Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC Mid Week 5
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
Rasizade moves away from the strike by Gregor.
Rasizade slips a jab from Gregor.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rasizade has Gregor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rasizade pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gregor tumbling to the mat - Rasizade dives into Gregor's guard.
Gregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gregor tries to get out of the position.
Gregor wants to stand but Rasizade is controlling the position.
Rasizade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gregor is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rasizade sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rasizade on the side of the head.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rasizade digs a good body shot into Gregor's ribs.
Rasizade jabs Gregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rasizade throws a lazy right hand but Gregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Rasizade closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gregor quickly recovers to half guard.
Rasizade perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rasizade's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Rasizade has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
It looks like Rasizade might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Rasizade is looking to pass Gregor's guard but actually Gregor recovers to full guard.
Gregor pulls Rasizade in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregor wants to get back to his feet but Rasizade is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gregor misses with the combination.
Rasizade lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Gregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasizade was well out of range. Poor timing from Gregor.
Rasizade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Rasizade throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gregor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rasizade is in Gregor's guard.
Rasizade slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rasizade is staying tight to Gregor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
More stalling from Rasizade.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasizade is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toghrul Rasizade dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Rasizade has Gregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasizade is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rasizade goes for a takedown attempt but Gregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasizade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasizade dives in and grabs Gregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gregor pushes down on Rasizade's head and hops out.
James Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toghrul Rasizade.
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor tries to bum rush Rasizade with a series of wild strikes but Rasizade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rasizade scores with a jab to the body.
Rasizade slips a jab and a cross from Gregor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Gregor gets tackled into the cage by Rasizade. Rasizade maintains the clinch.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
Rasizade wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Rasizade tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Rasizade tightens his grip and picks Gregor up, before dumping him to the ground. Gregor manages to land in guard.
Rasizade is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rasizade prevents Gregor from getting back to his feet.
Gregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasizade controls the pace.
Gregor trying to keep a closed guard but Rasizade is proving a slippery customer.
Rasizade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rasizade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rasizade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasizade cracks Gregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
Rasizade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasizade circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Rasizade gets a clinch.
Gregor blocks a body shot from Rasizade. #T3#
Rasizade goes for a takedown attempt but Gregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rasizade slips under a jab from Gregor.#TD2#
Gregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Toghrul Rasizade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rasizade showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The adventures of Rasizade the control monster continue. Boring.
Rasizade preventing the sweep.
Rasizade passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rasizade in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Gregor prevents Rasizade from moving into mount.
Gregor being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregor tries to escape but Rasizade is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toghrul Rasizade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rasizade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasizade.
It looked like Gregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rasizade swivels and escapes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Gregor manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Rasizade drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rasizade slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rasizade stands and throws Gregor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Rasizade taking a breather here.
Gregor pushes Rasizade away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rasizade gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rasizade has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gregor!
Rasizade controlling from mount.
Gregor is working to get back to half guard.
Rasizade tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gregor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gregor tries to lock up and control but Rasizade gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rasizade controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Gregor really wants to buck Rasizade off and get back to his feet.
Rasizade controlling from mount.
James Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Toghrul Rasizade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rasizade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toghrul Rasizade!
Toghrul Rasizade managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

Event: IFC XVI
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Tower throws a head kick that misses.
Rasizade with the counter takedown but Tower avoids it easily.
Crunch! Tower slams his shin into Rasizade's torso.
Tower misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Rasizade forces Tower back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
A shot in the inside from Tower.
A head punch on the inside from Rasizade fails to land.
Rasizade misses with a punch to the body.
Tower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tower breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Tower cracks Rasizade with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rasizade looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tower finish him? #ROC#
Rasizade is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Toghrul Rasizade has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower lands a slapping body shot.
Rasizade is still on wobbly legs! Can Tower finish him?
A head kick by Tower - that's a beauty! Rasizade is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Tower can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iain Tower!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iain Tower made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: IFC XII
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Rasizade throws the left hand but Demento avoids the punch easily.
Demento lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Rasizade misses.
Demento seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rasizade takes a swing at Demento's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rasizade has Demento up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasizade tries a body shot but Demento blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Rasizade as the two fighters clinch.
Demento working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasizade.
Rasizade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasizade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Demento throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasizade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demento is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rasizade is keeping busy.
Demento blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasizade. #TD#
Demento pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Rasizade looking to sit in guard and control but Demento gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rasizade looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasizade, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demento postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rasizade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demento can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demento working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Demento landing some decent shots from guard.
