moves away from the strike by Nahtic.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev wants to clinch up but Nahtic keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nahtic.
Mirzaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch but Nahtic is avoiding it.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Nahtic moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Nahtic connects with a looping right hand.
Nahtic throws a sloppy head kick and Mirzaev moves out of range easily.
Mirzaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Nahtic blocks the leg kick.
Nahtic throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nahtic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nahtic manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Nahtic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirzaev digs a good hook to Nahtic's body.
Mirzaev misses with a hook
letting Nahtic counter with a right hand.
Nahtic cracks Mirzaev with an open hand slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nahtic.
Nahtic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Mirzaev forces Nahtic back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahtic slips under a jab from Mirzaev.
A little jabbing left from Nahtic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nahtic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mirzaev throws a combination that misses
and Nahtic counters with a straight right hand.
Nahtic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mirzaev misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Nahtic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mirzaev doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Nahtic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Nahtic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mirzaev working hard to break the clinch.
Mirzaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nahtic has him pressed against the cage.
Nahtic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Nahtic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mirzaev up against the cage.
Mirzaev is trying to force a seperation but Nahtic has the dominant position.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Nahtic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Nahtic has double underhooks. #BC#
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nahtic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mirzaev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nahtic moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Nahtic ducks under a wild hook from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev slips a jab from Nahtic.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev throws a low kick but Nahtic moves out of range easily.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mirzaev dips to his left and cracks Nahtic with an uppercut!
Nahtic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nahtic lands with a nice combination. Mirzaev backs away looking to recover.
Mirzaev looks to throw the jab but Nahtic is out of range.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Nahtic throws a nice looking combination but Mirzaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Mirzaev lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Nahtic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nahtic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mirzaev avoids the head kick by Nahtic.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Mirzaev as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Mirzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Mirzaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mirzaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nahtic throws an elbow that misses.
Nahtic slowing the pace effectively.
Nahtic has Mirzaev pressed against the cage.
Nahtic receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nahtic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mirzaev has had enough of the clinch but Nahtic keeps him there for the moment.
Nahtic taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nahtic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Nahtic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mirzaev misses with a hook
letting Nahtic counter with a right hand.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Mirzaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nahtic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mirzaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nahtic finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirzaev's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mirzaev.
Lou Nahtic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nahtic cracks Mirzaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick
and Nahtic counters with a straight right hand.
Mirzaev slips a straight right by Nahtic.
Nahtic moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Nahtic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nahtic lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nahtic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Mirzaev has managed to clinch.
Nahtic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mirzaev is trying to break free.#T1#
Nahtic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mirzaev. #BC#
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Nahtic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nahtic. That's going to slow Mirzaev down.
Mirzaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nahtic on the side of the head.
Mirzaev slips under a jab from Nahtic.
Nahtic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mirzaev.
Nahtic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Nahtic.
Nahtic missing with a left hand there. Mirzaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirzaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nahtic under the eye.
Mirzaev slips a straight right by Nahtic.
Mirzaev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nahtic fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
Nahtic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Mirzaev closes the distance and pushes Nahtic back into the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Mirzaev. #ROC#
Nahtic is rocked!#BC#
Mirzaev manages to break the clinch.
Nahtic moves out of range as Mirzaev throws a body kick.
Nahtic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mirzaev drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nahtic right on the button. Nahtic goes down! Mirzaev follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mirzaev gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasul Mirzaev!
In his post fight interview, Rasul Mirzaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AD467: ReMotus
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Mirzaev throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Mirzaev throws an off balance right hand
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mirzaev on the side of the head.
Mirzaev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns checks a low kick from Mirzaev.
Burns thows a body kick. Mirzaev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mirzaev throws a big shot that misses.
Burns jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Burns slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
A good leg kick by Burns.
Burns misses with the body kick
and Mirzaev counters with a leg kick.
Burns swings for the body but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a left hand
and Burns counters with a low kick, right behind Mirzaev 's knee.
Burns scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns lands with a hook. Mirzaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Mirzaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns. #T1#
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mirzaev's face.
Burns tries to work over Mirzaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirzaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev wants to break free but Burns has control.
Mirzaev wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns throws an elbow but it misses.
Burns works on Mirzaev's body with a couple of short punches.
Mirzaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mirzaev is trying to break free.#T2#
Mirzaev prevents a body shot from Burns.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mirzaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns lands a knee to the head.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Mirzaev's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
Burns pushes Mirzaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns lands a right hand.
Mirzaev prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mirzaev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirzaev.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Mirzaev avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burns working Mirzaev over with knees to the body.
Mirzaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away.
Mirzaev wants to break free but Burns has control.
Burns gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burns obliges.
Mirzaev wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Mirzaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Burns is leaning against Mirzaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Burns blocks a body shot from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is trying to break free.
Burns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns pushes Mirzaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns is working Mirzaev over against the cage.
Mirzaev wants to break free but Burns has control.
Burns digs a right hand into Mirzaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mirzaev's gas tank.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mirzaev blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns has Mirzaev pressed against the cage, preventing Mirzaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burns lands a body punch.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Burns is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Brady Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirzaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mirzaev misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirzaev misses the shot to the body.
Mirzaev avoids the body shot from Burns. #T1#
Mirzaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns misses with a body kick.
A combination from Mirzaev does no damage.
Mirzaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirzaev.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzaev can do to turn this around?
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burns's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mirzaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mirzaev scrambles back to his feet.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with a straight right.
Burns jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A good leg kick by Burns.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Burns sizes up Mirzaev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mirzaev closes the distance but Burns moves to the side
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mirzaev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns.
Mirzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mirzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mirzaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
Burns takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.#T3#
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirzaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mirzaev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Mirzaev.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Burns throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mirzaev!
