Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1##TD#
Nazari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tucker quickly recovers to half guard.
Tucker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nazari winds up and cracks Tucker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Tucker is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Todd Tucker has been cut.
Nazari unloads with some huge strikes here! Tucker is out! Nazari wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abioye Nazari !
Abioye Nazari decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Todd Tucker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.

Event: GC 302
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Nazari throws a nice looking combination but Boson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazari avoids the head kick by Boson.
Boson tries to bum rush Nazari with a series of wild strikes but Nazari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazari walks into a stiff left hand from Boson.
Boson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazari throws out the jab.
Nazari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.#TD#
Boson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nazari keeping moving, preventing Boson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Boson distracts Nazari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nazari trying to strike off his back.
Boson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Nazari working for a triangle but Boson defends it easily.
Boson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Boson wants to pass the guard but Nazari is keeping the position.
Nazari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazari is controlling him.
Nazari preventing the sweep.
Boson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazari .
Nazari lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boson wants to get back to his feet but Nazari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boson can't keep his opponent in guard - Nazari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boson trying to hold on to Nazari 's head to control him but Nazari postures up. #T2#
Nazari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Nazari connects with a nice short shot to Boson's temple.
Nazari looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Boson makes his way to full guard, as Nazari worked for a kimura.
Nazari is working Boson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazari postures up.
Nazari 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Boson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nazari is aware though and is defending well.
Nazari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nazari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nazari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nazari has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nazari landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Boson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Nazari ! Boson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abioye Nazari !
During a confident post fight interview, Abioye Nazari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Higgs Boson was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to all the fans here tonight, I love you all!'.

Event: GC 295
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Nazari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nazari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Nazari , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nickels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickels swings for the body but Nazari moves out of range.
Nazari throws out a leg kick but Nickels moves out of range and Nazari only half commits.
Nickels moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazari .
Nickels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickels circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazari throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Nickels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abioye Nazari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels looks to land a combination but Nazari avoids it well. #T1#
No joy there for Nickels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nazari shoots in for a takedown but Nickels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nazari shoots in for a takedown but Nickels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickels scores with a jab to the head.
Nickels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazari manages to avoid it.
Nazari appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Nazari , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nickels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nazari looks for the body kick but Nickels saw that one coming.
Nazari has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nickels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nazari throws out a loose jab but Nickels uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nazari shoots in for a takedown but Nickels shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abioye Nazari . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickels scores with a counter punch that sends Nazari to the canvas! Nickels smells blood - he's punishing Nazari with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nazari has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: GC 282
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Nazari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nazari tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Nazari gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nazari being controlled against the cage.
Nazari has Joshua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joshua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joshua taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Nazari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua misses with a body shot.
Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joshua thumps Nazari with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazari scores with a push kick.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick.
Nazari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshua works Nazari 's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Nazari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joshua works the jab nicely.
Joshua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joshua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joshua. That's going to slow Nazari down.
We've been told by Joshua's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nazari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joshua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nazari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazari .
Nazari throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick from Nazari .
Joshua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Joshua clinches up with Nazari and pushes him back against the cage.
Joshua tries to work over Nazari 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazari taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Joshua. #T2#
Joshua avoiding damage.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nazari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joshua is keeping busy.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Joshua.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.
Joshua gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Joshua stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Joshua.
Nazari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazari off to one side.
Nazari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazari off to one side.
Mr Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abioye Nazari .#T3#
Joshua misses with a leg kick.
Nazari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nazari moves out of range as Joshua strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Nazari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazari .
Joshua attempts a counter takedown but Nazari avoids it well and moves away.
Joshua cracks Nazari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nazari misses with a head kick.
Nazari drops his hands momentarily and Joshua needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Nazari just on the top of the head. Nazari drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Nazari - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Joshua!
After the big win, Mr Joshua made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GC 273
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1##TD#
MacCumhaill shoots in and gets a takedown into Nazari 's guard.
MacCumhaill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nazari is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! MacCumhaill rolls with it to try and escape but Nazari cranks on the arm and MacCumhaill is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abioye Nazari !
A victorious Abioye Nazari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 268
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
A combination from Nazari does no damage.
Nazari blocks a jab.
As Chocolate backs off Nazari throws a huge counter combo but Chocolate manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Nazari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chocolate keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chocolate is looking to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nazari working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nice strikes from Nazari there.
Chocolate tries to kick Nazari off but Nazari keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate won't allow Nazari to pass to mount.
Chocolate has his hands clasped together around Nazari 's back. He's all about the action.
Nazari wants to take a breather but Chocolate is having none of it. #T1#
Nazari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chocolate defending well though.
Nazari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chocolate tries to get to full guard but Nazari has control of the leg.
Nazari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nazari is keen to just control but Chocolate is a slippery customer.
Nazari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Chocolate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazari pulls his head out easily.
Nazari lands strikes from half guard.