Demento works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rasizade has hold of Demento's hands but Demento slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rasizade tries to get to full guard but Demento has control of the leg.
Demento wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasizade keeps working.
Rasizade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Demento looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasizade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Demento scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Demento slips a nice elbow through Rasizade's hands, connecting with Rasizade's forehead.
Demento winds up and cracks Rasizade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Demento lands with a punch from half guard.
Demento working over Rasizade with some ground and pound. Rasizade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasizade wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Demento wants to take a breather but Rasizade is having none of it.
Rasizade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rasizade has hold of Demento's hands but Demento slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Demento working the head and body with strikes.
Demento scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rasizade 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.
Rasizade is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Rasizade is staying active underneath Demento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rasizade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Demento working Rasizade over with strikes.
Rasizade wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
Demento 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.
Rasizade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Demento scores with a couple of nice shots.
Demento is nestled in close to Rasizade, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rasizade can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rasizade wants to get back to full guard.
Demento drops an elbow to the side of Rasizade's head. #SUB2#
Rasizade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasizade is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Rasizade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Demento lands strikes from half guard.
Rasizade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Demento 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.
Demento looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasizade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Demento slips a nice elbow through Rasizade's hands, connecting with Rasizade's forehead.
Demento 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.
Rasizade is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Demento jumps into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demento lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rasizade is looking to reverse the position.
Demento landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Demento dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Demento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demento looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demento throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rasizade swings for the body but Demento moves out of range.
Rasizade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demento was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasizade.
Demento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasizade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demento.
Demento tries to move into range but Rasizade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rasizade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Demento.
Demento tries to clinch up but Rasizade circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rasizade takes the fight into the clinch.
Demento jumps guard but Rasizade stands there with Demento around his waist. Demento gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demento tries for a takedown but Rasizade manages to get underhooks.
Demento tries a body shot but Rasizade blocks it. #T1##TD#
Demento manages to pull guard.
Rasizade trying to control but Demento is working from the bottom.
Demento can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasizade controls the pace.
Demento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasizade can do to turn this around?
Demento pulls Rasizade in close to prevent any damage.
Rasizade wants to control from the top but Demento keeps moving.
Rasizade is fighting to break Demento's control of his arms but Demento is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demento is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toghrul Rasizade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demento turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rasizade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demento under the eye.
Demento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasizade with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Rasizade throws a lazy right hand but Demento sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rasizade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Rasizade rushes Demento and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rasizade as the two fighters clinch.
Demento tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rasizade just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Demento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasizade tries to work over Demento's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demento. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasizade.
Rasizade digs a right hand into Demento's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demento's gas tank. #TD#
Demento ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Demento no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rasizade trying to control but Demento is working from the bottom.
Demento tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasizade content to stall in guard here.
Rasizade trying to control the position from guard on top but Demento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demento keeping full guard, as Rasizade tries to pass.
Rasizade sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Rasizade wants to control from the top but Demento keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rasizade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demento tries to score with a low kick but Rasizade moves his leg out of the way.
Demento ducks under a wild hook from Rasizade.
A leg kick checked by Rasizade.
Demento moves to clinch but Rasizade breaks away #TD2#
and Rasizade counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rasizade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demento is keeping the position for now.
Demento seems keen to control Rasizade's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toghrul Rasizade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Demento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rasizade rushes Demento and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rasizade.
Rasizade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dementos head.
Rasizade misses with the head strike.
Rasizade lands with a right to the head.
Rasizade doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Demento successfully pulls guard.
Demento being controlled here, momentarily.
Demento keeping moving, preventing Rasizade from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasizade controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demento is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Demento has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rasizade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demento is on top in guard. #REVR#
Demento lands a couple of elbows.
Demento's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rasizade wants to sweep but no luck.
Demento trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasizade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasizade wants to sweep here but Demento controlling him for the moment.
Rasizade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demento. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demento landing with the ground and pound.
Rasizade wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Demento with a nice head shot there.
Rasizade has momentary wrist control but Demento slips an elbow through the middle.
Demento scoring with some ground and pound.
Demento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Demento distracts Rasizade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasizade throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Demento distracts Rasizade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasizade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demento is one step ahead there.
Demento is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Demento won't allow Rasizade to sweep him here.
Rasizade keeps trying to improve his position.
Demento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Rasizade wants to hit a switch here but Demento passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rasizade there!
Rasizade is trying desperately to improve position.
