Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 27
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Conway wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Conway slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel scores with a jab to the head.
Conway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagibatel. Nagibatel obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Conway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conway down.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Conway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagibatel.
Conway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conway wants to counter the offense by Nagibatel and move into the clinch position.
Conway is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel. #T2#
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Conway tries to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel shakes him off and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagibatel as he connects with a hook.
Conway moves out of range as Nagibatel strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagibatel. That's going to slow Conway down.
Conway blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Conway wants to counter the offense by Nagibatel and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Nagibatel with the inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Conway moves into the clinch.
Nagibatel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conway.
Nagibatel effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Nagibatel stalling.
Conway has Nagibatel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagibatel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Conway moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel sets himself, and Conway steps forward looking for the clinch! Nagibatel avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagibatel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conway scrambles back to his feet.
Nagibatel catches Conway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Conway's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nagibatel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conway wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.
Conway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Nagibatel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagibatel.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that Conway avoids nicely. #T1#
Nagibatel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Conway. Conway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Conway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a right hand that Conway ducks under and follows up with a left that Conway also avoids with ease.
Conway wants to counter the offense by Nagibatel and move into the clinch position.
Nagibatel throws an overhand right that lands on Conway's shoulder, as Conway tries to avoid the shot.
Conway tries to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel shakes him off and moves away.
Nagibatel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nagibatel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Conway tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Conway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagibatel.
A nice leg kick from Nagibatel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conway wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Nagibatel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Conway is able to avoid easily.
Conway wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.
Nagibatel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Conway moves out of range easily.
Conway walks into a left hand.
Nagibatel throws out a leg kick but Conway moves out of range and Nagibatel only half commits.
Conway wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel. #T4#
Nagibatel wants to land a leg kick but Conway is out of range.
Nagibatel 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.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conway is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Conway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Conway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walter Conway's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel sets himself, and Conway steps forward looking for the clinch! Nagibatel avoids it this time.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Conway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagibatel.
Conway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conway tries to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conway tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
Conway wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Conway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagibatel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagibatel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conway can do to turn this around?
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Conway's hands.
Conway takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
Nagibatel throws out a leg kick but Conway moves out of range and Nagibatel only half commits.
Conway wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.
Nagibatel with the inside leg kick.
Conway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel with the inside leg kick.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Conway off balance momentarily.
Conway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagibatel.
Conway is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Nagibatel throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Conway holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nagibatel is pressed up against the cage. Conway has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nagibatel down to the mat. Nagibatel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conway avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conway wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.
Conway blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Conway wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.#T4#
Nagibatel lands with a slapping head kick.
Nagibatel looks to throw the jab but Conway is out of range.
Nagibatel sets himself, and Conway steps forward looking for the clinch! Nagibatel avoids it this time.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Conway moves out of range.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conway tries to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel shakes him off and moves away.
Walter Conway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagibatel lands a high kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoha Nagibatel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagibatel, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFC - 24
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Soares there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Soares has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nagibatel is trying to keep an underhook but Soares manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares working the head and body with strikes.
Nagibatel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soares is working away from the top position though.
Soares is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagibatel's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares throwing shots but Nagibatel is blocking nicely.
Soares trying to control from half guard but Nagibatel is working away. #T1#
Nagibatel wants to control but Soares is keeping busy.
Nagibatel is pressing down on Soares's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares landing some decent shots from guard.
Soares connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nagibatel has momentary wrist control but Soares slips an elbow through the middle.
Soares lands a couple of elbows.
Soares tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagibatel is retaining full guard.
Soares throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Soares postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soares misses with a double jab
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Soares throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Soares shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nagibatel's guard.
Soares scoring with some ground and pound.
Soares wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
Nagibatel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Nagibatel being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagibatel is trying to control the position but Soares postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Soares showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbervan Soares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Soares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagibatel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Soares moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Soares lands with a good body shot.
Soares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagibatel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soares swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagibatel cracks Soares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Soares takes the fight into the clinch.
Soares tries a body shot but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nagibatel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagibatel controls his hands. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soares is looking for a takedown.
Nagibatel is trying to maintain a safe position but Soares gets an underhook and turns Nagibatel into the cage.
Soares tries a body shot but Nagibatel blocks it.
Soares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land. #BC#
Soares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Soares closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Soares sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nagibatel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nagibatel trying to control but Soares flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
I really don't envy Nagibatel right now.
Nagibatel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Even with his hooks in, Soares manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nagibatel holding on to Soares's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Soares lands punches and elbows.
Soares landing with strikes.
Gilbervan Soares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Soares has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nagibatel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
Nagibatel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Nagibatel is trapped and Soares is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nagibatel grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nagibatel is in bad spot here.
Soares misses with an elbow to the head.
Can Nagibatel hold on?! Soares is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
You can see the frustration on Nagibatel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Soares connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Nagibatel to escape the position.
Nagibatel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Soares throwing strikes and Nagibatel squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Nagibatel is trying desperately to improve position.
Soares is landing with some decent strikes but Nagibatel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbervan Soares dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Soares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagibatel tries a quick counter leg kick but Soares is wise to it.
Soares takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soares throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a low kick, right behind Soares 's knee.
Soares misses with a body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Soares swings widly with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Soares.
Soares misses with a looping left.
As Soares backs off Nagibatel throws a huge counter combo but Soares manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soares's head.
Gilbervan Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares dives in and grabs Nagibatel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagibatel pushes down on Soares's head and hops out.
Soares misses with a hook to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Soares misses with a body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Soares closes the distance and pushes Nagibatel back into the cage.
Nagibatel trying to stall but Soares improves his position. #BC2#
Nagibatel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Soares's leg but Soares calmly moves out of range.
Soares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soares has a takedown stuffed.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Soares.
Soares misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Soares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nagibatel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soares's sensitive parts.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soares half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Soares feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Soares 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.
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!
Nagibatel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares.
Soares is working Nagibatel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagibatel looking to control.
Nagibatel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nagibatel holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Soares stands and throws Nagibatel's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Nagibatel can't do much from the bottom here.
Nagibatel parries the strikes from Soares easily there. Soares is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nagibatel to escape.
Soares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagibatel keeps working.
Soares in side control, throwing shots but Nagibatel defends.
Soares is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Soares avoids it.
Soares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lyoha Nagibatel just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Soares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL#
Soares darts in and clinches Nagibatel up against the cage.
Nagibatel tries to stall but Soares uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Soares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soares misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Soares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Nagibatel misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Soares was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Soares does it's job there.
Soares throws a right hand that Nagibatel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagibatel also avoids with ease.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagibatel! But no joy.
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagibatel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soares to score with a decent uppercut.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Nagibatel with a nice cross.
Nagibatel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soares.
Nagibatel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soares swings widly with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagibatel lands a head kick!
Soares checks a leg kick nicely.
Nagibatel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Soares darts in and clinches Nagibatel up against the cage.#BC#
Soares breaks from the clinch.
Nagibatel 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. #T3#
Soares punishes Nagibatel's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagibatel throws a poor cross that misses
letting Soares counter with a right hand.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soares. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nagibatel misses with a looping right.
Soares seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the body kick from Soares.
Soares tries to clinch
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
Nagibatel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
Soares throws a right hand that Nagibatel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagibatel also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Soares.
Soares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagibatel lands with a nice combination. Soares backs away looking to recover.
Soares wants to clinch up but Nagibatel keeps it at a distance.
Nagibatel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbervan Soares had his way with Lyoha Nagibatel in that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Soares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soares moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick
and Soares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soares lands with a nice combination. Nagibatel backs away looking to recover.
Soares tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nagibatel defends well and Soares ends up having to push Nagibatel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nagibatel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagibatel holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Soares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares just misses with a punch to the body.
Soares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Soares moves into the clinch.
Soares lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soares.
Soares letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Soares. #BC#
Soares manages to break the clinch.
Soares lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagibatel's head.
A nice combination there by Soares.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Soares throws a leg kick but Nagibatel checks it.
Soares misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares tests Nagibatel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soares lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nagibatel tries to bum rush Soares with a series of wild strikes but Soares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soares fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Soares looks to land a combination but Nagibatel avoids it well. #CL#
Soares pushes Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soares can't find room to land a body shot as Nagibatel controls the action.
Gilbervan Soares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Nagibatel manages to break the clinch.
Soares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Soares misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soares. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Soares lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soares misses with a hook
and Nagibatel counters with a big head kick but Soares shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Nagibatel lands a big head kick that sends Soares tumbling to the mat! Nagibatel takes a step backwards and waves Soares back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Soares is rocked!
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soares.
A little jabbing left from Nagibatel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Soares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Nagibatel. #KD2#
Nagibatel lands a big head kick that sends Soares tumbling to the mat! Nagibatel takes a step backwards and waves Soares back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbervan Soares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soares 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, Gilbervan Soares stared into the camera and said 'Lets go martinez, you big ole pussy. I fight a elite guy to be champion while you crushes cans.'.

Event: MFC - 21
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Nagibatel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martinez is out of range and Nagibatel settles back down. #TD#
Martinez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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Nagibatel tries to improve position but can't.
Nagibatel isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Martinez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nagibatel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Martinez but great work by Nagibatel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nagibatel off and has taken his back!
Martinez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Nagibatel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Martinez gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Nagibatel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Martinez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nagibatel has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Martinez.
Nagibatel wants to control his opponent's hands but Martinez gets his hands free.
Martinez throwing sloppy strikes.
Nagibatel prevents Martinez from getting a body triangle.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martinez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Nagibatel to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Martinez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Nagibatel defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagibatel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagibatel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagibatel is controlling him. #T3#
Martinez 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.
Martinez is trying to keep Nagibatel in close.
Nagibatel is looking to stand up but Martinez won't let him. #SU2#
Nagibatel stands and steps away. Martinez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nagibatel managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez.
Martinez is struggling to control the position.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Nagibatel just leaning against Martinez, taking a breather.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
Nagibatel continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Martinez looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nagibatel slowing the pace effectively.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike.
Nagibatel working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagibatel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nagibatel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nagibatel stalling in the clinch but Martinez improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Martinez shoots in and bounces Nagibatel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Nagibatel pushes Martinez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?#CL#
Martinez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Nagibatel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martinez checks it well.
Martinez lands an overhand right.#CL#
Martinez moves into range and clinches up with Nagibatel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on Nagibatel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nagibatel managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez. #T1#
Nagibatel avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
Nagibatel is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Nagibatel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nagibatel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinez is keeping busy.
Nagibatel is trying to maintain a safe position but Martinez gets an underhook and turns Nagibatel into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Martinez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagibatel has time to react.#TD#
Martinez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martinez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nagibatel holds on and takes a little breather.
Martinez postures up in Nagibatel's guard and throws a big left but Nagibatel blocks it. #T2#
Martinez wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagibatel trying to control the position.
Martinez trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him. #CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nagibatel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martinez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
Nagibatel avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Nagibatel leaning against his opponent.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagibatel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Nagibatel looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Nagibatel stalls.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Nagibatel has Martinez pressed against the cage.
Nagibatel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Martinez cracks Nagibatel with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Martinez moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martinez showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Martinez checks the leg kick.
Nagibatel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martinez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Javier Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Martinez gets a double leg takedown into Nagibatel's guard.
Martinez is in close to Nagibatel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagibatel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martinez trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Javier Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Martinez trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Nagibatel looking to control.
Nagibatel pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nagibatel tries to work over Martinez's front leg with a kick but Martinez checks it. #CL#
Martinez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nagibatel wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Nagibatel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC2#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martinez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Martinez blocks the leg kick.