Chocolate keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Nazari seems content to control.#T2#
Nazari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chocolate holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nazari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chocolate defending well though.
Nazari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chocolate has his hands clasped together around Nazari 's back. He's all about the action.
Chocolate is not content to let Nazari control the position.
Chocolate regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nazari .
Nazari is in close to Chocolate's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chocolate keeping moving, preventing Nazari from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chocolate tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Nazari trying to control but Chocolate is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chocolate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazari is one step ahead there.
Nazari sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chocolate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nazari fails with a takedown attempt.
Chocolate misses with a hook. Nazari ducked under it nicely.
Chocolate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazari . #T4#
Nazari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chocolate.#TD2#
Nazari gets a takedown into half guard.
Nazari tries to pass to full mount but Chocolate defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nazari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Nazari seems to be working for a kimura but Chocolate defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chocolate wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nazari is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abioye Nazari dominated that round.
That's time! Chocolate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nazari dives in and grabs Chocolate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chocolate pushes down on Nazari 's head and hops out.
Chocolate seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nazari misses with a kick to the body
and Nazari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Chocolate looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chocolate wants to control from the top but Nazari keeps moving.
Nazari throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chocolate lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chocolate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chocolate controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate trying to control but Nazari is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nazari looking for a guillotine here but Chocolate defends easily. #T1##SUB2#
Nazari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chocolate defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nazari isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chocolate stacks Nazari on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chocolate!
Nazari struggling a bit here.
Nazari tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chocolate presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nazari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Chocolate unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Nazari is rocked!
Chocolate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nazari is still in real trouble! Can Chocolate finish him?
Nazari is looking to get to half guard.
Nazari seems to have recovered his senses.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Chocolate! Nazari is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chip Chocolate!
After the fight, Chip Chocolate 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: MMMA 91
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Nazari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ventura's sensitive parts.
Nazari staying out of range there.
Nazari misses with a wild combination.
Ventura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ventura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ventura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazari .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nazari .
Ventura misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Nazari counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazari blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Ventura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nazari digs a right hand into Ventura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ventura's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Nazari has Ventura pressed against the cage, preventing Ventura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Ventura as the two fighters clinch.
Nazari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ventura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ventura up against the cage.#BC2#
Nazari manages to break the clinch.
Nazari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ventura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ventura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nazari .
Some wild striking there from Ventura.
Nazari slips a jab and a cross from Ventura.
Nazari throws a counter combo.#T2#
Nazari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ventura can pounce on him.
Nazari misses with a double jab.
Nazari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Ventura misses with a hook. Nazari ducked under it nicely.
Nazari 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.
Nazari misses with a combination
and Ventura counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazari circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazari digs a good hook to Ventura's body.
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Nazari jabs at Ventura's body.
Ventura throws the left hand but Nazari avoids the punch easily.
Nazari unleashes a big counter combination but Ventura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nazari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura.
Nazari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura misses with a low kick.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazari moves away.
Nazari looks to land a body kick but Ventura moved away.#KD2#
Nazari throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Ventura stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Nazari follows into mount!
Nazari postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ventura bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nazari and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abioye Nazari !
Abioye Nazari seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMMA 86 Womack vs Legstrong
Date: Jul 22, 2018

#R1#
Nazari slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Nazari misses.
Carmo throws a hook but Nazari blocks it.#TD2#
Nazari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carmo on his heels. He'll look to pass Carmo's guard now, I'm sure.
Carmo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nazari wants to control from the top but Carmo keeps moving.
Nazari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazari preventing the sweep.
Nazari with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazari preventing the sweep.
Carmo can't keep his opponent in guard - Nazari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Nazari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carmo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nazari 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nazari 's back!
Carmo keeps control of the position easily here as Nazari tries to buck him off.
Carmo wants to control the position but Nazari frees himself and scrambles - Carmo manages to regain control in side control.
Carmo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nazari managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carmo. #T2#
Nazari is trying to get back to half guard.
Nazari struggling a bit here.
Nazari sneaks back into half guard.
Nazari is trying to get back to full guard.
Carmo throwing shots but Nazari is blocking nicely.
Carmo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carmo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nazari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carmo is working away from the top position though.
Carmo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Carmo is controlling the pace.
Nazari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carmo trying to control but Nazari is working from the bottom.
Carmo looking to sit in guard and control but Nazari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Carmo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazari trying to control but Carmo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Carmo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carmo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazari .
Nazari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nazari is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carmo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nazari looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Carmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nazari is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carmo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carmo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nazari working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abioye Nazari will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Carmo.
Nazari swinging wildly here.
Abioye Nazari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazari throws a nice looking combination but Carmo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carmo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nazari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carmo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nazari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abioye Nazari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazari in his tracks.
Nazari misses with a double jab.
Carmo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Nazari does no damage.
