Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SyFi 132
Date: Nov 25, 2018

#R1#
Tatum scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Tabatabai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tabatabai struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
A short left from Tatum.
Tatum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tabatabai looks winded!
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tatum.
Tatum digs a right hand underneath Tabatabai's ribcage. Tabatabai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Tatum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tabatabai backwards.
Tatum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum cracks Tabatabai with a nice body shot.#T1#
Tatum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tabatabai or not.
Nice body punch from Tatum - that landed with a thud.
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tatum - that landed with a thud.
Tatum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum lands a hook that snaps the head of Tabatabai backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Tabatabai is rocked!
Tatum pushes Tabatabai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tabatabai is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
Tatum creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tabatabai with a big uppercut! Tabatabai tries to clinch up but Tatum pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tabatabai to the mat! Tabatabai covers up and Tatum unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drederick Tatum!
Drederick Tatum decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: NJMMA Friday Night Fights 3
Date: May 25, 2018

#R1#
Tabatabai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colnago.#CL2#
Colnago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tabatabai, pushing him back against the cage.
Tabatabai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colnago struggles to land a body shot inside as Tabatabai controls his hands.
Colnago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tabatabai blocking some punches.
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as Colnago controls the action.
Colnago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Colnago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tabatabai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colnago struggles to land a body shot inside as Tabatabai controls his hands.
Tabatabai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colnago digs a right hand into Tabatabai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tabatabai's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Tabatabai.
Tabatabai working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Colnago misses with a body punch.
Tabatabai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tabatabai digs a right hand into Colnago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Colnago's gas tank.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tabatabai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A short left from Colnago.
Colnago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colnago prevents a body shot from Tabatabai.
Colnago misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Colnago fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Colnago fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Colnago blocks it.
Colnago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tabatabais head.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colnago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colnago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tabatabai blocks a body shot from Colnago.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Colnago avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colnago.
Colnago tries to work over Tabatabai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tabatabai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colnagos head.
Colnago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tabatabai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colnago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Colnago tries a body shot but Tabatabai blocks it.
Tabatabai misses with some punches.
Tabatabai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Tabatabai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colnago's elbow.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colnago's elbow.
Colnago tries to throw a body punch but Tabatabai avoids it by throwing Colnago back against the cage.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colnago's elbow.
Colnago tries to work over Tabatabai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colnago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tabatabai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colnago struggles to land a body shot inside as Tabatabai controls his hands.
Colnago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colnago swings wildly with an uppercut but Tabatabai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Colnago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Colnago avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Colnago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colnago can't find room to land a body shot as Tabatabai controls the action.
Tabatabai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colnago struggles to land a body shot inside as Tabatabai controls his hands. #T3#
Colnago working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Colnago.
Colnago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Colnago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tabatabai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tabatabai fails to land.
Tabatabai tries to work over Colnago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colnago tries to throw a body punch but Tabatabai avoids it by throwing Colnago back against the cage.
Colnago lands with a left to the head.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Colnago avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tabatabai.
Colnago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colnago lands a body shot.
Tabatabai is breathing heavily.
Colnago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tabatabai prevents a body shot from Colnago.
Colnago misses with a body punch.
Colnago misses with the head strike.
Colnago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tabatabai.
Colnago blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Tabatabai blocks an uppercut.
Colnago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colnago's elbow.
Colnago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tabatabai's elbow.
Colnago blocks a body shot from Tabatabai.
Colnago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tabatabai backwards.
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!
Colnago struggles to land a body shot inside as Tabatabai controls his hands.
Colnago lands a left hand.
Colnago misses with a punch on the inside.
Tabatabai struggles to land a body shot inside as Colnago controls his hands.
Tabatabai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colnago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tabatabai backwards.
A shot in the inside from Colnago.
Nice body punch from Colnago - that landed with a thud.
Tabatabai blocks a body shot from Colnago.
Colnago lands a nice uppercut.
Colnago tries to work over Tabatabai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colnago blocks a body shot from Tabatabai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Colnago 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#
Colnago ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tabatabai's jaw. Tabatabai's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Colnago does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cesar Colnago!
Cesar Colnago bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: 21 April prelims
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Friedman scores with a decent looking hook.
Tabatabai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Friedman misses with a straight right. #CL#
Tabatabai has closed the distance and engaged Friedman in a clinch. #TD2#
Friedman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tabatabai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman missing with strikes from the back.
Friedman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tabatabai. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Friedman missing with strikes.
Friedman missing with strikes from the back.
Friedman misses with punches from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedman connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tabatabai to escape the position.
Tabatabai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friedman on the ground.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Friedman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tabatabai avoids the strikes from Friedman. #T1#
Friedman misses with a punch to the head.