Martinez is looking to counter punch.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Nagibatel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Martinez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagibatel controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Martinez trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Martinez.#T4##TD#
Nagibatel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martinez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nagibatel is pulling down on Martinez's head to control his posture.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagibatel has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1094 Cleever v Ritori
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tong Panong misses with a double jab.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Tong Panong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nagibatel connects with a high kick.
Tong Panong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagibatel pinned against the cage. Nagibatel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Tong Panong throws a jab when Nagibatel was well out of range.
Tong Panong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNagibatel.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tong Panong feints a jab promting Nagibatel to slip. Tong Panong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagibatel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tong Panong darts in looking for a takedown but Nagibatel gets double underhooks and turns Tong Panong into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside that Nagibatel shrugs off.
Tong Panong letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow strike.
Tong Panong misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tong Panong swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tong Panong up against the cage.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Tong Panong letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
The referee calls for Nagibatel to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Tong Panong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nagibatel wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tong Panong. #T4#
Tong Panong lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong lands a right hand.
Nagibatel is trying to push Tong Panong away but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nagibatel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Nagibatel blocks it.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nagibatel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagibatel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
Tong Panong tries a body shot but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nagibatel avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Tong Panong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nagibatel is struggling to control the position.
Tong Panong controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tong Panong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tong Panong's head.#TD#
Tong Panong drives through with a takedown into Nagibatel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Nagibatel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tong Panong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land knees in the clinch but Nagibatel avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagibatel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagibatel gets underhooks to prevent Tong Panong's takedown attempt.
Tong Panong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
Nagibatel stalls.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Tong Panong is trying to stall.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nagibatel.
Marc Tong Panong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagibatel has Tong Panong pressed against the cage.
Nagibatel trying to stall but Tong Panong improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Tong Panong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Tong Panong scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Tong Panong, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Tong Panong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nagibatel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tong Panong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Nagibatel is pressed up against the cage. Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nagibatel down to the mat. Nagibatel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tong Panong blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses #CL#
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Our sources have told us that Tong Panong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Nagibatel seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nagibatel is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Tong Panong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagibatel stalling. #T4#
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Tong Panong wants to clinch up but Nagibatel keeps it at a distance.
Nagibatel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up with Nagibatel, looking for a takedown. Tong Panong pushes Nagibatel against the cage but Nagibatel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tong Panong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNagibatel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong misses with a straight left.
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 Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel throws a counter combo.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Tong Panong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Tong Panong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagibatel!
The referee asks Tong Panong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tong Panong prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Nagibatel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nagibatel misses with a combination
and Tong Panong counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tong Panong finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagibatel's head. #TD#
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Nagibatel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nagibatel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2##CL#
Tong Panong moves into range and clinches up with Nagibatel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tong Panong up against the cage.
Come on Nagibatel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nagibatel is trying to break the clinch but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
Nagibatel working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Nagibatel taking a breather.
Nagibatel has had enough of the clinch but Tong Panong keeps him there for the moment.
Tong Panong working Nagibatel over with knees to the body.
Nagibatel is trying to break free.
Tong Panong letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Nagibatel wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nagibatel wants to get back to striking at distance but Tong Panong won't allow it.
Nagibatel slows down the pace here.
Nagibatel leaning against his opponent.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Nagibatel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Nagibatel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Tong Panong slips under a jab.
Tong Panong appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Tong Panong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nagibatel on his heels. He'll look to pass Nagibatel's guard now, I'm sure.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lyoha Nagibatel.
I think Tong Panong 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#1086 Kurt v Tyrone
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Nagibatel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roussel.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Roussel.
Nagibatel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roussel.
Roussel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagibatel on the side of the head.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roussel.
Roussel takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
Roussel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Nagibatel tries a quick counter leg kick but Roussel is wise to it.
Roussel swings widly with a right hand
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dexter Roussel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussel just misses with a punch to the body.
Roussel backing away here, and Nagibatel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Roussel misses. #T1#
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roussel misses with a hook.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roussel.
Nagibatel tries a quick counter leg kick but Roussel is wise to it.
A big left from Roussel misses.
Roussel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel unleashes a big counter combination but Roussel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roussel connects with a crisp jab.
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roussel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roussel misses with a hook
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Roussel was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roussel. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Roussel.
Nagibatel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Jab from Roussel.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Roussel misses with a looping left.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roussel throws out the jab.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roussel. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Roussel.
Roussel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roussel misses with a left hand
and Nagibatel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Roussel misses with an uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel.
Roussel takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Roussel throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a low kick, right behind Roussel 's knee.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roussel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roussel misses the jab.
Nagibatel is looking for the big counter here.
Roussel throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Roussel saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Roussel loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Roussel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roussel throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
As Roussel backs off Nagibatel throws a huge counter combo but Roussel manages to avoid it all.
Roussel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagibatel at a distance.
Roussel cracks Nagibatel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Roussel down with leg kicks.
Nagibatel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Roussel saw it coming and moves away.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Roussel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Roussel misses with a hook.
Nagibatel flicks out a counter leg kick but Roussel steps away.
Roussel misses the body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Roussel was not able to check.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagibatel defending well as Roussel loads up on a big left hand.
Roussel misses with a looping right.
Roussel misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roussel misses with an uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Roussel avoids it.
A big right from Nagibatel misses.
Roussel throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Roussel lands with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Roussel avoids it.
Roussel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roussel throws out the jab.
Roussel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagibatel! But no joy.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Roussel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nagibatel walks into a left hand.
Nagibatel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Roussel finds it's way through Nagibatel's defenses. #T2#
Roussel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roussel swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Roussel misses.
Dexter Roussel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roussel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roussel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel counters with an inside leg kick.
Roussel misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roussel misses with a looping right.#T3#
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roussel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roussel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roussel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roussel blocks a leg kick.
Roussel clobbers Nagibatel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roussel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roussel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roussel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagibatel's head backwards.
Roussel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roussel.
Roussel backing away here, and Nagibatel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Roussel misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely.
Roussel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roussel misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely.
Nagibatel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Roussel punishes Nagibatel's body with a nice straight punch.
Roussel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roussel jabs Nagibatel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagibatel, as that shot connected.
Roussel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Nagibatel, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Roussel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roussel looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel tries a quick counter leg kick but Roussel is wise to it.
Roussel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roussel throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a two punch combo.
Roussel misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Nagibatel counters with a nice right hand that sends Roussel toppling to the canvas! Roussel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nagibatel finish him?!#ROC2#Roussel is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Oh Roussel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roussel looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roussel seems to have got his legs back now.
Roussel throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
Nagibatel flicks out a counter leg kick but Roussel steps away.
Roussel throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Roussel throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
A shot to the body from Roussel misses
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Roussel.
Roussel throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Roussel misses with a hook.
Roussel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagibatel on the side of the head.
Roussel misses with a straight right.
Roussel misses with a left hand
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Roussel's front leg but catches the back leg as Roussel tries to avoid it.
Roussel misses the shot to the body.
Roussel misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a low kick, right behind Roussel 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Roussel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roussel misses with a looping left.
Nagibatel tries a quick counter leg kick but Roussel is wise to it.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Roussel.
Roussel throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roussel misses with a looping right.
Roussel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel counters with an inside leg kick.
Roussel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Roussel.
Nagibatel feints a counter leg kick.
Roussel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Roussel throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Dexter Roussel's cut is getting worse.
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Roussel.
The crowd cheers as Roussel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagibatel doesn't seem phased though.
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Roussel.
Roussel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Roussel's leg but Roussel calmly moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Roussel's leg but Roussel calmly moves out of range.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Nagibatel is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
Nagibatel feints a counter leg kick.
Roussel throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roussel throws a body shot but no joy.
Roussel's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Roussel backing away here, and Nagibatel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Roussel misses with a wild body shot.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roussel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Roussel.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Roussel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roussel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoha Nagibatel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roussel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Roussel!
In his post fight interview, Dexter Roussel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#1068 Mesquita v Suriyan
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Khanna takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Khanna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanna throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagibatel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khanna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagibatel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khanna misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a two punch combo.
Nagibatel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Khanna backs away, Nagibatel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Khanna swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Khanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Khanna misses its intended target.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Khanna avoided it.
Khanna scores with a jab.
Raja Khanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khanna counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Khanna.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nagibatel avoids a kick to the body.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Khanna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagibatel doesn't seem phased though.
Khanna throws a leg kick which misses Nagibatel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagibatel tries to avoid it.
Khanna with a nice calf kick.
Khanna scores with a leg kick.
Khanna digs a good hook to Nagibatel's body.
Khanna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khanna misses with a right hand
and Khanna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Khanna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagibatel doesn't seem phased though.
Khanna looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Khanna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Khanna.
Khanna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khanna jabs Nagibatel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khanna is looking to score with low kicks.
Khanna takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Khanna misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the leg kick from Khanna.#T3#
Khanna misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Khanna lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Khanna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Khanna missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Khanna, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khanna cracks Nagibatel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanna checks a leg kick nicely.
Khanna loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Khanna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nagibatel. That did some damage!
Khanna throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Khanna cracks Nagibatel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Khanna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khanna lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagibatel off the cage and back into range.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
Khanna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Khanna.
Khanna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khanna connects with a high kick.
Khanna throws a chopping leg kick but Nagibatel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Khanna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khanna scores with a nice head shot.
Khanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khanna is looking to slow Nagibatel down with leg kicks.
Khanna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khanna throws a leg kick which misses Nagibatel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagibatel tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khanna. That's going to slow Nagibatel down.
Khanna tried to score with a low kick but Nagibatel checks it.
Khanna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick
and Khanna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Khanna tries to land a leg kick but Nagibatel saw it coming and moves away.
Khanna scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagibatel should have avoided that one.
Khanna connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Nagibatel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagibatel checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick
and Khanna counters with a good low kick that Nagibatel was not able to check.
Khanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khanna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khanna.
Nagibatel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khanna. Khanna obviously looking to wear him down.
Khanna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khanna connects with a leg kick.
Khanna throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a nice leg kick.
Khanna lands a leg kick that knocks Nagibatel off balance momentarily.#T2#
Khanna throws a leg kick but Nagibatel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagibatel throwing a counter right hand but Khanna manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel is looking to score with low kicks.
Khanna checks the leg kick.
Khanna misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick from Khanna, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khanna throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
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!
Khanna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Khanna.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khanna.
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Nagibatel motions for Khanna to come forward. Nagibatel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khanna just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick
and Khanna counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagibatel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khanna.
Nagibatel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khanna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nagibatel rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick lands from Khanna.
Nagibatel throws a solid leg kick but Khanna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagibatel.
Khanna misses with a hook to the body
and Nagibatel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khanna throws a leg kick
and Nagibatel counters with a low kick, right behind Khanna 's knee.
Khanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick. #T4#
Khanna throws a leg kick
and Nagibatel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khanna's knee momentarily.
Khanna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khanna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khanna throws a leg kick but Nagibatel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khanna misses with a body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Khanna with a nice calf kick.
Khanna connects with a leg kick.
Khanna dips to his left and cracks Nagibatel with an uppercut!
Nagibatel needs to keep his hands up - Khanna had a free shot at his head there.
Khanna has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nagibatel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanna.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Khanna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
It looked like Nagibatel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Khanna.
Khanna throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Khanna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Khanna with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khanna. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raja Khanna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khanna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khanna cracks a nice hook into Nagibatel's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagibatel in his tracks.
Khanna misses with a body shot.
Khanna is looking to land body kicks.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick.