Carmo dodges the punch combination from Nazari .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carmo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Carmo leaves Nazari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carmo throws a right hand that Nazari ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazari also avoids with ease.#TD#
Carmo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nazari quickly recovers to half guard.
Carmo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carmo prevents Nazari from improving his position.
Carmo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carmo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nazari misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nazari trying to hold on to Carmo's head to control him but Carmo postures up.
Carmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazari keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Nazari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carmo pulls his head out easily.
Carmo slows the pace down in half guard.
Carmo passes to full mount!
Carmo controlling the pace for now.
Nazari can't escape the position.
Carmo controlling from the full mount.
Nazari tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Nazari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carmo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nazari tries to lock up and control but Carmo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nazari is looking to improve his position but Carmo isn't that keen on the idea.
Nazari keeps trying to improve his position.
Nazari sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nazari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carmo trying to control but Nazari is working from the bottom.
Nazari working a defensive guard here. #T4##SUB2#
Nazari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carmo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carmo advances position into side control!
The referee asks Carmo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Carmo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nazari can't do much from the bottom here.
Nazari managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carmo.
Nazari can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nazari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Carmo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nazari 's guard.
Carmo trying to control but Nazari is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazari is trying to keep Carmo in close. #SUB2#
Carmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nazari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carmo has managed to get both his arms back between Nazari 's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazari is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nazari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carmo defends well.
Nazari wants to control but Carmo passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Carmo wants to pass to mount but Nazari is defending the position.
Nazari trying to hold on to Carmo's head to control him but Carmo postures up.
Carmo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nazari wants to control but Carmo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nazari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carmo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nazari wants to sweep here but Carmo controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Carmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nazari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carmo has managed to get both his arms back between Nazari 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nazari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carmo defends it easily.
Nazari is trying to keep Carmo in close.
Nazari has momentary wrist control but Carmo slips an elbow through the middle.
Carmo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carmo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazari is keeping the position for now.
Nazari keeping moving, preventing Carmo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nazari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carmo is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Carmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Carmo stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nazari has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Carmo manages to get his head free but now Nazari has transitioned to an armbar! Carmo grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nazari ! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abioye Nazari !
After winning the bout, Abioye Nazari thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA Fright Night 7
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Nazari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Harlamov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harlamov lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harlamov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harlamov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harlamov pushing down on Nazari 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harlamov passes to side control.
Nazari struggling a bit here.
Nazari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harlamov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nazari manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Nazari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Harlamov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nazari is tapping! Great win for Harlamov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Garik Harlamov!
A victorious Garik Harlamov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA Fright Night 5
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Nazari digs a good hook to Nielsen's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nielsen misses the target.
Nazari tries to land a leg kick but Nielsen saw it coming and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Nazari #TD#
and Nielsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Nazari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nielsen defends well.
Nazari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Nielsen lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen advances position into side control!
Nazari is trying to improve his position.
Nielsen working away.#T1#
Nielsen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nazari some visible discomfort.
Nielsen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Nazari is working from the bottom.
Nazari taking a bit of punishment here - Nielsen scoring with strikes.
Nielsen controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazari keeps working.
Nazari is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nielsen connects with a decent elbow.
Nazari struggling a bit here.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazari keeps working.
Nazari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nielsen's best efforts.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nielsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Nazari is in trouble now - Nielsen has advanced to mount!
Nielsen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nazari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nielsen is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Nazari is rocked!
Nielsen controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been informed that Nazari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nazari holds on for dear life.#T4#
Nazari is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Nielsen controlling his opponent.
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Nazari to control.
Nazari is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Nazari to control.
Nielsen tries to control but Nazari wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Kristian Nielsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nazari tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazari misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Nielsen counters with a big slam followed by a series of strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA 72 Take vs Nomo
Date: Apr 15, 2018

#R1#
Patton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like George Patton has been cut.
Patton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nazari falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patton counters with a head kick. That will keep Nazari thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Patton slips a jab from Nazari .
Nazari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nazari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Patton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nazari misses with the combination.
Nazari throws a right hand that Patton ducks under and follows up with a left that Patton also avoids with ease.
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#
Patton moves into the clinch.
Patton misses with a body punch.
Nazari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Patton smiles and moves away.
Nazari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patton is looking for the big counter here.#T1##CL2#
Patton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Patton misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Patton breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Patton takes the fight into the clinch.
Nazari misses with a body punch.
Patton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Patton.
Nazari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patton tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2##BC#
Nazari breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Patton closes the distance and clinches.
Nazari leaning his opponent against the cage.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Nazari avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
Nazari is trying to push Patton away but Patton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Patton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patton tries to work over Nazari 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazari fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #KD2#
Patton drops Nazari onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nazari is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Nazari is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nazari with a big uppercut! Nazari tries to clinch up but Patton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nazari to the mat! Nazari covers up and Patton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Patton!
After winning the bout, George Patton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Nazari gets caught napping as Mamba dives in and scores a takedown. Nazari manages to retain guard.