Friedman is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Friedman gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Friedman gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Friedman apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Friedman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tabatabai manages to avoid it.
Tabatabai misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Friedman counters with a takedown into side control.
Tabatabai parries the strikes from Friedman easily there. Friedman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tabatabai to escape.
Friedman working the ground and pound but Tabatabai is defending the strikes.
Friedman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Friedman throwing strikes but Tabatabai manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Friedman is not content to let Tabatabai control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedman sneaks back into half guard.
Tabatabai blocks the strikes from Friedman. #T2##SUB2#
Friedman looking for submissions off his back.
Friedman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Friedman is holding on to half guard well.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friedman trying to control here. #T3#
Tabatabai prevents Friedman from improving his position.
Friedman wants to control but Tabatabai is keeping busy.
Friedman gets full guard.#SUB2#
Friedman is looking for a triangle here but Tabatabai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Friedman is not content to let Tabatabai control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friedman gets back to half guard.
Friedman manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Friedman is looking for a triangle here but Tabatabai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Friedman is looking for a sweep.
Friedman is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tabatabai moves in looking to clinch but Friedman pushes him off.
Friedman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tabatabai is looking to clinch but Friedman is avoiding it.
Friedman throws a big shot that misses.
Tabatabai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedman misses with a hook. Tabatabai ducked under it nicely.
Tabatabai misses the shot to the body.
Friedman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Tabatabai rushes Friedman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Friedman is looking for a takedown.
Friedman is looking to take this one to the mat.
John Tabatabai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Friedman.
Friedman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Tabatabai scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Friedman breaks the clinch.
Friedman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Friedman misses with a straight right.
Tabatabai swings for the body but Friedman moves out of range.
Friedman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tabatabai.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Friedman throws a body shot but no joy.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Tabatabai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tabatabai.
Tabatabai tries to clinch but Friedman is having none of it.
Friedman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Friedman swings for the body but Tabatabai moves out of range.
Tabatabai shoots in looking for a takedown. Friedman tries to sprawl out of it but Tabatabai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Friedman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tabatabai slips under a jab.
Friedman scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Friedman misses the shot to the body.
Friedman shoots in looking for a takedown but Tabatabai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friedman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Milton Friedman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tabatabai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friedman.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Friedman lands with a straight right. Tabatabai didn't see that one coming.
Friedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tabatabai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Friedman takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Tabatabai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friedman.
Friedman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Friedman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tabatabai circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tabatabai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Friedman misses with a hook.
Tabatabai scores with a jab to the body.
Friedman lunges at Tabatabai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tabatabai's hand.
Friedman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabatabai.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedman. Tabatabai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tabatabai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friedman moves away.
Tabatabai tries to clinch but Friedman is having none of it.
Friedman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tabatabai was well out of range. Poor timing from Friedman.
Tabatabai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friedman manages to avoid it.
Tabatabai avoids the body shot from Friedman.
Friedman misses with a body shot.
Tabatabai scores with a sloppy right hand. Friedman should have avoided that one.
Tabatabai doesn't manage to clinch there - Friedman circles away.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Friedman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Friedman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tabatabai avoids the body shot from Friedman.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
Tabatabai is looking to wear down Friedman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Friedman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedman lunges at Tabatabai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tabatabai's hand. #CL#
Tabatabai has managed to clinch. #T4#
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike.
Friedman has Tabatabai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tabatabai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tabatabai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friedman tries to throw a body punch but Tabatabai avoids it by throwing Friedman back against the cage.
Tabatabai is pressed up against the cage. Friedman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tabatabai down to the mat. Tabatabai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tabatabai moves in looking to clinch but Friedman pushes him off.
Tabatabai ducks under a wild hook from Friedman.
Friedman avoids the body shot from Tabatabai.
Friedman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Tabatabai.
John Tabatabai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tabatabai works Friedman's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Tabatabai closes the distance and pushes Friedman back into the cage.
Tabatabai lands with a short shot to the head.
Tabatabai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai - that landed with a thud.
Friedman is breathing heavily.
Tabatabai misses with a punch to the body.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedman's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tabatabai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milton Friedman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tabatabai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friedman.
Tabatabai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Friedman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tabatabai.
Friedman feints the counter takedown.
Friedman throws a looping overhand right but Tabatabai ducks down to avoid it.
Friedman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tabatabai manages to avoid it.
Friedman lands a nice hook to Tabatabai's body. Tabatabai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tabatabai digs a good hook to Friedman's body.
A punch combination from Tabatabai misses.
Friedman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Friedman misses the jab.
Friedman takes a swing at Tabatabai's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Tabatabai shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Friedman is backing up but Tabatabai catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Friedman covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Tabatabai Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Tabatabai!