Khanna looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Khanna just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khanna throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a low kick, right behind Khanna 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khanna.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Khanna is predictable there
and Nagibatel counters with a thumping low kick.
Khanna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khanna misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khanna just manages to avoid it.
Khanna throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Khanna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagibatel is out of range and Khanna settles back down.
As Khanna backs away, Nagibatel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khanna checks it well.
Khanna misses with a looping right.#T2#
Nagibatel slips a jab from Khanna.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Khanna catches Nagibatel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khanna.
Khanna connects with an inside leg kick.
Khanna checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
Khanna misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nagibatel avoids the head kick by Khanna.
Khanna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagibatel circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Khanna is predictable there
and Nagibatel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khanna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khanna swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Khanna throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Khanna avoided it.#T3#
Nagibatel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khanna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khanna connects with a solid leg kick.
Khanna throws a chopping leg kick but Nagibatel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagibatel 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 Khanna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khanna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khanna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khanna looks for the body kick but Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Khanna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagibatel under the eye.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khanna checks it well. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khanna connects with a body shot that sends Nagibatel's belly button to the back.
Khanna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Khanna.
Khanna swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khanna's knee momentarily.
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Khanna avoided it.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khanna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khanna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagibatel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Khanna blocks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raja Khanna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khanna 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Khanna!

Event: GAMMA#1062 Nuufo v Kurt
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Rodgers moves in looking to clinch but Nagibatel pushes him off.
Rodgers 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagibatel under the eye.
Nagibatel throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodgers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodgers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nagibatel some visible discomfort.
Rodgers wants to control but Nagibatel is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Rodgers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rodgers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nagibatel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rodgers throws a strike aimed at the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel avoids it well.
Check out the look on Rodgers 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagibatel keeps working.
Nagibatel tries to escape but Rodgers is in control.
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagibatel keeps working.
Rodgers in side control, throwing shots but Nagibatel defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rodgers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Nagibatel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodgers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rodgers working the head with strikes.
Rodgers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rodgers wants to control but Nagibatel is keeping him busy.
Rodgers working the ground and pound but Nagibatel is defending the strikes.
Rodgers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rodgers misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Nagibatel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodgers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nagibatel dodges the ground and pound from Rodgers .
Rodgers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nagibatel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodgers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nagibatel dodges the ground and pound from Rodgers .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers grinds an elbow into Nagibatel's temple.
Rodgers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nagibatel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rodgers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nagibatel is not content to let Rodgers control the position.
Rodgers in side control, throwing shots but Nagibatel defends. #T3#
Nagibatel regains half guard, as Rodgers was trying to land strikes.
Nagibatel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodgers .
Rodgers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Nagibatel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Rodgers .
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodgers connects with a nice short shot to Nagibatel's temple.
Rodgers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagibatel defending well though.
Rodgers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nagibatel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodgers .
Rodgers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagibatel's head.
Rodgers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagibatel's head.
Nagibatel is trying to stand back up but Rodgers is controlling him #T4#
Rodgers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodgers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagibatel's head.
Rodgers is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagibatel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodgers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #ES2#
Nagibatel kicks off Rodgers and gets to his feet.
Nagibatel avoids the head kick by Rodgers .
Rodgers is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Rodgers . Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Nagibatel feints a counter leg kick.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rodgers looks for a takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rodgers tries to land a front kick but Nagibatel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nagibatel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Nagibatel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagibatel tries to avoid it.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodgers .
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
Nagibatel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
Nagibatel stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodgers . Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet.
Nagibatel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodgers or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagibatel, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers .
Nagibatel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Nagibatel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagibatel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Rodgers .
Nagibatel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nagibatel keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel flicks out a counter leg kick but Rodgers steps away.
Rodgers swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Rodgers lands a body shot.
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Rodgers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nagibatel walks into a jab.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Rodgers was not able to check.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagibatel's head backwards.
Rodgers tries to land a front kick but Nagibatel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodgers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers connects with a solid leg kick. #T2##CL#
Rodgers rushes Nagibatel and presses him 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!
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagibatel's elbow.
Nagibatel is struggling to control the position.
Rodgers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nagibatel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodgers has Nagibatel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagibatel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Nagibatel breaks from the clinch.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Nagibatel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodgers is defended easily by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3##CL#
Rodgers closes the distance and clinches.
Rodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagibatel controls his hands.
Rodgers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nagibatel after a bit of a struggle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nagibatel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodgers gets through Nagibatel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagibatel is looking to control Rodgers 's arms but Rodgers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagibatel has his back to the cage.
Rodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagibatel controls his hands.
Rodgers goes for a takedown attempt but Nagibatel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagibatel blocks the leg kick.
Rodgers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagibatel on the side of the head. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Rodgers fails to land the takedown.
Rodgers backing away here, and Nagibatel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodgers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers cracks Nagibatel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers fails with the takedown.
Nagibatel tries a quick counter leg kick but Rodgers is wise to it.
Rodgers is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
Nagibatel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodgers .
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 Nagibatel tenderised Rodgers 's leg. Rodgers is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Nagibatel tries to sprawl but Rodgers drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Nagibatel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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 Keith Rodgers 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nagibatel moves out of range of the body kick.
Nagibatel flicks out a counter leg kick but Rodgers steps away.
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodgers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodgers tries for a takedown but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Rodgers has managed to clinch.
Rodgers keeps control of Nagibatel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagibatel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rodgers wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel has Rodgers pressed against the cage.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagibatel's elbow.
Rodgers is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nagibatel stalling in the clinch but Rodgers improves position.
Nagibatel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rodgers wants a takedown.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Nagibatel controls the action.
Nagibatel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
Nagibatel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodgers tries a body shot but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nagibatel just leaning against Rodgers , taking a breather.
Nagibatel stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel misses with a double jab.
Rodgers throws a wild body kick that Nagibatel sees coming a mile off.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Rodgers moves into the clinch.
Nagibatel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rodgers digs a right hand into Nagibatel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nagibatel's gas tank.
Nagibatel is looking to control Rodgers 's arms but Rodgers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagibatel has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nagibatel.
Rodgers being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Nagibatel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nagibatel receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nice sprawl there from Nagibatel as Rodgers shoots in.
Rodgers backing away here, and Nagibatel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
Nagibatel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab by Rodgers .
Rodgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers looks for the body kick but Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rodgers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagibatel on the side of the head. #T4#
Rodgers tries for a takedown but Nagibatel circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rodgers is looking to clinch.
Nagibatel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagibatel sprawls well. Nagibatel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodgers gets slowly back to his feet.
Nagibatel feints a counter leg kick.
Rodgers lands with a shot to the body.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagibatel avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lyoha Nagibatel.
Well Rodgers 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
In his post fight interview, Keith Rodgers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Martinez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Javier Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martinez scores with a jab.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Martinez avoided it.#CL2#
Martinez rushes Nagibatel and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nagibatel breaks from the clinch.
Martinez has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel thows a leg kick but Martinez checks it #TD2#
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nagibatel won't be happy with that.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Nagibatel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##ES#
Nagibatel throws Martinez to one side and escapes!
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Nagibatel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Nagibatel stalling the fight.
Nagibatel stalling the fight.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Nagibatel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it. #CL2#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Martinez lands an elbow that stopped Nagibatel in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nagibatel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Martinez has Nagibatel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Martinez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nagibatel tumbling to the mat - Martinez dives into Nagibatel's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martinez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagibatel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martinez is controlling him.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez won't allow Nagibatel to get back to his feet. #T3#
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez checks a leg kick nicely.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Nagibatel circles away.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagibatel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Martinez backs away, Nagibatel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Martinez.
A nice leg kick from Nagibatel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Nagibatel pushes him off.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
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 Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martinez wants to clinch.
Nagibatel stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Martinez saw it coming and moves away.
Nagibatel 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. #T1##CL2#
Martinez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Nagibatel looking to stall.
Martinez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagibatel is defending well for now.
Nagibatel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nagibatel dodges an elbow strike from Martinez. #BC#
Nagibatel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel scores with a jab to the head.
Martinez blocks a jab.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martinez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martinez goes for a double leg but Nagibatel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nagibatel continues to drive forward.#T2#
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Martinez moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinez.
Nagibatel tried to score with a low kick but Martinez checks it.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Nagibatel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Martinez checks a leg kick nicely.
Martinez tries to clinch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Martinez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nagibatel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martinez's knee momentarily.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martinez just manages to avoid it.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Nagibatel pushes him off.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martinez scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinez shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagibatel tries to sprawl out of it but Martinez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagibatel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Martinez.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez tries to clinch up
enabling Nagibatel to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Martinez works the jab nicely.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagibatel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagibatel 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 Martinez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martinez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinez! But no joy.
Nagibatel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martinez is out of range and Nagibatel settles back down.
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel is looking to chop away at Martinez's legs.
Martinez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
Martinez tries to clinch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martinez just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martinez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Nagibatel pushes him off.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Martinez 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.
Nagibatel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martinez's head.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Martinez moved away.#T2#
Martinez is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Martinez moved away.#CL2#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Nagibatel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez tries to clinch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Martinez does it's job there.
Martinez wants to clinch
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martinez checks a leg kick.
Martinez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagibatel. Nagibatel obviously looking to wear him down.
Martinez throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martinez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagibatel defends it well.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martinez just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Martinez lands with a cross. #T4#
Nagibatel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martinez is out of range and Nagibatel settles back down.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Nagibatel circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Martinez coming out on top.
Martinez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nagibatel counters with a nice leg kick.
You can see that Martinez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nagibatel cracks Martinez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martinez checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a solid leg kick but Martinez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws out a leg kick but Martinez moves out of range and Nagibatel only half commits.
Martinez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagibatel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Martinez backs away, Nagibatel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Nagibatel takes one on the button.
Martinez darts in looking for a takedown but Nagibatel gets double underhooks and turns Martinez into the cage.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel motions for Martinez to come forward. Nagibatel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nagibatel defends well and Martinez ends up having to push Nagibatel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martinez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nagibatel throws a hook but Martinez blocks it.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but Martinez avoids it.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Martinez avoided it.#T2#
Nagibatel throws out a leg kick but Martinez moves out of range and Nagibatel only half commits.
Martinez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagibatel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Martinez tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagibatel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.#T3#
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martinez just manages to avoid it.
Martinez looks to clinch
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
Nagibatel throwing a counter right hand but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Martinez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martinez is in Nagibatel's guard.

Nagibatel kicks Martinez off and gets to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
Nagibatel stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Nagibatel throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Martinez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martinez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martinez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagibatel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel had his way with Javier Martinez in that round.
That's time! Nagibatel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martinez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagibatel circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagibatel misses the target.#T1#
A slow jab from Nagibatel misses its intended target.
Martinez throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martinez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagibatel leaves Martinez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A big right from Martinez misses.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagibatel circles away.
Nagibatel lands with a straight right. Martinez didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Nagibatel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick as Martinez jumps back.
Martinez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp one two that drops Martinez! Nagibatel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Martinez to his feet! Martinez is in big trouble!#ROC#Martinez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Martinez to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Martinez looks to clinch but Nagibatel throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Martinez taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Lyoha Nagibatel 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: CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Soares closes the distance and clinches.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagibatel blocks an uppercut.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares presses Nagibatel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Soares.
Nagibatel stops a takedown attempt from Soares.
Soares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Nagibatel breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Soares drives through with a takedown into Nagibatel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Nagibatel wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Soares shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagibatel sprawls well. Nagibatel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soares gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Soares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagibatel is able to avoid easily.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagibatel drops his hands momentarily and Soares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Nagibatel. #TD#
Soares dives in and scores a takedown into Nagibatel's guard.