Demento with shots to the head and body - Rasizade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Demento landing strikes from the mount.
Rasizade gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Demento there.
Rasizade tries to get to full guard but Demento has control of the leg.
Demento landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Demento scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rasizade is looking for a sweep. Demento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demento stalling.
Demento 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.
Rasizade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Demento's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Demento's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here.
Rasizade has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Demento showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Demento 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Demento!
Damien Demento gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: IFC IX
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Rasizade throws a shot from downtown. Dinosaur moves away and avoids it.
Rasizade misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Dinosaur coming out on top.
Dinosaur throws a head kick that misses.
Rasizade keeps the fight on the outside.
Dinosaur tries to clinch up but Rasizade circles away and keeps his distance.
Rasizade avoids the head kick by Dinosaur. #CL2#
Rasizade darts in and clinches Dinosaur up against the cage.
Rasizade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinosaur's efforts to push away.
Dinosaur wants to get back to striking at distance but Rasizade won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Dinosaur.
Rasizade throws an elbow that misses.
Dinosaur is trying to break free.
A short left from Dinosaur.
Rasizade is pushing Dinosaur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Rasizade misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinosaur lands a nice uppercut.
Rasizade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dinosaur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dinosaur feints and then cracks Rasizade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rasizade down.
Rasizade 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.
Dinosaur tries to clinch there but Rasizade circles away.
Dinosaur swinging wildly here.
Dinosaur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Dinosaur scores with a four punch combination!
Dinosaur throws a front kick that sends Rasizade stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Rasizade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rasizade fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Dinosaur prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rasizade misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasizade misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Rasizade gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rasizade content to control rather than advance.
Dinosaur pushes Rasizade off looking to stand but Rasizade dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasizade performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dinosaur won't allow Rasizade to pass to mount.
Rasizade controlling the pace. #T3#
Dinosaur tries to get to full guard but Rasizade has control of the leg.
Rasizade sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dinosaur wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dinosaur manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinosaur is keeping the position for now.
Dinosaur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dinosaur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rasizade wants to sweep here but Dinosaur controlling him for the moment.
Dinosaur is fighting to break Rasizade's control of his arms but Rasizade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Dinosaur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rasizade has his hands on Dinosaur's head, controlling the position.
Dinosaur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rasizade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dinosaur distracts Rasizade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dinosaur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dinosaur stopping the sweep attempt from Rasizade.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasizade is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dinosaur being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roarus Dinosaur dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dinosaur throws a series of punches but Rasizade moves out of range.
Dinosaur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasizade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rasizade throws the left hand but Dinosaur avoids the punch easily.
Dinosaur ducks under a wild hook from Rasizade.
A combination from Dinosaur does no damage.
Dinosaur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rasizade tries to avoid it but Dinosaur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rasizade to the ground. Rasizade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toghrul Rasizade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasizade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rasizade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dinosaur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinosaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinosaur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinosaur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dinosaur as Rasizade shoots in.
Dinosaur attempts a counter takedown but Rasizade avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Rasizade feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Toghrul Rasizade has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Rasizade controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dinosaur wants to stand and escape but Rasizade is having none of it.
Rasizade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rasizade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinosaur is keeping the position for now.
Rasizade slips nicely into half guard.
Dinosaur gets back to full guard. #T2#
Dinosaur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rasizade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinosaur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rasizade passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dinosaur is trying to escape the position but Rasizade is controlling the position.
Rasizade working the head with strikes.
Rasizade taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Rasizade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dinosaur, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Dinosaur is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasizade controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Rasizade has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dinosaur is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rasizade yanks on the arm and Dinosaur is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rasizade.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toghrul Rasizade!
Toghrul Rasizade really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: IFC VI
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Isladov.
Rasizade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rasizade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruktar Isladov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isladov dives in and grabs Rasizade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rasizade pushes down on Isladov's head and hops out.#TD2#
Rasizade shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Isladov's guard.
Rasizade wants to pass the guard but Isladov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Isladov looking for a guillotine here but Rasizade defends easily.
Isladov keeping moving, preventing Rasizade from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasizade might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Isladov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Isladov is adopting a defensive guard.
Rasizade trying to control but Isladov is working from the bottom.
Rasizade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Isladov is keeping the position for now.
Rasizade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rasizade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rasizade throws a big elbow that misses.
Rasizade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Isladov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rasizade's waist but Rasizade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isladov off to one side.
Rasizade tries a quick counter leg kick but Isladov is wise to it.#TD2#
Rasizade scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Isladov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Isladov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rasizade!