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns connects with a high kick.
Burns avoids the head kick by Mirzaev.
Burns connects with a right hand. Mirzaev shakes it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Mirzaev. Those never looked like landing.
Burns lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Burns lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mirzaev will feel that in the morning.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mirzaev's head.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Burns slips under a jab.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns is looking to slow Mirzaev down with leg kicks.
Burns stuns Mirzaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Mirzaev sees coming a mile off.
Mirzaev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mirzaev digs a good hook to Burns's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Mirzaev slips a jab from Burns.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a nice body kick.
Mirzaev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Mirzaev misses with a leg kick.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns cracks Mirzaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mirzaev tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Mirzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Mirzaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirzaev takes one on the button.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Mirzaev misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirzaev off the cage and back into range.
Mirzaev misses with a straight right.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mirzaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirzaev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Mirzaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses the shot to the body.
Mirzaev wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Mirzaev swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
A combination from Mirzaev does no damage.
Mirzaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Mirzaev misses with a low kick. #T2#
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
Mirzaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Mirzaev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mirzaev scores with a jab.
Jab from Burns.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns with a nice cross.#ROC#
Mirzaev is rocked!
Mirzaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Mirzaev backs away, Burns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mirzaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev seems to have recovered his senses.
Mirzaev avoids a kick to the body.
Mirzaev blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns jabs Mirzaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns throws a head kick that half lands.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.#T3#
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns digs a good body shot into Mirzaev's ribs.
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot.
Mirzaev throws a big shot that misses.
Mirzaev throws a big shot that misses.
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut.
Burns lands a head kick!
Brady Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body kick there by Burns.
Burns lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A left lands for Burns.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirzaev's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing. #T4#
Mirzaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns swings for the body but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mirzaev blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns lands a body shot.
Mirzaev takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Mirzaev drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirzaev avoids the damage to the body.
Mirzaev is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev working hard to break the clinch.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Rasul Mirzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Burns!
Brady Burns really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: BFRC Weightweight Tourney 1
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Ruhian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruhian misses with a double jab.
Ruhian lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruhian moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Ruhian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirzaev, as that shot connected.
Mirzaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruhian. #CL2#
Mirzaev drives through and clinches with Ruhian against the cage. #BC2#
Mirzaev breaks from the clinch.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Mirzaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mirzaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruhian staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Mirzaev as he connects with a hook.
Ruhian fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands a leg kick that knocks Ruhian off balance momentarily.#T1##CL2#
Mirzaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruhian pushes off an throws an elbow but Mirzaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Mirzaev breaks from the clinch.
Mirzaev throws an overhand right that lands on Ruhian's shoulder, as Ruhian tries to avoid the shot.
Ruhian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev scores with a hook to the body. Ruhian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ruhian works Mirzaev's body with a nice hook.
Ruhian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruhian throws a chopping leg kick but Mirzaev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. Ruhian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruhian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Mirzaev.#ROC2#
Ruhian is rocked!
Mirzaev feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Ruhian collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rasul Mirzaev!
In his post fight interview, Rasul Mirzaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BRFC: New Years Eve Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Mirzaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gentry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gentry slips under a jab from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentry circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Gentry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mirzaev sprawls well initially but Gentry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mirzaev pushes Gentry off looking to stand but Gentry dives back in and keeps control.
Gentry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gentry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gentry 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.
Gentry working the head and body with strikes.
Mirzaev wants to get back to his feet.
Mirzaev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gentry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mirzaev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gentry.
Mirzaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Gentry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gentry throws a big right hand that misses.
Gentry looking to sit in guard and control but Mirzaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mirzaev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gentry's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mirzaev is one step ahead there.
Gentry is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gentry working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Mirzaev gets to his feet - Gentry follows without any prompting.
Gentry thuds his right hand into Mirzaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gentry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champions MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Gentry moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev throws a low kick but Gentry moves out of range easily.
Gentry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirzaev. That did some damage!
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Gentry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirzaev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gentry.
Gentry scores with a kick to the body.
Mirzaev lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Gentry thumps Mirzaev with a low kick.
Gentry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentry.
Mirzaev throws a series of punches but Gentry avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Gentry.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Mirzaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Gentry circles away. #CL2#
Mirzaev rushes Gentry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Gentry.
A left hand lands to the body for Gentry.
Mirzaev lands with a light punch inside.
Gentry taking a breather.#TD#
Gentry has picked Mirzaev up - he's going for a ride! Gentry dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mirzaev's head. #T4#
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. Gentry connects with a nice short shot to Mirzaev's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mirzaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gentry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gentry slips a nice elbow through Mirzaev's hands, connecting with Mirzaev's forehead.
Gentry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gentry uses his free foot to push down on Mirzaev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mirzaev.
Gentry controlling his opponent.
Mirzaev is bucking up trying to escape but Gentry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Gentry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gentry.
Mirzaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gentry is looking for a counter combo.
Mirzaev blocks the body kick.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Gentry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mirzaev looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Mirzaev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gentry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mirzaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gentry connects with a jab.
Mirzaev tests Gentry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentry slips under a jab.
Gentry connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirzaev momentarily. #T1#
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Gentry pushes him off.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Gentry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Gentry was well out of range.
Mirzaev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gentry moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gentry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzaev has time to react.
Mirzaev wants to clinch up but Gentry keeps it at a distance.
Mirzaev wants to clinch
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev misses with a right hand
and Gentry counters with a good low kick that Mirzaev was not able to check.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mirzaev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gentry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gentry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Mirzaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mirzaev looks to throw the jab but Gentry is out of range.
Gentry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matt Gentry is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Gentry connects with a body shot.
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!