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagibatel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagibatel wants to get back to his feet but Soares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soares trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Nagibatel blocks nicely.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagibatel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soares with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp one two that drops Soares! Nagibatel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Soares to his feet! Soares is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbervan Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Soares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Nagibatel counters with a head kick that drops Soares to the mat! Soares scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Soares is rocked!#CL#
Soares has managed to clinch.
Soares tries a body shot but Nagibatel blocks it.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soares is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagibatel is defending well.
Soares lands a nice shot to the body.
Soares tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagibatel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagibatel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares is working for takedown but Nagibatel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Soares - that landed with a thud.
Nagibatel scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel misses with some punches. #BC2#
Nagibatel manages to break the clinch.
Soares tries to clinch up.
Soares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soares lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagibatel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nagibatel wants it to stay on the feet.
Soares fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod.
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#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Soares counters with a left to the body.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses
and Soares counters with a left and a right that stings Nagibatel.
Soares shoots for a double leg takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well. He's pushed Soares's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gilbervan Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soares throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel ducks right into an uppercut from Soares.
Soares dives in for a single leg takedown but Nagibatel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nagibatel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbervan Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagibatel's elbow.
Soares is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagibatel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soares goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nagibatel prevents it. #BC2#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch.
Soares tries to move into range but Nagibatel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Nagibatel lands a lovely overhand right.
Soares looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Soares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soares throws a lazy head kick
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Soares to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Nagibatel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel is the new middleweight champion!
Lyoha Nagibatel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 4 : Dickinson vs Phillips
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Anderson tries to bum rush Nagibatel with a series of wild strikes but Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Nagibatel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nagibatel defends it nicely.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nagibatel throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Nagibatel shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nagibatel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Nagibatel is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Anderson scores with a takedown into Nagibatel's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nagibatel keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Nagibatel wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position. #T2#
Nagibatel is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anderson dives into side control.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Nagibatel manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagibatel wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position. #T3#
Nagibatel is wriggling around but Anderson manages to pass to half guard.
Anderson is keen to just control but Nagibatel is a slippery customer.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Nagibatel is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nagibatel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anderson throws a low kick but Nagibatel avoids it.#TD#
Anderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nagibatel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but Nagibatel denies him.
Nagibatel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anderson is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount.
Anderson trying to control the action but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson 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##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Brownie Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagibatel is not content to let Anderson control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is working Nagibatel over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Nagibatel tries to escape but Anderson is in control. #SUB#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nagibatel pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nagibatel for as long as he can get away with.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nagibatel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson works to advance to full mount. Nagibatel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nagibatel tries to buck Anderson off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Anderson throwing strikes here but Nagibatel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nagibatel is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Anderson looking to control but Nagibatel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nagibatel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Anderson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Anderson wants to control but Nagibatel has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T4#
Anderson is trying to control. Nagibatel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anderson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagibatel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nagibatel dodges the ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nagibatel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Anderson prevents Nagibatel from escaping the position.#T1#
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagibatel keeps working. #SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nagibatel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Nagibatel!
Nagibatel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nagibatel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Nagibatel stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Nagibatel postures up.
Nagibatel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagibatel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Anderson avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagibatel fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nagibatel wants it to stay on the feet.
Nagibatel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Nagibatel's leg. Nagibatel is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Nagibatel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Nagibatel leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brownie Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nagibatel scores with a counter punch that sends Anderson to the canvas! Nagibatel smells blood - he's punishing Anderson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Anderson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
A very excited looking Lyoha Nagibatel 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.
In defeat, Brownie Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this,ill be back better'.

Event: Nfld live 57
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Martinez scores with a nice right hand.
Martinez shoots in but no luck this time.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagibatel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Martinez darts in and clinches Nagibatel up against the cage.
Martinez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nagibatel up against the cage.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Nagibatel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick. #T1#
Martinez connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Martinez forces Nagibatel back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Nagibatel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez lands with a cross.
Martinez throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Javier Martinez has been cut.
Nagibatel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Javier Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martinez misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Martinez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagibatel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Martinez scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez tries to clinch
and Martinez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinez lands a lovely overhand right.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Martinez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Nagibatel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Martinez is looking to clinch.
Nagibatel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nagibatel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Nagibatel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagibatel keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagibatel throws a fast counter high kick but Martinez manages to duck under it in time.
Martinez scores with a jab.
Martinez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martinez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nagibatel swivels and escapes.
Nagibatel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Martinez lunges at Nagibatel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagibatel's hand.
Martinez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Martinez has a takedown stuffed.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Martinez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Martinez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martinez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martinez fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martinez lands with a cross.
Martinez throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.#T1#
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Nagibatel pushes him off.
Nagibatel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martinez.
Martinez slips under a jab.
Martinez lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Martinez lands a really nice looking cross but Nagibatel seems unphased. #KD2#
Nagibatel lands a big head kick that sends Martinez tumbling to the mat! Nagibatel takes a step backwards and waves Martinez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Martinez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Martinez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinez blocks a head kick by Nagibatel. #T2#
Nagibatel throws a lazy head kick
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinez seems to have got his legs back now.
Martinez misses with a hook.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez swings widly with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinez shoots for a takedown but Nagibatel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Martinez.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Martinez.
Nagibatel throws out a counter right but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Martinez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nagibatel's waist but Nagibatel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martinez off to one side.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Martinez thuds his right hand into Nagibatel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Martinez clinches up with Nagibatel and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martinez stalling in the clinch.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagibatel is pressed up against the cage. Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nagibatel down to the mat. Nagibatel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martinez throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.#TD#
Martinez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez prevents Nagibatel from getting back to his feet.
Martinez controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Javier Martinez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Martinez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Martinez misses with a hook.
Nagibatel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagibatel throws an overhand right that lands on Martinez's shoulder, as Martinez tries to avoid the shot.
Martinez blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagibatel sprawls well. Nagibatel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Martinez lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagibatel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Javier Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Nagibatel throws a shot from downtown. Martinez moves away and avoids it.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagibatel circles away.
Martinez cracks Nagibatel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagibatel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Nagibatel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez lands with a right hand.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely.
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Martinez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinez misses the target. #T3#
Nagibatel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinez dives in for a single leg takedown but Nagibatel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nagibatel is looking for the big counter here.#BC2#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel throws out a counter right but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
Martinez lands with a straight right. Nagibatel didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Martinez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nagibatel's guard.

Nagibatel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
Nagibatel throws a big counter head kick but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Martinez fails to land the takedown.
Nagibatel throws out a counter right but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagibatel misses the target. #CL#
Martinez pushes Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martinez prevents a body shot from Nagibatel.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagibatel misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagibatel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagibatel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Our winner, Javier Martinez, 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: Nfld live 56
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Adderley misses with a hook.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Adderley drops his hands momentarily and Nagibatel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adderley darts in trying to clinch
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley clobbers Nagibatel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adderley avoids the head kick by Nagibatel. #T1#
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adderley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Adderley.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Adderley.
Nagibatel lands with a cross.
Adderley throws a sloppy head kick and Nagibatel moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adderley misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Adderley punishes Nagibatel's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Adderley throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakeem Adderley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel defending well as Adderley loads up on a big left hand.
Nagibatel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Adderley moved out of range nicely.
Adderley misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Adderley does no damage. #T3#
A low kick lands for Adderley.
Adderley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Adderley has managed to clinch.
Adderley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch.
Adderley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagibatel throws a lazy uppercut
and Adderley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Adderley.#T4#
Adderley throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Adderley throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Adderley lands an overhand right.
Adderley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Adderley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Adderley thuds his right hand into Nagibatel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Adderley moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Adderley breaks from the clinch.
Adderley wants to clinch up but Nagibatel keeps it at a distance.
Adderley doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagibatel circles away. #T1#
Adderley looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
Adderley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagibatel on the side of the head.
Nagibatel avoids the head kick by Adderley.
Nagibatel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Nagibatel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Adderley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adderley takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Adderley chopping away at his opponent's legs. #KD#
Nagibatel lands a big head kick that sends Adderley tumbling to the mat! Nagibatel takes a step backwards and waves Adderley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Adderley misses.
Adderley tests Nagibatel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
Adderley wants to clinch.#T3#
Adderley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagibatel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagibatel connects with a jab.
Adderley is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
Adderley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adderley throws out a powerful jab.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Adderley connects with a body shot.
Adderley wants to clinch up but Nagibatel keeps it at a distance.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter head kick but Adderley was just out of range.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Adderley.
Adderley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adderley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Adderley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adderley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hakeem Adderley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Adderley moves into range and clinches up with Nagibatel.
Adderley blocks an uppercut.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
Nagibatel blocks an elbow strike from Adderley. #BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch.
Nagibatel ducks right into an uppercut from Adderley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nagibatel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Adderley stalks Nagibatel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nagibatel's face. Nagibatel staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagibatel needs to keep his hands up - Adderley had a free shot at his head there.
Nagibatel takes one to the side of the head.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Adderley.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adderley misses with a double jab
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakeem Adderley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Adderley throws a head kick that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Good exchange - Adderley coming out on top.#CL2#
Adderley takes the fight into the clinch.
Adderley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nagibatel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adderley's elbow. #T3#
Adderley misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagibatel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adderley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Adderley misses.
It looks like Nagibatel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Adderley misses
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Adderley. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Adderley scores with a hook.
Adderley throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Nagibatel counters with a nice right hand that sends Adderley toppling to the canvas! Adderley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nagibatel finish him?!#ROC#Adderley is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Adderley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adderley is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Adderley throws a sloppy head kick and Nagibatel moves out of range easily.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adderley seems to have recovered his senses.
Adderley lands a slapping body shot.
Adderley lands a head kick. Nagibatel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nagibatel throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Adderley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adderley 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Adderley!
A relieved looking Hakeem Adderley 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: Nfld FN 51
Date: Dec 07, 2023

#R1#
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu scores with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Liu crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoha Nagibatel!
An out of breath Lyoha Nagibatel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld 41
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel takes one on the button.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke lands a nice shot that snaps Nagibatel's head back.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nagibatel sprawls and moves away.
Nagibatel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke jabs at Nagibatel's body.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Nagibatel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Nagibatel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Nagibatel falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Nagibatel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagibatel scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolleke should have avoided that one.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Nagibatel throws a big counter head kick but Bolleke avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel catches Bolleke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolleke lands with a cross.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel throws a combination that misses
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke connects with a single shot there.
Bolleke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
Bolleke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nagibatel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Nagibatel avoids it well and moves away.#KD#
Bolleke lands a big shot that drops Nagibatel! Can he finish him? #ROC#Nagibatel is rocked!#T3#
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagibatel is still in real trouble! Can Bolleke finish him?
Bolleke is in close to Nagibatel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagibatel keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Nagibatel seems to have recovered his senses.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagibatel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagibatel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bolleke is controlling him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bolleke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bolleke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagibatel is keeping the position for now.
Nagibatel wants to stand up but Bolleke is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Bolleke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke 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#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Bolleke cracks Nagibatel with a good jab.
Bolleke clobbers Nagibatel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagibatel takes one to the side of the head.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Bolleke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolleke.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nagibatel sprawls and moves away.
Nagibatel misses with a left hand
and Bolleke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Bolleke.
Bolleke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick from Nagibatel lands but Bolleke takes it in his stride.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolleke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagibatel throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Nagibatel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nagibatel misses with a hook #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Nagibatel is in trouble here! Bolleke pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Oscar Bolleke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 40
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Nagibatel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nagibatel throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagibatel defends it well.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke lands a jab to the head.
Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to Nagibatel's body. Nagibatel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolleke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagibatel circles away.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bolleke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagibatel on the side of the head.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Nagibatel misses with a straight left.
Nagibatel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagibatel as he avoids it easily.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bolleke just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Nagibatel. Those never looked like landing.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here. #T3#
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Nagibatel looks to throw a body kick
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagibatel catches Bolleke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagibatel tries to land a body kick
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Oscar Bolleke 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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolleke.
Nagibatel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagibatel scrambles back to his feet.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Nagibatel avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagibatel to score with a decent uppercut.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Nagibatel shakes it off.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolleke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke with a hook.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel works over Bolleke's head and body with a nice combination.
Nagibatel throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Bolleke avoids them all with ease.
Nagibatel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter head kick but Bolleke was just out of range.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagibatel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagibatel misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Nagibatel looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke misses with a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bollekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagibatel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bolleke. Bolleke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a jab to the body
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nagibatel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel lands a head shot.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagibatel throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4##TD2#
Bolleke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolleke is in Nagibatel's guard.
Bolleke prevents Nagibatel from getting back to his feet.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Nagibatel wants to stand but Bolleke is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolleke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolleke.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagibatel wants to stand and escape but Bolleke is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Bolleke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolleke.
Nagibatel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nagibatel to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Nagibatel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke 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.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagibatel throws a body kick that misses.
Nagibatel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nagibatel thuds his right hand into Bolleke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Nice cross by Nagibatel.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bolleke defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagibatel should have avoided that one.
Nagibatel scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolleke.#T2#
Bolleke avoids a kick to the body.
Nagibatel defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Bolleke.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke misses with a body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bolleke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Nagibatel is looking for a counter combo.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to avoid it but Bolleke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagibatel to the ground. Nagibatel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nagibatel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolleke on the side of the head.
Nagibatel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Bolleke with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Nagibatel.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Bolleke avoids them all with ease.
Bolleke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel. #TD2#
Bolleke gets a double leg takedown into Nagibatel's guard.
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagibatel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagibatel keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nagibatel defends well and Bolleke ends up having to push Nagibatel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke jabs Nagibatel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nagibatel misses with a straight right.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bolleke as he connects with a hook.
Bolleke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagibatel on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagibatel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Nagibatel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel misses with a body kick.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagibatel moves out of range as Bolleke strikes.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab. #T4#
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Nagibatel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolleke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Bolleke was not able to check.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolleke misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke dominated that fourth 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!#R5#
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Nagibatel throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke lands a lovely overhand right.
Bolleke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke connects with a body shot.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Bolleke swinging wildly here.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke looks for a takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.#T2#
Nagibatel scores with a nice body kick.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagibatel in his tracks.
Bolleke takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Nagibatel lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
A big left from Nagibatel misses. #T3#
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagibatel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bolleke scores with a jab.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Bolleke throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Bolleke.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagibatel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.#TD2#
Nagibatel gets caught napping as Bolleke dives in and scores a takedown. Nagibatel manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Nagibatel has his foot on Bolleke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolleke works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolleke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke is the new middleweight champion!
Oscar Bolleke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 46
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Martinez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Martinez lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.#TD2#
Martinez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nagibatel to the ground. Martinez is now in Nagibatel's guard.
Martinez stops Nagibatel from standing up.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel is looking to stand up but Martinez isn't so interested in that idea.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagibatel has wrist control.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagibatel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagibatel wants to stand but Martinez is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinez is out of range.
Martinez moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagibatel.
Martinez checks a leg kick nicely.
Nagibatel looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagibatel.
Martinez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Nagibatel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martinez.
Nagibatel throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Martinez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez prevents Nagibatel from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nagibatel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagibatel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Nagibatel kicks Martinez off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Martinez has closed the distance and engaged Nagibatel in a clinch. #T4#
Nagibatel misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Nagibatel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Nagibatel scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez stalling in the clinch but Nagibatel improves position.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Nagibatel takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martinez is looking to control Nagibatel's arms but Nagibatel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martinez has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martinez lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagibatel misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Javier Martinez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Martinez scores with a takedown into Nagibatel's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Nagibatel being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagibatel wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nagibatel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagibatel's brow. #TD2#
Martinez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nagibatel clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Martinez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Martinez missing with punches from the back. #T2#
I would not like to be Nagibatel right now.
Nagibatel is trying to stand back up.
Martinez misses with a punch to the head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Martinez throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T3#
Nagibatel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Martinez.
Martinez struggling to land strikes to the head as Nagibatel covers up.
Martinez is looking to control Nagibatel but Nagibatel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Martinez has his opponent's back but Nagibatel is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Martinez.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Martinez counters by moving into the clinch.
Nagibatel blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Come on Martinez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nagibatel's brow. #TD2#
Martinez has clasped his hands together around Nagibatel's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagibatel keeps working.
Martinez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nagibatel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nagibatel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nagibatel defending against the ground and pound.
Martinez lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Javier Martinez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel'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.#R3#
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.#TD2#
Martinez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Nagibatel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nagibatel throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Martinez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagibatel!

Nagibatel throws Martinez to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Martinez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagibatel!
Nagibatel is trying to buck Martinez off.#T1#
Martinez wants to control but Nagibatel is keeping him busy.
Nagibatel tries to escape but Martinez is in control.
An elbow from Martinez crashes against the mat.
Nagibatel is not content to let Martinez control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez in side control, throwing shots but Nagibatel defends. #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.
The strikes coming from Martinez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Javier Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Martinez trying to control the action but Nagibatel is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A low kick from Nagibatel is predictable there
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martinez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nagibatel - the referee stops the clock and Martinez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nagibatel. Martinez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2#
Martinez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nagibatel to the mat! Nagibatel manages to get full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Nagibatel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nagibatel lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martinez lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Martinez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Nagibatel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nagibatel is keeping busy.#TD2#
Martinez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nagibatel wants to stand back up but Martinez manages to pass into side control.
Nagibatel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Martinez is controlling him well.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Nagibatel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Nagibatel defending against the ground and pound.
Nagibatel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Martinez is controlling him well.
Martinez is chipping away with strikes.
Nagibatel defending against the ground and pound.
Martinez is chipping away with strikes.
Martinez misses with the ground and pound.
Martinez grinds an elbow into Nagibatel's temple.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Nagibatel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lyoha Nagibatel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Nagibatel tries to land a front kick but Martinez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez throws out a counter right but Nagibatel avoids it with no problem.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch
and Martinez 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.
Nagibatel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Nagibatel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nagibatel is looking to wear down Martinez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martinez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Martinez coming out on top.#T1#
Martinez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nagibatel.
Martinez tests Nagibatel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nagibatel napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Nagibatel sneaks out the side door and pushes Martinez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Martinez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Martinez.#T2#
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinez is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Martinez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagibatel doesn't seem phased though.
A jab lands there for Martinez.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a body shot but no joy.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel throws a front kick aimed at Martinez's knee but Martinez avoids it well.
Nagibatel looks to throw a body kick
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagibatel's head backwards.#T3#
Nagibatel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinez.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Martinez checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagibatel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Martinez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinez stops Nagibatel from standing up.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martinez.
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Martinez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Martinez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martinez dips to his left and cracks Nagibatel with an uppercut!
Martinez thuds his right hand into Nagibatel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Martinez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Martinez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martinez 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.
Nagibatel throws a shot to the body.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Martinez catches Nagibatel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagibatel looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagibatel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a wild body kick that Martinez sees coming a mile off.
Martinez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Martinez throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Martinez was not able to check.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagibatel.
Martinez wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.
Martinez checks the leg kick.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martinez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagibatel. That's going to slow Martinez down.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Nagibatel circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Martinez 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.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martinez postures up in Nagibatel's guard and throws a big left but Nagibatel blocks it. #T2#
Nagibatel wants to stand and escape but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagibatel has wrist control.
Martinez prevents Nagibatel from getting back to his feet.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagibatel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nagibatel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Martinez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martinez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Martinez darts in and clinches Nagibatel up against the cage.#TD2#
Martinez has hold of one of Nagibatel's legs. Nagibatel is fighting the takedown attempt but Martinez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martinez distracts Nagibatel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Martinez wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
Martinez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Martinez won't allow Nagibatel to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nagibatel throws out a leg kick but Martinez moves out of range and Nagibatel only half commits.
A low kick from Nagibatel misses #TD2#
and Martinez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nagibatel!
Martinez grinds an elbow into Nagibatel's temple.
Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nagibatel to see if he's OK.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee asks Martinez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Martinez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Martinez working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez lands some shots froms side control.
Martinez wants to control but Nagibatel is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martinez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Javier Martinez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 44
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Nagibatel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Bolleke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagibatel doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagibatel looks to throw a body kick
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to avoid it but Bolleke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagibatel to the ground. Nagibatel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bolleke throws a jab when Nagibatel was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolleke connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Bolleke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagibatel throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolleke.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Nagibatel takes one to the chin there.
Nagibatel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagibatel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke scores with a jab.#T2#
Bolleke slips a straight right by Nagibatel.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bolleke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagibatel momentarily.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the body
and Bolleke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
Bolleke misses with a body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a huge left! Bolleke is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nagibatel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bolleke from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nagibatel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Lyoha Nagibatel, 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: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khanna counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nagibatel tries to land a front kick but Khanna steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khanna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khanna.#CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Khanna misses with a jab to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Khanna just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khanna throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Nagibatel - just one landing.
Raja Khanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khanna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagibatel.
Khanna is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Khanna misses with a wild body shot.
Khanna misses with a body kick.
Nagibatel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Khanna.
Nagibatel thinks about the counter body kick.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Khanna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagibatel.#CL#
Khanna moves into the clinch.
Khanna lands with a light punch inside.
Khanna lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagibatel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is looking to break free of the clinch but Khanna has double underhooks.
Khanna tries to pull guard but Nagibatel holds him up against the cage and eventually Khanna drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch.
Nagibatel takes one on the button.
Khanna throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Nagibatel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khanna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khanna thows a leg kick but Nagibatel checks it
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel scores with a jab.
Nagibatel throws a push kick but Khanna slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Khanna looks for the body kick but Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#Raja Khanna's cut is getting worse.
Khanna misses with a straight right.
Khanna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khanna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khanna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Khanna closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Nagibatel.
Khanna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagibatel backwards.
Nagibatel lands a body shot.
Nagibatel lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Khanna.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanna can't find room to land a body shot as Nagibatel controls the action.
Khanna scores with a shot to the side of Nagibatel's head.
Khanna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel digs a right hand into Khanna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khanna's gas tank. #BC2#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch.
Khanna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagibatel has time to react.
A slow jab from Khanna misses its intended target.
Nagibatel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khanna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Khanna dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Nagibatel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagibatel connects with a crisp jab.
Khanna throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khanna lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagibatel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khanna looks for the body kick but Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Khanna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna lands with a straight right. Nagibatel didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Nagibatel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khanna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Nagibatel responds with a good body kick, but Khanna manages to step out the way in time.
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Khanna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nagibatel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#Raja Khanna's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Khanna throws a front kick that sends Nagibatel stumbling back into the cage.
Khanna tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagibatel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Nagibatel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Nagibatel moves out of range as Khanna strikes.#CL#
Khanna moves into the clinch successfully.
Nagibatel prevents a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khanna gets through Nagibatel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khanna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khanna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagibatel backwards.
Khanna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khanna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna lands an uppercut.
Khanna working aggressively here. #T3#
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanna throws a head punch that misses.
Khanna misses with a body punch.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khanna or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khanna.
Khanna keeps control of Nagibatel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khanna lands a right hand.
Khanna throws a head punch that misses.
