Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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 96: Ragnarson vs Hellmuth
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Kazadorez looks to throw the jab but Mayflower is out of range.
Mayflower with the counter takedown but Kazadorez avoids it easily.
Kazadorez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mayflower in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.
Kazadorez throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Mayflower decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kazadorez's guard.
Kazadorez keeping full guard, as Mayflower tries to pass.
Mayflower is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayflower is fighting to break Kazadorez's control of his arms but Kazadorez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayflower won't allow Kazadorez to get back to his feet.
Mayflower preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mayflower looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kazadorez trying to keep a closed guard but Mayflower is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Russian Bears Training Center inform me that Mayflower has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mayflower wants to control from the top but Kazadorez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kazadorez slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayflower, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kazadorez throws out a loose jab but Mayflower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayflower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazadorez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mayflower on the side of the head.#T2#
Mayflower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazadorez throws out the jab.
Mayflower wants to clinch
enabling Kazadorez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazadorez connects with the punch.#TD2#
Mayflower darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kazadorez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayflower staying out of range there.#T3#
Kazadorez scores with a jab. Mayflower acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Larry Mayflower's cut even more.
A jab from Kazadorez misses.
Mayflower with the counter takedown but Kazadorez avoids it easily.
Mayflower ducks under a wild hook from Kazadorez.
And Mayflower tries to counter it with a takedown but Kazadorez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayflower tries to clinch but Kazadorez moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kazadorez misses the target.#KD#
Mayflower ducks straight into an uppercut from Kazadorez and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mayflower manages to regain guard straight away.
Kazadorez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mayflower looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazadorez wants to control from the top but Mayflower keeps moving. #T4#
Kazadorez wants to stand but Mayflower is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mayflower keeping moving, preventing Kazadorez from controlling successfully.
Mayflower wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazadorez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayflower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayflower is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazadorez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mayflower on the ground.
Kazadorez won't allow Mayflower to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andretii Kazadorez dominated that 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.
#R2#
Mayflower misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazadorez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayflower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayflower with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mayflower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayflower shoots in looking for a takedown but Kazadorez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mayflower's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mayflower fails with the takedown
and Kazadorez counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
The cut above Larry Mayflower's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andretii Kazadorez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Mayflower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazadorez loads up on a big right hand but Mayflower slips the punch.
Mayflower tries to clinch up.#T1##KD#
Kazadorez waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Mayflower. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Mayflower to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Mayflower is rocked!
Andretii Kazadorez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazadorez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Mayflower looking for subs off his back but Kazadorez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kazadorez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kazadorez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Mayflower is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kazadorez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mayflower is trying to keep Kazadorez in close. #SUB2#
Mayflower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kazadorez is aware though and is defending well.
Mayflower controlling Kazadorez's posture. #T3#
Mayflower is trying to keep Kazadorez in close.
Kazadorez wants to stand and escape but instead Mayflower has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mayflower is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazadorez has wrist control.
Mayflower trying to control but Kazadorez is working from the bottom.
Kazadorez wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayflower prevents Kazadorez from getting back to his feet.
Kazadorez is controlling Mayflower's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kazadorez throws an overhand right that lands on Mayflower's shoulder, as Mayflower tries to avoid the shot.
Mayflower shoots in for a takedown but Kazadorez shows good takedown defense.
Mayflower misses with a body punch
and Kazadorez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
Larry Mayflower's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andretii Kazadorez!

Event: HFC 92:Bailey vs Odori
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
MacCumhaill drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacCumhaill has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacCumhaill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayflower is keeping the position for now.
Mayflower bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacCumhaill's guard. #REVB#
MacCumhaill looking for a sweep. Not yet MacCumhaill, not yet.
Mayflower stays in close to MacCumhaill's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mayflower drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mayflower jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mayflower landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mayflower's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacCumhaill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayflower throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayflower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Mayflower controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Mayflower has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayflower slips nicely into half guard.
MacCumhaill has a hand on Mayflower's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mayflower takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Mayflower is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. MacCumhaill is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. MacCumhaill flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mayflower anticipates the leg and manages to get behind MacCumhaill and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mayflower slips an arm under MacCumhaill chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mayflower has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mayflower is squeezing on MacCumhaill like an anaconda would it's prey. MacCumhaill fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Mayflower!