Mamba looking to pass the guard.
Nazari has Mamba pulled in close to control his posture.
Nazari is trying to control the position but Mamba postures up.
Mamba wants to stand but Nazari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nazari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamba postures up. #SUB2#
Mamba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nazari manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mamba has Nazari in his guard.#REVR#
Mamba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazari scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mamba can't keep his opponent in guard - Nazari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nazari is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Nazari is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Mamba actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nazari is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Nazari is looking for a kimura but Mamba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nazari to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nazari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nazari winds up and cracks Mamba with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Mamba is not content to let Nazari control the position.#SUB2#
Mamba looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nazari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nazari trying to control the pace.
Mamba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nazari . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nazari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
BOOM! Nazari connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nazari scoring with strikes but Mamba is staying in there.
Mamba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nazari lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Nazari is working for a kimura but Mamba is defending it quite comfortably.
Nazari works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Mamba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nazari . #T4##SUB#
Nazari swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mamba is now in Nazari 's guard. A big mistake from Nazari there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Nazari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamba is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Nazari 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nazari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mamba postures up. #SUB#
Nazari has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mamba should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nazari has tightened it up now! Mamba should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abioye Nazari !
A very excited looking Abioye Nazari 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: HFC 110: Northrop vs Kid
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Nazari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Rangers throws out the jab.
Nazari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Rangers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
O Rangers works Nazari 's body with a nice hook.
Nazari takes a swing at O Rangers's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Nazari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Rangers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Nazari .
O Rangers tries to buck Nazari off but Nazari is having none of it.
Nazari working away.#SUB2#
Nazari swings around for an armbar but O Rangers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nazari 's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Rangers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Nazari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Rangers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Rangers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Rangers pushes down on Nazari 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
O Rangers is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
O Rangers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nazari is just riding it out for now. O Rangers eventually gives up the hold.
O Rangers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nazari is in a horrible position here. O Rangers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nazari is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
O Rangers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nazari tries to lock up and control but O Rangers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nazari is working to get back to half guard.
O Rangers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Rangers prevents Nazari from getting the reversal.
O Rangers lands with some strikes.
Nazari is looking to get to half guard.
O Rangers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Nazari is rocked!#T3#
O Rangers softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Nazari is out cold! O Rangers jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony O Rangers!
Our winner, Tony O Rangers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Mayflower tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nazari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Nazari misses.
Mayflower attempts a counter takedown but Nazari avoids it well and moves away.
Mayflower tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nazari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nazari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayflower.
As Nazari tries to get set, Mayflower tries to push him back and clinch up but Nazari manages to avoid the attempt.
Nazari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nazari stalks Mayflower and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mayflower's face. Mayflower staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.
Mayflower tries to clinch but Nazari moves out of range.
A punch combination from Nazari misses.
Nazari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayflower was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazari .#TD2#
Nazari shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nazari is thwarting Mayflower's attempts to control the position.
Nazari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Mayflower tries to roll over but Nazari keeps him under control.
Nazari passes to side control.
Mayflower manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nazari 's best efforts.
Mayflower landing strikes from the bottom.
Nazari wants to pass the guard but Mayflower is defending well.
Nazari is looking to take a break and control but Mayflower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nazari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Mayflower holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Nazari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mayflower sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Nazari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mayflower wants to get back to full guard.
Nazari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mayflower defending well though.
Nazari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Nazari is trying to work for a kimura but Mayflower is defending well. #SUB2#
Nazari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Mayflower is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Nazari seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nazari is working for a submission of some sort.
Mayflower might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayflower is looking to control Nazari 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mayflower avoid being mounted?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nazari is looking to take a break and control but Mayflower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayflower trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayflower tries to clinch up but Nazari circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazari misses with a double jab.
Nazari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazari has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mayflower is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Abioye Nazari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazari throws a front kick that sends Mayflower stumbling back into the ropes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nazari .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazari throws a front kick that sends Mayflower stumbling back into the ropes.
Nazari lands a jab-cross combination.
Nazari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nazari .
Nazari punishes Mayflower's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abioye Nazari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Mayflower's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mayflower takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nazari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayflower feinted with a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Nazari both land. Nice combination.
Mayflower 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.
Nazari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayflower moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nazari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazari feints and then cracks Mayflower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayflower down.
Abioye Nazari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nazari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayflower manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Nazari bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Nazari tries for a kimura but Mayflower is defending well.
The referee asks Nazari politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nazari prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Mayflower struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Nazari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mayflower, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Nazari has hold of Mayflower's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mayflower seems comfortable defending it but Nazari has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mayflower is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mayflower is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nazari couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abioye Nazari !
An out of breath Abioye Nazari thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 103:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circle, before Orban throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Nazari 's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Orban lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Viktor Orban!

Event: HFC 99:Curran vs Hellmuth Jr 2
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Kazadorez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazari circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Nazari gets a clinch.