Nagibatel digs a right hand into Khanna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khanna's gas tank.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanna.
Khanna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Khanna avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage.
Raja Khanna has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanna lands with a short shot to the head.
Khanna tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagibatel.
Khanna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagibatel's elbow.
Khanna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
Khanna lands a body punch. #BC2#
Nagibatel breaks from the clinch.
Khanna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagibatel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Khanna does it's job there.
Khanna throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
A little jabbing left from Nagibatel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khanna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Khanna dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Khanna misses.
A little jabbing left from Nagibatel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagibatel looks to land a right hand but Khanna moved out of range.
Khanna tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khanna, as that shot connected.
Khanna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagibatel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Nagibatel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khanna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head.
Khanna looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Khanna misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khanna throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khanna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khanna is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it. #T2#
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Khanna moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanna. #BC2#
Nagibatel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khanna throws a body kick that misses.
Khanna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khanna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nagibatel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanna.#T3#
Khanna swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel cracks Khanna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Khanna is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Raja Khanna's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Khanna jabs Nagibatel right on the nose. Nagibatel blinks but takes it well.
Nagibatel checks the leg kick.
Khanna throws a wild body kick that Nagibatel sees coming a mile off.
Khanna lands a really nice looking cross but Nagibatel seems unphased. #KD2#
Nagibatel lands a big uppercut and Khanna crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khanna looks OK. Nagibatel waves Khanna back to his feet!
Oh Khanna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyoha Nagibatel!
After winning the bout, Lyoha Nagibatel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 36
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Yan Spentliche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagibatel.
Yan Spentliche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
The fighters circling - Yan Spentliche throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yan Spentliche ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagibatel jabs Yan Spentliche to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Yan Spentliche.
Nagibatel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yan Spentliche is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Yan Spentliche throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Nagibatel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan Spentliche throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
Horghain Yan Spentliche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yan Spentliche takes a step back to recover.
Nagibatel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yan Spentliche. Yan Spentliche circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yan Spentliche is looking to chop away at Nagibatel's legs.
Yan Spentliche misses with a body shot. #T1#
Nagibatel avoids the head kick by Yan Spentliche.
Nagibatel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yan Spentliche has time to react.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook.
Nagibatel jabs Yan Spentliche to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yan Spentliche has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a front kick.
Yan Spentliche bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagibatel pushes Yan Spentliche away with a front kick.
Nagibatel throws a push kick but Yan Spentliche slaps the foot to one side.
Nagibatel lands a jab to Yan Spentliche's midsection.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nagibatel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Yan Spentliche. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Yan Spentliche throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a big counter combination but Yan Spentliche scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nagibatel throws a body shot but no joy.
Yan Spentliche tries to bum rush Nagibatel with a series of wild strikes but Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagibatel throws a body kick that misses.
Yan Spentliche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagibatel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yan Spentliche waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Nagibatel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yan Spentliche throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Yan Spentliche.
Nagibatel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yan Spentliche misses the shot to the body.
Yan Spentliche thows a leg kick but Nagibatel checks it
and Nagibatel counters with a nice body kick.
Nagibatel misses with a few strikes there.
Yan Spentliche has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel takes a swing at Yan Spentliche's ribcage but misses.
Yan Spentliche is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel. #T3#
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagibatel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Nagibatel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yan Spentliche uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook.
Nagibatel is looking to land body kicks.
Nagibatel lands a glancing blow to the side of Yan Spentliche's head.
Yan Spentliche works the jab nicely.
Nagibatel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yan Spentliche.
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Yan Spentliche moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a body kick that misses.
Yan Spentliche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yan Spentliche moves away.
Nagibatel with a jab.
Nagibatel looks to land a body kick but Yan Spentliche moved away.
Yan Spentliche misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yan Spentliche misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Nagibatel.
Nice straight punches there by Yan Spentliche. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yan Spentliche.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Yan Spentliche moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Yan Spentliche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagibatel takes one to the chin there.
Yan Spentliche misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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 Lyoha Nagibatel 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#
Yan Spentliche takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Yan Spentliche takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yan Spentliche. #CUT2#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Yan Spentliche throws a sloppy head kick and Nagibatel moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel throws a big counter combination but Yan Spentliche scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nagibatel scores with a hook to the body. Yan Spentliche takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yan Spentliche throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Nagibatel.
A swing and a miss from Nagibatel.
Yan Spentliche throws a right hand that Nagibatel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagibatel also avoids with ease.
Yan Spentliche thuds a left hand into Nagibatel's body.
Yan Spentliche throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagibatel counters with a body kick that stops Yan Spentliche in his tracks momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yan Spentliche takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagibatel checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yan Spentliche was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Yan Spentliche tests Nagibatel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagibatel misses with a kick to the body.
Yan Spentliche connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good standup being displayed there by Yan Spentliche as he connects with a hook.
Yan Spentliche connects with a crisp jab.
Nagibatel digs a good hook to Yan Spentliche's body.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagibatel misses with a kick to the body.
Nagibatel tries to land a body kick
and Yan Spentliche counters with a straight right hand.
Yan Spentliche bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagibatel's head backwards.
Yan Spentliche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Yan Spentliche thuds his right hand into Nagibatel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Nagibatel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Yan Spentliche misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel is looking to wear down Yan Spentliche with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nagibatel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Yan Spentliche tries to land a front kick but Nagibatel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yan Spentliche misses with a wild combination.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Yan Spentliche throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagibatel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yan Spentliche waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nagibatel. Yan Spentliche shrugs it off though.
Yan Spentliche looks to land a combination but Nagibatel avoids it well.
Yan Spentliche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yan Spentliche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagibatel blocks a leg kick.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Yan Spentliche.
Nagibatel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Yan Spentliche throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yan Spentliche blocks the body kick.
Yan Spentliche moves out of range of the body kick from Nagibatel.
Yan Spentliche takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nagibatel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagibatel takes a swing at Yan Spentliche's ribcage but misses.
Yan Spentliche throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagibatel tries to land a front kick but Yan Spentliche steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yan Spentliche moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nagibatel lands with a nice body punch.
Yan Spentliche connects with a jab.
Nagibatel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yan Spentliche can pounce on him.
Nagibatel takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Yan Spentliche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yan Spentliche takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Yan Spentliche does no damage.
Yan Spentliche throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yan Spentliche takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagibatel lands a body shot.
Nagibatel is looking to land body kicks.
Nagibatel misses with a body kick.
Yan Spentliche tries to bum rush Nagibatel with a series of wild strikes but Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yan Spentliche lands a right hook to the body.
Nagibatel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yan Spentliche lands a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Yan Spentliche.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horghain Yan Spentliche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel'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#
Nagibatel digs a good body shot into Yan Spentliche's ribs.
Nagibatel lands a nice looking body shot.
Yan Spentliche scores with a three punch combo!
Yan Spentliche lands a slapping body shot.
Nagibatel misses with a right hand
and Yan Spentliche counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagibatel thinking.
A slow jab from Yan Spentliche misses its intended target.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagibatel is looking to land body kicks.
Nagibatel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yan Spentliche walks into a straight right hand from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yan Spentliche scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yan Spentliche rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
Yan Spentliche throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Yan Spentliche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lunges at Yan Spentliche with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yan Spentliche's hand. #T1#
Yan Spentliche throws an off balance right hand
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
Nagibatel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yan Spentliche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yan Spentliche has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nagibatel.
Yan Spentliche throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagibatel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yan Spentliche falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Yan Spentliche throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
Yan Spentliche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Yan Spentliche avoids a kick to the body.
Yan Spentliche misses with a low kick.
Yan Spentliche throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Yan Spentliche lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel fakes the leg kick and cracks Yan Spentliche in the body.
Yan Spentliche takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yan Spentliche takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yan Spentliche misses with a looping left.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Yan Spentliche. Those never looked like landing.
Yan Spentliche has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yan Spentliche tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagibatel is able to avoid easily.
Nagibatel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yan Spentliche will feel that in the morning.
Nice body punch from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nagibatel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Yan Spentliche on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagibatel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Yan Spentliche throws a right hand that Nagibatel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagibatel also avoids with ease.
And Nagibatel counters with a quick kick to the body but Yan Spentliche blocks it.
Nagibatel misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Yan Spentliche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nagibatel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yan Spentliche blocks the body kick.
Yan Spentliche gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yan Spentliche misses with a straight left.
And Nagibatel counters with a quick kick to the body but Yan Spentliche blocks it.
Nagibatel walks into a jab.
Yan Spentliche misses with a wild combination.
Nagibatel throws the kick towards the body but Yan Spentliche avoids it.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yan Spentliche moves away.
Nagibatel swings for the body but Yan Spentliche moves out of range.
Yan Spentliche throws out a counter right but Nagibatel avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Yan Spentliche connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagibatel's hands.
Nagibatel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yan Spentliche throws a leg kick
and Nagibatel counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yan Spentliche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yan Spentliche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Nagibatel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yan Spentliche.
Nagibatel dodges the punch combination from Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagibatel's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Yan Spentliche.
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Yan Spentliche avoids them all with ease.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yan Spentliche waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.

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 Lyoha Nagibatel.
I think Nagibatel 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
A very excited looking Lyoha Nagibatel 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: Nfld 35
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Nagibatel throws a jab when Khanna was well out of range.
Khanna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nagibatel flicks out a counter leg kick but Khanna steps away.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khanna thows a body kick. Nagibatel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good work by Khanna as he checks the leg kick.
Khanna seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khanna checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
Khanna quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel feints a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Khanna manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagibatel moves out of range as Khanna strikes.
Khanna throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.#T1#
Nagibatel scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a looping right.
Khanna lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but Khanna avoids it.
Khanna checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nagibatel 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.
Khanna scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khanna checks it well.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick
letting Khanna counter with a right hand. #T2#
Nagibatel misses with a low kick as Khanna jumps back.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that misses.
Khanna throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khanna.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the body kick.
Khanna lands with a hook. Nagibatel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel wants to land a leg kick but Khanna is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Khanna looks to land a combination but Nagibatel avoids it well.
That kick from Nagibatel tenderised Khanna's leg. Khanna is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khanna throws a push kick but Nagibatel slaps the foot to one side.
Nagibatel only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Nagibatel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khanna.
Nagibatel blocks the body kick.
Nagibatel scoring well with a low kick there.
Khanna throws a front kick that sends Nagibatel stumbling back into the cage.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khanna is looking to counter punch.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Khanna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khanna counters with a body kick.
Khanna 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. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagibatel 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 Khanna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khanna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khanna looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Khanna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagibatel momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Nagibatel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khanna doesn't seem phased though.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khanna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel throws a solid leg kick but Khanna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagibatel.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but Khanna avoids it.
Khanna fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Khanna moves into the clinch.
Khanna is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagibatel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body.
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 Raja Khanna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Khanna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nagibatel throws an off balance right hand
and Khanna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khanna checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khanna checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick #CL#
and Khanna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khanna.
Nagibatel tries to circle away but Khanna has him pinned against the cage.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Nagibatel breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Khanna blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Khanna misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khanna.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Khanna saw it coming and moves away.
Khanna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Khanna appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khanna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khanna throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khanna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khanna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khanna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagibatel. That's going to slow Khanna down. #T2#
Khanna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagibatel connects with a right hand. Khanna shakes it off.
Khanna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khanna stuns Nagibatel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khanna misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Khanna finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Khanna misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Raja Khanna is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khanna. That did some damage!#T3#
Khanna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanna lands a nice looking body kick.
Nagibatel is breathing heavily.