John Tabatabai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NJMMA #50 Prelims
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Friedman missing with a left hand there. Tabatabai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tabatabai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tabatabai misses with a wild body shot.
Tabatabai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tabatabai slips under a jab from Friedman.
Friedman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tabatabai manages to avoid it.
Tabatabai is looking to clinch.
Friedman throws a jab but it's blocked by Tabatabai.
Friedman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tabatabai's waist but Tabatabai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Friedman off to one side.
Friedman throws a right hand that Tabatabai ducks under and follows up with a left that Tabatabai also avoids with ease.
Tabatabai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Friedman manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Tabatabai gets a clinch.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedman's elbow.
Tabatabai works on Friedman's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman tries to pull guard but Tabatabai holds him up against the cage and eventually Friedman drops back down to his feet.
Friedman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tabatabai walks away with a smile on his face. Friedman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tabatabai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.
John Tabatabai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Friedman.
Friedman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Friedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tabatabai connects with a body shot.
Tabatabai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Friedman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Friedman throws a shot to the body.
Friedman lands a nice looking body shot.
Tabatabai slaps away a takedown attempt from Friedman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Friedman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friedman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands a nice looking body shot.
Tabatabai misses with a few strikes there.
Friedman with the counter takedown but Tabatabai avoids it easily.
Tabatabai wants to clinch.
Tabatabai doesn't manage to clinch there - Friedman circles away. #TD2#
Friedman drives through with a takedown into Tabatabai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tabatabai is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Friedman controls Tabatabai momentarily but Tabatabai frees himself.
Tabatabai trying to control but Friedman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tabatabai won't allow Friedman to sweep him here.
Tabatabai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Friedman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friedman controlling Tabatabai's posture. #SUB2#
Friedman is looking for a triangle but Tabatabai pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Tabatabai stops Friedman from standing up.
Tabatabai is fighting to break Friedman's control of his arms but Friedman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tabatabai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tabatabai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friedman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Friedman is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Tabatabai clinches. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Friedman is trying to drag Tabatabai to the mat but Tabatabai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Friedman has clasped his hands together around Tabatabai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes there by Friedman.
Friedman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tabatabai some visible discomfort.
Friedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tabatabai keeps working.
Friedman controlling the position from side mount.
Friedman 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.
Friedman scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Milton Friedman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milton Friedman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tabatabai slips a straight right by Friedman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friedman.
Friedman lands a jab.
Tabatabai wants to clinch.
Tabatabai wants to clinch#TD2#
and Friedman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friedman.
Friedman stands and throws Tabatabai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tabatabai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tabatabai tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman in side control, throwing shots but Tabatabai defends.
Tabatabai parries the strikes from Friedman easily there. Friedman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tabatabai to escape.
Friedman throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Friedman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Friedman is working Tabatabai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Friedman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tabatabai down.
Friedman staying calm.
Tabatabai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tabatabai is letting Friedman control him for a moment.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friedman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tabatabai defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Friedman grinds an elbow into Tabatabai's temple.
Friedman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tabatabai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friedman lands a few punches from side control.
Friedman misses with the ground and pound.
Friedman throwing strikes but Tabatabai manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Friedman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Friedman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Friedman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Friedman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tabatabai's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedman landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Friedman with a nice head shot there.
Friedman throwing strikes but missing.
Friedman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Friedman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Friedman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tabatabai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friedman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milton Friedman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Friedman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Friedman throws a strike but Tabatabai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tabatabai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Friedman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Friedman keeping moving, preventing Tabatabai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Friedman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tabatabai is aware though and is defending well.
Friedman seems keen to control Tabatabai's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tabatabai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friedman on the ground.
Friedman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Milton Friedman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Friedman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tabatabai is defended easily by Friedman.
Friedman goes for a double leg but Tabatabai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tabatabai continues to drive forward.
Tabatabai tries to clinch up but Friedman circles away and keeps his distance.
Friedman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Friedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tabatabai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friedman manages to avoid it.
Friedman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tabatabai defends it well.
Milton Friedman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Tabatabai moves into the clinch.
Tabatabai lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman wants a takedown.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Friedman blocks it.
Tabatabai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Friedman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tabatabai prevents it.
John Tabatabai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Friedman.
Friedman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tabatabai after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Friedman wants a takedown.
Friedman tries to stall but Tabatabai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Friedman looking for a takedown.
Friedman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Friedman is trying to stall.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Tabatabai misses with a punch to the body.
Tabatabai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tabatabai lands with a right to the head.
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friedman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tabatabai is defending well.
Tabatabai lands a left hand.
Tabatabai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabatabai lands a body punch in the clinch.
