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Event: SYN 911 Never Forget     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dadasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dadasov scrambles back to his feet.
Dadasov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Finch pushes Dadasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch avoiding damage.
Finch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Finch tries to work over Dadasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Dadasov.
A short right from Finch on the inside.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
Dadasov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finch.
Dadasov digs a right hand into Finch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finch's gas tank.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov. #BC#
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Finch misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Finch backs off Dadasov throws a huge counter combo but Finch manages to avoid it all.
Finch scores with a hook.
Dadasov tries to clinch there but Finch circles away.
Dadasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and Dadasov settles back down.
Finch misses the jab.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov lands a head shot.
Dadasov misses with a hook.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Finch throws a shot to the body.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dadasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Dadasov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finch or not.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dadasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finch.
Finch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finch trying to control the position but instead, Dadasov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Finch into the cage.
A short right from Dadasov on the inside.
Dadasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but Dadasov blocks with his arms.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov blocks a body shot from Finch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Finch blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadasov.
Dadasov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Finch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
Dadasov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
A short right from Dadasov.
Finch prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
A nice left hand lands by Finch. #BC2#
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Finch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov wants to clinch
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch scores with a jab. Dadasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dadasov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Finch back to the cage. Dadasov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dadasov looks to land a combination but Finch avoids it well. #CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and pushes Finch back into the cage.
Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Dadasov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Finch tries to keep at a distance but Dadasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Finch scores with a jab. Dadasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Finch looks to land a body kick but Dadasov moved away.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Dadasov defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dadasov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dadasov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dadasov misses with a combination
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch checks a low kick from Dadasov.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Dadasov throws a series of strikes that have Finch backpedaling.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dadasov connects with the punch.
That kick from Finch tenderised Dadasov's leg. Dadasov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Dadasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Dadasov tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Finch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Finch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dadasov is trying to push Finch away but Finch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dadasov tries to work over Finch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dadasov as Finch tries to tie him up.
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Finch's ribcage. Finch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Finch.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Finch.
A nice left hand lands by Dadasov.
Finch throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Dadasov is looking to clinch.
Finch blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov staying out of range there.
Finch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Dadasov throws a nice looking combination but Finch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finch connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Dadasov.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Dadasov throws a combination that misses
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Dadasov has closed the distance and engaged Finch in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov blocks an uppercut.
Dadasov gets through Finch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dadasov lands a hook that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch misses with a knee to the head.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dadasov keeps control of Finch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finch tries a knee to the head but Dadasov blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finch stalling against the cage.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Dadasov tries to break the clinch but Finch is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dadasov throws a series of strikes that have Finch backpedaling.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Finch misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Finch misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov connects with a body shot.
Finch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dadasov moves to clinch but Finch breaks away
and Finch counters with a series of strikes. Dadasov will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Dadasov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dadasov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Finch. #ROC#Dadasov is rocked!
Dadasov tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it. #CL2#
Dadasov clinches up with Finch and pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Finch controls his hands.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Finch. #T2#
Finch lands a shoulder strike.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Finch breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Dadasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Finch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
Finch tries to stall but Dadasov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Finch controls the action.
Finch takes a shot to the head.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Finch avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Finch.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands a left hand.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3##BC#
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov checks a leg kick.
Dadasov lands a head kick!
Finch lunges at Dadasov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dadasov's hand.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Finch.
Dadasov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Dadasov wants to clinch.
Dadasov tries to bum rush Finch with a series of wild strikes but Finch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dadasov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finch rather than just go for the knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dadasov misses with a wild combination.
Dadasov tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Finch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Renat Dadasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch misses with a straight right.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Atticus Finch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atticus Finch!

Our winner, Atticus Finch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN 907 Barrengarry vs. Bangin     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Dadasov lands with a shot to the body.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Storm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Dadasov closes the distance but Storm moves to the side
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Dadasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dadasov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Storm 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.
Dadasov lands a high kick!
Storm misses with a hook.
Dadasov wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Dadasov moves out of range as Storm strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Storm lands a left hand. #BC#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm stalks Dadasov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dadasov's face. Dadasov staggers backwards, shaken.
Storm misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Storm slips a straight right by Dadasov.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dadasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dadasov connects with a looping right hand.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range. #T2#
Storm connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range. #CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov throws a head punch that misses.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dadasov backwards.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dadasov tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dadasov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Dadasov slips a jab from Storm.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Dadasov's knee but Dadasov avoids it well.
Dadasov tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Storm is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Storm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dadasov. That did some damage!
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dadasov tries to clinch but Storm moves away
and Storm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Dadasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Storm.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dadasov throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dadasov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm throws a low kick but Dadasov moves out of range easily. #T4#
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dadasov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Dadasov is out of range.
Dadasov lands a nice shot that snaps Storm's head back.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Dadasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dadasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm takes one to the chin there.
Dadasov takes one to the side of the head.
Storm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Storm scores with a one two! Dadasov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Storm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Storm avoids the body shot from Dadasov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dadasov's hands.
Dadasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov scores with a three punch combo!
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Dadasov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dadasov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Dadasov clinches up against the cage.
Storm tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Storm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Storm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Storm. #T1#
Dadasov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Storm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dadasov thinking.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Storm displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Storm with the inside leg kick.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Storm tries to keep at a distance but Dadasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dadasov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Dadasov is trying to break free.
Dadasov lands with a right to the head.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Dadasov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Dadasov. #BC#
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Storm scores with a one two! Dadasov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dadasov moves to clinch but Storm breaks away
and Storm counters with a three punch combo that has Dadasov backing up. Dadasov nods at Storm to acknowledge the strikes.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dadasov throws out the jab.
Dadasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dadasov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dadasov checks a low kick from Storm.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dadasov can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Dadasov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Storm jabs Dadasov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Storm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Storm has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dadasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dadasov wants to clinch
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dadasov misses with a looping left.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dadasov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Dadasov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dadasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm jabs Dadasov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm works the jab nicely.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dadasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm punishes Dadasov's body with a nice straight punch.
Storm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Dadasov counters with a single leg into guard. Storm didn't expect that.
Dadasov is fighting to break Storm's control of his arms but Storm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
A little feinted left hand from Storm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dadasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Storm tenderised Dadasov's leg. Dadasov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Dadasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dadasov throws a one two combo.
Storm throws a leg kick which misses Dadasov's front leg but catches the back leg as Dadasov tries to avoid it.
Storm connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dadasov moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Dadasov clinches with his opponent.
Dadasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dadasov.
Dadasov works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dadasov backwards.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Dadasov backwards.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands. #BC#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dadasov darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dadasov under the eye.
Storm throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
Dadasov motions for Storm to come forward. Dadasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Storm defends it well.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Dadasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dadasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dadasov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dadasov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dadasov takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dadasov. #T3#
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Renat Dadasov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Storm blocks it. #BC#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Storm slips a jab and a cross from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Storm throws a leg kick but Dadasov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Storm slips under a jab from Dadasov.
It looked like Storm was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dadasov connects with the punch.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm thuds his right hand into Dadasov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Storm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Dadasov does no damage.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dadasov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dadasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dadasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
Renat Dadasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dadasov misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Storm, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!

A relieved looking Lincoln Storm thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 90210     
Date:   May 29, 2022
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Catch Wrestler.
A short left from Catch Wrestler.
Dadasov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Catch Wrestler successfully pulls guard.
Catch Wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Dadasov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Dadasov moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dadasov.
A short left from Dadasov.
Catch Wrestler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov lands with a left to the head.
Catch Wrestler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dadasov controls his hands.
Catch Wrestler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Catch Wrestler moves out of range easily.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and clinches up with Dadasov, looking for a takedown. Catch Wrestler pushes Dadasov against the cage but Dadasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dadasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov moves in looking to clinch but Catch Wrestler pushes him off.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dadasov to the mat! Dadasov manages to get full guard.
Dadasov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Catch Wrestler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dadasov preventing the sweep.
Catch Wrestler managing to control the position. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Catch Wrestler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dadasov escapes and throws Catch Wrestler's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Dadasov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dadasov stuffs the takedown.
Dadasov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov tries to clinch
letting Catch Wrestler counter with a right hand.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Catch Wrestler moves out of range easily.
Catch Wrestler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Catch Wrestler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Catch Wrestler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Dadasov swings widly with a right hand
and Catch Wrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
Dadasov misses with a low kick as Catch Wrestler jumps back.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Catch Wrestler or perhaps it was just good defense by Dadasov, which made it look bad. #CL#
Catch Wrestler has managed to clinch.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dadasov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Catch Wrestler. #T4#
Catch Wrestler blocks a body shot from Dadasov.
A shot in the inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Catch Wrestler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dadasov controls his hands.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it. #BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Dadasov misses #TD#
and Catch Wrestler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Dadasov is defending well.
Dadasov is trying to control but can't.
Catch Wrestler prevents Dadasov from improving his position.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dadasov defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Dadasov rushes Catch Wrestler and presses him up against the cage.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Dadasov gets caught napping as Catch Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown. Dadasov manages to retain guard.

Dadasov pushes Catch Wrestler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dadasov as Catch Wrestler shoots in.
Dadasov wants to clinch up but Catch Wrestler keeps it at a distance.
Dadasov throws a body punch but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Catch Wrestler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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!
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Catch Wrestler misses the target.
Dadasov takes one to the side of the head.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Dadasov is having none of it. #TD#
Catch Wrestler 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.#T1#
Dadasov wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
Dadasov trying to strike off his back.
Dadasov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bjj Catch Wrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dadasov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Dadasov keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dadasov 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Catch Wrestler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dadasov on the side of the head.
Dadasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dadasov scores with a head kick. Catch Wrestler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Catch Wrestler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Catch Wrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Catch Wrestler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Dadasov darts in and clinches Catch Wrestler up against the cage.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dadasov tries to work over Catch Wrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Catch Wrestler pulls guard effortlessly. #T3##SUB#
Catch Wrestler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dadasov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Catch Wrestler is trying to keep Dadasov in close. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler has an active guard here but Dadasov has managed to pass into half guard. #SU2#
Dadasov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Catch Wrestler misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Dadasov has Catch Wrestler up against the cage in a clinch.
Catch Wrestler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov scores with a shoulder strike.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Catch Wrestler blocks it.
Catch Wrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Catch Wrestler controls the action.
Dadasov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dadasov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dadasov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Catch Wrestler checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Dadasov lands a body shot.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dadasov pushes Catch Wrestler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Catch Wrestler controls the action.
Dadasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Catch Wrestler pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle but Dadasov pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dadasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dadasov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Catch Wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Dadasov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dadasov defends well.
Dadasov is looking to stand up but Catch Wrestler won't let him. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dadasov uses it to pass to side control.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain half guard here but Dadasov keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Catch Wrestler tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Dadasov decides to stand back up. Dadasov steps back and let's Catch Wrestler get back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dadasov pinned against the cage. Dadasov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Catch Wrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and pushes Catch Wrestler back into the cage.#T3#
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Catch Wrestler controls his hands.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Catch Wrestler controls his hands.
Catch Wrestler fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Catch Wrestler drops back down to his feet.
Catch Wrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Well,Catch Wrestler is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dadasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catch Wrestler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dadasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Catch Wrestler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Catch Wrestler avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dadasov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dadasov misses the jab.
Renat Dadasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dadasov lands with a hook. Catch Wrestler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab by Dadasov.
Catch Wrestler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Catch Wrestler avoids it easily.#T4#
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Catch Wrestler feinted with a counter takedown.
Dadasov throws a shot to the body.
Catch Wrestler throws a hook to the side of Dadasov's head but Dadasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dadasov misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Dadasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Catch Wrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Catch Wrestler controls his hands.
Catch Wrestler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dadasov controls his hands.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Catch Wrestler.
Dadasov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dadasov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Catch Wrestler against the cage.
Catch Wrestler swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renat Dadasov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dadasov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!

Renat Dadasov wins by unanimous decision!

Renat Dadasov made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.

 