Mirzaev tries to clinch up.
Mirzaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gentry blocks a leg kick.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirzaev moves away.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentry lands a front kick.
Gentry throws a body kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gentry!
Gentry lands a body shot.
Gentry lands a nice looking body shot.
Mirzaev tries to clinch
and Gentry counters with a leg kick.
Gentry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirzaev misses with a hook
and Gentry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gentry is looking to wear down Mirzaev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Gentry lunges at Mirzaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirzaev's hand.
Gentry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gentry lands with a straight right. Mirzaev didn't see that one coming.
Gentry throws a body kick that misses.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzaev can do to turn this around?
Mirzaev scores with a body shot.
Mirzaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Mirzaev forces Gentry back against the cage and clinches.
Mirzaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gentry blocks an elbow strike.
Gentry scores with a hook to the body.
Gentry scores with a nice hook to 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!
Mirzaev wants to break free but Gentry has control.
A short left from Gentry.
Gentry lands a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev is struggling to control the position.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentry.
Gentry tries to score a body lock takedown but Mirzaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mirzaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentry swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry lands a shot to the body.
Gentry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mirzaev wants to break free but Gentry has control.
Mirzaev prevents a body shot from Gentry.
Mirzaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gentry has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Mirzaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Gentry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mirzaev just manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev misses the jab.
A jab from Gentry finds it's way through Mirzaev's defenses.
Mirzaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentry counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Gentry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gentry connects with an inside leg kick.
Mirzaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentry to score with a decent uppercut.
Gentry is looking to slow Mirzaev down with leg kicks.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Gentry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gentry scores with a leg kick.
Mirzaev tries to clinch there but Gentry circles away.
Gentry scores with a hook to the body. Mirzaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Mirzaev has managed to clinch.
Gentry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gentry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev tries to circle away but Gentry has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gentry.
Mirzaev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gentry.#BC2#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mirzaev cracks Gentry with a good jab.#T1#
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev wants to clinch.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick which misses Gentry's front leg but catches the back leg as Gentry tries to avoid it.
Gentry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev looks to throw the jab but Gentry is out of range.
Gentry misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Mirzaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gentry connects with a jab.
Mirzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gentry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gentry punishes Mirzaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Gentry moves away
and Gentry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Gentry there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mirzaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gentry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mirzaev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gentry.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Mirzaev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Gentry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.
Mirzaev is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gentry or perhaps it was just good defense by Mirzaev, which made it look bad.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirzaev moves away.#T3#
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.
Mirzaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gentry ducks under a wild hook from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Gentry is having none of it.
Mirzaev misses with a low kick.
Mirzaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentry fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev digs a good body shot into Gentry's ribs.
Mirzaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Gentry blocks the leg kick.
Gentry circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirzaev.
Gentry slips under a jab.
Mirzaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mirzaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mirzaev is out of range and Gentry settles back down. #T4#
Gentry dodges the punch combination from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gentry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Gentry scores with a hook.
Gentry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mirzaev. Mirzaev obviously looking to wear him down.
Gentry misses with a two punch combination.
Gentry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Gentry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mirzaev misses with the combination.
A jab from Gentry finds it's way through Mirzaev's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Gentry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gentry 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Gentry!
Matt Gentry is the new lightweight champion!
Matt Gentry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BRFC 54
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Mirzaev cracks Mendoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mirzaev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendoza's hands.
Mendoza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzaev has time to react.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mendoza is out of range and Mirzaev settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Mendoza. That snapped Mirzaev's head back.
Mendoza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mirzaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev tries a quick counter leg kick but Mendoza is wise to it.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Mirzaev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Mirzaev moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirzaev cracks Mendoza with an open hand slap.
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!#CL2#
Mirzaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendoza, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev connects with a jab.
Mirzaev is looking to slow Mendoza down with leg kicks.
Mendoza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mirzaev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mirzaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendoza.
Mendoza throws an off balance right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mendoza finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirzaev's head.
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Mendoza pushes him off.
Edgar Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza lunges at Mirzaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirzaev's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Nice cross by Mendoza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut
and Mirzaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Mirzaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirzaev cracks Mendoza with an open hand slap.
Mendoza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Mirzaev's shoulder, as Mirzaev tries to avoid the shot.
Mendoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirzaev.
A little jabbing left from Mirzaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
and Mirzaev counters with a good low kick that Mendoza was not able to check.
Mirzaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
It seemed like Mirzaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mendoza misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Mendoza. Those never looked like landing.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev needs to keep his hands up - Mendoza had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Mendoza does no damage.
A leg kick checked by Mendoza.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Mendoza pushes him off.
Mirzaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mirzaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendoza.
Mirzaev pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Mendoza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mirzaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot lands for Mirzaev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza looks to throw the jab but Mirzaev is out of range.
Mirzaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev cracks Mendoza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Mirzaev's head but Mirzaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza misses with a left hand
and Mirzaev counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza checks a low kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Mirzaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mendoza dips to his left and cracks Mirzaev with an uppercut!
Mirzaev wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Mirzaev dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Mendoza lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirzaev off the ropes and back into range.
Nice body punch from Mendoza.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Mendoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendoza misses the body punch
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Mirzaev has Mendoza up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Mendoza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Mirzaev rushes Mendoza and presses him up against the ropes.
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mirzaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendoza has him pressed against the ropes.
Mendoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Mirzaev's shoulder, as Mirzaev tries to avoid the shot.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirzaev throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza looks to throw the jab but Mirzaev is out of range.
Mirzaev feints and then cracks Mendoza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendoza down. #T2#
Mendoza looks to throw the jab but Mirzaev is out of range.
A jab from Mendoza misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Mirzaev. That snapped Mendoza's head back.