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 75: Marston vs Romero
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Kazadorez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.#CL2#
Mayflower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazadorez, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazadorez tries to land a knee to the head but Mayflower blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Kazadorez. #BC#
Kazadorez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayflower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayflower is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kazadorez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayflower tries to clinch up.
Kazadorez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayflower takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Mayflower gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayflower trying to control the position but Kazadorez is working away.
Kazadorez is looking for a sweep.
Kazadorez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mayflower asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kazadorez wants to control but Mayflower postures up.#T1#
Kazadorez is pushing Mayflower's head away, looking to escape. Mayflower manages to hold on to the position though.
Kazadorez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
My spies in HFC Training Center inform me that Mayflower has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mayflower trying to control the action but Kazadorez is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The strikes coming from Mayflower are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kazadorez is trying to control Mayflower's posture but Mayflower avoids it.
Kazadorez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kazadorez manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazadorez tries to get to full guard but Mayflower has control of the leg.
Mayflower performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kazadorez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayflower is working away from the top position though.
Mayflower is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kazadorez pushes Mayflower off looking to stand but Mayflower dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mayflower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazadorez is just out of range.
Kazadorez is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayflower looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Kazadorez misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazadorez throws a hook but Mayflower avoids it easily.
Mayflower misses with a takedown attempt
and Kazadorez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazadorez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mayflower's head backwards.#CUT#
That has opened up Larry Mayflower's cut even more.
We've been told by Kazadorez's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mayflower avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Mayflower drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Mayflower thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazadorez tries to improve position but can't.
Mayflower trying to control the action but Kazadorez is working from the bottom.
Kazadorez has one of Mayflower's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T4##SUB2#
Mayflower is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kazadorez has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Kazadorez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mayflower working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayflower prevents Kazadorez from escaping the position.
Mayflower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazadorez keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andretii Kazadorez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larry Mayflower's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Kazadorez drops Mayflower with a big left hand and mounts him. Mayflower is in big trouble!
Kazadorez controlling from the full mount.
Mayflower is looking to get to half guard.
Kazadorez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayflower tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazadorez controlling his opponent.
Kazadorez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Mayflower tries to reverse the position but Kazadorez maintains control.
Mayflower tries to lock up and control but Kazadorez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mayflower can't escape the position.
Mayflower wants to control but Kazadorez is having none of it.
Mayflower is looking to improve his position but Kazadorez isn't that keen on the idea.
Mayflower keeps trying to improve his position.
Kazadorez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mayflower is looking to escape.
Kazadorez controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Mayflower is desperately trying to improve his position but Kazadorez has a good base and remains in mount.
Kazadorez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mayflower is looking to escape.
Mayflower wants to hold on but Kazadorez pushes him away.
Kazadorez wants to control the pace but Mayflower is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayflower is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Kazadorez controlling his opponent.
Kazadorez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mayflower is looking to escape.
Kazadorez controlling his opponent.
Mayflower wants to hold on but Kazadorez pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayflower really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mayflower is squirming around, avoiding Kazadorez's attempts to control the action.
Mayflower is working to get back to half guard.
Mayflower throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mayflower is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazadorez controlling from mount.
Kazadorez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andretii Kazadorez 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#
Mayflower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazadorez is just out of range.
Kazadorez moves in looking to clinch but Mayflower pushes him off.
Kazadorez lands a jab to the nose.
Kazadorez misses with an uppercut. Mayflower saw that one coming.
Mayflower with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kazadorez counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Larry Mayflower's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kazadorez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayflower can do to turn this around?
Kazadorez weaves into range and cracks Mayflower right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mayflower goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kazadorez is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andretii Kazadorez!