Event: ICE13: Veterans at Play     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1##CL#
Dadasov rushes Kemonito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dadasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kemonito backwards.
Kemonito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dadasov is defending well.
Kemonito lands a right hand.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Kemonito blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemonito.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemonito controls his hands.
Kemonito misses with a body punch.
Dadasov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kemonito throws a head punch that misses.
Kemonito is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Kemonito - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Kemonito.
Kemonito looking for a takedown.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Kemonito.#TD2#
Kemonito has Dadasov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kemonito pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dadasov tumbling to the mat - Kemonito dives into Dadasov's guard.
Kemonito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dadasov's guard. #T1#
Dadasov tries to roll over but Kemonito keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kemonito working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kemonito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kemonito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dadasov defending well though.
Dadasov is not content to let Kemonito control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dadasov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dadasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kemonito.
Kemonito is looking to advance position but Dadasov won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kemonito lands strikes from half guard.
Kemonito is pressing down on Dadasov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dadasov is holding on for now. #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.
Dadasov is staying active underneath Kemonito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kemonito throwing shots but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
Kemonito works his way into full mount!
Dadasov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Kemonito.
Dadasov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kemonito.
Kemonito throws some wild stikes that Dadasov manages to avoid easily. #T3#
Dadasov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kemonito.
Dadasov is looking to improve his position but Kemonito isn't that keen on the idea.
Kemonito wants to control the pace but Dadasov is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kemonito cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dadasov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kemonito has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Kemonito jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dadasov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dadasov and Kemonito has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kemonito wants to control for a moment but Dadasov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kemonito working over Dadasov with some ground and pound. Dadasov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Dadasov is staying active underneath Kemonito, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kemonito is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dadasov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kemonito.
Dadasov missing with punches from the bottom.
Kemonito is keen to just control but Dadasov is a slippery customer.
Dadasov wants to control but Kemonito is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kemonito lands strikes from half guard.
Dadasov wants to get back to full guard.
Kemonito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Kemonito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kemonito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Dadasov pushes Kemonito up against the cage in a clinch.
Kemonito prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dadasov on the inside.
Kemonito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kemonito.
Dadasov gets underhooks to prevent Kemonito's takedown attempt.
Kemonito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kemonito looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kemonito gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dadasov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kemonitos head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemonito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dadasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Kemonito.
Kemonito goes for a takedown attempt but Dadasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Kemonito has Dadasov up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Kemonito is trying to drag Dadasov to the mat but Dadasov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dadasov wants to break free but Kemonito has control.
Dadasov lands a left hand.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Kemonito controls the action.
Kemonito blocks an uppercut.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Dadasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kemonito tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dadasov lands with a right to the head.
Kemonito wants to take the fight to the mat but Dadasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kemonito drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dadasov pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Kemonito gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch. #T2#
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Kemonito blocks an uppercut.
Dadasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dadasov lands a left hand.
Dadasov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemonito controls his hands.
Dadasov lands a body punch. #TD2#
Kemonito has clasped his hands together around Dadasov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Dadasov sneaks out the side door and pushes Kemonito away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemonito dives in for a single leg takedown but Dadasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Kemonito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kemonito paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Dadasov throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Kemonito counters by moving into the clinch.
Kemonito scores with a shoulder strike.
Kemonito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Dadasov throws a head punch that misses.
Kemonito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dadasov is defending well.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dadasov fails to land.
Kemonito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kemonito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dadasov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Dadasov.
Kemonito trying to stall but Dadasov improves his position.
Kemonito effectively controlling the action here.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Kemonito blocks it.
Kemonito wants to stall.
Kemonito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dadasov is keeping busy.#T4#
Dadasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kemonito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dadasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Dadasov does no damage.
Dadasov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemonito shoots in for a double leg but Dadasov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kemonito blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
Despite the aggression on Kemonito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dadasov lands a high kick!
Kemonito goes for a double leg but Dadasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dadasov continues to drive forward.
Dadasov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Kemonito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Dadasov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kemonito is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that second round.
That's time! Dadasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Dadasov misses #TD2#
and Kemonito counters with a single leg into guard. Dadasov didn't expect that.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Dadasov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Kemonito tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Dadasov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dadasov.
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!
Kemonito scores with a shot to the side of Dadasov's head.
Kemonito prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Renat Dadasov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Kemonito avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Kemonito blocks it.
Kemonito can't get the takedown.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Kemonito controls the action.
Dadasov scores with a shot to the side of Kemonito's head.
Kemonito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dadasov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Kemonito.
Kemonito tries to clinch up.#T1##CL#
Dadasov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kemonito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Kemonito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dadasov blocks a head kick by Kemonito.
Dadasov throws a shot to the body.
Dadasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Dadasov pushes Kemonito up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Dadasov. #T2#
Dadasov misses with the head strike.
Kemonito is working for takedown but Dadasov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Kemonito controls the action.
Kemonito is working for takedown but Dadasov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kemonito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dadasov lands with a light punch inside.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemonito controls his hands.
Dadasov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kemonito backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemonito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dadasov prevents it.
Dadasov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Kemonito works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Dadasov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dadasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dadasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kemonito can do to turn this around?
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kemonito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kemonito tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3##CL#
Kemonito gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
Dadasov gets through Kemonito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kemonito has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Kemonito blocks a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Kemonito avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Kemonito wants to take the fight to the mat but Dadasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kemonito wants to take the fight to the mat but Dadasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Kemonito has Dadasov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dadasov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Dadasov. #BC#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kemonito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Dadasov. Beautiful body shot.
Kemonito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by Dadasov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dadasov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Dadasov clinches up against the cage.
Dadasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kemonito uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Kemonito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dadasovs head. #TD2#
Kemonito has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dadasov is trying to keep an underhook but Kemonito manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dadasov wants to improve his position but Kemonito is controlling well.
Juan Kemonito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kemonito with the ground and pound but Dadasov uses the opportunity to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dadasov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renat Dadasov!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Renat Dadasov made sure he mentioned EFC Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: EFC 32     
Date:   Nov 17, 2021
#R1#
Dadasov is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Dadasov tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Dadasov scores with a four punch combination!
Dadasov throws a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dadasov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Johnson misses.
Dadasov tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Dadasov slips a jab from Johnson.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dadasov.
Johnson misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dadasov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Johnson throws a jab when Dadasov was well out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Dadasov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dadasov duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like CJ Johnson has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Dadasov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Dadasov finds it's target.#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Dadasov lands a big head kick that sends Johnson to the canvas! Dadasov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renat Dadasov!
Renat Dadasov is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Renat Dadasov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors EFC Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: UAC 7     
Date:   Oct 31, 2021
#R1#
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Zdravkov gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
Zdravkov digs a right hand underneath Dadasov's ribcage. Dadasov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dadasov gets through Zdravkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Zdravkov avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Zdravkov fails to pull guard.
Dadasov blocks an uppercut.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dadasov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zdravkov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Zdravkov misses with a body punch.
Zdravkov jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Zdravkov around his waist. Zdravkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away. #CL#
Dadasov darts in and clinches Zdravkov up against the cage.#T1#
Dadasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zdravkov backwards. #BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Dadasov forces Zdravkov back against the cage and clinches.
Dadasov throws a head punch that misses.
Dadasov 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.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but Dadasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zdravkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Zdravkov as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Dadasov clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Zdravkov drops back down to his feet.
Zdravkov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Zdravkov tries to clinch there but Dadasov circles away.
Dadasov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
Dadasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zdravkov takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Zdravkov. #BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zdravkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Zdravkov.
A combination from Dadasov does no damage.
Dadasov looks to land a right hand but Zdravkov moved out of range.
Zdravkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
A left and a right from Dadasov both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.#CL#
Dadasov pushes Zdravkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zdravkov blocking some punches.
Dadasov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zdravkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zdravkov backwards. #TD2#
Zdravkov pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Dadasov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dadasov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dadasov. #T4#
Zdravkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dadasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zdravkov working aggressively here. #BC#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Zdravkov clinches up with Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zdravkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dadasov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Dadasov.
Zdravkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dadasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dadasov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dadasov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zdravkov blocks a jab.#TD2#
Zdravkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zdravkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Zdravkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dadasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov throws a strike but Dadasov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zdravkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zdravkov is looking to sweep but instead, Dadasov has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dadasov jumps into side control!#T1#
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep.
Dadasov has control of an arm but Zdravkov manages to advance to Dadasov's back!
Zdravkov punches Dadasov on the ear.
Zdravkov is not going to allow Dadasov to sit and survive in this position.
Zdravkov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Zdravkov throwing sloppy strikes.
Zdravkov wants to control but Dadasov is keeping busy.
Dadasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zdravkov can do to turn this around?
Dadasov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Dadasov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dadasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dadasov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zdravkov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
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!
Zdravkov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dadasov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T2#
Zdravkov misses with an elbow to the head.
Zdravkov lands strikes to the head.
Zdravkov punches Dadasov on the ear.
Dadasov avoids the strikes from Zdravkov.
The referee is taking a good look at Dadasov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zdravkov!
Zdravkov connects with a big shot to the side of Dadasov's head.
Dadasov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dadasov covering up well under a series of strikes from Zdravkov.
Dadasov needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T3#
Even with his hooks in, Zdravkov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Zdravkov is landing with strikes from the back.
Dadasov is trapped and Zdravkov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Zdravkov is landing with strikes. Dadasov can't take much more of this.
Zdravkov is looking to control Dadasov but Dadasov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dadasov rolls, trying to escape but Zdravkov keeps control of the position.
Dadasov is keeping busy.
Dadasov covers up after that shot from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov misses with a punch to the head.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to break Dadasov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dadasov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zdravkov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zdravkov missing with punches from the back.
Dadasov is trying to stand back up.
Zdravkov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zdravkov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dadasov up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Zdravkov. #ROC2#Dadasov is rocked!
Zdravkov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Oh Dadasov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zdravkov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Zdravkov scores with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Zdravkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Zdravkov misses with the combination.
Dadasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dadasov seems to have got his legs back now.
Zdravkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Dadasov darts in and clinches Zdravkov up against the cage.
Zdravkov wants a takedown.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
Dadasov works on Zdravkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
Dadasov lands a body punch.
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zdravkov.
Zdravkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.#T1#
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Zdravkov avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage. #BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zdravkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dadasov. Zdravkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zdravkov feints the counter takedown.
Zdravkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dadasov tries to counter with a takedown but Zdravkov is quick to defend against it.
Dadasov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Zdravkov lands a left hand.
Zdravkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dadasov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it. #T2#
Dadasov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Zdravkov. #CL#
Dadasov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zdravkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Zdravkov is working Dadasov over against the cage.
Zdravkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dadasov pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Zdravkov looking to score a takedown here. Dadasov is defending well but Zdravkov drives through and ends up in Dadasov's guard.
Zdravkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zdravkov throwing strikes from guard but Dadasov blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dadasov holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Zdravkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dadasov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zdravkov's guard. #REVR#
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
Zdravkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dadasov wants to stand and escape but instead Zdravkov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Zdravkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dadasov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Zdravkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dadasov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zdravkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zdravkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
Dadasov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dadasov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov cracks Dadasov with a solid left hand.
Zdravkov stopping the sweep attempt from Dadasov.
Zdravkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
Zdravkov is in close to Dadasov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dadasov's head.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dadasov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Zdravkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.#TD2#
Dadasov tries to sprawl but Zdravkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Dadasov has one foot on Zdravkov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Zdravkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Dadasov rushes Zdravkov and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zdravkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Renat Dadasov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dadasov scores with a shot to the side of Zdravkov's head.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Dadasov works on Zdravkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zdravkov tries to throw a body punch but Dadasov avoids it by throwing Zdravkov back against the cage. #TD2#
Zdravkov jumps into guard, dragging Dadasov to the mat. #T1#
Zdravkov managing to control the position.
Zdravkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zdravkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zdravkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zdravkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zdravkov trying to control the position.
Zdravkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dadasov defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Dadasov gets tackled into the cage by Zdravkov. Zdravkov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Zdravkov decides to pull guard.
Dadasov wants to stand but Zdravkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
Zdravkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for subs off his back but Dadasov has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Dadasov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zdravkov controls his leg.
Zdravko Zdravkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zdravkov trying to control from the bottom.
Zdravkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dadasov is looking to stand up but Zdravkov won't let him. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for subs off his back but Dadasov has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zdravkov wants to control but Dadasov passes into side.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep.
Zdravkov sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov controlling the position for now.
Zdravkov is pressing down on Dadasov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dadasov 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!

Renat Dadasov wins by unanimous decision!

After the big win, Renat Dadasov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors EFC Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: EFC 28     
Date:   Oct 11, 2021
#R1#
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dadasov finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Dadasov throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Dadasov moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Dadasov. #BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dadasov gets a clinch.
Dadasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dadasov. #TD2#
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Dadasov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Dadasov darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Dadasov 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.#BC#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dadasov tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dadasov to the ground. Dadasov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dadasov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Dadasov's head.#T1#
Dadasov scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dadasov lands a lovely overhand right.
Dadasov scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dadasov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Dadasov clinches.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dadasov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Dadasov. #BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dadasov has managed to clinch.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Dadasov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie controls Dadasov momentarily but Dadasov frees himself. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dadasov passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Dadasov wants to stand but Gracie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to control Dadasov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Dadasov wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dadasov pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Dadasov decides to stand and escape the position.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Dadasov pushes him away.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dadasov jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Dadasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie looks for a takedown but Dadasov sprawls well.#CL#
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Renat Dadasov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dadasov presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dadasov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dadasov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage. #BC#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dadasov clinches up against the cage.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Dadasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dadasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dadasov pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1##CL2#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dadasov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dadasov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadasov.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dadasov presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dadasov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. #T2#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dadasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dadasov pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dadasov.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Dadasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Dadasov rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dadasov is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Dadasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dadasov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dadasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Dadasov misses.
A jab from Gracie misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws out a powerful jab.#T4##CL#
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Dadasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Dadasov moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Gracie tries to get set, Dadasov tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dadasov cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov misses the jab.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dadasov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1##CL#
Dadasov rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie has Dadasov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dadasov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dadasov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Dadasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Dadasov as the two fighters clinch.
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dadasov works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Dadasov digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands a nice uppercut.
Dadasov lands a body punch.
Dadasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dadasov lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away. #T2#
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dadasov connects with a high kick.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dadasov pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Dadasov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Dadasov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Dadasov finish him?
Gracie cracks Dadasov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3##CL#
Dadasov rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov lands a nice uppercut.
Dadasov lands a shot to the body.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dadasov lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Gracie is looking to close the distance but Dadasov sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Gracie crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Gracie is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Renat Dadasov!
Renat Dadasov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Renat Dadasov made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.

 

Event: EFC 26     
Date:   Sep 20, 2021
#R1#
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Alcala rushes Dadasov and presses him up against the cage.
Alcala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alcala blocks a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
Alcala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Alcala gets a clinch. #TD#
Alcala gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dadasov regains guard.
Alcala trying to control but Dadasov is working from the bottom.
Alcala wants to pass the guard but Dadasov is keeping the position.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Dadasov keeping moving, preventing Alcala from controlling successfully.
Alcala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dadasov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dadasov holds on and takes a little breather.
Alcala won't allow Dadasov to sweep him here.
Alcala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dadasov is keeping the position for now.
Alcala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dadasov throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range. #CL2#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Alcala against the cage.
Dadasov lands a nice uppercut.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alcala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcala backwards. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Alcala connects with a solid leg kick.
Alcala wants to clinch.
Alcala misses with the combination. #CL#
Alcala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dadasov, pushing him back against the cage.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Alcala's ribcage. Alcala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcala.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alcala throws a body kick that misses
and Dadasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alcala throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Alcala scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala tries to clinch there but Dadasov circles away. #CL#
Alcala clinches up with Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alcala goes for a takedown attempt but Dadasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala throws a push kick but Dadasov slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alcala lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Dadasov. #CL2#
Dadasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alcala has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dadasov.#TD#
Alcala successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Alcala looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dadasov has picked Alcala up and slammed him! Alcala can't keep hold of the triangle and Dadasov manages to pass to side control!
Alcala is looking for a sweep.
Alcala is trying to work for a sweep but Dadasov has mounted him!#SU2#
Dadasov get's back to his feet.
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Alcala successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Alcala has an active guard here but Dadasov has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Dadasov forces Alcala back against the cage and clinches.
Alcala fails to pull guard.
Alcala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Alcala jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Alcala around his waist. Alcala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dadasov wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Alcala manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alcala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alcala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Alcala isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dadasov stacks Alcala on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dadasov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala is trying to control Dadasov's posture but Dadasov avoids it. #T1##SU2#
Dadasov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alcala to his feet.
Alcala thumps Dadasov with a low kick.
Good exchange - Alcala coming out on top.
Dadasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Dadasov backs away, Alcala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Alcala moves into the clinch.
Alcala prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
Alcala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Alcala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dadasov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alcala misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Alcala.#T2#
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dadasov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodney Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcala connects with a crisp jab.
Alcala fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Alcala moves out of range of the leg kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dadasov's coach down at Cali Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dadasov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dadasov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Alcala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Dadasov forces Alcala back against the cage and clinches.
Alcala has Dadasov pressed against the cage, preventing Dadasov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alcala jumps guard but Dadasov stands there with Alcala around his waist. Alcala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dadasov lands a left hand. #T3#
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Alcala drags the fight down to the ground.
Alcala has Dadasov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Alcala working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dadasov has passed into half guard!
Alcala is trying to stand.
Dadasov prevents Alcala from improving his position.
Alcala wants to sweep but Dadasov has passed to side control!#SU2#
Dadasov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Alcala closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Dadasov counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Dadasov pushes Alcala up against the cage in a clinch.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Alcala blocks it.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch but Alcala keeps him there for the moment.
Alcala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dadasov. That's going to slow Alcala down.
Alcala tries to clinch but Dadasov moves out of range. #CL2#
Dadasov has Alcala up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dadasov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Alcala lands a nice hook to Dadasov's body. Dadasov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alcala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Alcala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Dadasov gets a clinch.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a shot to the body.
Renat Dadasov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dadasov.#TD#
Alcala manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Alcala throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dadasov uses it to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov gets to mount! Alcala was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Renat Dadasov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Alcala wants to control but Dadasov is having none of it.
Alcala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alcala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alcala regains half guard.
Dadasov tries to stand and escape but Alcala is controlling the position.
Alcala wants to control but Dadasov passes into side. #T2#
Alcala trying his best to control but Dadasov has mounted him.
Alcala is looking to get to half guard.
Alcala sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alcala is looking to get back to full guard here but Dadasov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alcala is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Alcala wants to control but Dadasov postures up.
Dadasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alcala regains half guard.#SUB#
Alcala looking for submissions off his back.
Alcala is looking to improve his position.
Alcala is controlling Dadasov's trapped leg to prevent Dadasov from advancing to side control.
Dadasov is thwarting Alcala's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alcala wants to control the action here but instead Dadasov manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcala wants to control but Dadasov is having none of it.#SU2#
Dadasov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dadasov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alcala.
Dadasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dadasov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Dadasov takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala digs a good hook to Dadasov's body.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Alcala.
Dadasov blocks a head kick by Alcala. #CL2#
Dadasov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dadasov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dadasov as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#CL2#
Dadasov gets a clinch.
Dadasov is trying to push Alcala away but Alcala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dadasov is working Alcala over against the cage.#T1#
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
A short right from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcala controls his hands.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dadasov has a couple of punches blocked by Alcala.
A nice left hand lands by Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to work over Alcala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Alcala decides to pull guard.
Dadasov wants to stand but Alcala has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Alcala has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dadasov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alcala.
Alcala tries to bench press Dadasov off him but Dadasov keeps the position. #T2##SU2#
Dadasov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dadasov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dadasov looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov thumps Alcala with a low kick.#CL2#
Dadasov has managed to clinch.
Dadasov wants to break free but Alcala has control.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dadasov.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dadasov to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcala.
Alcala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Alcala wants a takedown but no success here.
Dadasov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dadasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Dadasov. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dadasov moves into range and clinches up with Alcala.#TD#
Alcala successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Alcala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dadasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dadasov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Alcala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Alcala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dadasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Alcala throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dadasov uses it to pass to side control.
Dadasov gets to mount! Alcala was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alcala tries to reverse the position but Dadasov maintains control.
Alcala wants to hold on but Dadasov pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcala misses with a head kick.
Dadasov wants to counter with a clinch but Alcala pushes him away.
Alcala tries to bum rush Dadasov with a series of wild strikes but Dadasov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dadasov.
Alcala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dadasov is out of range and Alcala settles back down.
Alcala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Dadasov moves out of range easily.
Alcala blocks a leg kick.
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dadasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dadasov misses.
Alcala throws a head kick but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alcala defends it well.
Alcala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dadasov scores with a punch to the head.
Rodney Alcala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
Alcala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala is looking to clinch.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dadasov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alcala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alcala tries to clinch up but Dadasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Alcala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Dadasov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Alcala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Alcala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike.
Dadasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alcala has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alcala throws a leg kick
and Dadasov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Dadasov rushes Alcala and presses him up against the cage.
Alcala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Dadasov pushes Alcala up against the cage in a clinch.
Well,Alcala is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Alcala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alcala.
Dadasov blocks a head kick by Alcala. #CL2#
Alcala gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Dadasov rushes Alcala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcala's elbow.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it. #T3#
Dadasov tries a body shot but Alcala blocks it.
Dadasov lands with a left to the head.
Alcala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dadasov smiles and moves away.
Alcala misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcala throws a head kick that Dadasov semi-blocks. #CL2#
Dadasov has managed to clinch.
Dadasov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Alcala's ribcage. Alcala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alcala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dadasov walks away with a smile on his face. Alcala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alcala dodges the punch combination from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a kick to the temple. Alcala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Alcala moves into range and clinches up with Dadasov.#T4#
Dadasov digs a right hand into Alcala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alcala's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Alcala manages to pull guard.
Dadasov prevents Alcala from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Alcala is working an open guard so Dadasov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov flicks out a counter leg kick but Alcala steps away.
Alcala tries a low kick but Dadasov avoids it.
Alcala swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov sizes up Alcala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alcala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dadasov's head backwards.#CL#
Alcala pushes Dadasov up against the cage in a clinch.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Dadasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcala drops back down to his feet.
Rodney Alcala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dadasov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dadasov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!