A punch combination from Mendoza misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Mendoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendoza cracks Mirzaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza lands a nice shot that snaps Mirzaev's head back.
Mendoza misses with a right hand
letting Mirzaev counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mirzaev pushes Mendoza up against the ropes in a clinch.#T3##BC2#
Mirzaev breaks from the clinch.
Mirzaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mirzaev looks to land a body kick but Mendoza moved away.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev clobbers Mendoza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mendoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirzaev can pounce on him.
Mirzaev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev scores with a decent looking hook.
Mendoza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #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!
Mendoza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mirzaev on the side of the head.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendoza's head backwards.
Mendoza misses with a body shot
and Mirzaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirzaev tests Mendoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
Mendoza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mirzaev is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev lands with a right hand.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirzaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirzaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Mendoza is having none of it.
Mirzaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirzaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mirzaev counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
Mendoza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mirzaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Mirzaev.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target. #T1#
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Mirzaev throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirzaev moves out of range as Mendoza strikes.
Mirzaev misses with a jab to the body
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Mirzaev closes the distance and clinches.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Mirzaev won't allow it. #BC#
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendoza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mirzaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Mirzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendoza scores with a one two! Mirzaev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev connects with a solid leg kick.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mirzaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirzaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Mirzaev lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Mirzaev rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Mendoza breaks from the clinch.
Mirzaev thumps Mendoza with a low kick.#T3#
Mirzaev slips under a jab.
Mirzaev throws a counter combo.
Mirzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirzaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mendoza throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mirzaev counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Mendoza is rocked!
Mirzaev lands a nice hook to Mendoza's body. Mendoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirzaev delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mendoza falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mirzaev dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasul Mirzaev!
In his post fight interview, Rasul Mirzaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BRFC 50
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Gentry throws a poor cross that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirzaev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gentry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Gentry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champions MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Gentry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mirzaev pinned against the ropes. Mirzaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev slips under a jab.
Gentry throws an off balance right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mirzaev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gentry is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gentry misses its target.
Gentry throws a jab when Mirzaev was well out of range.#T1#
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Gentry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirzaev.
Gentry slips under a jab from Mirzaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Gentry misses its intended target.
Gentry throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Gentry scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentry.
An attempted straight right counter from Gentry misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirzaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gentry under the eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mirzaev.
Gentry lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
It looked like Gentry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentry catches Mirzaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mirzaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gentry.
Mirzaev misses with a kick to the body
and Gentry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentry moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Gentry takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Gentry closes the distance and pushes Mirzaev back into the ropes.
Mirzaev can't break the clinch.
Gentry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away.
Mirzaev is trying to break free.#T3#
Gentry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Gentry has double underhooks.
Mirzaev is trying to push Gentry away but Gentry has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gentry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gentry stalling in the clinch but Mirzaev improves position. #BC2#
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirzaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gentry scores with a punch to the head.#T4##CL2#
Mirzaev moves into the clinch.
Mirzaev is trying to push Gentry away but Gentry has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gentry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gentry digs a right hand underneath Mirzaev's ribcage. Mirzaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mirzaev is pressed up against the ropes. Gentry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mirzaev down to the mat. Mirzaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gentry or perhaps it was just good defense by Mirzaev, which made it look bad.
Gentry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Mirzaev moves away and avoids it.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gentry circles away quickly and effectively.
Gentry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mirzaev tries to avoid it but Gentry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mirzaev to the ground. Mirzaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mirzaev throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Gentry lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Gentry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gentry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mirzaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gentry.
Gentry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Mirzaev misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Gentry swings for the body but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev throws a series of strikes that have Gentry backpedaling.
Gentry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
A big left from Gentry misses.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mirzaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Gentry avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Gentry instigates a clinch.
Mirzaev is trying to force a seperation but Gentry has the dominant position.
Gentry misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentry.#BC2#
Mirzaev manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Gentry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mirzaev tries to clinch
and Gentry counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gentry to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gentry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Gentry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gentry digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Mirzaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gentry misses the target.
A jab from Mirzaev does it's job there.
Gentry moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Mirzaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Gentry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mirzaev cracks Gentry with an open hand slap.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick
enabling Gentry to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Gentry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mirzaev walks into a left hand. #T4#
Gentry misses with a right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentry misses with a straight right.
Gentry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirzaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Gentry was well out of range.
Gentry punishes Mirzaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Gentry throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Mirzaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Gentry has Mirzaev up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Gentry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mirzaev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mirzaev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gentry really felt that one!
Mirzaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev lunges at Gentry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gentry's hand.
Mirzaev takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry lands with a hook. Mirzaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mirzaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gentry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gentry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirzaev.
Gentry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Gentry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Gentry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentry defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Gentry feinted with a counter takedown.
Gentry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mirzaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gentry throws a series of punches but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mirzaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mirzaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gentry tests Mirzaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gentry throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Gentry moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Gentry's ribcage but misses.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentry throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Mirzaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentry fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirzaev tries to land a front kick but Gentry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Mirzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev lands a jab to Gentry's midsection.
Gentry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirzaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws out a counter right but Gentry avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Gentry misses its intended target.
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Gentry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown but Mirzaev shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mirzaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gentry somewhat.#T4#
Mirzaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gentry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentry.
Mirzaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Gentry.
Gentry throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gentry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentry.#CL#
Gentry has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rasul Mirzaev.
I think Mirzaev 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Rasul Mirzaev!

Matt Gentry wins by split decision!
Matt Gentry tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BRFC 48
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Mirzaev throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Mirzaev 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.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miller 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.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Miller blocks a head kick by Mirzaev. #TD2#
Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mirzaev to the ground. Miller is now in Mirzaev's guard.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Mirzaev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is in close to Mirzaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller advances to half guard.