Event: HFC 66: Yamamoto vs Michael
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Carvalho throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a head shot.
Carvalho lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mayflower will feel that in the morning.
Mayflower walks into a stiff left hand from Carvalho.
Carvalho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mayflower dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carvalho.
A jab from Carvalho finds it's way through Mayflower's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayflower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Mayflower closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Carvalho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carvalho holds on to Mayflower's head and controls the position momentarily.
Carvalho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayflower. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Mayflower wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carvalho, who protects the arm well.
Carvalho is not content to let Mayflower control the position.
Carvalho tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Mayflower goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carvalho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mayflower but great work by Carvalho.
An elbow from Carvalho crashes against the mat.
Carvalho cracks Mayflower with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mayflower taking a bit of punishment here - Carvalho scoring with strikes. #T2#
Carvalho misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Carvalho tries to score with some ground and pound. Mayflower controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carvalho cracks Mayflower with a big right hand but Mayflower just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carvalho misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayflower tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayflower wants to control but Carvalho postures up.
An elbow from Carvalho crashes against the mat.
Mayflower wants to control but Carvalho postures up.
Mayflower gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mayflower regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carvalho.
Mayflower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Mayflower wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Carvalho postures up in Mayflower's guard and throws a big left but Mayflower blocks it.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayflower working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
Carvalho distracts Mayflower with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mayflower is trying to control the position but Carvalho postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayflower has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mayflower looking to control.
Carvalho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mayflower's head.#CUT2#
Larry Mayflower's cut is getting worse.
Mayflower working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho. #SUB#
Mayflower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carvalho defends well.#T4#
Carvalho trying to control but Mayflower is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mayflower has his foot on Carvalho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carvalho works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mayflower is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carvalho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#
Jeez, Larry Mayflower's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Done Carvalho!
After winning the bout, Done Carvalho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 61:Pulkkinen vs Bangsit
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Mahones scores with a hook to the body. Mayflower takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Mayflower does no damage.
We've been told by Mahones's head coaches at WIGGLEBOTTOM'S that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Mahones moves into range and clinches up with Mayflower.
A head punch on the inside from Mahones fails to land.
Mayflower jumps guard but Mahones stands there with Mayflower around his waist. Mayflower gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahones.
A short right from Mahones.
Mahones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayflower changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahones fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Mahones clinches up with Mayflower and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Mahones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayflower backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.
Mahones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayflower controls his hands.
Mahones presses Mayflower against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahones lands an uppercut.
Mahones lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahones controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahones. #ROC#
Mayflower is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Larry Mayflower's cut even more.#T2#
Mayflower fails to pull guard.
Stones Mahones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Mayflower.
A short uppercut from Mahones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahones.
Mayflower is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahones finish him?
Mahones pushes Mayflower against the cage. Mahones is working some dirty boxing. Mahones pushes off with a quick right hook! Mayflower goes down! Mayflower tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mahones moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stones Mahones!
A less than humble Stones Mahones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 53:Klimov vs Ranieri
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Arlovski throws a jab when Mayflower was well out of range.
Mayflower is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arlovski scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.
Arlovski misses with an uppercut. Mayflower saw that one coming.
A big left from Arlovski misses.
Mayflower takes a swing at Arlovski's ribcage but misses.
Mayflower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlovski throws a good cross that connects.
Mayflower with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arlovski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arlovski throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayflower counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Arlovski cracks Mayflower with a big right hand and Mayflower goes down!#ROC#
Mayflower is rocked!
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!
Mayflower throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mayflower is still in real trouble! Can Arlovski finish him?
Mayflower punching from the bottom - just letting Arlovski know he's still in a fight.
Mayflower seems to have recovered his senses.
Mayflower trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU#
Arlovski stands up and waves to Mayflower to follow him. #T1#
Mayflower throws a body shot but no joy.
Arlovski scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Larry Mayflower's cut even more.
We've been told by Arlovski's head coaches at McElias (Russian Bears TM) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arlovski throws out a loose jab but Mayflower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlovski throws a hook but Mayflower avoids it easily.
Mayflower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Arlovski counters with a big uppercut that knocks Mayflower off his feet! Arlovski dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayflower tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arlovski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mayflower manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arlovski wants to stand up but Mayflower has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mayflower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Mayflower looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Arlovski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayflower tries to roll over but Arlovski keeps him under control.
Mayflower desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arlovski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mayflower at a distance.
Arlovski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mayflower looks winded!
Arlovski lands a jab.#CUT#
The cut above Larry Mayflower's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Mayflower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arlovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
Larry Mayflower's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Arlovski loads up on a big right hand but Mayflower slips the punch.
And Mayflower tries to counter it with a takedown but Arlovski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arlovski stuffs the takedown.
Mayflower is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arlovski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrey Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Mayflower.#KD#
Arlovski catches Mayflower napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Mayflower to the canvas!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrey Arlovski!
Andrey Arlovski took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 47: Capuchin vs Michael
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Larson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Mayflower counters by moving into the clinch.
Mayflower prevents a body shot from Larson.
Mayflower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mayflower can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Larson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mayflower tries to free his leg and advance position but Larson is retaining full guard.
Larson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mayflower has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayflower misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mayflower with the ground and pound but Larson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Larson wants to improve his position but Mayflower is controlling well. #T1#
Larson is not content to let Mayflower control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayflower not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Mayflower'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.
Larson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mayflower has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Larson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larson 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. #SUB2#
Larson looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Larson is looking to improve his position.
Mayflower tries to pass to full mount but Larson defends it. #SUB#
Mayflower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mayflower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larson defending well though. #SUB2#
Larson actively working from the bottom here.
Larson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Mayflower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mayflower blocks the strikes from Larson.
Mayflower looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Larson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Larson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mayflower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larson is keeping the position for now.
Mayflower missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayflower being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Larson wants to sweep here but Mayflower controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Larson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Larson preventing the sweep.
Mayflower controls Larson momentarily but Larson frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mayflower throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayflower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Larry Mayflower will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mayflower enables Larson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mayflower manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mayflower tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Larson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayflower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayflower striking off his back but it's not causing Larson any problems.
Butch Larson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mayflower looking for a guillotine here but Larson defends easily.
Larson wanted to stand there but Mayflower had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayflower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Larson looking to pass the guard.
Larson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mayflower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayflower looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mayflower keeping full guard, as Larson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Larson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Larson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mayflower regains guard. #SUB#
Mayflower has his foot on Larson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larson works his way back into a safe position though.
Larson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayflower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayflower is trying to keep Larson in close. #SUB#
Mayflower isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Larson stacks Mayflower 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 Larson!#T3#
Larson throws a strike aimed at the side of Mayflower's head but Mayflower avoids it well.
Mayflower wants to control but Larson postures up.
Larson wants to stand but Mayflower is controlling his arm.
Mayflower is looking for a sweep.
Mayflower striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mayflower sneaks back into half guard.
Mayflower wants to get back to full guard.#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.
Larson wants to stand up but Mayflower is controlling the position.
Mayflower is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Larson has managed to clinch.
Larson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Larson successfully pulls guard.
Larson looking to control.
Mayflower won't allow Larson to sweep him here.
Mayflower works over Larson with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Larson is looking for a triangle but Mayflower pushes his legs off easily.
Larson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Larson falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Mayflower holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mayflower misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Larson pulls Mayflower into guard.
Larson looking to control.
Mayflower postures up in Larson's guard and throws a big left but Larson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larson wants to sweep here but Mayflower controlling him for the moment.
Mayflower throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Larson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larson is looking to stand up but Mayflower isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mayflower trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larson scores with the left hand. Mayflower knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.
Larson looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Mayflower counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Larson!
Larson struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Mayflower tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayflower has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mayflower wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larson, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Larson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayflower wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Larson is trying to control Mayflower's posture but Mayflower avoids it. #SUB#
Mayflower is trying to get an arm triangle but Larson is defending well.
Larson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Larson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Larson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayflower is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Mayflower missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mayflower wants to free his trapped foot but Larson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mayflower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larson keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Larson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayflower.
Larson tries to roll over but Mayflower keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mayflower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayflower is looking to counter the offense by Larson and move into the clinch.#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.
Larson throws out a powerful jab.
Mayflower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Larson wants to clinch#TD#
and Mayflower counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Larson controls Mayflower momentarily but Mayflower frees himself.
Mayflower wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
Mayflower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayflower throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larson is looking to stand up but Mayflower isn't so interested in that idea.