Renat Dadasov wins by unanimous decision!

An out of breath and clearly excited Renat Dadasov thanked EFC Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: EFC 23     
Date:   Aug 13, 2021
#R1#
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa keeps Dadasov at a distance using the push kick.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Barbosa.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Barbosa. #T1#
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barbosa's head.
Dadasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dadasov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barbosa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dadasov tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Dadasov.
Dadasov is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dadasov avoids it.#T2#
Dadasov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov wants to clinch but Barbosa slips to the side
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dadasov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Dadasov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Dadasov instigates a clinch.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dadasov blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Dadasov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Dadasov tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Dadasov wants to clinch but Barbosa slips to the side
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Dadasov counters with a series of strikes. Barbosa will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Dadasov misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that Dadasov sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Dadasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Dadasov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Dadasov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
A short body shot lands from Dadasov as the two fighters clinch.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Dadasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dadasov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Barbosa throws a quick counter head kick but Dadasov was just out of range.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Dadasov throws a counter combo.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dadasov tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbosa.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Dadasov forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
A short left from Barbosa. #BC2#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dadasov doesn't seem bothered though.
Dadasov staying out of range there.#CL2#
Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Dadasov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dadasov can do to turn this around?
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2##CL2#
Dadasov clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him 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!
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage. #BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Antonio Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Dadasov knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dadasov tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dadasov.
Dadasov moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dadasov.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dadasov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barbosa - the referee stops the clock and Dadasov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barbosa. Dadasov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Barbosa. #T3#
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dadasov throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Dadasov misses.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Dadasov connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.#T4#
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Dadasov. #CL2#
Dadasov darts in and clinches Barbosa up against the cage.
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!
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Dadasov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dadasov's gas tank.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dadasov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dadasov backwards.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Dadasov. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Dadasov looks to clinch
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Barbosa.
Dadasov moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Barbosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Dadasov gets a clinch. #T1#
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dadasov keeps control of Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa pushes Dadasov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dadasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good exchange - Dadasov coming out on top.#T2#
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov misses with a hook.
Dadasov tries to clinch up
and Dadasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dadasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dadasov.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbosa.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa scores with a nice body kick.
Dadasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa sizes up Dadasov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Dadasov is out of range.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.#T4#
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Dadasov only half commits.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Dadasov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dadasov lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa throws a front kick that sends Dadasov stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa lands a jab.
Dadasov tries to clinch up.
Dadasov wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Antonio Barbosa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Dadasov is predictable there
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Dadasov.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Dadasov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
and Barbosa counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dadasov! He's just covering up as Barbosa starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Barbosa!
Antonio Barbosa retains his lightweight title!
Antonio Barbosa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: EFC 21     
Date:   Jul 29, 2021
#R1#
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Dadasov 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.
Dadasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Dadasov gets tackled into the cage by Fox. Fox maintains the clinch.
Dadasov cracks Fox with a nice body shot.
Dadasov is working Fox over against the cage.
Fox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dadasov.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov blocks an elbow strike.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dadasov tries to work over Fox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Fox closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Fox missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Fox tries to clinch up but Dadasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Fox tries to land a front kick but Dadasov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Dadasov has closed the distance and engaged Fox in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dadasov - that landed with a thud.
Fox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dadasov blocks it with crossed arms.
Fox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dadasovs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a body punch.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Fox avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov lands a body shot.
Dadasov digs a right hand into Fox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fox's gas tank.
Fox looks winded!#BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
Dadasov is looking to slow Fox down with leg kicks.
Dadasov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fox avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Fox misses with a low kick as Dadasov jumps back.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dadasov throws a counter high kick but Fox was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Fox against the cage.
Dadasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dadasov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Fox controls the action.
Good body shot from Dadasov.
Fox trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Fox closes the distance and pushes Dadasov back into the cage.#BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Dadasov.#CL#
Dadasov has Fox up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
A short left from Fox. #BC#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fox gets through Dadasov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dadasov lands a body punch.
Dadasov is working Fox over against the cage.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fox controls his hands.
A short right from Dadasov on the inside.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov scores with a head kick. Fox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Dadasov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fox, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dadasov lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Dadasov tries a body shot but Fox blocks it.
Dadasov blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Dadasov. #BC#
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov lands a high kick! #ROC#Fox is rocked!
Fox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fox is still on wobbly legs! Can Dadasov finish him?#CL#
Dadasov gets a clinch. #BC#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fox seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle, before Dadasov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Fox's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dadasov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Renat Dadasov!
Renat Dadasov made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.

 

Event: EFC 19     
Date:   Jul 08, 2021
#R1#
Dadasov throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Dadasov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson moves forwards but Dadasov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Dadasov counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Dadasov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Dadasov saw that one coming.
Dadasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Dadasov has managed to clinch. #T1#
Dadasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dadasov as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dadasov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dadasov slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Dadasov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dadasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Johnson misses with a hook.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Dadasov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Dadasov counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Dadasov to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Dadasov.
Johnson cracks Dadasov with a good jab.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Dadasov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dadasov blocks a jab.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Dadasov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dadasov scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson staying out of range there.#T3#
Johnson throws a hook but Dadasov avoids it easily.
Dadasov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dadasov's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dadasov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Dadasov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
As Dadasov looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Dadasov just gets out of the way.
Dadasov misses with a straight right.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Dadasov saw that one coming.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dadasov.
Dadasov is looking for the big counter here.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Johnson.
It seemed like Dadasov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson sizes up Dadasov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Dadasov tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dadasov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dadasov staying out of range there.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson throws a jab when Dadasov was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses the jab.
Dadasov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Dadasov's shoulder, as Dadasov tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
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#
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dadasov slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Dadasov. #CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Dadasov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dadasov throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Dadasov clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDadasov.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.#T1#
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Dadasov is looking to clinch.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Dadasov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Dadasov clinches up against the cage.
Johnson presses Dadasov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson pushes Dadasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Johnson.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson misses the jab.
Dadasov tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Dadasov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Dadasov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dadasov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Dadasov saw that one coming.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Dadasov moved out of range nicely.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
A nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with the combination. #T4#
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Dadasov tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Dadasov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Dadasov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Johnson blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dadasov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
A head kick by Dadasov misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Dadasov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov lands an overhand right.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
Dadasov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dadasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Dadasov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dadasov wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov is looking to clinch. #T1#
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Dadasov backing up. Dadasov nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Dadasov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Dadasov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Dadasov is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov throws a lazy head kick
and Dadasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dadasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dadasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Dadasov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dadasov tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dadasov under the eye.
Johnson throws a hook but Dadasov avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Dadasov is looking to clinch.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Dadasov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dadasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Dadasov's ribs.
Dadasov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Johnson takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Dadasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson gets through Dadasov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Dadasov throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov connects with a single shot there.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Dadasov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dadasov.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dadasov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Johnson clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R4#
A jab from Johnson misses.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a body punch.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Dadasov tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Dadasov controls the action.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands a body punch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Johnson pushes Dadasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Dadasov counters with a nice leg kick.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dadasov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dadasov.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Dadasov is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Dadasov takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Johnson tries to work over Dadasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!#BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Dadasov tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson working aggressively here. #BC2#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson with a jab.
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Dadasov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Dadasov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dadasov. That's going to slow Johnson down. #T3#
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
CJ Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Dadasov's defenses. #CL2#
Dadasov clinches with his opponent.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Renat Dadasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CJ Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#T4#
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dadasov tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Dadasov misses.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Dadasov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dadasov tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dadasov doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dadasov.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to CJ Johnson.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for CJ Johnson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for CJ Johnson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for CJ Johnson!

CJ Johnson wins by unanimous decision!

After winning the bout, CJ Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EFC 17     
Date:   Jun 17, 2021
#R1#
MP avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and MP counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dadasov is looking for a sweep. MP is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dadasov has hold of MP's hands but MP slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MP thows a huge punch but Dadasov dodges it nicely.
Dadasov is trying to maintain the position but MP is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MP missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
MP controlling the pace.
MP not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dadasov wants to get back to full guard.
MP wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dadasov keeps working.
Dadasov is looking to improve his position.
MP wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dadasov keeps working.
MP thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.
MP seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dadasov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dadasov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MP has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MP throwing shots but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
MP performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as MP checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dadasov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MP has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MP and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch but MP swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
MP drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dadasov defends it well.
Dadasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MP circles away quickly and effectively.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MP looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dadasov is fending him off so far but MP persists. Nope, Dadasov circles away and we're back to standing.
MP looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Dadasov closes the distance and pushes MP back into the cage.
MP has Dadasov pressed against the cage, preventing Dadasov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
MP manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
MP will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dadasov wants to stand and escape but instead MP has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
MP scoring with some ground and pound.
Dadasov 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.
Dadasov working a defensive guard here.
MP chips away with some ground and pound.
MP postures up and lands a big shot to Dadasov's brow.
MP postures up. #T4#
MP wants to control from the top but Dadasov keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MP lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MP seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MP is fighting to break Dadasov's control of his arms but Dadasov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MP lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MP seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael MP dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dadasov with the inside leg kick.
MP on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Dadasov is looking to clinch but MP is avoiding it.
MP's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dadasov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MP scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
MP shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dadasov's guard.

Dadasov kicks MP off and gets to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov lands a nice shot that snaps MP's head back.
Good work by MP as he checks the leg kick.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Dadasov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dadasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MP moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MP takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dadasov throws a front kick aimed at MP's knee but MP avoids it well.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks MP off balance momentarily.
A cross from MP lands.
MP uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses MP's sensitive parts.
MP on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
MP fails to land with a series of punches.
Dadasov throws a low kick but it's checked well by MP.
No luck for MP with that takedown attempt.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. MP was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
MP shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dadasov as he jumps to the side.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Dadasov throws a jab when MP was well out of range.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Dadasov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Dadasov. No joy for MP on that attempt.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael MP.
Dadasov misses with a straight left.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov throws a head kick but MP moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dadasov as MP shoots in.
Dadasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Dadasov connects with a solid leg kick.
MP on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dadasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MP can do to turn this around?
MP fails with a takedown attempt.
Dadasov throws a head kick but MP moves out of range. #TD2#
MP gets a double leg takedown into Dadasov's guard.
MP wants to control from the top but Dadasov keeps moving.
Dadasov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MP trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Dadasov is trying to control the position but MP postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MP controls from within his opponent's guard.
MP lands a couple of digs.
MP throwing strikes but missing.
MP's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MP throws a big right hand that misses.
Dadasov looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD2#
MP scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dadasov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MP is working away from the top position though.
MP is looking to take a break and control but Dadasov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dadasov gets back to full guard.
Dadasov is looking to stand up but MP isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dadasov, not yet.
Dadasov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MP puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dadasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MP trying to control from half guard but Dadasov is working away. #T1#
Dadasov wants to control but MP is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MP throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dadasov to regain full guard.
MP controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MP scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MP trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MP tries to free his leg and advance position but Dadasov is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dadasov being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left lands for Dadasov.
Good leg kick by Dadasov.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dadasov misses with a two punch combination.
MP avoids the head kick by Dadasov. #T3#
Dadasov throws a leg kick but MP sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dadasov throws a nice looking combination but MP bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MP's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MP has his takedown stuffed
and Dadasov counters with a low kick, right behind MP 's knee.
MP takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MP checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dadasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MP manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MP shoots and misses
and Dadasov counters with a low kick, right behind MP 's knee.
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dadasov with a nice calf kick.
MP misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
As MP looks to move away, Dadasov throws a big counter combo but MP just gets out of the way.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MP feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Dadasov motions for MP to come forward. Dadasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dadasov throws out a loose jab but MP uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dadasov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dadasov.
MP moves out of range of the strikes.
MP with the counter takedown but Dadasov avoids it easily.
MP checks the leg kick.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses MP's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dadasov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MP. That did some damage!
Dadasov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MP is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Dadasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dadasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R4#
MP throws a right and a left that Dadasov avoids nicely.
MP blocks a head kick by Dadasov. #TD2#
MP closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dadasov to the mat! Dadasov manages to get full guard.
MP trying to control but Dadasov is working from the bottom.
MP with a flurry of punches that miss.
MP advances position into side control!
Dadasov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from MP.
MP sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dadasov defending well though. #T1##SUB2#
MP is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dadasov tries to roll over but MP keeps him under control.
MP performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dadasov tries to get to full guard but MP has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Dadasov is defending against the submission attempts here by MP.
Dadasov is looking for a sweep. MP is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MP is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dadasov trying to control but MP postures up. #T3#
MP missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dadasov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MP takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dadasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov connects with an inside leg kick.
MP blocks a low kick nicely.
MP uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dadasov.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dadasov looks to throw the jab but MP is out of range. #T4#
MP throws a right and a left that Dadasov avoids nicely.
MP keeps the fight on the outside.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dadasov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MP is able to avoid easily.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dadasov dodges the punch combination from MP.
MP moves out of range as Dadasov strikes.
MP with the counter takedown but Dadasov avoids it easily.
Dadasov throws a nice looking combination but MP bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MP takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
MP closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dadasov did well to prevent MP getting side control.
Michael MP has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MP perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael MP.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Renat Dadasov!

Renat Dadasov wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking Renat Dadasov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: EFC 15     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1#
Dadasov wants to slow Austin down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Dadasov clinches. #BC#
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Austin has Dadasov up against the cage in a clinch.
Austin's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Austin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Austin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Dadasov shrugs off.
Dadasov blocks an elbow strike.
Austin misses with a knee strike.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Austin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Austin looking to throw knees to the head but Dadasov is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Austin manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Austin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Austin tries to clinch up but Dadasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Austin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Austin against the cage. #BC#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Austin off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Dadasov is predictable there
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Austin dodges the punch combination from Dadasov. #CL2#
Austin instigates a clinch.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Austin is controlling him.#BC#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austin throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Austin won't allow it. #BC#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov lands a nice looking body shot.
Dadasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Austin is out of range and Dadasov settles back down.
Austin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Austin swings widly with a right hand
and Dadasov counters with an inside leg kick.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Austin throws a head kick that misses.
Austin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dadasov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A leg kick checked by Dadasov.
Austin staying out of range there.
Dadasov misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Austin tries to clinch up.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Austin moves out of range of the leg kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Austin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dadasov circles away.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Austin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dadasov checks it well.
Dadasov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that misses.
Dadasov backing away here, and Austin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Dadasov moves out of range easily.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Dadasov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dadasov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov throws a chopping leg kick but Austin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Austin misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Austin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dadasov counters with a low kick, right behind Austin 's knee.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Dadasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Austin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dadasov just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austin throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Dadasov moves out of range easily.
Dadasov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Austin is looking for the big counter here.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Austin.
A clash of legs there as Austin blocks the low kick.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austin wants to counter the offense by Dadasov and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Dadasov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Austin checks a low kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dadasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dadasov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Austin wants to counter with a clinch but Dadasov pushes him away.
Dadasov misses with a hook
and Austin counters with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Austin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dadasov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dadasov throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Kyle Austin has been cut.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dadasov lands a head shot.#CL2#
Austin clinches up with Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Austin checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Austin checks the leg kick.
Dadasov connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Austin blocks the low kick.
Austin throws a big counter head kick but Dadasov avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Dadasov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Austin, pushing him back against the cage.
Austin misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Austin.
Austin misses with a head kick.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austin misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dadasov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Austin's efforts to push away.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but Dadasov blocks with his arms.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Austin won't allow it.
Dadasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Austin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dadasov avoids the damage to the body.
Austin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Austin wants to clinch.
Dadasov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Austin avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Austin throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Austin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dadasov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dadasov tries to move into range but Austin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Dadasov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Austin's cut.
That's time! Dadasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Dadasov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Austin has knocked Dadasov down with a huge combo! Austin steps away and waves a wobbly Dadasov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Dadasov is rocked!
Dadasov is looking to slow Austin down with leg kicks.
Oh Dadasov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Austin cracks Dadasov with a hook to the temple - Dadasov is on wobbly legs here! Austin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dadasov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Austin wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Austin!
Kyle Austin is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kyle Austin made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.