John Tabatabai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Tabatabai - that landed with a thud.
Tabatabai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friedman backwards.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Friedman avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Friedman jumps guard but Tabatabai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Friedman fails to pull guard.
A short left from Tabatabai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Tabatabai as the two fighters clinch.
John Tabatabai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tabatabai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Tabatabai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as Friedman controls the action.
Tabatabai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Friedman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Friedman blocks it. #T3#
Tabatabai presses Friedman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tabatabai lands a shot to the body.
Tabatabai scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Friedman is rocked!
Tabatabai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friedman is still on wobbly legs! Can Tabatabai finish him?
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as Friedman controls the action.
Friedman seems to have recovered his senses.
Friedman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tabatabai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tabatabai lands a body punch.
Tabatabai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tabatabai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tabatabai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tabatabai digs a right hand underneath Friedman's ribcage. Friedman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tabatabai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tabatabai misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Friedman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tabatabai can't fight it off and eventually Friedman manages to take the fight to the floor. Tabatabai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tabatabai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friedman. #T4##SUB#
Tabatabai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tabatabai 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.
Friedman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tabatabai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friedman landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Tabatabai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Friedman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Milton Friedman!
Milton Friedman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NJMMA #45: Lo v Tabatabai
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Tabatabai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tabatabai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lo blocks an uppercut.
Tabatabai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tabatabai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lo blocks a body shot from Tabatabai.
A left hand lands to the body for Lo.
A hook to the body from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tabatabai swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lo manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tabatabai closes the distance and pushes Lo back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Tabatabai lands a shot to the body.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lo blocks a body shot from Tabatabai.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tabatabai.
Lo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as Lo controls the action.
Tabatabai is leaning against Lo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tabatabai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lo stalling in the clinch but Tabatabai improves position.
Tabatabai misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lo breaks the clinch.
Lo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabatabai.#T2#
Tabatabai lands with a hook. Lo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tabatabai just misses with a punch to the body.
Tabatabai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tabatabai tries to clinch up but Lo circles away and keeps his distance.
John Tabatabai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tabatabai tries to clinch there but Lo circles away.
Tabatabai tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Tabatabai forces Lo back against the cage and clinches.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
Tabatabai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tabatabai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tabatabai lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lo taking a breather.
Tabatabai works on Lo's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lo tries to work over Tabatabai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabatabai is leaning against Lo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lo is breathing heavily.
Tabatabai lands a left hand.
Tabatabai's coach down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tabatabai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tabatabai lands a shot to the body.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tabatabai tries to work over Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tabatabai struggles to land a body shot inside as Lo controls his hands.
Tabatabai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tabatabai scores with a hook to the body.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Lo misses with the head strike.
Tabatabai lands a right hand.
Lo misses with a body punch.
Tabatabai misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Tabatabai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai - that landed with a thud.
Tabatabai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tabatabai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lo backwards.
Tabatabai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
Tabatabai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lo tries a body shot but Tabatabai blocks it.
Tabatabai lands a left hand.
Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tabatabai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Los head.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tabatabai 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#
Tabatabai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tabatabai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lo doesn't seem bothered though.
Tabatabai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tabatabai wants to clinch up but Lo keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai throws a lazy right hand but Lo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Tabatabai lands a big right hand that sends Lo crashing to the mat! Tabatabai stays standing though and waves Lo back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Jackie Lo has been cut.
Tabatabai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Tabatabai lands.#ROC2#
Lo is rocked!
Tabatabai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lo rather than just go for the knockout.
Tabatabai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Lo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lo is looking to counter punch.
Lo seems to have got his legs back now.
Tabatabai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Tabatabai clinches.
Lo prevents a body shot from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands a body shot. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tabatabai.
John Tabatabai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Lo prevents a body shot from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tabatabai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lo or not.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
Tabatabai tries to work over Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tabatabai cracks Lo with a nice body shot.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tabatabai is working Lo over against the cage.
Tabatabai lands a body punch.
Tabatabai is leaning against Lo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Tabatabai.
Tabatabai misses with a punch on the inside.
Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Tabatabai.
Lo is trying to break free.
Lo blocks a body shot from Tabatabai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tabatabai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Tabatabai scores with a shot to the side of Lo's head.
Tabatabai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tabatabai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lo's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Tabatabai.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tabatabai has him pressed against the cage.
Tabatabai struggles to land a body shot inside as Lo controls his hands.
Tabatabai cracks Lo with a nice body shot.
Tabatabai is working Lo over against the cage.#T3#
Tabatabai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tabatabai lands a body shot.
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tabatabai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tabatabai.
A right hook to the body lands for Tabatabai.