Miller throwing shots but Mirzaev is blocking nicely.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Mirzaev defends it.
Miller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mirzaev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mirzaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller is trying to control. Mirzaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller prevents Mirzaev from standing back up.
Miller works his way into side control.
Miller just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mirzaev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mirzaev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mirzaev is pushing Miller's head away, looking to escape. Miller manages to hold on to the position though.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Mirzaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirzaev keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miller is staying tight to Mirzaev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Mirzaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mirzaev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mirzaev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mirzaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Mirzaev defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Mirzaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirzaev.
Miller with the counter takedown but Mirzaev avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Mirzaev. That snapped Miller's head back.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Miller moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Miller with the counter takedown but Mirzaev avoids it easily.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mirzaev defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Mirzaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Mirzaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirzaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mirzaev cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Mirzaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice combination there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Mirzaev moved away.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab. #T3#
Miller throws a leg kick
and Mirzaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller cracks Mirzaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rasul Mirzaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miller. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Mirzaev's head but Mirzaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirzaev.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirzaev at a distance. #TD2#
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mirzaev is looking to get back to his feet here but Miller is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mirzaev's back.
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!
Miller scores with punches and elbows.
Mirzaev is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Miller has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mirzaev is defending well but eventually Miller manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mirzaev has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Miller!
Ben Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BRFC 45
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Mirzaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev scores with a decent looking hook.
Mirzaev takes one to the side of the head.
Mirzaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
Burpha lands a head kick. Mirzaev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burpha dips to his left and cracks Mirzaev with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Burpha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirzaev lands a jab to Burpha's midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burpha.
Burpha cracks the inside of Mirzaev's front leg.
Mirzaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burpha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a good low kick that Mirzaev was not able to check.
Mirzaev connects with a leg kick. Burpha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Mirzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
and Burpha counters with an inside leg kick.
Mirzaev moves away from the strike by Burpha. #T1#
A nice combination there by Mirzaev.
Burpha scores with a push kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Mirzaev as he connects with a hook.
Burpha connects with a single shot there.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burpha circles away quickly and effectively.
Burpha lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Burpha was well out of range.
Burpha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Mirzaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Mirzaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mirzaev throws a combination. Burpha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mirzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Burpha is looking to slow Mirzaev down with leg kicks.
Burpha throws a lazy right hand but Mirzaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut. Burpha saw that one coming.
Mirzaev throws a body kick that misses.
Mirzaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burpha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mirzaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burpha.
Mirzaev misses with a hook.
Mirzaev misses with a straight right.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the side of Burpha's head but Burpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Mirzaev. Those never looked like landing.
Mirzaev misses with a kick to the body
and Burpha counters with an inside leg kick.
Mirzaev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burpha counters with a one-two to the body.
Burpha throws a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burpha.
Mirzaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Burpha counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Burpha closes the distance and clinches.
Burpha scores with a shot to the side of Mirzaev's head. #T3#
Mirzaev has had enough of the clinch but Burpha keeps him there for the moment.
Mirzaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burpha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Mirzaev tries to break free but Burpha pushes him back against the ropes.
Burpha keeps control of Mirzaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Burpha has double underhooks.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Burpha has double underhooks.
A short left from Burpha.
Burpha lands with a left to the head.
Burpha is working Mirzaev over against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Burpha as the two fighters clinch.
Mirzaev can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burpha pushes Mirzaev back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Mirzaev breaks from the clinch.
Burpha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burpha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirzaev's sensitive parts. #T4#
A good leg kick by Mirzaev.
Burpha blocks a head kick by Mirzaev.
Burpha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mirzaev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mirzaev.
That kick from Burpha tenderised Mirzaev's leg. Mirzaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Burpha moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mirzaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burpha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burpha looks to land a left hand but Mirzaev moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev misses with a left hand
and Burpha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Burpha moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burpha.
A short right from Burpha on the inside.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Burpha.
Mirzaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bapu Burpha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mirzaev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut.
Crunch! Burpha slams his shin into Mirzaev's torso.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burpha counters with a nice body kick.
Mirzaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burpha's calf.
Burpha slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirzaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Burpha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Burpha.
Burpha lands a nice looking body kick.
Burpha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bapu Burpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burpha.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
Mirzaev is breathing heavily.
Burpha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mirzaev will feel that in the morning.
Burpha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Burpha.
Burpha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burpha scores with a nice strike.
Burpha's corner calls for a 1-2. Burpha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mirzaev walks into a straight right hand from Burpha.
Mirzaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Burpha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mirzaev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burpha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mirzaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Burpha moves out of range.
Mirzaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Good exchange - Burpha coming out on top.
Burpha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Mirzaev thuds his right hand into Burpha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burpha swinging wildly here.
Burpha throws out a powerful jab.
Mirzaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
Burpha throws out a powerful jab.
Mirzaev throws out a loose jab but Burpha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev thows a leg kick but Burpha checks it
and Burpha counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burpha.
Mirzaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burpha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirzaev at a distance. #CL#
Burpha pushes Mirzaev up against the ropes in a clinch.
Burpha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mirzaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T3#
Burpha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Burpha.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Burpha has double underhooks.
Burpha pushes Mirzaev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burpha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burpha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirzaev's elbow.
Mirzaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Burpha has double underhooks.
Burpha prevents Mirzaev from breaking the clinch.
Burpha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mirzaev or not.
Mirzaev tries to break free but Burpha pushes him back against the ropes.
Burpha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away.
Mirzaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burpha lands a nice uppercut.
Bapu Burpha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burpha lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Burpha fails to land. #T4#
Burpha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burpha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mirzaev or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burpha.
A short body shot lands from Burpha as the two fighters clinch.
Burpha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirzaev.
Burpha lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev tries to break free but Burpha pushes him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Burpha.