 

Event: EFC 13     
Date:   May 07, 2021
#R1#
Dadasov throws a low kick, looking for Pulkkinen's leg but Pulkkinen calmly moves out of range.
Pulkkinen tries to counter by clinching up but Dadasov breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Dadasov tries to keep at a distance but Pulkkinen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but Dadasov is having none of it.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Dadasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dadasov dodges the punch combination from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen moves in looking to clinch but Dadasov pushes him off.#CL#
Pulkkinen clinches with his opponent.
Dadasov wants to break free but Pulkkinen has control.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Dadasov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dadasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dadasov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen swinging wildly here.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy head kick
and Dadasov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen throws a combination that misses
and Dadasov counters with an outside leg kick.
Dadasov clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dadasov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov with the inside leg kick.
Dadasov with a nice calf kick.
Pulkkinen cracks Dadasov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dadasov.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Dadasov's shoulder, as Dadasov tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Dadasov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Dadasov throws a low kick, looking for Pulkkinen's leg but Pulkkinen calmly moves out of range.
Dadasov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Dadasov. #ROC#Dadasov is rocked!
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov looks winded!
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Dadasov tries to break the clinch but Pulkkinen is controlling the position.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Pulkkinen is controlling him.
Dadasov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov working hard to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
Pulkkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dadasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.#T4#
Dadasov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab. Dadasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
Dadasov misses with a hook.#CL2#
Dadasov pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with a head kick.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Dadasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sepi Pulkkinen 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##CL#
Pulkkinen rushes Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov wants to break free but Pulkkinen has control.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen stalling.
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen pushes Dadasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen keeps control of Dadasov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch but Dadasov improves position.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Dadasov avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dadasov as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
Dadasov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Dadasov avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen stalling.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov working hard to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dadasov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a double jab.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Dadasov does no damage.
Dadasov throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Dadasov throws a one two combo.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Pulkkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dadasov can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Dadasov has closed the distance and engaged Pulkkinen in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen effectively controlling the action here.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Dadasov controls the action.
Dadasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Dadasov tries to break the clinch but Pulkkinen is controlling the position.
Come on Pulkkinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Pulkkinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pulkkinen won't allow it.
Dadasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dadasov working hard to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Dadasov lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Sepi Pulkkinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pulkkinen won't allow it.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand. #T4#
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Renat Dadasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Dadasov forces Pulkkinen back against the cage and clinches.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dadasov blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen has Dadasov pressed against the cage, preventing Dadasov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch.#CL2#
Dadasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sepi Pulkkinen 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.#R3#
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dadasov throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Pulkkinen moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
Dadasov can't break the clinch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen stalling against the cage.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pulkkinen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulkkinen has double underhooks.
Dadasov can't break the clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Dadasov's head.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dadasov throws a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.#T1#
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Dadasov.
Pulkkinen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dadasov counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Dadasov rushes Pulkkinen and presses him up against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pulkkinen won't allow it.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Pulkkinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand underneath Dadasov's ribcage. Dadasov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dadasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dadasov controls his hands.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Pulkkinen is controlling him.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov tries to break free but Pulkkinen pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen cracks Dadasov with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Dadasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Dadasov avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen. #BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!#CL#
Pulkkinen clinches.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches. #T3#
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dadasov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Dadasov controls the action.
Pulkkinen trying to stall but Dadasov improves his position.
Dadasov is trying to break free.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Dadasov controls the action.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dadasov tries to break free but Pulkkinen pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Dadasov backwards. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Dadasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
Dadasov seems to have recovered his senses.
Dadasov lands with a nice combination. Pulkkinen backs away looking to recover.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Dadasov moves into the clinch.#KD#
Pulkkinen drops Dadasov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dadasov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stalling in the clinch from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Dadasov is trying to break free.
Dadasov working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Pulkkinen works on Dadasov's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is stalling here.
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Dadasov avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Dadasov lands with a right to the head. #KD#
Pulkkinen drops Dadasov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dadasov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pulkkinen slows down the pace here. #T1#
Pulkkinen pushes Dadasov against the cage. Pulkkinen is working some dirty boxing. Pulkkinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Dadasov goes down! Dadasov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pulkkinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sepi Pulkkinen thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: EFC 12     
Date:   Apr 16, 2021
#R1#
Dadasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dadasov.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pulkkinen has knocked Dadasov down with a huge combo! Pulkkinen steps away and waves a wobbly Dadasov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Some wild striking there from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen tries to counter by clinching up but Dadasov breaks away and moves out of range.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Dadasov is rocked!
Dadasov wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen pushes Dadasov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Dadasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen stalling against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Dadasov is trying to break free.
Dadasov letting Pulkkinen take a breather here.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Dadasov works on Pulkkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Dadasov misses with the head strike.
Dadasov tries to break free but Pulkkinen pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Dadasov tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen stalls.
Pulkkinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pulkkinen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Dadasov is trying to push Pulkkinen away but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Pulkkinen is controlling him.
Pulkkinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Pulkkinen leaning against his opponent.
Pulkkinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dadasov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen stalling. #T3#
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen prevents Dadasov from breaking the clinch.
Dadasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov is trying to break free.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Dadasov working hard to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Dadasov controls the action.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov. #T4#
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pulkkinen prevents Dadasov from breaking the clinch.
Dadasov letting Pulkkinen take a breather here.
Pulkkinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dadasov can't break the clinch.
Dadasov tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Dadasov wants to break free but Pulkkinen has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dadasov tries to clinch up
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Dadasov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: EFC 11     
Date:   Mar 28, 2021
#R1#
Dadasov ducks right into an uppercut from Sidebar.
Sidebar shoots and misses
and Dadasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sidebar gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Dadasov counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Dadasov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sidebar.
Sidebar looking for a takedown.
Dadasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sidebar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Sidebar.
Sidebar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Dadasov digs a right hand into Sidebar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sidebar's gas tank. #BC2#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Dadasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sidebar taking a breather.
Dadasov blocks a body shot from Sidebar.
Dadasov gets underhooks to prevent Sidebar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Sidebar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidebar looking to slow down the pace here.
Sidebar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dadasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidebar throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Jab, jab by Dadasov - just one landing.
Sidebar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dadasov needs to keep his hands up - Sidebar had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sidebar. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sidebar just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidebar lands a nice hook to Dadasov's body. Dadasov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dadasov leaves Sidebar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sidebar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dadasov throws out a counter right but Sidebar avoids it with no problem.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Dadasov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dadasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidebar.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Sidebar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dadasov defends it nicely.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidebar misses with a looping left.
Dadasov's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dadasov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sidebar misses with a leg kick
and Dadasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Dadasov misses.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sidebar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dadasov under the eye.
Sidebar wants to clinch.
Dadasov throws a head kick that Sidebar semi-blocks.
Sidebar tries to land a front kick but Dadasov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dadasov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sidebar tries to clinch up.
Sidebar throws an overhand right that lands on Dadasov's shoulder, as Dadasov tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidebar. #CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
Sidebar trying to control the position but instead, Dadasov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sidebar into the cage.
Sidebar is looking for a takedown.
Dadasov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sidebar is looking to break free of the clinch but Dadasov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sidebar misses the body punch #CL2#
and Dadasov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a right hand.
Sidebar misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sidebar tries to keep at a distance but Dadasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sidebar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Sidebar is trying to break the clinch but Dadasov is controlling him.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sidebar misses with a kick to the body.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dadasov slips a jab from Sidebar.
Sidebar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidebar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Dadasov counters by clinching up.
Sidebar is trying to push Dadasov away but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Sidebar's ribcage. Sidebar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidebar is trying to stall.
Dadasov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sidebar misses with a body punch.
Sidebar has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sidebar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sidebar lands a body shot.
Sidebar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sidebar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dadasov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sidebar avoids the head kick by Dadasov. #CL2#
Sidebar gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dadasov darts in and clinches Sidebar up against the cage.
Dadasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dadasov works on Sidebar's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov defending well as Sidebar loads up on a big left hand.
Dadasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sidebar tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov throws a combination. Sidebar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sidebar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Sidebar. #CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Sidebar. #T1#
Sidebar is trying to stall.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sidebar misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Dadasov. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dadasov darts in and clinches Sidebar up against the cage.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dadasov forces Sidebar back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sidebar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov misses with a few strikes there.
Sidebar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dadasov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sidebar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Dadasov moves into the clinch successfully. #T2##BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sidebar looks for a takedown but Dadasov sprawls well.
Dadasov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sidebar throws a right hand that Dadasov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dadasov also avoids with ease.
Dadasov scores with a head kick.
Whack! Dadasov lands a heavy head kick that drops Sidebar. The ref tackles Dadasov to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Sidebar was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Renat Dadasov!
Our winner, Renat Dadasov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EFC 9     
Date:   Mar 14, 2021
#R1#
Tee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tee throws a low kick but Dadasov avoids it.
Tee misses with a body shot.
Tee is looking to land body kicks.
Tee throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tee misses the shot to the body.
Dadasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tee throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov lands a slapping body shot.
Tee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Dadasov clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dadasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tee has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tee throws a punch but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a shot to the side of Tee's head. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tee effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Tee gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
Tee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Dadasov clinches with his opponent.
Tee tries to work over Dadasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
Dadasov avoids a kick to the body.
Dadasov lunges at Tee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tee's hand. #ROC2#Tee is rocked!#CL2#
Dadasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Tee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Dadasov feints a jab and as Tee dips his head, Dadasov unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Tee right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Tee falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dadasov smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Renat Dadasov!
During a confident post fight interview, Renat Dadasov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ENIGMA 4     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1#
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dadasov under the eye.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Urameshi defends it well.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi lands an overhand right.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dadasov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Urameshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Dadasov avoids nicely.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Urameshi misses the jab.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov slips a straight right by Urameshi.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dadasov moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dadasov slips under a jab from Urameshi.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dadasov can do to turn this around?
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dadasov at a distance.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Dadasov takes one on the button.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi throws a jab when Dadasov was well out of range.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Urameshi defends it well.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dadasov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Urameshi has got the better of the exchanges.
Dadasov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Dadasov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Dadasov's head but Dadasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Dadasov blocks a jab.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Dadasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Dadasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dadasov has time to react.#T1#
Dadasov blocks a jab.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Dadasov moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Dadasov slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi lunges at Dadasov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dadasov's hand.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi clearly takes 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.#R4#
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Dadasov slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands the left hand.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dadasov momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Dadasov's head.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dadasov staying out of range there.
Urameshi works Dadasov's body with a nice hook.
Dadasov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dadasov. Dadasov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Urameshi scores with a jab.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Dadasov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Urameshi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi had his way with Renat Dadasov in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Renat Dadasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dadasov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Dadasov's body.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dadasov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Dadasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dadasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Dadasov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Urameshi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dadasov.#T2#
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi misses with the combination.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urameshi scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urameshi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:40
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:40
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!

An out of breath Yusuke Urameshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ENIGMA 1     
Date:   Jan 02, 2021
#R1#
A slow jab from Stackhouse misses its intended target.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but Dadasov moved out of range nicely.
Stackhouse misses with a straight right.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dadasov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse tries to clinch there but Dadasov circles away.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Stackhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Stackhouse misses with a hook.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Stackhouse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jason Stackhouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Stackhouse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stackhouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Dadasov.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Stackhouse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stackhouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stackhouse looks to land a combination but Dadasov avoids it well.
Stackhouse cracks Dadasov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Stackhouse .#T2#
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stackhouse is looking to clinch but Dadasov is avoiding it.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Stackhouse takes the fight into the clinch.
Dadasov dodges an elbow strike from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stackhouse misses with the head strike.
Dadasov blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stackhouse .
Stackhouse swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stackhouse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse 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#
Stackhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stackhouse throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stackhouse sizes up Dadasov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jason Stackhouse is winning the standup battle so far.
Stackhouse catches Dadasov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Stackhouse has managed to clinch.
Stackhouse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stackhouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dadasov tries to pull guard but Stackhouse forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stackhouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dadasov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse struggles to land a body shot inside as Dadasov controls his hands.
Stackhouse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Dadasov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stackhouse uses from the top position.
Stackhouse would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Dadasov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Dadasov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stackhouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dadasov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stackhouse passes into half guard.
Dadasov is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Dadasov looking for submissions off his back.
Stackhouse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dadasov wants to control but Stackhouse is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dadasov actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dadasov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dadasov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dadasov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stackhouse tries to stand and escape but Dadasov is controlling the position.
Dadasov is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stackhouse tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Dadasov actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but Dadasov is having none of it.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Stackhouse wants to clinch up but Dadasov keeps it at a distance.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stackhouse lunges at Dadasov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dadasov's hand.
Dadasov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stackhouse is looking to clinch but Dadasov is avoiding it.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse throws a low kick but Dadasov avoids it.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse throws a jab when Dadasov was well out of range.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Stackhouse takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Stackhouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stackhouse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Stackhouse is looking to clinch.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Stackhouse loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Stackhouse is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Stackhouse forces Dadasov back against the cage and clinches.
Stackhouse lands an elbow just above Dadasov 's eye.
Dadasov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stackhouse smiles and moves away.
Stackhouse misses with a body kick.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stackhouse throws a front kick that sends Dadasov stumbling back into the cage.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stackhouse throws a jab when Dadasov was well out of range.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Stackhouse rushes Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Dadasov jumps guard but Stackhouse turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stackhouse lands with a short shot to the head.
Stackhouse throws an elbow but it misses.
Stackhouse misses with the head strike.
Stackhouse lands a shoulder strike.
Stackhouse pushes Dadasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stackhouse lands a body punch.
Stackhouse lands a shoulder strike.
Dadasov blocks a body shot from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a body punch.
Stackhouse lands an elbow that stopped Dadasov in his tracks for a moment.
Stackhouse misses with a knee strike.
Stackhouse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Stackhouse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stackhouse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Stackhouse has managed to clinch.
Dadasov tries to pull guard but Stackhouse won't allow it.
Stackhouse misses with an elbow strike.
Dadasov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stackhouse walks away with a smile on his face. Dadasov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stackhouse cracks Dadasov with a good jab.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up.
Dadasov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse .
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stackhouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Stackhouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up but Dadasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stackhouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stackhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse scores with the left hand. Dadasov knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Stackhouse throws a big shot that misses.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Stackhouse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stackhouse .
Stackhouse tries to clinch there but Dadasov circles away.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Stackhouse lands a body shot.
Dadasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stackhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stackhouse defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse had his way with Renat Dadasov in that round.
That's time! Stackhouse 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Renat Dadasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stackhouse wants to clinch.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stackhouse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Dadasov avoids it easily.
Stackhouse thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Dadasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
Dadasov with the counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it easily.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Stackhouse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stackhouse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stackhouse throws a series of punches but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov checks a leg kick nicely.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Dadasov walks into a left hand.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Dadasov defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Dadasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stackhouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Dadasov swats away the attempt to clinch by Stackhouse .
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up but Dadasov circles away and keeps his distance.
And Dadasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Stackhouse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stackhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up.
Stackhouse throws a good cross that connects.
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Stackhouse misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dadasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Stackhouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dadasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stackhouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dadasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Stackhouse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stackhouse , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:44
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Stackhouse !