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 Larry Mayflower.
I think Mayflower 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Mayflower!

Event: HFC 42:Kruger vs Tripplet
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Larson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayflower.
Larson throws a right hand that Mayflower ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayflower also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Mayflower releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Larson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mayflower!
Larson controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Mayflower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Larson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Larson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayflower keeps working.
We've been hearing that Larson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayflower is looking to regain half guard here but Larson keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Larson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Larson trying to control the position but Mayflower is working away.
You can see the frustration on Mayflower's face as Larson controls the position.
Mayflower sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Larson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mayflower punching from the bottom.
Mayflower felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayflower trying to hold on to Larson's head to control him but Larson postures up.
Well, if Larson 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. #SUB2#
Mayflower looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayflower is trying to maintain the position but Larson is very close to passing his half guard.
Larson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Larson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayflower is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Larson throwing shots but Mayflower is blocking nicely.
Larson trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Larson scores with a takedown into Mayflower's guard.#T3#
Mayflower looking to control.
Larson stopping the sweep attempt from Mayflower.
Larson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mayflower is trying to hold Larson in close to prevent damage but Larson has managed to pass into half guard.
Larson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mayflower tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg.
Larson is thwarting Mayflower's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Larson wants to pass the guard but Mayflower is defending well.
Mayflower is looking to improve his position.
Mayflower trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson 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#
Mayflower tries to clinch but Larson moves out of range. #CL#
Larson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mayflower is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mayflower working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Larson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Larson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mayflower stopping the sweep attempt from Larson.
Larson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayflower can do to turn this around?
Mayflower keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Larson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayflower scoring with some ground and pound.
Larson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larson is trying to keep Mayflower in close. #T1#
Larson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mayflower pushes down on Larson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Larson is looking to control Mayflower's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mayflower is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larson trying to control from the bottom.
Larson has his hands clasped together around Mayflower's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Mayflower is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mayflower is working for an americana but Larson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mayflower was thinking about the submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Larson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayflower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butch Larson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayflower has wrist control.
Larson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Larson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayflower swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Larson postures up.
Larson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larson stopping the sweep attempt from Mayflower.#SUB2#
Mayflower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mayflower keeping full guard, as Larson tries to pass.
Larson won't allow Mayflower to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larson looks to land a combination. Mayflower sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.
Mayflower gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larson counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Larson gets a clinch.
Mayflower wants to take the fight to the mat but Larson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Butch Larson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Mayflower.
Mayflower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Larson to keep the fight standing.
Larson stops a takedown attempt from Mayflower.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Larson manages to pull guard.
Larson managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larry Mayflower's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mayflower wants to clinch.
Larson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larson throws a series of punches but Mayflower avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Larson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Larson showed some decent athleticism there.
Mayflower is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larson's back!#SUB2#
Mayflower is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Larson is defending well though. Mayflower let's go of the attempt for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mayflower is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mayflower's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T1##SUB2#
Mayflower working for the choke. #SUB2#
Mayflower is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Larson is defending well though. Mayflower let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Larson is trying to roll into a better position but Mayflower has get a rear naked choke and Larson is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Mayflower!