Still in the clinch, Burpha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirzaev is trying to break the clinch but Burpha is controlling him.
Mirzaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mirzaev tries to break the clinch but Burpha is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burpha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Burpha digs a right hand into Mirzaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mirzaev's gas tank.
Burpha lands a body punch.
Burpha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mirzaev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burpha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mirzaev can turn it around.
Burpha works on Mirzaev's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapu Burpha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Burpha lands a right hook to the body.
Mirzaev looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Burpha lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burpha.
Burpha jabs at Mirzaev's body.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mirzaev misses with a right hand
and Burpha counters with a nice body shot.
Mirzaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burpha.
Burpha scores with a shot to the body.
Mirzaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burpha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Burpha closes the distance and pushes Mirzaev back into the ropes.
Mirzaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burpha can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
Mirzaev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.
Mirzaev tries to break free but Burpha pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Burpha fails to land.
Burpha lands a body punch. #T1#
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burpha scores with a shot to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Burpha lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Burpha as the two fighters clinch.
Burpha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzaev can do to turn this around?
Burpha lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirzaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burpha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Burpha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirzaev is trying to break the clinch but Burpha is controlling him.
Mirzaev is trying to push Burpha away but Burpha has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burpha.
Mirzaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Burpha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burpha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burpha tries to work over Mirzaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Burpha. #T2#
Mirzaev is trying to break the clinch but Burpha has him pressed against the ropes.
Burpha lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burpha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burpha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burpha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burpha swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burpha lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirzaev has had enough of the clinch but Burpha keeps him there for the moment.
Burpha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burpha misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burpha lands with an overhand left.
Mirzaev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burpha.
Burpha checks a low kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Burpha moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Burpha scores with a hook.#ROC#
Mirzaev is rocked!
Burpha connects with a high kick.
Mirzaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Burpha finish him?
Crunch! Burpha slams his shin into Mirzaev's torso.
Mirzaev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burpha counters with a big right hand! Oh Mirzaev is in trouble here! Burpha follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bapu Burpha!
Bapu Burpha retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Bapu Burpha 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: BRFC 42
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Mendoza throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
It seemed like Mirzaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mirzaev counters with a straight right hand.
Mirzaev lands a leg kick that knocks Mendoza off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mirzaev.
Mendoza lands with a straight right. Mirzaev didn't see that one coming.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirzaev staying out of range there.
Mendoza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mirzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendoza staying out of range there.
Mirzaev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirzaev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mirzaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendoza misses the jab.
Mirzaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mendoza drops his hands momentarily and Mirzaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mendoza takes one on the button.#T1#
Mirzaev throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza tests Mirzaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendoza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mirzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendoza misses the target.
Mirzaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mendoza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirzaev misses with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Mendoza misses with a hook
and Mirzaev counters with a nice body shot.
Mirzaev defending well as Mendoza loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Mendoza avoids the punch easily.
Mendoza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mirzaev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mendoza!
Mendoza misses with a left hand
and Mirzaev counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Mirzaev closes the distance and pushes Mendoza back into the ropes.#BC2#
Mirzaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mirzaev has closed the distance and engaged Mendoza in a clinch.
Mendoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Mirzaev won't allow it. #BC2#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a leg kick but Mendoza moved away.
Mendoza misses with a hook
and Mirzaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Mendoza misses. #T3#
Mendoza throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mendoza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendoza misses the target.
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mirzaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendoza lands a head shot.
Mirzaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendoza sizes up Mirzaev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mirzaev avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Mirzaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendoza's calf.
Mirzaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mirzaev misses with a head kick.
Mendoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendoza lands a nice shot that snaps Mirzaev's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzaev tries a low kick but Mendoza avoids it.#T4#
Mendoza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mirzaev with a hook.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirzaev scores with the left hand. Mendoza knows he should have avoided that one.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Mirzaev avoids them all with ease.
Mirzaev throws a big shot that misses.
Mirzaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirzaev lands a head kick. Mendoza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mendoza throws a hook but Mirzaev avoids it easily.
Mirzaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mirzaev misses with a hook
and Mendoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD2#
Mirzaev lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Mendoza sprawling to the canvas. Mirzaev follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Mendoza hang on? #ROC2#
Mendoza is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SU2#
Mirzaev stands up and beckons Mendoza to join him on the feet.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirzaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirzaev throws an overhand right that drops Mendoza like a sack of potatoes! Mirzaev dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasul Mirzaev!
After the fight, Rasul Mirzaev 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: BRFC 40
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Blood avoids the punch easily.
Blood attempts a counter takedown but Mirzaev avoids it well and moves away.
Good exchange - Mirzaev coming out on top.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
Blood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Blood.
Mirzaev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mirzaev 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. #ROC2#
Blood is rocked!
Mirzaev catches Blood with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Blood forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rasul Mirzaev!
Rasul Mirzaev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Aaron Blood was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to all the fans that came out to watch this amazing card. Sorry I didn't come through with the win. I promise I will be back stronger than ever. Make sure you are there to witness it when I fight.'.

Event: BRFC 37
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Barathian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
Mirzaev misses with a two punch combination.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barathian circles away quickly and effectively.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
We've been informed that Barathian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barathian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mirzaev.#CUT2#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Barathian throws out a loose jab but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev throws a big counter combination but Barathian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Mirzaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barathian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
A lazy left from Barathian finds it's target.
Barathian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barathian moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Barathian unleashes a big counter combination but Mirzaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mirzaev tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Barathian both land. Nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirzaev.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
It looked like Mirzaev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barathian.
Some wild striking there from Mirzaev.
Barathian defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Barathian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barathian throws out a leg kick but Mirzaev moves out of range and Barathian only half commits.
It looked like Mirzaev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barathian.