Jason Stackhouse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: FARTMMA 125     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Eye does it's job there.
Eye works the jab nicely.
Eye throws a nice inside leg kick.
Third Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eye lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Eye thumps Dadasov with a low kick.
Eye looks to land a left hand but Dadasov moved out of range nicely.
Eye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eye.
Eye tries to work over Dadasov's front leg with a kick but Dadasov checks it.
Dadasov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Eye cracks Dadasov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Eye misses.
Dadasov needs to keep his hands up - Eye had a free shot at his head there.
Eye misses with a low kick.
Eye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eye buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dadasov. Eye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dadasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dadasov misses the shot to the body.
Eye lands a lovely overhand right.
Eye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dadasov misses the target.
Dadasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eye manages to avoid it.
Eye thuds his right hand into Dadasov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eye has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dadasov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Eye scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dadasov in his tracks.
Eye has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dadasov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eye ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Eye feints and then cracks Dadasov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dadasov down.
Dadasov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dadasov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dadasov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Eye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Dadasov misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eye is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dadasov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Eye throws a chopping leg kick but Dadasov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eye attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dadasov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eye with a hook.
Eye digs a good hook to Dadasov's body.
Eye misses with a low kick.
Eye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Eye lands a body shot. #T3#
Eye misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eye darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Eye does it's job there.
Eye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dadasov's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eye.
Dadasov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dadasov cracks Eye with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Third Eye has been cut.
Eye tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dadasov is able to avoid easily.
Dadasov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Eye attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dadasov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eye throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dadasov.
Eye scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eye lands a high kick!
Eye throws a chopping leg kick but Dadasov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dadasov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dadasov takes one to the side of the head.
Dadasov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Eye.
Eye lands with a right hand.
Eye is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dadasov misses with a hook. Eye ducked under it nicely.
Eye throws a fast counter high kick but Dadasov manages to duck under it in time.
Eye lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Dadasov.
Eye misses with a low kick as Dadasov jumps back.
Dadasov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Eye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Eye's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Eye cracks Dadasov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eye scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dadasov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Donk. Eye catches Dadasov right on the button with a cross.
Eye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Eye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eye lands a head shot.
Dadasov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eye.
Eye is looking to score with low kicks.
Dadasov throwing a counter right hand but Eye manages to avoid it.
Dadasov needs to keep his hands up - Eye had a free shot at his head there.
Eye lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eye fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dadasov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eye connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eye throws out a loose jab but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eye darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Eye connects with a leg kick.
Eye blocks a jab.
Dadasov lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Dadasov misses.
Eye flicks out a counter leg kick but Dadasov steps away.
Eye lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dadasov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A clash of legs there as Dadasov blocks the low kick.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dadasov throws a looping overhand right but Eye ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov throws a body shot but no joy.
Eye chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eye. That's going to slow Dadasov down.
Eye uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dadasov has time to react.#T2#
Eye misses with a looping left.
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!
Eye scores with the left hand. Dadasov knows he should have avoided that one.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Eye connects with a crisp jab.
Eye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Third Eye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eye throws a leg kick but Dadasov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dadasov slips a straight right by Eye.
Eye takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Eye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eye cracks Dadasov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dadasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eye connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dadasov scrambles back to his feet.
Dadasov throws an overhand right that lands on Eye's shoulder, as Eye tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eye! But no joy.#T3#
Eye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.
Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Dadasov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dadasov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eye can pounce on him.
Dadasov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Eye uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eye bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eye throws a leg kick but Dadasov moved away.
A quick step to the side and Dadasov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eye with a nice cross.
Eye lands a really nice looking cross but Dadasov seems unphased.
Eye thuds his right hand into Dadasov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.#T4#
Eye bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eye connects with a body shot.
Dadasov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Eye's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A big left from Dadasov misses.
Good exchange - Dadasov coming out on top.
Eye looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eye uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eye slips under a jab.
Dadasov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Eye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eye throws out a counter right but Dadasov avoids it with no problem.
Dadasov misses with a hook.
Eye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dadasov's head backwards.
The crowd cheers as Eye lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dadasov doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Eye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Third Eye's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Dadasov misses.
Eye slips a straight right by Dadasov.
A little jabbing left from Eye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dadasov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Eye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dadasov throws a jab when Eye was well out of range.
Good shot there by Eye.
Eye swings widly with a right hand
and Dadasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eye throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dadasov on the side of the head.
Eye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Eye lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dadasov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Eye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dadasov under the eye.
Eye cracks Dadasov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eye slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Dadasov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Eye - just one landing.
Dadasov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eye wants to land a leg kick but Dadasov is out of range.
Eye misses with a head kick.
It looked like Dadasov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eye connects with a right hand. Dadasov shakes it off.
Eye tests Dadasov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dadasov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eye.
A low kick from Eye misses
and Dadasov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dadasov defending well as Eye loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Dadasov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eye with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eye tries to work over Dadasov's front leg with a kick but Dadasov checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dadasov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Eye.
Eye is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Third Eye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dadasov on the side of the head.
Eye throws a solid leg kick but Dadasov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eye.
It looked like Dadasov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eye. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eye works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eye lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dadasov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dadasov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Dadasov misses the target.#T3#
Eye scores with a jab. Dadasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dadasov loads up on a big right hand but Eye slips the punch.
Eye throws a right hand that Dadasov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dadasov also avoids with ease.
Eye thows a leg kick but Dadasov checks it
and Dadasov counters with a nice body shot.
Dadasov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Dadasov.
Eye misses the shot to the body.
Dadasov looks to land a right hand but Eye moved out of range.
Dadasov blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dadasov misses the target.
Eye throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dadasov misses the target.
Dadasov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eye darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Eye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Eye.
Dadasov moves forwards but Eye connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eye misses with a hook
letting Dadasov counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eye throws a good cross that connects.
Renat Dadasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Dadasov.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Dadasov walks into a jab.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut.
Eye throws the kick towards the body but Dadasov avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Dadasov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eye clobbers Dadasov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Third Eye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eye 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Eye!

Third Eye decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: FARTMMA 122     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dadasov tries to work over Blyad's front leg with a kick but Blyad checks it.
Dadasov checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Blyad.
Blyad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Blyad wants to slow Dadasov down by chopping away at his legs.
Dadasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Blyad does it's job there.
Blyad looks to throw the jab but Dadasov is out of range.
Dadasov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blyad throws a chopping leg kick but Dadasov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blyad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blyad's sensitive parts.
Blyad lands a slapping body shot.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dadasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad.
Dadasov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Dadasov counter with a right hand.
Dadasov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blyad.
Blyad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Blyad. #T1#
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Blyad is looking to clinch.
Blyad lands a nice shot that snaps Dadasov's head back.
Blyad misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blyad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blyad takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Dadasov flicks out a counter leg kick but Blyad steps away.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dadasov is looking to slow Blyad down with leg kicks.
Blyad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Blyad does it's job there.
Dadasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dadasov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad missing with a left hand there. Dadasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dadasov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Dadasov throws a leg kick #CL#
and Blyad counters by moving into the clinch.
Blyad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blyad misses with the head strike.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Blyad won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Blyad. #BC2#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blyad lands a head shot.
Blyad is looking to score with low kicks.
Blyad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dadasov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Blyad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blyad prevents Dadasov from standing back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Dadasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Blyad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blyad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dadasov keeps working.
Blyad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blyad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Dadasov is trying to stand back up but Blyad is controlling him
Blyad is trying to control. Dadasov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dadasov is looking to escape.
Blyad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dadasov keeps working.
Dadasov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Blyad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dadasov looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Blyad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dadasov pushes Blyad off looking to stand but Blyad dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Blyad seems to be working for a kimura but Dadasov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Blyad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dadasov defends it well.
Dadasov wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Dadasov kicks Blyad off and gets back to his feet.
Dadasov throws out a loose jab but Blyad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dadasov lands an overhand right.
Dadasov checks the leg kick.
Blyad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dadasov tests Blyad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dadasov.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blyad blocks a jab.
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ay Blyad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Blyad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blyad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dadasov tried to score with a low kick but Blyad checks it.
Blyad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.
Blyad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dadasov.
Dadasov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blyad checks a low kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Blyad counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Dadasov kicks Blyad off and gets to his feet.
Dadasov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blyad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dadasov takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blyad blocks a leg kick.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Blyad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
As Dadasov tries to get set, Blyad tries to push him back and clinch up but Dadasov manages to avoid the attempt.
Dadasov moves out of range of the leg kick from Blyad.
Blyad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blyad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dadasov.
Blyad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Renat Dadasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Blyad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dadasov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dadasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dadasov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blyad cracks a nice hook into Dadasov's ribs.#CL#
Blyad rushes Dadasov and presses him up against the cage.
Blyad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blyad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blyad working aggressively here.
Blyad misses with a body punch.
Dadasov is trying to push Blyad away but Blyad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blyad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
I was talking to Blyad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blyad lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dadasov misses with a kick to the body.
Blyad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blyad feints and then cracks Dadasov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dadasov down.
Good leg kick by Blyad.
Dadasov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blyad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dadasov counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyad is just out of range.
Blyad jabs at Dadasov's body.
Blyad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blyad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dadasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Dadasov.
Blyad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blyad looks to throw the jab but Dadasov is out of range.
Blyad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Dadasov blocks the low kick.
Dadasov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dadasov checks a low kick from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Dadasov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch lands to the side of Blyad 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blyad is out of range and Dadasov settles back down.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Blyad.
Blyad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dadasov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blyad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blyad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blyad lands an overhand right.
Blyad scores with a nice head shot.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov throws a counter combo.
Dadasov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blyad. That did some damage!
Blyad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dadasov connects with a solid leg kick.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Blyad.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blyad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dadasov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blyad lands a nice hook to Dadasov's body. Dadasov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blyad scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Blyad is looking to clinch but Dadasov is avoiding it.
Dadasov feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Blyad closes the distance and clinches.
Dadasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blyad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov checks a leg kick nicely.
Blyad cracks Dadasov with a good jab.
Blyad closes the distance and clinches up with Dadasov, looking for a takedown. Blyad pushes Dadasov against the cage but Dadasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blyad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blyad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dadasov takes one to the chin there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dadasov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blyad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blyad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blyad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dadasov in his tracks.
Blyad doesn't manage to clinch there - Dadasov circles away.
Dadasov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dadasov.
Blyad tests Dadasov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dadasov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blyad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Blyad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blyad down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ay Blyad dominated that second 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.#R3#
Dadasov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Blyad off balance momentarily.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Dadasov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blyad missing with a left hand there. Dadasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Blyad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blyad down.
Dadasov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Blyad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dadasov is able to avoid easily.
Blyad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dadasov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blyad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad backing away here, and Dadasov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blyad feints and then cracks Dadasov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dadasov down.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blyad lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dadasov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blyad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blyad moves in looking to clinch but Dadasov pushes him off.#T1#
Dadasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blyad, as that shot connected.
Donk. Blyad catches Dadasov right on the button with a cross.
Blyad misses with a straight right.
Dadasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blyad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dadasov scrambles back to his feet.
Blyad fails with a takedown attempt.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dadasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad.
Blyad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dadasov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blyad misses with a jab to the body
and Dadasov counters with a nice body kick.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov takes a swing at Blyad's ribcage but misses.
Blyad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blyad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dadasov feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Dadasov throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Blyad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dadasov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blyad thows a huge punch but Dadasov dodges it nicely. #ES2#
Dadasov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blyad.
Blyad with a jab.
Dadasov defending well as Blyad loads up on a big left hand.
Dadasov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dadasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Blyad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blyad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dadasov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyad. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Dadasov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blyad under the eye.
Blyad tries to clinch up.
Blyad tries to clinch there but Dadasov circles away.
Blyad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dadasov's hands.
Blyad cracks Dadasov with a good jab.
Dadasov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blyad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dadasov is out of range.
Dadasov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Blyad thuds his right hand into Dadasov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blyad wants to clinch up but Dadasov keeps it at a distance.
Dadasov slips a jab from Blyad.
Blyad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Blyad's front leg but catches the back leg as Blyad tries to avoid it.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dadasov! But no joy.
Blyad checks a leg kick.
Dadasov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dadasov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Dadasov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov tries a low kick but Blyad avoids it.
Blyad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Dadasov checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blyad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dadasov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blyad blocks it well.
Dadasov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Blyad staying out of range there.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Blyad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that misses.
Dadasov throws a solid leg kick but Blyad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dadasov.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
Blyad wants to clinch up but Dadasov keeps it at a distance.
Blyad tries to close the distance and clinch but Dadasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Dadasov tries to get set, Blyad tries to push him back and clinch up but Dadasov manages to avoid the attempt.
Dadasov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blyad. Blyad obviously looking to wear him down.
Blyad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Blyad slips under a jab.
Jab from Blyad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Renat Dadasov just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
Dadasov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blyad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blyad lands a nice looking body shot.
Blyad checks the leg kick.
Blyad tries to counter with a takedown but Dadasov is quick to defend against it.
Dadasov moves out of range as Blyad strikes.
Dadasov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Blyad checks a leg kick.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Blyad checks it.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Blyad cracks Dadasov with a good jab.
Blyad cracks Dadasov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blyad's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dadasov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov tries to score with a low kick but Blyad moves his leg out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Dadasov as he connects with a hook.
Dadasov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Dadasov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dadasov swats away the attempt to clinch by Blyad.
Dadasov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dadasov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov motions for Blyad to come forward. Dadasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dadasov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blyad is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Blyad blocks the low kick.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dadasov loads up on a big right hand but Blyad slips the punch.
Dadasov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dadasov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Dadasov connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Blyad as he connects with a hook.
Blyad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dadasov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blyad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.
Blyad throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov tries to score with a low kick but Blyad moves his leg out of the way.
Dadasov delivers a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Blyad misses.
A little jabbing left from Dadasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Blyad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov tries to move into range but Blyad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blyad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dadasov swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad moves in looking to clinch but Dadasov pushes him off.
Dadasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blyad.
Blyad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dadasov in his tracks. #T3#
Dadasov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Dadasov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blyad wants to clinch up but Dadasov keeps it at a distance.
Blyad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blyad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dadasov throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Blyad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dadasov with a nice calf kick.
Blyad looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Dadasov tries to work over Blyad's front leg with a kick but Blyad checks it.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
Blyad throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Dadasov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blyad lands a nice hook to Dadasov's body. Dadasov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blyad moves out of range as Dadasov throws a body kick.
Dadasov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dadasov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dadasov misses with a hook.#T4#
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
That kick from Dadasov tenderised Blyad's leg. Blyad is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dadasov.
Blyad motions for Dadasov to come forward. Blyad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blyad feinted with a counter takedown.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Blyad moved away.
Blyad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dadasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blyad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Blyad.
Dadasov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Dadasov moves away and avoids it.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Blyad scores with a body shot.
Blyad cracks Dadasov with a good jab.
Blyad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Blyad missing with a left hand there. Dadasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blyad misses with an uppercut
and Dadasov counters with a low kick, right behind Blyad 's knee.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Blyad.
Blyad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dadasov throws a looping overhand right but Blyad ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov slips under a jab.
Dadasov slips a jab from Blyad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Blyad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blyad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dadasov manages to circle out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Dadasov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dadasov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blyad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dadasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dadasov slips a jab from Blyad.
Blyad lands a leg kick that knocks Dadasov off balance momentarily.#T1#
Blyad misses the shot to the body.
Dadasov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dadasov checks a leg kick.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Blyad moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blyad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dadasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blyad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blyad lands a shot to the body.
Dadasov tries to break free but Blyad pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov tries to circle away but Blyad has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blyad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Blyad is controlling him.
Dadasov stops a takedown attempt from Blyad.
A frustrated look appears on Dadasov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov tries to score with a low kick but Blyad moves his leg out of the way.
Blyad connects with a solid leg kick.
Dadasov throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Blyad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dadasov.
Dadasov slips a jab from Blyad.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Blyad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dadasov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Blyad motions for Dadasov to come forward. Blyad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dadasov.
Blyad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Blyad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blyad scores with a hook to the body. Dadasov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blyad lands a body shot. #CL#
Blyad forces Dadasov back against the cage and clinches.
Blyad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blyad fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blyad throws a leg kick but Dadasov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Blyad.
Dadasov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blyad wants to clinch up but Dadasov keeps it at a distance.
Blyad lands the left hand.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Blyad.
Blyad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.
Nice jab there from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a lunging right hand
and Dadasov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Blyad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dadasov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dadasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dadasov.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Blyad tries to clinch but Dadasov is having none of it. #CL#
Blyad takes the fight into the clinch.
Blyad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Blyad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ay Blyad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blyad tries to pull guard but Dadasov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ay Blyad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blyad is trying to pull guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dadasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blyad has him pressed against the cage.
Blyad throws a punch but it's blocked by Dadasov. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Blyad moves into the clinch successfully.
Dadasov wants to break free but Blyad has control.
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Blyad has the dominant position.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Blyad won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ay Blyad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blyad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:47
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ay Blyad!