Khanna fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Khanna.
Khanna keeps Nagibatel at a distance using the push kick.
Khanna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagibatel under the eye.
Khanna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khanna looks to throw a body kick
and Nagibatel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khanna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khanna throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nagibatel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khanna finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagibatel's head. #T4#
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khanna is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Khanna.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khanna throws out the jab.
Nagibatel flicks out a counter leg kick but Khanna steps away.
Khanna throws a body kick that misses.
Nagibatel is looking for the big counter here.
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 bone on bone clash there as Nagibatel blocks the leg kick.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khanna is out of range.
It looked like Khanna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Nagibatel catches Khanna right on the button with a cross.
Khanna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Nagibatel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khanna has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Khanna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Nagibatel misses
and Khanna counters with a leg kick.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khanna is out of range and Nagibatel settles back down.
Khanna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Khanna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nagibatel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Nagibatel tried to score with a low kick but Khanna checks it.#CL#
Khanna moves into the clinch.
Nagibatel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Khanna.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagibatel prevents a body shot from Khanna.
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagibatel backwards.
Nagibatel tries to break the clinch but Khanna is controlling the position.
Khanna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nagibatel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagibatel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagibatel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagibatel.
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanna tries to throw a body punch but Nagibatel avoids it by throwing Khanna back against the cage.
Khanna working aggressively here.
Nagibatel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khanna has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khanna.
Khanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanna tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagibatel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Khanna misses with some punches.
Khanna lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khanna lands an uppercut.
Khanna tries to throw a body punch but Nagibatel avoids it by throwing Khanna back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Khanna.
Khanna tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanna tries a body shot but Nagibatel blocks it.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
Khanna throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagibatel. #T3#
Khanna tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagibatel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khanna backwards.
Nagibatel tries to work over Khanna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Khanna.
Khanna throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
Khanna working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Khanna.
Nagibatel blocking some punches.
Nagibatel misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nagibatel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khanna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagibatel smiles and moves away.
Khanna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagibatel flicks out a counter leg kick but Khanna steps away.#T4##CL#
Khanna has closed the distance and engaged Nagibatel in a clinch.
Nagibatel misses with the head strike.
Khanna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khanna lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khanna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanna throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Khanna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanna misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Nagibatel manages to break the clinch.
Khanna misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raja Khanna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khanna, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Khanna!

Event: Nfld live 31
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Averescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Averescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Averescu.
Nagibatel slips a jab and a cross from Averescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
Averescu checks a low kick from Nagibatel.#T1#
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Averescu backs away, Nagibatel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Averescu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Averescu swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Averescu misses with a hook.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagibatel lands with an uppercut that bounces Averescu off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Averescu moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagibatel.
A bone on bone clash there as Averescu blocks the leg kick.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Averescu misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Nagibatel tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Averescu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick from Nagibatel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Averescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Averescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Averescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Averescu misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Averescu misses.
A big left from Averescu misses. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Averescu's leg but Averescu calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Averescu throws a jab when Nagibatel was well out of range.
Nagibatel throws out a leg kick but Averescu moves out of range and Nagibatel only half commits.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nagibatel duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Averescu throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Averescu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Averescu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Averescu takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Averescu.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Averescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Nagibatel tried to score with a low kick but Averescu checks it.
Nagibatel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
Averescu swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Nagibatel catches Averescu right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Averescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel. #T1#
Nagibatel throws a jab but it's blocked by Averescu.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Averescu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagibatel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Averescu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagibatel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a solid leg kick but Averescu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagibatel.
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Averescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Averescu looks to move away, Nagibatel throws a big counter combo but Averescu just gets out of the way.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Averescu avoided it.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but Averescu avoids it.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Averescu misses with a wild combination.
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!
Averescu misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Averescu checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Averescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Averescu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Averescu throws a jab when Nagibatel was well out of range.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Averescu misses with the combination. #T3#
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
Nagibatel throws a solid leg kick but Averescu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagibatel.
Averescu checks a leg kick nicely.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Averescu. Beautiful body shot.
Nagibatel throws a front kick aimed at Averescu's knee but Averescu avoids it well.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Nagibatel counters with a two punch combo.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averescu throws a combination that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Averescu was not able to check.
Nagibatel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Averescu checks it well.
Nagibatel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Averescu is out of range and Nagibatel settles back down.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Averescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick as Averescu jumps back.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu moved away.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Averescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
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 Lyoha Nagibatel 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#
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Averescu saw it coming and moves away.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Averescu just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagibatel tries to score with a low kick but Averescu moves his leg out of the way.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Nagibatel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Averescu is able to avoid easily.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
Averescu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagibatel counters with an inside leg kick.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Averescu swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a hook.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Averescu misses with the combination.
Nagibatel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.#T1#
Nagibatel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Averescu misses with a few strikes there.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagibatel. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Averescu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Averescu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Averescu's head.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Averescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Averescu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel cracks Averescu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Averescu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averescu looks to land a combination but Nagibatel avoids it well.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu moved away.
Averescu throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Averescu misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Averescu looks to land a combination but Nagibatel avoids it well.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Averescu. Those never looked like landing.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Averescu saw it coming and moves away.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
Averescu throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Averescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Averescu takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Averescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Averescu's leg but Averescu calmly moves out of range.
Nagibatel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Averescu throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Averescu throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagibatel dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.

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 Lyoha Nagibatel.
Well Nagibatel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Nagibatel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Averescu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Averescu off balance momentarily.
Averescu thuds a left hand into Nagibatel's body.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Averescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagibatel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Averescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Averescu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Averescu was not able to check.
Averescu connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel tried to counter with a leg kick but Averescu avoided it.#T1#
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Averescu off balance momentarily.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagibatel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Averescu. That did some damage!
Averescu takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Averescu.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Averescu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nagibatel backs up against the cage.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Averescu.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Averescu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel with the inside leg kick.
Averescu misses with a wild combination.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Nagibatel had a free shot at his head there.
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Averescu's leg but Averescu calmly moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Averescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Nagibatel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel. #T3#
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Averescu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
Averescu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagibatel. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Averescu checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Averescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a series of strikes. Averescu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nagibatel dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
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!
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel. #T4#
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Averescu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Averescu misses the body punch
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Averescu was not able to check.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Averescu is looking for the big counter here.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Averescu checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagibatel is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel tries to score with a low kick but Averescu moves his leg out of the way.
Averescu misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nagibatel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Averescu. Those never looked like landing.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagibatel is looking for a counter combo.
Averescu throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averescu throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Nagibatel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Averescu is able to avoid easily.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Averescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a low kick, right behind Averescu 's knee.
Averescu throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averescu misses with a double jab. #T1#
Averescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Averescu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Averescu. Those never looked like landing.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Averescu.
Nagibatel is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Averescu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Averescu off balance momentarily.
Nagibatel connects with a solid leg kick.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Averescu throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that misses.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a thumping low kick.
Averescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Averescu.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Averescu.
Averescu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick.
Nagibatel is looking to chop away at Averescu's legs.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Averescu throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.#T3#
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a two punch combo.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
Averescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagibatel doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagibatel wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Averescu checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Averescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Averescu down.
Nagibatel tried to score with a low kick but Averescu checks it.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Averescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagibatel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Averescu is able to avoid easily.
Averescu just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A big left from Averescu misses.
Nagibatel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Averescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel tries to work over Averescu's front leg with a kick but Averescu checks it.
Jab by Averescu.
Nagibatel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Averescu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagibatel counters with a one-two to the body.
Nagibatel wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Averescu swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Averescu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Averescu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Averescu misses with a two punch combination.
Averescu scores with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Averescu blocks the low kick.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagibatel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagibatel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Averescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
Averescu misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Averescu avoids it.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
A combination from Averescu does no damage. #T1#
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagibatel throws a front kick aimed at Averescu's knee but Averescu avoids it well.
Averescu throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Nagibatel slips a jab and a cross from Averescu.
Averescu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Averescu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
Nagibatel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Averescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagibatel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Averescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Nagibatel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu misses with a few strikes there.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averescu.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagibatel wants to slow Averescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Averescu throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Averescu misses with a body shot
and Nagibatel counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Averescu in his tracks.
Nagibatel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Averescu is able to avoid easily.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Averescu's front leg but catches the back leg as Averescu tries to avoid it.
Averescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averescu misses the shot to the body.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Averescu's front leg but catches the back leg as Averescu tries to avoid it.
Averescu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu misses with a hook.
Averescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagibatel. Nagibatel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagibatel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Averescu. #T4#
Averescu throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
Averescu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Averescu tries to bum rush Nagibatel with a series of wild strikes but Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu 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.
Nagibatel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Averescu misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Averescu saw it coming and moves away.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

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 Lyoha Nagibatel.
Well Averescu 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Nfld FN 36
Date: Mar 02, 2023

#R1#
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarlahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagibatel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Tarlah misses with a hook
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.
Tarlah misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a head kick.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with a high kick.
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!
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlah throws out the jab.
A jab from Tarlah misses.
Tarlah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
No joy there for Nagibatel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarlah throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tarlah swings widly with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a head kick.
Nagibatel looks to land a combination. Tarlah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Tarlah is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nagibatel! Tarlah is out on his feet! Nagibatel rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Tarlah is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Tarlah is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
A very excited looking Lyoha Nagibatel 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: Nfld live 21
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagibatel! But no joy.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses
and Lee counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.#T1#
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Nagibatel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nagibatel fails to land.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Lee has Nagibatel pressed against the cage.
A short right from Lee.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jun Fan Lee.
Lee blocks a head kick by Nagibatel. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Nagibatel tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Nagibatel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.#T3#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nagibatel up against the cage.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Lee controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jun Fan Lee.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel lands with a slapping head kick.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee tries to clinch up but Nagibatel circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagibatel throws a fast counter high kick but Lee manages to duck under it in time.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Fan Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel lands a high kick!
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee moves to clinch but Nagibatel breaks away
and Nagibatel counters with a one-two to the body.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nagibatel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Nagibatel pushes him off.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Lee moves to clinch but Nagibatel breaks away
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee tries to clinch there but Nagibatel circles away.
Nagibatel throws a counter combo.
Lee is looking to clinch. #T2#
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nagibatel duly obliges.
Nagibatel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nagibatel throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagibatel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel lands a high kick!
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Lee tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Jab, jab by Nagibatel - just one landing.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tries to clinch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.#T4#
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagibatel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagibatel circles away.
Nagibatel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee blocks a jab.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel 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.
Some wild striking there from Nagibatel.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Nagibatel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lee tries to clinch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagibatel lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagibatel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagibatel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Lee clinches up with Nagibatel and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee slows down the pace here. #T1#
Lee is stalling here.
Lee slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jun Fan Lee.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagibatel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Nagibatel misses.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Nagibatel scores with a nice strike.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Nagibatel thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel lands with a slapping head kick.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Nagibatel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Some wild striking there from Nagibatel.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nagibatel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel misses with a straight left. #T3#
Lee tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Nagibatel misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Nagibatel swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nagibatel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nagibatel up against the cage.
Nagibatel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagibatel lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoha Nagibatel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagibatel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
A victorious Lyoha Nagibatel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld FN 31
Date: Dec 22, 2022

#R1#
Nagibatel misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Nagibatel moves his leg out of the way.
Nagibatel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagibatel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Nagibatel with a hook.
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Nagibatel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel checks a low kick from Barnes.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Barnes misses with a hook
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Nagibatel down.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagibatel's sensitive parts.