Mirzaev checks a leg kick.
Mirzaev throws a series of punches but Barathian avoids them all with ease.
Mirzaev jabs at Barathian's body.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barathian tries to clinch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Mirzaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Barathian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Barathian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mirzaev, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2##BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
Barathian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Barathian throws a sloppy head kick and Mirzaev moves out of range easily.
Mirzaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
Barathian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirzaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barathian looks for the body kick but Mirzaev saw that one coming.
Barathian moves out of range of the body kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Barathian.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barathian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Mirzaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Barathian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
Barathian walks into a jab.
Barathian cracks Mirzaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mirzaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barathian tries a low kick but Mirzaev avoids it.
Mirzaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barathian.
Mirzaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barathian doesn't manage to clinch there - Mirzaev circles away.
A combination from Mirzaev does no damage.
Barathian staying out of range there.
Mirzaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barathian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Barathian rushes Mirzaev and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Barathian manages to break the clinch.
Barathian lands with a right hand. #T4#
Mirzaev throws a shot from downtown. Barathian moves away and avoids it.
Mirzaev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev tried to score with a low kick but Barathian checks it.
Barathian tries a quick counter leg kick but Mirzaev is wise to it.
Mirzaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Barathian misses.
Barathian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
Barathian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Barathian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mirzaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barathian counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Mirzaev tries to keep at a distance but Barathian has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Barathian breaks from the clinch.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirzaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Barathian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barathian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barathian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Barathian moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Barathian breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mirzaev.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Barathian pushes Mirzaev up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev lands a jab to the head.
Mirzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barathian misses with a double jab
and Mirzaev counters with a left and a right that stings Barathian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barathian misses with a few strikes there.
Mirzaev misses with a hook.#T1#
Barathian fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barathian throws a combination that misses
enabling Mirzaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barathian. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Barathian moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirzaev cracks Barathian with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Barathian has closed the distance and engaged Mirzaev in a clinch.
Barathian lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Barathian breaks the clinch.
Barathian misses with a two punch combination.
Barathian moves out of range of the strikes.
Barathian needs to keep his hands up - Mirzaev had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barathian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mirzaev is able to avoid easily.
Mirzaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barathian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Barathian missing with a left hand there. Mirzaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirzaev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Barathian is rocked!
Barathian misses with the combination.
Barathian is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirzaev finish him?
Mirzaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barathian seems to have recovered his senses.
Barathian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Barathian.
Sloppy strikes from Mirzaev. Those never looked like landing.
Barathian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mirzaev with a body shot.
Barathian fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Barathian clinches up with Mirzaev and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Mirzaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that Barathian ducks under and follows up with a left that Barathian also avoids with ease.#T3#
Mirzaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barathian's calf.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barathian.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
Mirzaev connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Barathian.
A little feinted left hand from Mirzaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirzaev throws the kick towards the body but Barathian avoids it.
Barathian tries to clinch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Barathian tries to clinch up but Mirzaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Mirzaev lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Barathian clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barathian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barathian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a nice leg kick.
Mirzaev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barathian. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Barathian was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev misses with a hook. Barathian ducked under it nicely.
Barathian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barathian.
Barathian blocks a head kick by Mirzaev.
Barathian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mirzaev lands a body shot.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barathian swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Barathian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasul Mirzaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Barathian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Barathian throws out a counter right but Mirzaev avoids it with no problem.
Barathian staying out of range there.
Mirzaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barathian throws out a counter right but Mirzaev avoids it with no problem.
Mirzaev scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Barathian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzaev has time to react.
Barathian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev looks to throw a body kick
and Barathian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barathian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Barathian. #T1##CL2#
Barathian has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Barathian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirzaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barathian slips a jab from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a head kick that misses
and Barathian counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Barathian to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut
enabling Barathian to counter with a crisp jab.
Barathian throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Barathian blocks it.
Mirzaev avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Mirzaev looks to land a body kick but Barathian moved away.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mirzaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirzaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barathian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirzaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev tests Barathian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barathian misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Mirzaev. Those never looked like landing.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
Barathian throws a shot to the body.
Barathian tries to clinch but Mirzaev is having none of it.
Barathian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mirzaev misses with a straight right.
Barathian looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
A punch combination from Barathian misses.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the leg kick from Barathian.
Barathian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mirzaev backs up against the ropes.
Barathian throws a sloppy body shot
and Mirzaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Barathian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mirzaev walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barathian drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mirzaev swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barathian's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasul Mirzaev!
Rasul Mirzaev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: BRFC 34
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Keene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keene counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keene has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mirzaev is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Mirzaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Mirzaev.
Keene scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mirzaev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keene.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keene.
Mirzaev blocks a body shot from Keene.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Keene.
Keene misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Keene tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mirzaev misses with some punches.
Mirzaev taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Keene scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Keene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirzaev misses with a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Mirzaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Keene is trying to push Mirzaev away but Mirzaev has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Mirzaev.
Keene lands a right hand.
Keene tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mirzaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Keene leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mirzaev prevents a body shot from Keene.
Keene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keene blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Keene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirzaev's elbow.
Keene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirzaev's elbow.
Mirzaev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirzaev prevents Keene from breaking the clinch.
Keene blocking some punches. #T2#
Nice body punch from Mirzaev.
A short right from Mirzaev on the inside.
Keene tries a body shot but Mirzaev blocks it.
Keene is looking to break free of the clinch but Mirzaev has double underhooks.
Keene is trying to break the clinch but Mirzaev is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Keene throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Keene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keene blocks an uppercut.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Keene lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Keene's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Keene is working Mirzaev over against the ropes.
Keene blocking some punches.
Keene misses with a body punch.
Keene blocking some punches.
Keene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keene misses with a body punch.