Isladov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rasizade is trying to improve his position.
Rasizade is not content to let Isladov control the position.
Isladov lands a nice forearm strike.
Rasizade wants to control but Isladov postures up.#T3#
Rasizade taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Rasizade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rasizade is trying to improve his position.
Isladov misses with the ground and pound.
Rasizade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isladov controlling from side mount.
Isladov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rasizade wants to control but Isladov postures up.#T4#
Isladov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Isladov wants to control but Rasizade is keeping him busy.
Rasizade is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Isladov off and has taken his back!
Rasizade trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Isladov doesn't escape.
Rasizade has the hooks in. Isladov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rasizade struggling to keep hold of the position.
Isladov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Isladov trying to control the action but Rasizade just sinks the hooks in.
Rasizade slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toghrul Rasizade will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Isladov is defended easily by Rasizade.
Isladov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Isladov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasizade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruktar Isladov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasizade leaves Isladov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Isladov shoots in for a takedown but Rasizade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasizade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Isladov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isladov blocks a leg kick.
Isladov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rasizade circles away.#TD2#
Rasizade manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Isladov on his heels. He'll look to pass Isladov's guard now, I'm sure.
Rasizade pushes down on Isladov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rasizade is thwarting Isladov's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Rasizade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Isladov looking for submissions off his back.
Isladov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rasizade is working for a kimura but Isladov is defending it quite comfortably.
Isladov trying to control here. #SUB2#
Rasizade is working for a submission of some sort.
Rasizade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rasizade controlling the action here. #T3#
Isladov missing with punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Isladov goes for a double leg but Rasizade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rasizade continues to drive forward.
Rasizade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Rasizade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rasizade wants to pass the guard but Isladov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Isladov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Isladov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasizade controls the pace.
Rasizade looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Isladov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasizade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasizade 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.
Isladov keeping moving, preventing Rasizade from controlling successfully.
Rasizade is pushing down on Isladov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Isladov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasizade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Isladov punching from the bottom.
Rasizade wants to control but Isladov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toghrul Rasizade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Isladov with that takedown attempt.
Rasizade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Isladov shoots in but Rasizade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Isladov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rasizade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruktar Isladov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isladov goes for a double leg but Rasizade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rasizade continues to drive forward.
Isladov shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Rasizade shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rasizade is looking to take a break and control but Isladov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isladov is trying to maintain the position but Rasizade is very close to passing his half guard.
Rasizade controlling the pace. #T1#
Isladov is refusing to be controlled, as Rasizade sits in half guard.
Rasizade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rasizade is trying to control. Isladov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rasizade controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Isladov is not content to let Rasizade control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Isladov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rasizade circles away.
Rasizade leaves Isladov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Isladov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rasizade tries to land a leg kick but Isladov saw it coming and moves away. #TD2#
Rasizade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Isladov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Isladov tries to bench press Rasizade off him but Rasizade keeps the position. #T2#
Rasizade controlling from side mount.
Rasizade is continuing to stall.
Isladov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rasizade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rasizade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Isladov keeps working.
Rasizade working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rasizade wants to take a breather but Isladov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rasizade. #T3#
Isladov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Isladov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rasizade is one step ahead there.
Rasizade trying to control but Isladov is working from the bottom.
Rasizade tries to free his leg and advance position but Isladov is retaining full guard.
Isladov looking for a sweep. Not yet Isladov, not yet.
Rasizade trying to control the position from guard on top but Isladov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasizade is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Toghrul Rasizade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice sprawl there from Rasizade as Isladov shoots in.
Rasizade leaves Isladov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rasizade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Isladov is defending well.#TD2#
Rasizade has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Isladov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Rasizade is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Isladov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Rasizade go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

And that's the end of the fight!
Toghrul Rasizade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rasizade 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toghrul Rasizade!
Toghrul Rasizade gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: IFC IV
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Rasizade leaves Jong Un with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jong Un is looking to clinch but Rasizade is avoiding it.
Jong Un tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rasizade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jong Un somewhat.
Rasizade is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rasizade lands with a hook. Jong Un tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un moves to clinch but Rasizade breaks away #TD2#
and Rasizade counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jong Un won't be happy with that.
Jong Un's coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jong Un sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jong Un looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Jong Un is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rasizade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rasizade's back!#SUB#
Jong Un has the hooks in. Rasizade is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Jong Un passes his arm under Rasizade's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rasizade taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esco Jong Un!

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