Ay Blyad is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: FARTMMA 118     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dadasov lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith shoots in but Dadasov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Dadasov throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Dadasov only half commits.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dadasov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Dadasov tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov. #T1#
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dadasov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Dadasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dadasov misses with a looping right.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dadasov thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Dadasov pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Dadasov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control. #REVR#
Dadasov is trying to get back to his feet.#ES#
Dadasov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dadasov misses with a hook #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dadasov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dadasov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Dadasov is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith works over Dadasov with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Smith distracts Dadasov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith cracks Dadasov with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working Dadasov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES#
Dadasov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dadasov throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dadasov lands a head shot.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick lands for Dadasov.
We've been told by Dadasov's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dadasov with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dadasov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Dadasov.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Dadasov.
Dadasov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dadasov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Dadasov misses the shot to the body.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadasov with a body shot.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Dadasov catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Dadasov dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Dadasov scores with a jab.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dadasov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A good leg kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dadasov looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dadasov. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Dadasov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dadasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith throws a series of punches but Dadasov moves out of range.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Dadasov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Dadasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Dadasov.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dadasov defends it well.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith sizes up Dadasov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Smith misses with a hook.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith moves forwards but Dadasov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Dadasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Dadasov settles back down.
Dadasov cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dadasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Dadasov connects with a body shot.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Dadasov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dadasov throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov with a nice calf kick.
Dadasov cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dadasov counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov connects with the punch.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Dadasov throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dadasov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith working the head with strikes. #T4#
Dadasov is trying to get back to his feet.
Dadasov is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands an elbow.
Dadasov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Dadasov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ES#
Dadasov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dadasov throws out the jab.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dadasov on the side of the head.
Dadasov misses with a body kick.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dadasov.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadasov with a body shot.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dadasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadasov with a body shot.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dadasov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dadasov as he jumps to the side.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dadasov to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dadasov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dadasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
As Smith backs away, Dadasov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
Dadasov is looking to counter punch.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Dadasov sprawls well.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Dadasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dadasov misses with a hook #TD2#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Dadasov wriggles free and stands up.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Dadasov, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Dadasov against the cage but Dadasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
That kick from Dadasov tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dadasov slips a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dadasov sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dadasov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dadasov.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Dadasov coming out on top.
Dadasov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Dadasov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Dadasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Dadasov.
Dadasov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Dadasov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Dadasov with an uppercut!
Dadasov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Dadasov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dadasov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Dadasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Dadasov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Dadasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Dadasov is predictable there
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Dadasov gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nice cross by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Dadasov lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Dadasov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Dadasov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Dadasov misses with a body kick.
Dadasov misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Dadasov misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dadasov. That's going to slow Smith down.
Dadasov looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Dadasov jabs at Smith's body.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Dadasov throws out a powerful jab.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dadasov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dadasov jabs at Smith's body.#T2#
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Dadasov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Smith slips under a jab from Dadasov.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Dadasov misses.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith jabs Dadasov right on the nose. Dadasov blinks but takes it well.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Dadasov takes one to the side of the head.
Dadasov cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dadasov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Dadasov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dadasov with a hook.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dadasov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Dadasov as Smith shoots in.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Dadasov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov scores with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dadasov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Dadasov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Dadasov throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov had his way with James Smith in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Dadasov scores with a nice right hand.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Dadasov throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Dadasov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Dadasov is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Dadasov wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Dadasov backwards.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith has Dadasov pressed against the cage, preventing Dadasov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dadasov defends well and Smith ends up having to push Dadasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Dadasov counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Dadasov shows good takedown defense.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a body shot.
Dadasov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dadasov's head backwards.
Dadasov with the inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Dadasov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dadasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dadasov.#T2#
Dadasov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dadasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dadasov throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Dadasov finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dadasov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Dadasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dadasov motions for Smith to come forward. Dadasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Dadasov saw that one coming.
Dadasov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dadasov to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dadasov scores with a hook.
Dadasov cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Dadasov, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Dadasov against the cage but Dadasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov misses with a body shot.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dadasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Dadasov scores with a body shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dadasov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renat Dadasov!

Renat Dadasov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Renat Dadasov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: FARTMMA 112     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Dadasov is having none of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Dadasov misses its intended target.
Dadasov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot that snaps Dadasov's head back.
Dadasov avoids the head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Dadasov misses with a hook
and Tverdovskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Tverdovskiy throws a wild body kick that Dadasov sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick from Tverdovskiy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that misses.
Dadasov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tverdovskiy.#T1#
Jab, jab by Tverdovskiy - just one landing.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick that knocks Dadasov off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Dadasov.
Dadasov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dadasov lands a nice looking body shot.
Tverdovskiy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tverdovskiy misses with a straight left.
A head kick from Tverdovskiy lands but Dadasov takes it in his stride.
Dadasov throws the left hand but Tverdovskiy avoids the punch easily.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses
and Dadasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dadasov misses with a straight left.
Tverdovskiy with the inside leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tverdovskiy thows a body kick. Dadasov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tverdovskiy avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dadasov throws out a counter right but Tverdovskiy avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Tverdovskiy misses.
A little jabbing left from Dadasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dadasov counters with a straight right hand.
Tverdovskiy throws an overhand right that lands on Dadasov's shoulder, as Dadasov tries to avoid the shot.
Dadasov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dadasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dadasov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tverdovskiy lands with a hook. Dadasov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tverdovskiy throws a good cross that connects.
Dadasov tries to move into range but Tverdovskiy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dadasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tverdovskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab when Dadasov was well out of range.
Dadasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tverdovskiy ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tverdovskiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tverdovskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Tverdovskiy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Dadasov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tverdovskiy.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dadasov blocks a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy slips a straight right by Dadasov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Tverdovskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tverdovskiy - that will leave a mark!
Tverdovskiy with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tverdovskiy.
A head kick misses from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Dadasov strikes.
Tverdovskiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dadasov under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy 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#
Tverdovskiy misses with a leg kick
and Dadasov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tverdovskiy cracks Dadasov with an open hand slap.
Dadasov misses with a straight right.
Dadasov takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Tverdovskiy drives through and clinches with Dadasov against the cage. #BC2#
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tverdovskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tverdovskiy throws a good cross that connects.
Dadasov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Tverdovskiy misses with a double jab
and Dadasov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dadasov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tverdovskiy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dadasov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dadasov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tverdovskiy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tverdovskiy with the inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick
and Dadasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Tverdovskiy clinches up with Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Tverdovskiy won't allow it.
Tverdovskiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dadasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tverdovskiy has Dadasov pressed against the cage.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Tverdovskiy has the dominant position.
Tverdovskiy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Dadasov can't break the clinch.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dadasov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tverdovskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Dadasov circles away.
Tverdovskiy throws out a loose jab but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Dadasov staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Dadasov misses.
Dadasov throws a shot from downtown. Tverdovskiy moves away and avoids it.
Dadasov checks a low kick from Tverdovskiy.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Tverdovskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dadasov throws out a counter right but Tverdovskiy avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Tverdovskiy coming out on top.
Dadasov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tverdovskiy is looking to land body kicks.
Tverdovskiy darts in trying to clinch
and Dadasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Dadasov connects with a jab.
Dadasov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dadasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tverdovskiy missing with a left hand there. Dadasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tverdovskiy.
Dadasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dadasov staying out of range there.
Dadasov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dadasov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tverdovskiy - the referee stops the clock and Dadasov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tverdovskiy. Dadasov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dadasov ducks right into an uppercut from Tverdovskiy.
A big left from Dadasov misses.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Dadasov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Dadasov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dadasov! But no joy.
Tverdovskiy is looking to score with low kicks.
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Dadasov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#KD2#
Dadasov sends Tverdovskiy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dadasov is motioning to the referee to let Tverdovskiy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Tverdovskiy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Tverdovskiy out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renat Dadasov!
Renat Dadasov is the new lightweight champion!
Renat Dadasov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: FARTMMA 104     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dadasov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dadasov!
Dadasov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dadasov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smith trying to control the action but Dadasov is working from the bottom.
Dadasov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Dadasov wants to get back to his feet.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Smith staying calm.#T1#
Smith lands an elbow. #ES#
Dadasov sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dadasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Dadasov is predictable there #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dadasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith prevents Dadasov from getting back to his feet.
Dadasov keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Dadasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Dadasov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dadasov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dadasov lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Dadasov staying out of range there.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a body shot.
As Dadasov backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Dadasov manages to avoid it all.
Dadasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Dadasov is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dadasov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dadasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dadasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dadasov thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.#T3#
Dadasov loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith goes for a double leg but Dadasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dadasov continues to drive forward.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dadasov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dadasov.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Dadasov saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dadasov.
A jab from Dadasov finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Dadasov, which made it look bad.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith moves out of range as Dadasov strikes.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dadasov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dadasov slips under a jab.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dadasov defends it nicely.
Dadasov swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dadasov!
Dadasov pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith grinds an elbow into Dadasov's temple.
Smith is putting a hurting on Dadasov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dadasov is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Dadasov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Dadasov throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Dadasov stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Dadasov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Dadasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Smith. #BC#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Dadasov motions for Smith to come forward. Dadasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with the combination.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dadasov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Dadasov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dadasov moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Dadasov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Dadasov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Dadasov only half commits.
Smith slips under a jab from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a cross.
Smith swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Dadasov lands a lovely overhand right.
Dadasov slips under a jab from Smith.
It looked like Dadasov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dadasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Dadasov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Dadasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dadasov scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Dadasov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dadasov throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.#T3#
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dadasov throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Dadasov.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Dadasov misses with a straight right.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dadasov.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Dadasov moves away and avoids it.
Dadasov throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dadasov is looking to get back to is feet but Smith passes into side control. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov wants to get back to his feet.
Dadasov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control. #ES#
Dadasov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dadasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dadasov stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Dadasov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Dadasov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Dadasov.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Dadasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Dadasov wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range. #TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dadasov's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Dadasov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dadasov's guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dadasov wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Dadasov kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
Dadasov tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith checks a low kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dadasov half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Dadasov is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith with a jab.
Dadasov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dadasov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Dadasov's head but Dadasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dadasov jabs at Smith's body.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Dadasov misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith looks for a takedown but Dadasov sprawls well.
Dadasov tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.#T2#
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Smith.
Dadasov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dadasov with the inside leg kick.
Dadasov throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dadasov lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Dadasov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dadasov misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dadasov.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dadasov lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Dadasov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Smith slips a straight right by Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Dadasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab by Dadasov.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith tries for a takedown but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Renat Dadasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dadasov scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Dadasov.
The fighters circling - Dadasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dadasov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dadasov lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Dadasov slips a straight right by Smith.
Dadasov looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dadasov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a counter combo.
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dadasov misses the jab.
Smith throws out a counter right but Dadasov avoids it with no problem.
Dadasov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Dadasov tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dadasov tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dadasov lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Dadasov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dadasov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renat Dadasov!