Keene struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirzaev controls his hands.
Mirzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keene's elbow.
Keene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keene takes a shot to the head.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keene digs a right hand into Mirzaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mirzaev's gas tank.
Keene tries to circle away but Mirzaev has him pinned against the ropes.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keene's elbow.
Mirzaev blocking some punches. #T4#
Keene wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keene blocks an uppercut.
Mirzaev tries to stall but Keene uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mirzaev blocks a body shot from Keene.
A right hand to the body from Keene.
Mirzaev tries to work over Keene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keene backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keene presses Mirzaev against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keene blocks an uppercut.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Keene.
A short left from Keene.
Keene is trying to break free.
Keene is looking to break free of the clinch but Mirzaev has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Keene fails to land.
Keene dodges an elbow strike from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mirzaev wants to clinch.
Keene misses with a body shot. #CL#
Mirzaev moves into the clinch.
Mirzaev is looking to control Keene's arms but Keene gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mirzaev has his back to the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Keene blocks an uppercut.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Keene.
Mirzaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Keene avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Mirzaev. #BC2#
Keene breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev with a jab.
Mirzaev misses with a combination
and Mirzaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.#T1#
Mirzaev tries to clinch up but Keene circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keene! But no joy.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up.
Keene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirzaev wants to clinch but Keene slips to the side#KD2#
and Keene counters with a crisp one two that drops Mirzaev! Keene thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mirzaev to his feet! Mirzaev is in big trouble!
Keene avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Mirzaev pushes Keene up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Keene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch.
Mirzaev tries to clinch there but Keene circles away.
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Keene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mirzaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Keene is having none of it. #T2#
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Keene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mirzaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirzaev closes the distance but Keene moves to the side
and Keene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keene throws a jab when Mirzaev was well out of range.
Mirzaev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Keene moves out of range.
Keene takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keene misses with a looping left.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev wants to clinch
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Mirzaev is rocked!#T3#
Keene throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Keene pushes him off.
Keene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Mirzaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirzaev misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Keene counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mirzaev! Keene lets Mirzaev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Mirzaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keene fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirzaev is looking to clinch but Keene is avoiding it.
Keene throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mirzaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keene lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mirzaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keene sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Mirzaev's defenses. It connects perfectly with Mirzaev's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Keene!
After winning the bout, Scott Keene thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BRFC 29
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1##CL#
Mirzaev gets a clinch.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Clitorisukah controls his hands.
Clitorisukah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirzaev looking to stall.
Clitorisukah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev pushes Clitorisukah back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mirzaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev is trying to maintain a safe position but Clitorisukah gets an underhook and turns Mirzaev into the ropes.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev tries to stall but Clitorisukah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mirzaev can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Clitorisukah swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Clitorisukah blocks the elbow strike.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Clitorisukah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Clitorisukah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah working aggressively here. #T2#
Clitorisukah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clitorisukah misses with a punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clitorisukah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clitorisukah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah misses with some punches.
Clitorisukah blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Mirzaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Clitorisukah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clitorisukah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Clitorisukah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Clitorisukah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clitorisukah throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Clitorisukah misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clitorisukah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clitorisukah misses with some punches.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clitorisukah trying to control the position but instead, Mirzaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clitorisukah into the ropes.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirzaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clitorisukah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirzaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Clitorisukah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mirzaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Clitorisukah throws out a loose jab but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mirzaev sizes up Clitorisukah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mirzaev feints and then cracks Clitorisukah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clitorisukah down. #CL#
Mirzaev moves into range and clinches up with Clitorisukah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clitorisukah can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Nice body punch from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clitorisukah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Clitorisukah throws a head punch that misses.
Clitorisukah prevents a body shot from Mirzaev. #T1#
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clitorisukah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clitorisukah is keeping busy.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clitorisukah. #T2#
Mirzaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clitorisukah slowing the pace effectively.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clitorisukah working aggressively here.
Mirzaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev misses with some punches.
Clitorisukah can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
Clitorisukah swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev is trying to stall.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mirzaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah blocking some punches.
Mirzaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirzaev controls his hands.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Clitorisukah can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Clitorisukah working aggressively here.
Clitorisukah scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Clitorisukah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev is leaning against Clitorisukah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clitorisukah.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clitorisukah tries to stall but Mirzaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clitorisukah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Rasul Mirzaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mirzaev pushes Clitorisukah up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Clitorisukah throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
A short uppercut from Mirzaev.
A head punch on the inside from Clitorisukah fails to land.
Clitorisukah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Clitorisukah wants to stall.
Mirzaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clitorisukah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clitorisukah has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Clitorisukah throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Clitorisukah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clitorisukah scores with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clitorisukah has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
The referee calls for Mirzaev to work.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
Clitorisukah throws a head punch that misses.
Clitorisukah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Mirzaev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clitorisukah is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Clitorisukah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Clitorisukah avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the ropes.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clitorisukah throws a head punch that misses.
Clitorisukah misses with some punches.
Clitorisukah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Clitorisukah misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Clitorisukah scores with a shot to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Clitorisukah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clitorisukah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Clitorisukah has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clitorisukah's elbow.
Clitorisukah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
Clitorisukah lands a body shot.
Mirzaev looking to slow down the pace here.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Clitorisukah backwards. #T4#
Clitorisukah swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Rasul Mirzaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirzaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Clitorisukah backwards.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clitorisukah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clitorisukah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
Clitorisukah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clitorisukah misses with some punches.
Clitorisukah swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rasul Mirzaev.
Well Mirzaev 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Rasul Mirzaev!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Rasul Mirzaev!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Rasul Mirzaev!

Rasul Mirzaev wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rasul Mirzaev waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.

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