A short left from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Lo blocks it. #KD2#
Tabatabai drops Lo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Tabatabai drops Lo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Lo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lo to his knees! Tabatabai keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Tabatabai!
An out of breath John Tabatabai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NJMMA #37: Hansen v Sheedy
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1##CL#
Tabatabai rushes Jang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jang jumps guard but Tabatabai stands there with Jang around his waist. Jang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tabatabai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jang can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Tabatabai.
A short right from Tabatabai on the inside.
Tabatabai prevents the takedown attempt.
John Tabatabai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jang.
Tabatabai struggles to land a body shot inside as Jang controls his hands.
Jang tries to pull guard but Tabatabai won't allow it.
Tabatabai lands a right hand. #TD2#
Jang decides to pull guard.
Jang being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Jang is looking for a triangle here but Tabatabai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jang tries to buck Tabatabai off but Tabatabai is having none of it.#T1#
Jang can't do much from the bottom here.
Tabatabai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jang wants to control but Tabatabai postures up.
Tabatabai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jang is letting Tabatabai control him for a moment.
Jang tries to improve position but can't.
Jang gets back to half guard.
Jang is looking for a sweep. Tabatabai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jang missing with punches from the bottom.
Jang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tabatabai not doing much here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tabatabai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tabatabai's back!#T3#
Tabatabai covers up after that shot from Jang.
Jang is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jang gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jang gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jang apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tabatabai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tabatabai lands with a cross.
Jang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tabatabai defends it nicely.#CL#
Tabatabai closes the distance and pushes Jang back into the cage.
Tabatabai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tabatabai gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Tabatabai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jang backwards.
Tabatabai pushes Jang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tabatabai lands a hook that snaps the head of Jang backwards.
Tabatabai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tabatabai to keep the fight standing.
Jang fails to pull guard.
Jang wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Tabatabai.
Jang looks winded!
A short right from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Jang pulls Tabatabai into guard.
Tabatabai stays in close to Jang's body and controls the position.
Tabatabai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tabatabai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tabatabai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Tabatabai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jang tries to score a body lock takedown but Tabatabai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tabatabai works on Jang's body with a couple of short punches.
Tabatabai prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Tabatabai.
A short right from Tabatabai on the inside.
Tabatabai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jang backwards.
A short right from Tabatabai on the inside. #ROC#
Jang is rocked!
Tabatabai throws a big uppercut that drops Jang! More strikes from Tabatabai and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jang lies dazed against the cage as Tabatabai celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Tabatabai!
A victorious John Tabatabai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
James Jang was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't turn your back on me, sucka!'.

Event: NJMMA #28: Tabatabai v Colnago
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1##CL#
Tabatabai clinches up against the cage.
Colnago prevents a body shot from Tabatabai.
Colnago blocks a body shot from Tabatabai.
Colnago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colnago swings wildly with an uppercut but Tabatabai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colnago tries to break free but Tabatabai pushes him back against the cage.
Tabatabai lands with a short shot to the head.
Colnago swings wildly with an uppercut but Tabatabai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Colnago on the inside.
Tabatabai misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colnago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tabatabai misses with a punch to the body.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Colnago avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Colnago misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tabatabai.
Colnago struggles to land a body shot inside as Tabatabai controls his hands. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colnago.
Tabatabai scores with a shot to the side of Colnago's head.
Tabatabai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tabatabai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colnago blocking some punches.
Tabatabai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tabatabai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Colnago avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Colnago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colnago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colnago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colnago has had enough of the clinch but Tabatabai keeps him there for the moment.
Colnago working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colnago.
Tabatabai throws a head punch that misses.
Colnago pushes Tabatabai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colnago struggles to land a body shot inside as Tabatabai controls his hands. #T2#
Colnago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colnago misses with a punch to the body.
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as Colnago controls the action.
Colnago swings wildly with an uppercut but Tabatabai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colnago scores with a shot to the side of Tabatabai's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Colnago blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Colnago as the two fighters clinch.
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Colnago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colnago misses with an uppercut. Tabatabai saw that one coming.
Tabatabai tries to counter by clinching up but Colnago breaks away and moves out of range.
Colnago scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Colnago.
Tabatabai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A shot to the liver by Colnago. Beautiful body shot.
Tabatabai is breathing heavily.
Colnago missing with a left hand there. Tabatabai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Colnago swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabatabai.
Colnago misses the jab.
Tabatabai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tabatabai throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Colnago counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tabatabai! Colnago lets Tabatabai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like John Tabatabai has been cut.
Tabatabai just misses with a punch to the body.
Colnago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colnago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colnago looks to land a left hand but Tabatabai moved out of range nicely.
Colnago stuns Tabatabai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tabatabai has managed to clinch.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colnago lands a hook that snaps the head of Tabatabai backwards.