Kazadorez gets underhooks to prevent Nazari 's takedown attempt.
A short right from Nazari on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Andretii Kazadorez has been cut.
Nazari goes for a takedown attempt but Kazadorez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazadorez. Nazari does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Nazari misses its intended target.
Nazari needs to keep his hands up - Kazadorez had a free shot at his head there.
Nazari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazadorez.
Nazari throws a nice looking combination but Kazadorez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazadorez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nazari misses with a head kick.
Nazari throws a series of punches but Kazadorez moves out of range.
Nazari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazadorez.
Nazari throws a head kick but Kazadorez moves out of range.
Kazadorez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazadorez scores with a body shot.
Nazari avoids the body shot from Kazadorez. #T1#
Nazari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kazadorez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazari throws a counter combo.
Nazari throws a right hand that Kazadorez ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazadorez also avoids with ease.
Kazadorez throws a pinpoint strike between Nazari 's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Nazari crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kazadorez scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andretii Kazadorez!

Event: HFC 95:Tavares vs Miller
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Nazari slips a straight right by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski blocks a head kick by Nazari .
Nazari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pudzianowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazari in his tracks.
Nazari misses with a few strikes there.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazari .
Pudzianowski lands a slapping body shot.
Nazari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pudzianowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazari drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pudzianowski sprawls and moves away.
Nazari lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazari ducks right into an uppercut from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski lands with a cross. #TD#
Nazari scores with a takedown into Pudzianowski's guard.#SUB2#
Pudzianowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Nazari from controlling successfully.
Nazari is working Pudzianowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazari is stalling in the full guard.
Nazari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazari tries to free his leg and advance position but Pudzianowski is retaining full guard.
Nazari is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nazari is looking to work some ground and pound but Pudzianowski has wrist control.
Nazari is stalling in the full guard.
Nazari tries to free his leg and advance position but Pudzianowski is retaining full guard.
Nazari passes Pudzianowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nazari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nazari working Pudzianowski over with strikes. #SUB#
Nazari is trying to work for a kimura but Pudzianowski is defending well. #SUB2#
Pudzianowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazari pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Nazari is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Nazari is trying to control the action in half guard but Pudzianowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nazari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pudzianowski is trying to maintain the position but Nazari is very close to passing his half guard.
Nazari 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nazari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Nazari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nazari is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Nazari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pudzianowski is just riding it out for now. Nazari eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Nazari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nazari is looking for a kimura but Pudzianowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nazari to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abioye Nazari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nazari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pudzianowski back to the cage. Nazari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Nazari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pudzianowski throws a head kick that misses.
Nazari throws a body kick that misses.
Nazari misses with a wild combination.
Nazari swings widly with a right hand
and Pudzianowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Nazari avoids it.
Good shot there by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pudzianowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Nazari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #KD2#
Pudzianowski drops Nazari with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nazari looks back up at him and smiles so Pudzianowski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Nazari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pudzianowski's guard.
Nazari scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pudzianowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pudzianowski is controlling Nazari 's posture.
Pudzianowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nazari with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pudzianowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Pudzianowski, not yet.
Nazari with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudzianowski trying to keep a closed guard but Nazari is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pudzianowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nazari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Nazari drops back looking for a leg! Pudzianowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pudzianowski manages to kick Nazari off! Nazari jumps back into Pudzianowski's guard.
Nazari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nazari is looking to work some ground and pound but Pudzianowski has wrist control.
Pudzianowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazari is one step ahead there.
Nazari trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nazari swinging wildly here.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Nazari checks it.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Nazari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nazari fails to land with a series of punches.
Pudzianowski throws out a counter right but Nazari avoids it with no problem.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pudzianowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Pudzianowski gets caught napping as Nazari dives in and scores a takedown. Pudzianowski manages to retain guard.
Nazari is pushing down on Pudzianowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pudzianowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Nazari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pudzianowski is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nazari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pudzianowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pudzianowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Nazari postures up. #T4#
Nazari slows the pace down in half guard.
Pudzianowski is looking to control Nazari 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pudzianowski avoid being mounted?
Abioye Nazari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pudzianowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazari controlling the pace.
Nazari winds up and cracks Pudzianowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Abioye Nazari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pudzianowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nazari has time to react.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pudzianowski.
A combination from Nazari does no damage.
Nazari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pudzianowski catches Nazari with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Nazari forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mariusz Pudzianowski!

Event: RBFC 90:Karjalainen vs Tavares
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Nazari , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orban was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Orban darts in and clinches Nazari up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orban.
Nazari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orban lands an elbow that stopped Nazari in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Abioye Nazari has been cut.
Nazari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orban lands a body punch.
Orban missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Orban to work.
Orban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nazari is defending well for now.
Nazari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orban misses with an elbow strike.
Orban creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nazari . #CUT#
It looks like Viktor Orban has been cut.