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

#R1#
Mayflower misses with a hook. Andrews ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Mayflower gets a double leg takedown into Andrews's guard.#SUB2#
Andrews 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! Mayflower rolls with it to try and escape but Andrews cranks on the arm and Mayflower is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Andrews!
In his post fight interview, Dylan Andrews started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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

#R1#
Larson moves out of range as Mayflower strikes.#TD#
Mayflower closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayflower lands in his opponent's guard.
Mayflower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larson has control of Mayflower's left arm, preventing Mayflower from doing any damage.
Mayflower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayflower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Larson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson wants to sweep but no luck.
Larson looking to control but Mayflower passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson keeping control of the position.
Mayflower thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larson's head. #T1##SUB2#
Larson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mayflower wants to pass to mount but Larson is defending the position.
Mayflower throwing shots but Larson is blocking nicely.
Mayflower looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mayflower not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larson is looking for a sweep. Mayflower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mayflower is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayflower.
Larson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayflower is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Larson.#SUB2#
Larson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayflower is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Barbell Brigade that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mayflower trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Larson holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Larson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mayflower uses it to pass to side control.
Larson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Mayflower working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Larson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Larson keeps trying to improve his position.
Mayflower tries to move to mount but Larson blocks the move with his legs.
Larson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mayflower's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayflower passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mayflower working for a submission but Larson is keeping him at bay.
Mayflower wants to control the pace but Larson is squirming around nicely.
Mayflower thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mayflower unloads with some shots from mount but Larson bucks and avoids them well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mayflower wants to sweep but no luck.
Larson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Mayflower dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Larson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mayflower's hands.#TD2#
Larson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayflower is trying to maintain the position but Larson is very close to passing his half guard.
Mayflower is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Larson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Larson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Larson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mayflower tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg.
Larson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mayflower tries to roll over but Larson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Larson 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.
Larson uses his free foot to push down on Mayflower's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mayflower. #T2#
Larson content just to control the position here.
Mayflower is squirming around, avoiding Larson's attempts to control the action.
Mayflower tries to reverse the position but Larson maintains control.
Mayflower is squirming around, avoiding Larson's attempts to control the action.
Larson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Larson looking to control but Mayflower is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mayflower is desperately trying to improve his position but Larson has a good base and remains in mount.
Larson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Larson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Larson content just to control the position here.
Mayflower is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mayflower is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Larson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mayflower is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Larson looking for a guillotine from mount but Mayflower is having none of it.
Larson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mayflower because Larson loaded up on that one.
Larson trying to control but Mayflower is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson unloads with some shots from mount but Mayflower bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Larson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mayflower to the ground. Larson is now in Mayflower's guard.
Mayflower keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
Mayflower looking to control.
Larson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Larson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayflower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larson has managed to get both his arms back between Mayflower's legs - danger averted.
Larson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayflower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mayflower haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mayflower wants to sweep here but Larson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Larson sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Larson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Larson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Larson trying to control the action but Mayflower is working from the bottom.
Larson controlling from side mount. #T2#
Larson grinds an elbow into Mayflower's temple.
Mayflower tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayflower struggling a bit here.
Mayflower tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mayflower stops Larson from passing to mount. #T3#
Larson trying to control the position but Mayflower is working away.
Larson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mayflower is avoiding damage well.
Mayflower is looking to reverse the position.
Larson throwing strikes but Mayflower manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Larson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Butch Larson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larson is looking to regain half guard here but Mayflower keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Mayflower looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Larson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mayflower landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson is trying to control Mayflower's posture but Mayflower avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Larson!

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