Colnago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Colnago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colnago lands a shot to the body.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Colnago blocks it.
Colnago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Tabatabai lands a hook that snaps the head of Colnago backwards.
Colnago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colnago lands with a right to the head.
Colnago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Colnago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colnago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tabatabai to score with a decent uppercut.
Tabatabai throws out a loose jab but Colnago uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Colnago misses.
Colnago punishes Tabatabai's body with a nice straight punch.
Tabatabai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colnago throws out the jab. #KD2#
Colnago feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tabatabai sprawling to the canvas! Tabatabai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Colnago finish him?! #ROC2#
Tabatabai is rocked!
Colnago cracks Tabatabai with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cesar Colnago! Cesar Colnago retains his heavyweight title!
Cesar Colnago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NJMMA #23: Embalmer v Gavira
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Tabatabai lands with an uppercut that bounces Friedman off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Tabatabai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Tabatabai. No joy for Friedman on that attempt.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
John Tabatabai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedman shoots in for a double leg but Tabatabai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tabatabai is looking to clinch but Friedman is avoiding it.
Tabatabai with a jab.#CL#
Tabatabai forces Friedman back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai - that landed with a thud.
Tabatabai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tabatabai lands a body punch.
Tabatabai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Friedman backwards.
A short left from Tabatabai. #ROC#
Friedman is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tabatabai scores with a shot to the side of Friedman's head.
Friedman is still on wobbly legs! Can Tabatabai finish him?
Tabatabai drops Friedman with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Friedman is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Tabatabai!
A very excited looking John Tabatabai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NJMMA #19: Power v MacGowan
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Hampton scores with a jab.
Tabatabai wants to clinch up but Hampton keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Hampton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hampton misses with a hook. Tabatabai ducked under it nicely.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch but Hampton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hampton avoids the body shot from Tabatabai.
Danga de danga de dang - Hampton scores with a four punch combination!
Tabatabai avoids the body shot from Hampton.
Hampton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Hampton has been cut.
Hampton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tabatabai.
A nice combination there by Hampton. #CL2#
Hampton gets tackled into the cage by Tabatabai. Tabatabai maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hampton wants a takedown but no success here.
Hampton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hampton pushes Tabatabai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tabatabai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton is working for takedown but Tabatabai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hampton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tabatabais head.
Hampton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tabatabai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tabatabai swings wildly with an uppercut but Hampton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hampton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tabatabai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Tabatabai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hampton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tabatabai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hampton is trying to drag Tabatabai to the mat but Tabatabai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hampton wants a takedown.
Tabatabai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands with a right to the head.
Hampton blocks an uppercut.
Hampton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tabatabai prevents it.
Hampton is working for takedown but Tabatabai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hampton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Hampton avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Tabatabai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hampton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tabatabai is defending well.#T2#
Tabatabai misses with the head strike.
Hampton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tabatabai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tabatabai blocking some punches.
Tabatabai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tabatabai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hampton is breathing heavily.
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as Hampton controls the action.
Hampton wants a takedown.
Tabatabai gets underhooks to prevent Hampton's takedown attempt.
Tabatabai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hampton backwards.
Hampton pushes Tabatabai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Tabatabai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike.
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Hampton is rocked!
Tabatabai throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Hampton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tabatabai working aggressively here.
Hampton blocking some punches.
Tabatabai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tabatabai.
Hampton blocks an uppercut.
Tabatabai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hampton.
Tabatabai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tabatabai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tabatabai lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hampton tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Tabatabai!
John Tabatabai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Tabatabai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like John Tabatabai has been cut.#CL#
Tabatabai darts in and clinches Winnfield up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tabatabai.
Winnfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winnfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Winnfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tabatabai blocking some punches.
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tabatabai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winnfield backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
Tabatabai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winnfield throws a head punch that misses.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Winnfield blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Tabatabai.
Winnfield looks winded!
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Winnfield prevents a body shot from Tabatabai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tabatabai.
Tabatabai misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Tabatabai on the inside. #T1#
Tabatabai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Tabatabai. #ROC#
Winnfield is rocked!
Tabatabai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winnfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Tabatabai finish him?
Tabatabai blocks a body shot from Winnfield.
Winnfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Winnfield misses with a punch to the body.
Winnfield throws a head punch that misses.
Tabatabai lands with a light punch inside.
Tabatabai lands a right hand.
Tabatabai cracks Winnfield with a nice body shot.
Tabatabai scores with a hook to the body.
Tabatabai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tabatabai misses with a body punch.
Winnfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winnfield backwards.
Tabatabai throws a punch but it's blocked by Winnfield.
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike.
Winnfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Winnfield avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Winnfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tabatabai lands with a right to the head.
Tabatabai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winnfield blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tabatabai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tabatabai lands a body punch.
Tabatabai pushes Winnfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tabatabai pushes Winnfield against the cage. Tabatabai is working some dirty boxing. Tabatabai pushes off with a quick right hook! Winnfield goes down! Winnfield tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tabatabai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Tabatabai!
An out of breath John Tabatabai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The Joker has Tabatabai up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Joker.
The Joker lands with a short shot to the head.
The Joker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tabatabai digs a right hand into The Joker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Joker's gas tank.
The Joker takes a shot to the head.
Tabatabai blocking some punches.
The Joker tries to stall but Tabatabai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tabatabai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from The Joker.
The Joker scores with a hook to the body.
The Joker misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Joker.
The Joker swings wildly with an uppercut but Tabatabai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tabatabai swings wildly with an uppercut but The Joker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tabatabai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Joker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Joker misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
The Joker successfully pulls guard. #T1#
The Joker wants to stand and escape but Tabatabai is having none of it.
The Joker striking off his back but it's not causing Tabatabai any problems.
The Joker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tabatabai is controlling him.
The Joker striking off his back but it's not causing Tabatabai any problems.
Tabatabai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Joker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tabatabai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Joker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tabatabai swats away the attempt to clinch by The Joker.#CL2#
The Joker pushes Tabatabai up against the cage in a clinch.
The Joker throws a punch but it's blocked by Tabatabai.
The Joker scores with a shot to the side of Tabatabai's head.
The Joker misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from The Joker fails to land.
Tabatabai blocking some punches.
Tabatabai scores with a hook to the body.
Tabatabai blocks an uppercut.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Joker's elbow.
The Joker scores with a shot to the side of Tabatabai's head.
The Joker scores with a shot to the side of Tabatabai's head.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but The Joker blocks it.
Tabatabai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Joker lands an uppercut.#T3#
The Joker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tabatabai lands a left hand.
A short right from Tabatabai on the inside.
The Joker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from The Joker fails to land.
The Joker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from The Joker.
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as The Joker controls the action.
The Joker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but The Joker avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
The Joker throws an elbow but it misses.
The Joker jumps guard but Tabatabai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tabatabai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Joker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Joker throws a punch but it's blocked by Tabatabai.
The Joker misses with some punches. #T4#
Tabatabai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tabatabai lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Joker.
A right hand to the body from Tabatabai. #TD2#
The Joker successfully pulls guard.
The Joker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tabatabai manages to pass to side control.
Tabatabai trying to control the pace.
The Joker is trying to stand back up but Tabatabai is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaco The Joker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Joker walks into a left hand.
Tabatabai misses with a body shot. #CL#
Tabatabai instigates a clinch. #BC2#
The Joker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tabatabai needs to keep his hands up - The Joker had a free shot at his head there.
Tabatabai moves in looking to clinch but The Joker pushes him off.
Tabatabai throws a good cross that connects.
Tabatabai throws a right and a left that The Joker avoids nicely.
The Joker cracks Tabatabai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Joker doesn't manage to clinch there - Tabatabai circles away.
Tabatabai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Joker cracks Tabatabai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Joker avoids the body shot from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai sets himself, and The Joker steps forward looking for the clinch! Tabatabai avoids it this time.#CL2#
The Joker darts in and clinches Tabatabai up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Joker has a couple of punches blocked by Tabatabai.
Tabatabai takes a shot to the head.
The Joker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tabatabai lands a right hand.
Tabatabai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tabatabai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
The Joker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but The Joker avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Tabatabai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from The Joker on the inside.
The Joker working aggressively here.
Tabatabai has a couple of punches blocked by The Joker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tabatabai.
The Joker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but The Joker avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Tabatabai lands with a right to the head.
The Joker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tabatabai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tabatabai.
The Joker jumps guard but Tabatabai stands there with The Joker around his waist. The Joker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Joker misses with some punches.
Tabatabai blocking some punches.
The Joker prevents a body shot from Tabatabai.
The Joker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
The Joker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tabatabai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tabatabai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Joker swings wildly with an uppercut but Tabatabai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaco The Joker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tabatabai lands a hook that snaps the head of The Joker backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tabatabai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tabatabai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Joker backwards.
The Joker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tabatabai backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Joker.
The Joker working aggressively here.
Tabatabai blocks an uppercut.
The Joker throws a head punch that misses.
The Joker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tabatabai blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands with a short shot to the head.
The Joker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Joker blocking some punches.
The Joker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tabatabais head.
Tabatabai scores with a shot to the side of The Joker's head.
The Joker tries to pull guard but Tabatabai won't allow it.