Nazari dodges an elbow strike from Orban.
Orban lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nazari dodges an elbow strike from Orban.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orban blocks a body shot from Nazari .
Orban stalling the fight. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nazari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orban's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Orban.
Orban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nazari is defending well for now.
Orban throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Nazari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Nazari has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nazari misses with a low kick.
Nazari throws a sloppy head kick and Orban moves out of range easily.
Orban 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.
Sloppy strikes from Nazari . Those never looked like landing.
Nazari misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nazari throws an overhand right that lands on Orban's shoulder, as Orban tries to avoid the shot.
Orban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orban slips a jab and a cross from Nazari .
Orban tries a quick counter leg kick but Nazari is wise to it.
Nazari scores with the left hand. Orban knows he should have avoided that one.
Nazari tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Nazari misses with a low kick as Orban jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazari . That's going to slow Orban down.
Nazari throws a push kick but Orban slaps the foot to one side.
Abioye Nazari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nazari .
Nazari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazari misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazari throws a head kick but Orban moves out of range.
Nazari misses with a wild combination.
Nazari throws a shot from downtown. Orban moves away and avoids it.
Nazari moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOrban.
Nazari throws an off balance right hand
and Orban counters with a head kick that wobbles Nazari - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Orban sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Orban!

Event: RBFC 84:Tavares vs Yamamoto 2
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Nazari throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mayflower counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Nazari actively working from the bottom here.
Mayflower is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Nazari looking for submissions off his back.
Nazari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayflower trying to pass the guard but Nazari defending well.
Nazari punching from the bottom.
Nazari wants to get back to full guard but Mayflower has mounted him!#T1#
Nazari tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Mayflower with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mayflower avoids the attempt from Nazari to control.
Nazari regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazari wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nazari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mayflower pulls his head out easily.
Mayflower is trying to control. Nazari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Mayflower working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nazari is in trouble now - Mayflower has advanced to mount!
Nazari is looking to improve his position but Mayflower isn't that keen on the idea.
Mayflower wants to take Nazari 's back but he can't do it this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mayflower working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nazari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nazari gets back to half guard.#T3#
Nazari is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nazari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mayflower pulls his head out easily.
Nazari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nazari is staying active underneath Mayflower, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nazari wants to control but Mayflower is keeping busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayflower wants to pass to mount but Nazari is defending the position.
Mayflower scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nazari is concentrating on defense, preventing Mayflower from advancing position.
Nazari is looking to control Mayflower's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nazari avoid being mounted?
Nazari won't allow Mayflower to pass to mount. #SUB#
Nazari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayflower working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nazari 's thigh. Nazari counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Mayflower dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mayflower drives through and clinches with Nazari against the cage. #BC#
Nazari 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nazari throws a right hand that Mayflower ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayflower also avoids with ease.
Mayflower avoids the head kick by Nazari .
Nazari misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayflower feints the counter takedown.
Nazari scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazari throws a series of strikes that have Mayflower backpedaling.
Nazari connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nazari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayflower. #T1#
Mayflower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Mayflower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mayflower drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Nazari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nazari jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nazari fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayflower lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mayflower ducks under a wild hook from Nazari .
Mayflower is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nazari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nazari connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mayflower's hands.
Nazari shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mayflower eats them both and turns towards Nazari to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nazari goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Mayflower instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazari .#BC#
Nazari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nazari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mayflower back to the cage. Nazari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nazari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
so Mayflower counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Nazari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayflower gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazari keeping full guard, as Mayflower tries to pass.
Nazari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nazari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Larry Mayflower has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Nazari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Mayflower preventing the sweep.
Mayflower postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazari wants to hit a switch here but Mayflower passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nazari there!
Mayflower prevents Nazari from getting the reversal.
Mayflower cracks Nazari with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nazari tries to hold on but Mayflower postures up.
Nazari slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Mayflower wants to take a breather but Nazari is having none of it.
Nazari is trying to control but Mayflower manages to pass to mount!
Nazari is trying to escape the mount.
Mayflower wants to take his opponent's back but Nazari doesn't allow it.
Nazari reaches up and holds on to Mayflower to control the position.
Mayflower prevents Nazari from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abioye Nazari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larry Mayflower'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Mayflower as he connects with a hook.
Nazari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abioye Nazari is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Mayflower drives through and clinches with Nazari against the cage.
Mayflower blocks an elbow strike.
Nazari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayflower backwards. #BC#
Nazari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nazari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayflower throws out the jab.
Mayflower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazari throws out the jab.
And Mayflower tries to counter it with a takedown but Nazari pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nazari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayflower feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazari lands with an overhand left.
Abioye Nazari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazari scores with a jab. Mayflower acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mayflower staying out of range there.
Mayflower feints the counter takedown.
Nazari lands an overhand right.#T1#
Mayflower is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nazari .