Renat Dadasov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: FARTMMA 98     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Knox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dadasov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Dadasov off the cage and back into range.
Dadasov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dadasov misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Dadasov throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dadasov backs up against the cage.
A left lands for Knox.
Dadasov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dadasov connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.#T1#
Knox punishes Dadasov's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Dadasov blocks the leg kick.
Dadasov throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Dadasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Dadasov off the cage and back into range.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Dadasov misses.#T2#
Knox looks to throw the jab but Dadasov is out of range.
A nice side step and Dadasov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dadasov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dadasov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dadasov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.#KD2#
Dadasov cracks Knox with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dadasov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knox to stand back up!#ROC2#
Knox is rocked!
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dadasov misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dadasov cracks Knox on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Knox falls backwards against the cage. Dadasov follows up with more strikes that drop Knox to his knees. Dadasov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Knox! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renat Dadasov!
A very excited looking Renat Dadasov 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: FARTMMA 93     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dadasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dadasov swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.
Dadasov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baird misses with a looping right.
Dadasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baird stuns Dadasov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick by Dadasov misses
and Baird makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baird moves out of range as Dadasov strikes.
Baird pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dadasov back to the cage. Baird follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baird throws a big shot that misses.
Baird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by Dadasov.#CUT2#
It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.
A jab from Baird finds it's way through Dadasov's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird fails to land the takedown.#T1##CL#
Baird forces Dadasov back against the cage and clinches.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov misses with the head strike.
Baird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Dadasov. #BC#
Baird manages to break the clinch.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dadasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dadasov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dadasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dadasov throws out a counter right but Baird avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Baird misses the target.
Dadasov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baird gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Dadasov to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Baird misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Dadasov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baird! Dadasov lets Baird back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Baird is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Baird tries to clinch but Dadasov moves away
and Dadasov counters with a right hand from hell and Baird is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renat Dadasov!
An out of breath Renat Dadasov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: FARTMMA 89     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Nesset.
Nesset takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Dadasov misses.
Nesset is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadasov with a body shot.
Dadasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesset was well out of range. Poor timing from Dadasov.
Dadasov with a hook.
Dadasov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nesset counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nesset is out of range.
Dadasov misses with a hook.
Dadasov swings widly with a right hand
and Nesset counters with a straight right hand.
Dadasov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dadasov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dadasov throws a low kick but Nesset moves out of range easily.
A big left from Nesset misses.
Dadasov looks for the body kick but Nesset saw that one coming.
Dadasov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Nesset sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Dadasov thows a leg kick but Nesset checks it
and Nesset counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dadasov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Dadasov misses
and Nesset counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dadasov tries a low kick but Nesset avoids it.
A nice side step and Nesset releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nesset has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nesset has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nesset there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dadasov throws the left hand but Nesset avoids the punch easily.
Dadasov thumps Nesset with a low kick.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nesset shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dadasov eats them both and turns towards Nesset to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A slow jab from Dadasov misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nesset! But no joy.
Dadasov connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Nesset.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut. Nesset saw that one coming.#T2#
Dadasov scores with a nice strike.
A punch lands to the side of Nesset 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Nesset swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nesset throws a jab but it's blocked by Dadasov.
A shot to the body from Dadasov misses
and Nesset counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov scores with a leg kick.
Dadasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nesset looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dadasov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nesset is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nesset loads up on a big right hand but Dadasov slips the punch.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nesset swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nesset! But no joy.
Dadasov lands with a hook. Nesset tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dadasov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nesset has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nesset has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dadasov pushes Nesset away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dadasov. #T3#
Dadasov throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Nesset counter with a right hand.
Nesset chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nesset swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Dadasov.
Nesset moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Nesset on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dadasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Nesset blocks the leg kick.
Nesset looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dadasov throws a lazy uppercut
and Nesset counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Dadasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Nesset on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nesset keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws an off balance right hand
and Nesset counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nesset avoids the body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Nesset is looking for the big counter here.
Nesset lands a glancing blow to the side of Dadasov's head.#T4#
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov tries to land a body kick
and Nesset counters with a right hand to the body.
Dadasov misses with a body kick.
Nesset doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dadasov misses with a kick to the body
letting Nesset counter with a right hand.
That kick from Dadasov tenderised Nesset's leg. Nesset is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dadasov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nesset has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nesset and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Nesset on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nesset throws a series of punches but Dadasov moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dadasov misses.
Nesset unleashes a big counter combination but Dadasov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Dadasov misses.
Dadasov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nesset checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Nesset misses.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut.
Nesset keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nesset throws out a counter right but Dadasov avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dadasov.
Good exchange - Dadasov coming out on top.
Nesset's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dadasov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dadasov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dadasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nesset now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Nesset moved out of range nicely.
Nesset unleashes a big counter combination but Dadasov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dadasov throws a leg kick
and Nesset counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nesset in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nesset throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dadasov scores with a jab.
Dadasov throws a front kick that sends Nesset stumbling back into the cage.
Dadasov misses with a looping left.
Dadasov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nesset looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nesset throws a big shot that misses.
Dadasov misses with a body kick.
Nesset looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nesset fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dadasov is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nesset! But no joy.
Good shot there by Nesset.
The fighters circling - Dadasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nesset bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dadasov's head backwards.
Dadasov misses with a right hand
and Nesset connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nesset slips under a jab from Dadasov.
Nesset is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dadasov throws a hook but Nesset blocks it.
Dadasov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nesset looks to land a combination but Dadasov avoids it well. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nesset looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Nesset keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nesset uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dadasov.
Dadasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dadasov is looking to clinch but Nesset is avoiding it.
Good exchange - Dadasov coming out on top.
Nesset might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nesset throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Dadasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nesset.
Dadasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nesset defending well as Dadasov loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Dadasov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nesset's hands.
Nesset is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Dadasov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nesset takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dadasov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nesset uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dadasov.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nesset might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dadasov has got the better of the exchanges.
Dadasov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nesset. That did some damage!
Dadasov throws a leg kick that misses.
Dadasov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dadasov scores with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dadasov.
Nesset bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nesset walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Dadasov lands a nice looking body kick.
Dadasov misses with a right hand
and Dadasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nesset with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dadasov to score with a decent uppercut.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dadasov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nesset moves away from the strike by Dadasov.
Nesset throws out a counter right but Dadasov avoids it with no problem.
Dadasov slips a straight right by Nesset.
Dadasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nesset sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nesset looks to land a combination but Dadasov avoids it well.
Dadasov throws a leg kick
and Nesset counters with a stiff right hand.
Nesset is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dadasov wants to clinch up but Nesset keeps it at a distance.
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Dadasov digs a good hook to Nesset's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dadasov closes the distance but Nesset moves to the side
enabling Nesset to counter with a crisp jab.
Dadasov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nesset counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Nesset ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Nesset on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Dadasov.
Nesset throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov is looking to clinch but Nesset is avoiding it.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nesset misses with a looping left.
Nesset is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nesset. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nesset misses the target.
Dadasov throws a jab when Nesset was well out of range.
It seemed like Nesset was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dadasov lands with a straight right. Nesset didn't see that one coming.
Dadasov throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Dadasov rushes Nesset and presses him up against the cage.
Nesset lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Nesset scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dadasov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nesset backwards.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Nesset blocks it.
Dadasov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Dadasov.
Dadasov has a couple of punches blocked by Nesset.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nesset backwards.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike.
Nesset lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nesset.
Nesset scores with a shot to the side of Dadasov's head. #T2#
Dadasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nesset uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Nesset breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nesset swinging wildly here.
Nesset drops his hands momentarily and Dadasov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Dadasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nesset throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
Dadasov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nesset bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decent striking displayed by Nesset there.
Nesset has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dadasov finds it's way round the side to connect with Nesset's head. #T3#
Nesset throws a shot from downtown. Dadasov moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Dadasov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nesset connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Dadasov is rocked!
Dadasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesset.
Dadasov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Nesset counters with a nice right hand that sends Dadasov toppling to the canvas! Dadasov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nesset finish him?!
Oh Dadasov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dadasov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nesset counters with a big left hand that crumples Dadasov! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnfinn Nesset!
Arnfinn Nesset seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: FARTMMA 84     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
McKraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Dadasov's head.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dadasov catches McKraken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
McKraken gets tackled into the cage by Dadasov. Dadasov maintains the clinch.
Dadasov misses with a punch on the inside.
McKraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dadasov backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McKraken misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dadasov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dadasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dadasov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKraken.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov gets through McKraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dadasov tries to work over McKraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dadasov gets through McKraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKraken digs a right hand into Dadasov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dadasov's gas tank.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Dadasov - that landed with a thud. #T1##TD#
McKraken pulls guard successfully.
McKraken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McKraken won't allow Dadasov to get back to his feet. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dadasov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dadasov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dadasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKraken.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKraken works on Dadasov's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
McKraken breaks the clinch.
McKraken throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
McKraken walks into a jab.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Dadasov gets a clinch.
Dadasov working aggressively here.
A short right from Dadasov. #T2#
Dadasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKraken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dadasov gets underhooks to prevent McKraken's takedown attempt.
I was talking to McKraken's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McKraken drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dadasov lands a shot to the body.
McKraken is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKrakens head.
McKraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Dadasov blocks a body shot from McKraken.
Dadasov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McKraken prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as McKraken controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a punch but it's blocked by McKraken.
Dadasov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKraken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a body punch. #T3#
McKraken is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dadasov is defending well.
McKraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Dadasov.
McKraken lands a left hand.
McKraken throws a head punch that misses.
Dadasov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadasov.
Dadasov works on McKraken's body with a couple of short punches.
McKraken is breathing heavily.
McKraken blocking some punches.
Dadasov pushes McKraken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
Dadasov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Dadasov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKraken or not.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Dadasov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dadasov lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dadasov fails to land.
Dadasov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Dadasov swings wildly with an uppercut but McKraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov presses McKraken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McKraken wants to get back to striking at distance but Dadasov won't allow it.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as McKraken controls his hands.
McKraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKraken prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dadasov.
McKraken tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dadasov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dadasov lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov lands with a light punch inside.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McKraken dives in for a single leg takedown but Dadasov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dadasov! But no joy.
Dadasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKraken staying out of range there.
Dadasov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKraken.
McKraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKraken has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dadasov.
McKraken scores with a nice head shot.
McKraken walks into a stiff left hand from Dadasov.
McKraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dadasov.
Dadasov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKraken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dadasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKraken shoots in for a takedown but Dadasov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dadasov stuffs the takedown.
Dadasov lands a leg kick that knocks McKraken off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dadasov fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKraken shoots in but Dadasov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Dadasov tries to clinch but McKraken is having none of it.
Dadasov connects with an inside leg kick.
Dadasov slips under a jab from McKraken.
Dadasov cracks a nice hook into McKraken's ribs.
Dadasov has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A big left from Dadasov misses.
A big left from McKraken misses.
McKraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
McKraken scores with a shot to the body.
Dadasov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McKraken.
McKraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
McKraken blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
Decent striking displayed by Dadasov there.
Dadasov misses the jab.#TD#
McKraken scores with a takedown into Dadasov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKraken looking to pass the guard.
Dadasov wants to get back to his feet but McKraken is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dadasov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2##ES2#
Dadasov pushes McKraken off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McKraken scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body. McKraken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McKraken moves forwards but Dadasov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dadasov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKraken shoots in looking for a takedown but Dadasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKraken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McKraken shoots in for a double leg but Dadasov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Dadasov darts in and clinches McKraken up against the cage.
Dadasov misses with the head strike.
Dadasov digs a right hand into McKraken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McKraken's gas tank.
A short left from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a punch but it's blocked by McKraken.
McKraken is trying to pull guard but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.
Dadasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dadasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dadasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A short left from Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but McKraken avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
McKraken lands an uppercut.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
McKraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dadasov on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a head punch that misses.
McKraken lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
McKraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKraken misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKraken misses with an uppercut.
Renat Dadasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from McKraken.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dadasov! But no joy.
A big left from McKraken misses.
McKraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McKraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Dadasov.#T4#
Dadasov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McKraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
McKraken dives in and grabs Dadasov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dadasov pushes down on McKraken's head and hops out.
Dadasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Dadasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dadasov.
McKraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dadasov scores with a head kick. McKraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McKraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by McKraken.
McKraken drops his hands momentarily and Dadasov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dadasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKraken.
McKraken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dadasov misses with a leg kick.
Dadasov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
McKraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov sizes up McKraken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dadasov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKraken on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dadasov lands with an uppercut that bounces McKraken off the cage and back into range.
McKraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dadasov is looking to slow McKraken down with leg kicks.
McKraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.
Dadasov ducks right into an uppercut from McKraken.
Dadasov tries to clinch but McKraken moves out of range.
McKraken appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dadasov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKraken.
McKraken takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Dadasov as McKraken shoots in.
Dadasov misses with a body kick.
McKraken attempts a counter takedown but Dadasov avoids it well and moves away.
Dadasov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McKraken's head.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKraken tries a low kick but Dadasov avoids it.
McKraken fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from McKraken misses the target.
Dadasov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Dadasov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McKraken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dadasov counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McKraken. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from McKraken misses.
Dadasov thumps McKraken with a low kick.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from McKraken.
Dadasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKraken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKraken. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dadasov moves into range and clinches up with McKraken.#BC#
McKraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dadasov misses with a body kick.
Dadasov lands a head shot.
Dadasov slaps away a takedown attempt from McKraken, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dadasov looks to throw the jab but McKraken is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKraken just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Dadasov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKraken will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dadasov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dadasov throws a push kick but McKraken slaps the foot to one side.
McKraken tries to counter with a takedown but Dadasov is quick to defend against it.
Dadasov throws a shot from downtown. McKraken moves away and avoids it.
McKraken throws an off balance right hand
and Dadasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dadasov.
Dadasov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - McKraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick from Dadasov.
McKraken staying out of range there.
Dadasov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dadasov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKraken throws a hook to the side of Dadasov's head but Dadasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKraken sets himself, and Dadasov steps forward looking for the clinch! McKraken avoids it this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McKraken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dadasov as he avoids it easily.
McKraken throws a shot to the body. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dadasov. That's going to slow McKraken down.
McKraken misses with an uppercut. Dadasov saw that one coming.
Dadasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McKraken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dadasov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKraken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dadasov misses with a body shot.
Dadasov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dadasov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McKraken closes the distance and clinches up with Dadasov, looking for a takedown. McKraken pushes Dadasov against the cage but Dadasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov tries to clinch but McKraken is having none of it.
Dadasov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKraken doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Dadasov misses its intended target.
McKraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dadasov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dadasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
McKraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from McKraken.
McKraken misses with a hook.
Gemechu McKraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKraken takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKraken.
Dadasov lands with a right to the head.
Dadasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dadasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKraken pushes Dadasov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dadasov - that landed with a thud.
Renat Dadasov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKraken tries to throw a body punch but Dadasov avoids it by throwing McKraken back against the cage.
Dadasov lands with a left to the head.
McKraken tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
Dadasov is leaning against McKraken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dadasov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renat Dadasov!

A very excited looking Renat Dadasov 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: FARTMMA 79     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
Andermatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dadasov throws out the jab.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dadasov. Dadasov obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a left hand
and Andermatt counters with a right hand to the body.
Dadasov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andermatt! But no joy.
Dadasov is looking to chop away at Andermatt's legs.
Dadasov lands a nice hook to Andermatt's body. Andermatt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dadasov tries a low kick but Andermatt avoids it.
Andermatt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Dadasov's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andermatt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Andermatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Dadasov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andermatt doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Andermatt counters by moving into the clinch.
Andermatt lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Andermatt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Dadasov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dadasov lands a nice uppercut.
Dadasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andermatt lands a left hand.
Andermatt tries to work over Dadasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left hand lands to the body for Andermatt.
A short right from Andermatt on the inside.
Dadasov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dadasov. #BC2#
Andermatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dadasov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dadasov misses the jab.
Andermatt is looking for the big counter here.
Dadasov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 shot to the liver by Dadasov. Beautiful body shot.
Andermatt lands a nice shot that snaps Dadasov's head back.
Dadasov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dadasov with a hook.#T2#
Nice cross by Dadasov.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dadasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
Dadasov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dadasov wants to land a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range.
Dadasov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andermatt slips under a jab.
Dadasov throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dadasov misses the target.
Dadasov dodges the punch combination from Andermatt.
Dadasov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dadasov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dadasov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Dadasov throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Dadasov's shoulder, as Dadasov tries to avoid the shot.
Dadasov throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov lands with a straight right. Andermatt didn't see that one coming.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Dadasov throws a body kick that misses
and Dadasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Dadasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt throws a hook but Dadasov blocks it.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Dadasov looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Andermatt.
Dadasov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andermatt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dadasov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt staying out of range there.
Andermatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dadasov motions for Andermatt to come forward. Dadasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dadasov throws an off balance right hand
and Andermatt counters with a nice body shot.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andermatt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Andermatt counter with a right hand.
Dadasov throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
Andermatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dadasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Andermatt moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Andermatt breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Andermatt misses.
It looked like Dadasov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dadasov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Renat Dadasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Andermatt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dadasov.
Andermatt takes one on the button.
Dadasov misses with a left hand
and Andermatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dadasov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andermatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andermatt throws a series of punches but Dadasov avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Dadasov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Andermatt moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov misses with a right hand
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov scores with a nice body kick.
Dadasov cracks the inside of Andermatt's front leg. #T1#
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Andermatt moved away.
Dadasov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andermatt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dadasov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andermatt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dadasov loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch.
Dadasov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Andermatt finds it's way through Dadasov's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a spinning back kick!
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Dadasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dadasov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Andermatt slips under a jab from Dadasov.
Andermatt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dadasov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andermatt scrambles back to his feet.
Andermatt cracks Dadasov with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andermatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Dadasov.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt moves forwards but Dadasov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dadasov with a body shot.
Andermatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
An attempted straight right counter from Dadasov misses the target.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andermatt! But no joy.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andermatt.
A right-left combo lands from Andermatt. #T3#
Dadasov scores with a jab.
Dadasov throws a wild body kick that Andermatt sees coming a mile off.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dadasov lands a high kick!
Andermatt misses with a double jab.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Dadasov avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Andermatt does it's job there.
Andermatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dadasov.
Dadasov thuds his shin into the meat of Andermatt's side.
Andermatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dadasov looks to land a body kick but Andermatt moved away.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Dadasov.
Andermatt slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.#T4#
Dadasov misses with a jab to the body
and Andermatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dadasov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Andermatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dadasov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Dadasov throwing a counter right hand but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Dadasov.
Dadasov moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
A shot to the liver by Andermatt. Beautiful body shot.
Dadasov cracks Andermatt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dadasov tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dadasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dadasov misses with a right hand
and Andermatt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dadasov thinking.
Dadasov throws a poor cross that misses
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Dadasov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Andermatt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andermatt slips a jab and a cross from Dadasov.
Dadasov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Dadasov.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dadasov.
Dadasov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andermatt tests Dadasov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Andermatt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov throws a jab but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Andermatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Dadasov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andermatt jabs Dadasov right on the nose. Dadasov blinks but takes it well.
Dadasov misses with a left hand
and Andermatt counters with a series of strikes. Dadasov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dadasov misses the target.
Andermatt blocks a jab.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov misses with a leg kick.
Dadasov tests Andermatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt catches Dadasov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dadasov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dadasov counters with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt lands the left hand.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Dadasov throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat.
Dadasov misses with a body shot.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Andermatt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Andermatt checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andermatt! But no joy.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Dadasov as he connects with a hook.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dadasov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andermatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andermatt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dadasov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andermatt scrambles back to his feet.
Dadasov throws an off balance right hand
and Andermatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dadasov lands with a good body shot.
Dadasov misses with an uppercut
and Andermatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dadasov throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov throws a lazy body kick
and Andermatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Andermatt.
A big left from Dadasov misses.
Andermatt swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dadasov throws a low kick, looking for Andermatt's leg but Andermatt calmly moves out of range.
Andermatt blocks a jab.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the body from Dadasov misses
letting Andermatt counter with a right hand.
Andermatt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a chopping leg kick but Andermatt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dadasov connects with a solid leg kick.
Dadasov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dadasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dadasov throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dadasov digs a good hook to Andermatt's body.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andermatt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dadasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renat Dadasov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dadasov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renat Dadasov!