The Joker misses with some punches.
The Joker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Joker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tabatabai tries to work over The Joker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Joker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Joker prevents a body shot from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai swings wildly with an uppercut but The Joker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tabatabai tries to work over The Joker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tabatabai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Joker. #T4#
The Joker jumps guard but Tabatabai stands there with The Joker around his waist. The Joker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Tabatabai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaco The Joker.
A left hand lands to the body for Tabatabai.
The Joker is breathing heavily.
Tabatabai lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Tabatabai on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Joker.
Tabatabai prevents a body shot from The Joker.
Tabatabai blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Tabatabai on the inside.
Tabatabai works on The Joker's body with a couple of short punches.
The Joker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tabatabai lands a shot to the body.
Tabatabai lands a right hand.
Tabatabai is leaning against The Joker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tabatabai struggles to land a body shot inside as The Joker controls his hands.
Tabatabai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tabatabai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Joker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tabatabai dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tabatabai has closed the distance and engaged The Joker in a clinch.
The Joker jumps guard but Tabatabai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tabatabai swings wildly with an uppercut but The Joker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tabatabai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Joker.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tabatabai fails to land.
Tabatabai lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Tabatabai.
A short body shot lands from Tabatabai as the two fighters clinch.
Tabatabai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tabatabai working aggressively here.
The Joker blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Tabatabai.
The Joker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tabatabai blocks an uppercut.
Tabatabai misses with a punch to the body.
Tabatabai lands a nice shot to the body.
Tabatabai lands a shot to the body.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tabatabai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tabatabai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tabatabai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai digs a right hand into The Joker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Joker's gas tank.
Tabatabai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tabatabai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Joker's elbow.
Tabatabai presses The Joker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tabatabai lands a body punch.
Tabatabai misses with a punch on the inside.
Tabatabai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Joker swings wildly with an uppercut but Tabatabai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tabatabai misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tabatabai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tabatabai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
The Joker is rocked!#T2#
The Joker takes a shot to the head.
The Joker is still on wobbly legs! Can Tabatabai finish him?
Tabatabai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tabatabai lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops The Joker to his knees! Tabatabai keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Tabatabai!
An out of breath John Tabatabai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1##CL#
Tabatabai gets a clinch.
Skaf throws a punch but it's blocked by Tabatabai.
A head punch on the inside from Tabatabai fails to land.
Tabatabai throws a punch but it's blocked by Skaf.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Skaf blocks it.
A short right from Tabatabai on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Abdel Rahman Skaf has been cut.
Skaf's coach down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skaf's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Skaf can't break the clinch.
Tabatabai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tabatabai has a couple of punches blocked by Skaf.
Tabatabai scores with a shoulder strike.
Skaf working aggressively here.
Tabatabai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Tabatabai.
Skaf tries a body shot but Tabatabai blocks it.
Skaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike.
Tabatabai has Skaf pressed against the cage, preventing Skaf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tabatabai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skaf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tabatabai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skaf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tabatabai or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skaf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Tabatabai on the inside. #T1#
Tabatabai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skaf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tabatabai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tabatabai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tabatabai tries a body shot but Skaf blocks it.
Tabatabai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tabatabai lands with a left to the head.
Skaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tabatabai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skaf can't find room to land a body shot as Tabatabai controls the action.
Tabatabai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skaf's elbow.
Skaf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tabatabai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tabatabai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tabatabai lands a left hand.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Skaf avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Skaf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Skaf is trying to break the clinch but Tabatabai is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tabatabai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tabatabai misses with some punches.
Skaf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tabatabai backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skaf working aggressively here.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tabatabai scores with a shot to the side of Skaf's head.
Skaf tries to break the clinch but Tabatabai is controlling the position. #BC2#
Skaf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tabatabai misses with a body shot.
Skaf with a hook.
Skaf swings for the body but Tabatabai moves out of range.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skaf.
Skaf takes a swing at Tabatabai's ribcage but misses.
Skaf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Tabatabai moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Skaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tabatabai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skaf lands a body shot.
Tabatabai doesn't manage to clinch there - Skaf circles away. #T3#
Skaf avoids the body shot from Tabatabai.
Tabatabai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Tabatabai instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skaf.
Skaf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tabatabai is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Skaf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skaf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tabatabai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skaf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skaf lands with a shot to the body.
Abdel Rahman Skaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skaf jabs at Tabatabai's body.#KD2#
Skaf lands a big right hand that sends Tabatabai crashing to the mat! Skaf stays standing though and waves Tabatabai back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tabatabai is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Tabatabai has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Skaf! Tabatabai is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdel Rahman Skaf!
Abdel Rahman Skaf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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