Nazari misses with a combination #TD2#
so Mayflower counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Nazari looking for subs off his back but Mayflower has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mayflower slows the pace down in half guard.
Mayflower wants to control but Nazari is keeping him busy.
Nazari is looking to get back to full guard here but Mayflower has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Nazari is trying to control Mayflower's posture but Mayflower avoids it.
Nazari is not content to let Mayflower control the position.
Nazari tries to bench press Mayflower off him but Mayflower keeps the position.
Mayflower is looking to take a break and control but Nazari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nazari is trying to buck Mayflower off.#T3#
Mayflower laying and praying for a moment but Nazari takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mayflower seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mayflower throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayflower trying to control from half guard but Nazari is working away. #SUB2#
Mayflower is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mayflower wants to free his trapped foot but Nazari is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nazari trying to control but Mayflower postures up.
Nazari flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mayflower wants to pass the guard but Nazari is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nazari throws a sloppy head kick and Mayflower moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Mayflower gets a clinch.
Nazari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayflower.
Nazari stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nazari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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 Abioye Nazari .
I think Nazari 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: HFC 78:Ragnarson vs Mahones
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Nazari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Nazari defends it easily. #SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Nazari defends it easily.
Nazari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nazari has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends and breaks Nazari 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Johnson!
A relieved looking Joe Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 73:Vane vs Grabonzo
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Groenveld feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazari s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nazari 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.
Nazari takes a swing at Groenveld's ribcage but misses.
Nazari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Groenveld.
Groenveld connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazari lands with a good body shot.
Groenveld's corner calls for a 1-2. Groenveld obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazari moves away.
Nazari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Groenveld.
Groenveld lands an overhand right.
Groenveld is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nazari misses with a two punch combination.
Nazari throws a leg kick but Groenveld sees it coming and moves out of range.
Groenveld fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Groenveld jabs at Nazari 's body.
Nazari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Groenveld scores with a body shot.
Groenveld cracks Nazari with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Nazari tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Groenveld pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Nazari is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Groenveld!
Stefan Groenveld bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 68:Ragnarson vs Milne
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Tanaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazari throws a combination. Tanaka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nazari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazari misses with a straight left.
Tanaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Nazari unleashes a big counter combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nazari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tanaka works on Nazari 's body with a couple of short punches.
Tanaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nazari looks winded!
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Nazari controls the action.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tanaka.
Tanaka digs a right hand underneath Nazari 's ribcage. Nazari let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Tanaka lands a body punch.
Tanaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka pushes Nazari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tanaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Nazari is rocked!
Tanaka pushes Nazari against the cage and as Nazari bounces back, Tanaka cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Tanaka follows up with more strikes but Nazari was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Tanaka!

Event: HFC 62:Bambele vs Bones.J
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Ragnarson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarson throws a front kick that sends Nazari stumbling back into the cage.
Nazari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnarson throws out a counter right but Nazari avoids it with no problem.
Ragnarson lands with a good body shot.
Nazari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ragnarson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nazari is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ragnarson swinging wildly here.
Both fighters circling a little - Ragnarson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nazari misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnarson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body kick from Ragnarson.
Nazari is breathing heavily.
Nazari avoids the head kick by Ragnarson.
Abioye Nazari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazari throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Ragnarson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ragnarson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarson works on Nazari 's body with a couple of short punches.
Ragnarson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Ragnarson lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ragnarson cracks Nazari with a nice body shot.
A short right from Ragnarson on the inside. #ROC2#
Nazari is rocked!
Ragnarson throws a big uppercut that drops Nazari ! More strikes from Ragnarson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nazari lies dazed against the cage as Ragnarson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bragi Ragnarson!
An out of breath Bragi Ragnarson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Vatanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nazari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vatanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazari has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HFC Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Vatanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazari misses with a double jab.
Nazari looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatanen is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vatanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Vatanen lands.
Vatanen connects with a body shot that sends Nazari 's belly button to the back.
Vatanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazari just misses with a punch to the body.
Vatanen throws out a counter right but Nazari avoids it with no problem.
Nazari lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut.
Vatanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazari s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Nazari is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatanen goes for a small jab and connects. Now Vatanen goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Nazari stumbles back but Vatanen runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Nazari to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Nazari will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sami Vatanen!
After the big win, Sami Vatanen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Fists and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 51:Abdurahimov vs Mahones
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Nazari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazari ! #CUT2#
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Nazari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trump is breathing heavily.
Trump walks into a straight right hand from Nazari .#KD2#
Nazari throws a left that rocks Trump and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nazari dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Trump regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazari lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#
Trump is rocked!
Nazari scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Trump is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazari lands a huge shot from side control! Trump is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abioye Nazari !
Abioye Nazari seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Donald Trump had this to say: 'I may have lost this fight, but I am not a loser, I am a winner!'.

Event: HFC 46:Max vs Kristoffer
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Nazari misses with a double jab.