During a confident post fight interview, Renat Dadasov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: FARTMMA 74     
Date:   Dec 04, 2019
#R1#
Dadasov throws a low kick but Strdoza moves out of range easily.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strdoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dadasov throws a head kick that Strdoza semi-blocks.
Dadasov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dadasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Dadasov darts in and clinches Strdoza up against the cage.
A short right from Dadasov.
Dadasov gets through Strdoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strdoza tries to break free but Dadasov pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Strdoza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dadasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dadasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strdoza takes a shot to the head.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to work over Strdoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dadasov scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Strdoza tries to score a body lock takedown but Dadasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Dadasov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Strdoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Dadasov keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadasov.
Strdoza is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Dadasov.
Dadasov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dadasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dadasov is leaning against Strdoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dadasov lands with a left to the head.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Strdoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Dadasov.
Strdoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dadasov cracks Strdoza with a nice body shot.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Dadasov as the two fighters clinch.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dadasov lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to work over Strdoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dadasov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov lands with a light punch inside.
Dadasov scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dadasov. #ROC2#
Strdoza is rocked!
Dadasov pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Strdoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Dadasov.
Strdoza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dadasov lands with a short shot to the head.
Dadasov lands a big right hand that drops Strdoza! The killer instinct kicks in and Dadasov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dadasov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renat Dadasov!
A relieved looking Renat Dadasov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: FARTMMA 69: Dia de los Muertos     
Date:   Nov 01, 2019
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Sailcirc as he checks the leg kick.
Dadasov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sailcirc takes a step back to recover.
Dadasov looks to land a body kick but Sailcirc moved away.
Sailcirc throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Sailcirc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Dadasov throws a hook to the side of Sailcirc's head but Sailcirc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown but Dadasov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dadasov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sailcirc.
Dadasov moves out of range as Sailcirc strikes.
Dadasov cracks the inside of Sailcirc's front leg.
Dadasov is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sailcirc drives through with a takedown into Dadasov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Dadasov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sailcirc presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailcirc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sailcirc jumps guard but Dadasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eideard Sailcirc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dadasov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sailcirc is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dadasov to the mat. Dadasov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sailcirc won't allow Dadasov to get back to his feet.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Dadasov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Dadasov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dadasov manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Dadasov's guard. #T1#
Sailcirc prevents Dadasov from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Sailcirc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sailcirc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Dadasov is keeping the position.
Dadasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dadasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sailcirc defending well as Dadasov loads up on a big left hand.
Dadasov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sailcirc misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Sailcirc went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dadasov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sailcirc is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sailcirc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sailcirc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dadasov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dadasov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dadasov throws a shot from downtown. Sailcirc moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Sailcirc.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Sailcirc scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dadasov.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sailcirc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crunch! Dadasov slams his shin into Sailcirc's torso.
Dadasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Dadasov moves out of range.
Dadasov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dadasov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sailcirc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Dadasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadasov is just out of range.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Dadasov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sailcirc throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov misses with a straight right. #TD#
Sailcirc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Dadasov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sailcirc keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Sailcirc fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sailcirc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sailcirc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Dadasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action. #T4#
Sailcirc fails to pull guard.
Sailcirc goes for a takedown attempt but Dadasov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dadasov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dadasov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Sailcirc counters with a single leg into guard. Dadasov didn't expect that. #ES2#
Dadasov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sailcirc has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sailcirc.
Dadasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sailcirc prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Dadasov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sailcirc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sailcirc wants a takedown but no success here.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sailcirc throws a punch but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Sailcirc blocks it.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sailcirc is looking to control Dadasov's arms but Dadasov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sailcirc has his back to the cage.
Dadasov working aggressively here.
Dadasov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sailcirc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dadasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sailcirc has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Sailcirc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Renat Dadasov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dadasov throws a low kick but Sailcirc moves out of range easily.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Dadasov.
Sailcirc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sailcirc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dadasov to score with a decent uppercut.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dadasov.
Eideard Sailcirc is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Sailcirc.#TD#
Sailcirc gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Dadasov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sailcirc keeps hold of his opponent and drives him 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!
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sailcirc swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Sailcirc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Sailcirc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Sailcirc avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Sailcirc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Dadasov misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Sailcirc drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Dadasov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dadasov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc punishes Dadasov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sailcirc throws a looping overhand right but Dadasov ducks down to avoid it.
Dadasov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dadasov misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Sailcirc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
A punch combination from Sailcirc misses.
Sailcirc tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sailcirc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Sailcirc checks it.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Sailcirc's front leg but catches the back leg as Sailcirc tries to avoid it.
Sailcirc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dadasov throws out the jab.
Sailcirc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sailcirc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sailcirc misses with a wild combination.
Dadasov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dadasov jabs Sailcirc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dadasov tries to land a leg kick but Sailcirc saw it coming and moves away.
Sailcirc connects with a right hand. Dadasov shakes it off.
Sailcirc swings widly with a right hand
and Dadasov counters with a straight right hand.
Renat Dadasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sailcirc throws a body punch but Dadasov moves out of range.
Sailcirc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dadasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sailcirc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sailcirc misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Sailcirc misses the target.
Sailcirc misses with a hook.
Sailcirc misses with a series of wild punches.
Dadasov throws a hook but Sailcirc avoids it easily.
Sailcirc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.#T3#
Sailcirc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dadasov cracks Sailcirc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sailcirc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sailcirc.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Sailcirc.
Dadasov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dadasov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Sailcirc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sailcirc looks to land a left hand but Dadasov moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dadasov blocks a jab.
Dadasov thuds his right hand into Sailcirc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Sailcirc closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sailcirc lands in his opponent's guard.
Dadasov is looking to stand up but Sailcirc isn't so interested in that idea.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Dadasov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dadasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sailcirc is controlling him.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Dadasov keeps moving. #SUB#
Sailcirc is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sailcirc stops Dadasov from standing up.
Renat Dadasov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dadasov keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Dadasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc prevents Dadasov from getting back to his feet.
Sailcirc slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eideard Sailcirc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sailcirc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Dadasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dadasov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Dadasov.
Dadasov tries to score with a low kick but Sailcirc moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Dadasov.
Dadasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Dadasov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sailcirc moves out of range as Dadasov strikes.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sailcirc's sensitive parts.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut.
Dadasov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dadasov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dadasov loads up on a big right hand but Sailcirc slips the punch.
Sailcirc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dadasov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sailcirc is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc avoids a kick to the body.
Sailcirc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sailcirc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dadasov counters with a leg kick.
Sailcirc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dadasov slips a jab from Sailcirc.
Dadasov tries to score with a low kick but Sailcirc moves his leg out of the way.
Sailcirc tries to counter with a takedown but Dadasov is quick to defend against it.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.#T1#
A jab lands there for Sailcirc.
Dadasov throws a low kick but Sailcirc avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dadasov misses the target.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sailcirc is just out of range.
Sailcirc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Sailcirc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sailcirc works Dadasov's body with a nice hook.
Sailcirc misses with a hook.
Dadasov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sailcirc takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Sailcirc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dadasov.
Sailcirc avoids the head kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Sailcirc's front leg but catches the back leg as Sailcirc tries to avoid it.
Sailcirc missing with a left hand there. Dadasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Sailcirc.#T2#
Dadasov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sailcirc fails to land the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dadasov feints a jab promting Sailcirc to slip. Dadasov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sailcirc slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dadasov, as that shot connected.
Sailcirc throws a lazy right hand but Dadasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dadasov thuds his right hand into Sailcirc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sailcirc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.
Sailcirc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov.
Dadasov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dadasov misses with a hook.
Sailcirc throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Sailcirc shoots and misses
and Dadasov counters with a left to the body.
Dadasov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sailcirc. That did some damage!
Sailcirc is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dadasov. #T3#
Sailcirc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dadasov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sailcirc takes a swing at Dadasov's ribcage but misses.
Sailcirc defending well as Dadasov loads up on a big left hand.
Dadasov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sailcirc looks to land a right hand but Dadasov moved out of range.
Dadasov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dadasov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sailcirc looks to throw the jab but Dadasov is out of range.
Sailcirc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dadasov momentarily.
A big right from Sailcirc misses.
Sailcirc scores with a jab to the head.
Sailcirc blocks the body kick.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dadasov.
Dadasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sailcirc throws out the jab. #T4#
Sailcirc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sailcirc misses the body punch
and Dadasov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sailcirc's knee momentarily.
Dadasov tries to land a front kick but Sailcirc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sailcirc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dadasov.
Dadasov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Dadasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sailcirc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dadasov momentarily.
Sailcirc fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eideard Sailcirc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dadasov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sailcirc on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dadasov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dadasov wants it to stay on the feet.
Sailcirc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dadasov moves away.
Dadasov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dadasov scores with the left hand. Sailcirc knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dadasov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renat Dadasov!

A relieved looking Renat Dadasov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: FARTMMA 63     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Dadasov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Terrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dadasov misses with a looping left.
Dadasov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dadasov.
Terrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terrell is looking to slow Dadasov down with leg kicks.
Good work by Dadasov as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terrell.
Terrell connects with a leg kick. Dadasov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Terrell thows a leg kick but Dadasov checks it
and Dadasov counters with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Dadasov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Dadasov tenderised Terrell's leg. Terrell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dadasov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terrell.
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dadasov throws an overhand right that lands on Terrell's shoulder, as Terrell tries to avoid the shot.
Terrell lands a leg kick that knocks Dadasov off balance momentarily.
Terrell checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dadasov misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Terrell.
Terrell throws a head kick but Dadasov moves out of range.
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Terrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dadasov. #T1#
Dadasov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
Terrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dadasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Terrell misses.
Dadasov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dadasov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terrell moves out of range as Dadasov throws a body kick.
Terrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Terrell moves out of range of the body kick.
Dadasov looks for the body kick but Terrell saw that one coming.
Dadasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Dadasov blocks the low kick.
Terrell backing away here, and Dadasov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Terrell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Terrell looks to land a body kick but Dadasov moved away.
Terrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dadasov.
Terrell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A lazy left from Dadasov finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Dadasov.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrell wants to land a leg kick but Dadasov is out of range.
Terrell avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
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!
Terrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dadasov.#CL2#
Dadasov clinches up against the cage.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov working aggressively here.
Dadasov managing to block the knees to the body from Terrell.
Dadasov is working Terrell over against the cage.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Terrell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Terrell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Terrell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
Dadasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell looking to stall. #T3#
Dadasov lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadasov.
A short left from Dadasov.
Terrell trying to control the position but instead, Dadasov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Terrell into the cage.
Dadasov tries to work over Terrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terrell is looking to control Dadasov's arms but Dadasov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Terrell has his back to the cage.
Dadasov works on Terrell's body with a couple of short punches.
Terrell is pushing Dadasov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dadasov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
Dadasov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Terrell stalling.
Terrell tries to land a knee to the head but Dadasov blocks with his arms.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Dadasov.
Dadasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dadasov lands a right hand.
Dadasov lands a left hand.
Dadasov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov misses with the head strike.
Dadasov lands a right hand.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow. #BC#
Terrell manages to break the clinch.
Terrell tries to land a front kick but Dadasov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Terrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Terrell.
Terrell throws a leg kick
enabling Dadasov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Terrell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dadasov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dadasov checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov dominated that round.
That's time! Terrell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Terrell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dadasov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Terrell throws a leg kick that misses.
Dadasov tries a quick counter leg kick but Terrell is wise to it.
Dadasov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Terrell checks it well.
Dadasov tests Terrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terrell lands with a kick to the temple. Dadasov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dadasov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Terrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a hook.
Terrell tried to counter with a leg kick but Dadasov avoided it.
Dadasov is looking to chop away at Terrell's legs.
Dadasov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Terrell checks a leg kick.
Terrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Dadasov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Terrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Terrell avoids a kick to the body.
Terrell tried to counter with a leg kick but Dadasov avoided it.
Dadasov is looking to chop away at Terrell's legs.
Terrell moves out of range of the body kick.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Dadasov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dadasov, as that shot connected. #T1#
Dadasov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Terrell. That did some damage!
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrell moves forwards but Dadasov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Terrell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dadasov thumps Terrell with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dadasov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dadasov misses with a straight left.
Terrell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Terrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Dadasov misses.
Terrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Dadasov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Terrell is out of range.
Terrell misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Dadasov clinches.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Terrell wants to break free but Dadasov has control.
A right hand to the body from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Dadasov - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Dadasov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Terrell stalling the fight.
Terrell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dadasov is keeping busy.
Terrell looking to stall.
Dadasov lands a left hand.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage. #BC#
Terrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dadasov checks the leg kick.
Terrell staying out of range there.
Dadasov moves out of range of the body kick from Terrell.
Terrell misses with a low kick as Dadasov jumps back.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Renat Dadasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dadasov throws a leg kick which misses Terrell's front leg but catches the back leg as Terrell tries to avoid it.
Terrell moves out of range as Dadasov strikes.
Terrell throws a low kick but Dadasov moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dadasov misses the target. #T3#
Terrell tries to score with a low kick but Dadasov moves his leg out of the way.
Dadasov checks the leg kick.
Terrell tries to score with a low kick but Dadasov moves his leg out of the way.
Terrell blocks a low kick nicely.
Crunch! Dadasov slams his shin into Terrell's torso.
Terrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dadasov.
Terrell connects with a leg kick. Dadasov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dadasov checks a low kick from Terrell.
Terrell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Dadasov as he checks the leg kick.
Terrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terrell jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dadasov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Dadasov finds it's target.
Terrell is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dadasov. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrell tries to land a front kick but Dadasov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dadasov throws a solid leg kick but Terrell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dadasov.
Dadasov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dadasov throws a solid leg kick but Terrell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dadasov.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Terrell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dadasov is out of range and Terrell settles back down.
Dadasov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dadasov connects with a jab.
Dadasov throws a solid leg kick but Terrell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dadasov.
Terrell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dadasov checks a leg kick.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dadasov, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Dadasov blocks the low kick.
Dadasov misses with a low kick.
Dadasov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Terrell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dadasov thumps Terrell with a low kick.
Dadasov moves out of range of the leg kick from Terrell.
Terrell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Terrell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dadasov is out of range and Terrell settles back down.
Terrell wants to land a leg kick but Dadasov is out of range.
A jab from Dadasov misses.
Terrell tried to counter with a leg kick but Dadasov avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renat Dadasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Terrell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Dadasov checks a low kick from Terrell.
Dadasov misses with a looping right.
Terrell misses with a low kick as Dadasov jumps back.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Terrell.
Dadasov lands with a straight right. Terrell didn't see that one coming.
Dadasov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Terrell throws a solid leg kick but Dadasov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Terrell.
Dadasov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good work by Terrell as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Dadasov instigates a clinch.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dadasov.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dadasov misses with the head strike. #BC#
Terrell breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov throws the left hand but Terrell avoids the punch easily.
Dadasov checks the leg kick.
Terrell looks to land a body kick but Dadasov moved away.
Dadasov misses with a looping right.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov is looking to slow Terrell down with leg kicks.
Dadasov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Terrell if he has to take too many more of those.
Terrell checks a low kick from Dadasov.
Dadasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terrell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Terrell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dadasov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Dadasov.
A swing and a miss from Dadasov.
Terrell tried to score with a low kick but Dadasov checks it.
Dadasov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terrell.
Terrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dadasov is able to avoid easily.
Nice cross by Dadasov.
Terrell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dadasov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Dadasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Terrell's sensitive parts.
Terrell tries to score with a low kick but Dadasov moves his leg out of the way.
Terrell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dadasov checks it well.
Terrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dadasov.
Terrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillip Terrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Terrell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dadasov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terrell thumps Dadasov with a low kick.
Dadasov blocks the body kick.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Dadasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
Dadasov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dadasov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dadasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dadasov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dadasov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dadasov checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dadasov blocks the leg kick.
Terrell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Terrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dadasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terrell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terrell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Terrell tried to counter with a leg kick but Dadasov avoided it.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Dadasov checks it.
Dadasov lands with a straight right. Terrell didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Dadasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dadasov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terrell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dadasov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dadasov throws a chopping leg kick but Terrell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Terrell moves out of range easily.
As Dadasov backs away, Terrell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Terrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dadasov.
Both fighters circling a little - Terrell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Terrell tries a low kick but Dadasov avoids it.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Dadasov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Terrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dadasov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dadasov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Terrell.
Dadasov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Terrell quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dadasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrell lands a leg kick that knocks Dadasov off balance momentarily.
Terrell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Terrell moves out of range easily. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Terrell misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov stuns Terrell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dadasov, as that shot connected.
Terrell throws out a leg kick but Dadasov moves out of range and Terrell only half commits.
Nice cross by Dadasov.
Terrell throws a body kick that misses.
Dadasov tests Terrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terrell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Terrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Terrell tries to land a leg kick but Dadasov saw it coming and moves away.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Terrell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Terrell down.
A low kick from Terrell misses
and Dadasov counters with a good, hard body kick but Terrell shrugs it off.
Dadasov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Terrell tries to keep at a distance but Dadasov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Terrell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dadasov cracks the inside of Terrell's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renat Dadasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dadasov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renat Dadasov!

A victorious Renat Dadasov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Phillip Terrell had this to say: 'I broke my leg in training'.

 

 
 
 
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