Nazari throws a combination that misses
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Johansson lands a left and a right that send Nazari crashing to the mat, dazed. Johansson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Johansson catches Nazari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johansson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nazari falls backwards - clearly groggy! Johansson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristian Johansson!
Kristian Johansson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 40:Volkov vs Nazari
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Nazari knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at Forest Hill Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nazari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Nazari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Nazari .
Nazari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volkov defends it nicely.
Nazari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nazari lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Volkov backs up against the cage.
Nazari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Nazari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkov sprawls well. Volkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nazari gets slowly back to his feet.
William Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abioye Nazari .
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nazari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.#T1#
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
Nazari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Volkov rushes Nazari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nazari blocks a body shot from Volkov.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Nazari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volkov walks away with a smile on his face. Nazari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Volkov gets caught flat footed, as Nazari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nazari wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nazari on the ground.
Volkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nazari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Volkov holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Nazari wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Nazari stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
Volkov pulls Nazari in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov moves out of range as Nazari throws a body kick.
Nazari throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nazari or perhaps it was just good defense by Volkov, which made it look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
William Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Nazari slips the punch.
Nazari needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazari .
Nazari throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Nazari throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Volkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volkov tries to clinch up but Nazari circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazari throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov cracks Nazari with an open hand slap.
Volkov cracks Nazari with a hook to the temple - Nazari is on wobbly legs here! Volkov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nazari falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Volkov wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Volkov!
William Volkov retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, William Volkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 34:Nemkov vs Spong
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Nazari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazari has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym in the buildup to the fight.
MacCumhaill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacCumhaill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nazari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by MacCumhaill. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacCumhaill.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nazari .
Nazari in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazari scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacCumhaill to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Nazari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nazari just content to control the position.
Nazari working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nazari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacCumhaill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nazari works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
MacCumhaill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nazari is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down MacCumhaill's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nazari has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacCumhaill can't do much from the bottom here.
Nazari 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.
A lull in the action here.
Nazari in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nazari wants to control for a moment but MacCumhaill uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nazari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacCumhaill is looking for a sweep. Nazari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacCumhaill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nazari is working away from the top position though.
Nazari looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Nazari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacCumhaill looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Nazari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Nazari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacCumhaill!
MacCumhaill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacCumhaill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nazari . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nazari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nazari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nazari controlling his opponent.
Nazari tries to control but MacCumhaill wriggling away. #T4#
MacCumhaill tries to hold on but Nazari pushes him away.
Nazari content just to control the position here.
MacCumhaill taking shots to the head.
Nazari lands with some strikes.
Nazari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Nazari is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacCumhaill is surviving well by controlling Nazari 's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Nazari working for a guillotine from mount but MacCumhaill is in no mood to give up.
MacCumhaill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abioye Nazari 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#
Nazari slips under a jab.
Nazari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacCumhaill can do to turn this around?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from MacCumhaill enables Nazari to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacCumhaill manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
MacCumhaill kicks Nazari off and gets to his feet.
MacCumhaill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nazari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacCumhaill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacCumhaill is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nazari connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacCumhaill. MacCumhaill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Nazari throws a head kick but MacCumhaill moves out of range.
Nazari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazari avoids the body shot from MacCumhaill.
Nazari scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nazari throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Nazari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nazari looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacCumhaill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nazari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacCumhaill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nazari in particular looking to stall.
Nazari works his way into side control. #T1#
Nazari wants to control but MacCumhaill is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nazari tries for a kimura but MacCumhaill is defending well.
Nazari taking a breather here. #SUB#
Nazari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacCumhaill, who protects the arm well.
Nazari prevents MacCumhaill from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Nazari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacCumhaill is trying to improve his position.
MacCumhaill is still trying to improve position.
Nazari controls the position.#SUB#
Nazari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacCumhaill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacCumhaill throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T3#
Nazari working the body and head with strikes.
Nazari working away.#SUB#
Nazari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacCumhaill, who protects the arm well.
MacCumhaill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nazari controlling the action here.
MacCumhaill punching from the bottom.
MacCumhaill trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Nazari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nazari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nazari with shots to the head and body - MacCumhaill looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Nazari swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abioye Nazari !
A victorious Abioye Nazari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 30:Volkov vs Trump
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Dorkuraz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazari swings for the body but Dorkuraz moves out of range.
Dorkuraz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dorkuraz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazari was well out of range. Poor timing from Dorkuraz.
Dorkuraz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dorkuraz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Dorkuraz. #TD2#
Nazari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dorkuraz quickly recovers to half guard.
Nazari looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dorkuraz is defending against the submission attempts here by Nazari .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Nazari throwing shots but Dorkuraz is blocking nicely.
Dorkuraz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dorkuraz tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Nazari is trying for a kimura here. Dorkuraz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nazari wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abioye Nazari !
A victorious Abioye Nazari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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