Nagibatel throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.#T2#
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react.
Nagibatel 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.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Nagibatel.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Nagibatel moves out of range easily.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagibatel! But no joy.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Nagibatel lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
A jab from Nagibatel misses.
Barnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nagibatel just manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Nagibatel checks it. #T4#
Nagibatel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel throws a big counter head kick but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nagibatel takes one to the chin there.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Nagibatel's leg but Nagibatel calmly moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Donk. Nagibatel catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Barnes connects with a jab.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A right-left combo lands from Nagibatel.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Nagibatel's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nagibatel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barnes back to the cage. Nagibatel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes cracks Nagibatel with an open hand slap.
Nagibatel throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagibatel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Nagibatel both land. Nice combination.
Nagibatel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nagibatel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Nagibatel misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nagibatel clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Barnes slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnes throws a head kick but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagibatel throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagibatel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nagibatel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Nagibatel lands with a kick to the temple. Barnes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagibatel throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Nagibatel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nagibatel.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Nagibatel both land. Nice combination.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagibatel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Nagibatel throws out a powerful jab.
Nagibatel throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react.
Nagibatel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nagibatel throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagibatel throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nagibatel connects with a high kick.
Nagibatel lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Nagibatel throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagibatel.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel checks a leg kick.#T1#
Barnes thuds his right hand into Nagibatel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
Nagibatel throws a counter combo.
Nagibatel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Nagibatel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagibatel is able to avoid easily.
Nice jab there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
Nagibatel misses with a double jab.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Adam Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Nagibatel needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagibatel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagibatel thinking.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagibatel fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Nagibatel works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel connects with a high kick.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Nagibatel off balance momentarily.
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes takes a head kick and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoha Nagibatel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagibatel 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
Our winner, Lyoha Nagibatel, 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: Nfld 27
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Nagibatel takes one on the button.
Nagibatel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Chandler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nagibatel's half guard.
Nagibatel tries to kick Chandler off in order to stand up. Chandler Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
An elbow from Chandler crashes against the mat.
Nagibatel taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler throws a strike aimed at the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel avoids it well.
Chandler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nagibatel is avoiding damage well.
Nagibatel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chandler trying to control the position but Nagibatel is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nagibatel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Chandler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nagibatel wants to get back to his feet but Chandler drags him back down.
Nagibatel defending against the ground and pound.
Chandler prevents Nagibatel from escaping the position.
An elbow from Chandler crashes against the mat.
Chandler trying to control the action but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Chandler crashes against the mat.
Nagibatel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chandler connects with a decent elbow.
Nagibatel taking a bit of punishment here - Chandler scoring with strikes. #T2#
Chandler landing strikes.
Chandler is trying to ground and pound but Nagibatel uses the momentary lack of control by Chandler to regain half guard.
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chandler throwing shots but Nagibatel is blocking nicely.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Nagibatel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chandler is on him like a limpet, forcing Nagibatel back against the cage.
Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagibatel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nagibatel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagibatel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.#T3#
Nagibatel swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagibatel tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagibatel.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagibatel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nagibatel to counter with a crisp jab. #T4##TD2#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chandler prevents Nagibatel from standing back up.
Chandler throwing shots but Nagibatel is blocking nicely.
Chandler prevents Nagibatel from standing back up.
Nagibatel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nagibatel is trying to stand back up but Chandler is controlling him
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Chandler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler connects with a nice looking jab.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chandler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler.
Chandler defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chandler tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Nagibatel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chandler wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Nagibatel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel lands a left hand.
Nagibatel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Nagibatel.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
Nagibatel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nagibatel. #T2#
A short left from Nagibatel.
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!
Chandler digs a right hand underneath Nagibatel's ribcage. Nagibatel let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Nagibatel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Nagibatel as Chandler shoots in.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick. Chandler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chandler lands a jab to Nagibatel's midsection.
Chandler tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Chandler has a takedown stuffed.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.#T3#
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Chandler semi-blocks.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chandler lands a jab.
Chandler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chandler fails with the takedown.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chandler wants to clinch
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler fails to land the takedown.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Nagibatel. #T4#
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagibatel lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nagibatel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chandler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chandler laying and praying for a moment but Nagibatel takes advantage and regains half guard.
Chandler trying to control the action but Nagibatel is working from the bottom. #ES#
Nagibatel has one foot on Chandler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagibatel misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagibatel misses with a double jab.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a jab.
Nagibatel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chandler on the side of the head. #TD2#
Nagibatel tries to sprawl but Chandler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Nagibatel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler is keen to just control but Nagibatel is a slippery customer.
Chandler throwing shots but Nagibatel is blocking nicely.
Chandler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagibatel's head.
Nagibatel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Joey Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler controlling the action here.
Nagibatel pushes Chandler off looking to stand but Chandler dives back in and keeps control.
Nagibatel is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Chandler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nagibatel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chandler slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagibatel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Chandler semi-blocks.
Chandler moves in looking to clinch but Nagibatel pushes him off.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nagibatel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler misses with a wild combination.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagibatel tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagibatel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagibatel thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nagibatel did well to prevent Chandler getting side control.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chandler with the ground and pound but Nagibatel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
Chandler won't allow Nagibatel to get back to his feet.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler stands up over Nagibatel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Chandler stops Nagibatel from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagibatel has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well. He's pushed Chandler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chandler scores with a one two! Nagibatel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel lands a head kick. Chandler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chandler's head backwards.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Nagibatel's defenses.
Chandler misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Chandler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler shoots in but Nagibatel avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Chandler.
I think Chandler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2022

#R1#
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Nagibatel throws a counter high kick but Nucombe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nagibatel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagibatel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Nucombe.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nucombe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagibatel on the side of the head.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagibatel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Nagibatel cracks Nucombe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel scores with a jab to the head.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range. #T1#
Nagibatel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Nucombe throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nagibatel scores with a hook.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nucombe blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Nucombe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
Nagibatel scores with a hook.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nucombe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagibatel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nucombe scrambles back to his feet.
Nucombe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Nucombe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagibatel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nucombe. Nucombe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nucombe misses with a body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nucombe walks into a jab.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nucombe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nucombe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nucombe takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Nagibatel connects with a high kick. #T3#
Nagibatel scores with a hook.
Nucombe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nucombe, as that shot connected.
Nagibatel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Nagibatel.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nagibatel duly obliges.
Nagibatel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nagibatel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nucombe.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
Nucombe misses with a hook
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Nucombe is rocked!
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel with a jab.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Nagibatel dips to his left and cracks Nucombe with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Nagibatel.
Nucombe is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Nucombe lands a really nice looking cross but Nagibatel seems unphased.
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nagibatel! Nucombe is out on his feet! Nagibatel rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nucombe is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nucombe is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
During a confident post fight interview, Lyoha Nagibatel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 36: Maestre v Veainu
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Babyara moves out of range.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Babyara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babyara.
Nagibatel throws an overhand right that lands on Babyara's shoulder, as Babyara tries to avoid the shot.
Babyara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babyara misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter head kick but Babyara was just out of range.
Babyara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babyara scores with a body shot.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babyara punishes Nagibatel's body with a nice straight punch.
Babyara misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Babyara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Nagibatel with the inside leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Babyara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagibatel lands a glancing blow to the side of Babyara's head.
Nagibatel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Babyara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel.
Babyara misses with a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babyara just misses with a punch to the body.
Babyara misses with the combination.
Nagibatel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nagibatel throws a jab but it's blocked by Babyara.
Babyara swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel lands a glancing blow to the side of Babyara's head.#T2#
Nagibatel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Babyara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagibatel connects with a jab.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Nagibatel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babyara doesn't seem phased though.
Babyara looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Nagibatel.
Babyara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babyara throws a shot to the body.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Babyara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babyara misses with a hook.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel. #T3#
Babyara misses with a hook. Nagibatel ducked under it nicely.
Babyara swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Babyara misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagibatel misses the target.
Babyara blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Babyara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Babyara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Babyara's front leg but catches the back leg as Babyara tries to avoid it.
Babyara blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
It seemed like Babyara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babyara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nagibatel rather than just go for the knockout.
Babyara swings widly with a right hand
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babyara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
Babyara needs to keep his hands up - Nagibatel had a free shot at his head there.
Babyara throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Babyara takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Babyara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
letting Babyara counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Babyara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babyara throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Nagibatel slips a jab and a cross from Babyara.
Babyara misses with a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a left and a right that stings Babyara.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Babyara's front leg but catches the back leg as Babyara tries to avoid it.
Donk. Nagibatel catches Babyara right on the button with a cross.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagibatel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babyara. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nagibatel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babyara lands a nice hook to Nagibatel's body. Nagibatel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nagibatel throws the left hand but Babyara avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Babyara.
Babyara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Babyara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Babyara moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Babyara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Babyara has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Babyara. That did some damage!
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
Nagibatel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nagibatel. #T1#
Babyara moves away from the strike by Nagibatel.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
Babyara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagibatel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Babyara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel sets himself, and Babyara steps forward looking for the clinch! Nagibatel avoids it this time.
Nagibatel tests Babyara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Francisco Babyara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babyara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babyara slips a jab and a cross from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babyara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Babyara moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel misses with a hook. Babyara ducked under it nicely.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babyara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.#T2#
Nagibatel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Babyara momentarily.
Babyara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel lands a head kick!
Nagibatel cracks Babyara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Babyara's head backwards.
Babyara ducks right into an uppercut from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Babyara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Babyara throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Babyara swinging wildly here. #T3#
Babyara dodges the punch combination from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babyara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babyara misses with a looping right.
Babyara loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babyara misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel throws an overhand right that lands on Babyara's shoulder, as Babyara tries to avoid the shot.
Babyara tries to bum rush Nagibatel with a series of wild strikes but Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagibatel scores with a one two! Babyara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Nagibatel misses with a wild combination.
Babyara is looking for the big counter here.
Babyara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel with the inside leg kick.
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!
Babyara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nagibatel scores with a punch to the head.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babyara.
Babyara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagibatel misses with a two punch combination.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babyara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babyara throws a body shot but no joy.
Babyara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babyara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babyara misses with a jab to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a two punch combo.
Nagibatel throws out a loose jab but Babyara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Nagibatel there.
Babyara throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babyara looks to land a combination but Nagibatel avoids it well.
Babyara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagibatel looks to land a combination. Babyara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Nagibatel slips a jab and a cross from Babyara.
Babyara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Babyara moves out of range easily. #T1#
Nagibatel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Babyara. That did some damage!
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babyara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babyara loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Babyara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Babyara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nagibatel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nagibatel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babyara.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babyara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babyara misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babyara can do to turn this around?
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babyara works over Nagibatel's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel throws a right hand that Babyara ducks under and follows up with a left that Babyara also avoids with ease.
Babyara fails to land with a series of punches.
Babyara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice combination there by Nagibatel.
Francisco Babyara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagibatel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#Babyara is rocked!
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Babyara is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Babyara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with a high kick.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Babyara off balance momentarily.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Babyara needs to keep his hands up - Nagibatel had a free shot at his head there.
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Babyara.
Nagibatel scores with a jab. Babyara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that Babyara avoids nicely. #T3#
Babyara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagibatel at a distance.
A jab from Nagibatel does it's job there.
Nagibatel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babyara circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Babyara moves out of range.
Nagibatel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Babyara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Babyara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babyara throws a body shot but no joy.
Babyara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Babyara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Nagibatel lands with a nice combination. Babyara backs away looking to recover.
Babyara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Babyara takes one to the side of the head.
Babyara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Nagibatel with a hook.
Nagibatel connects with a jab.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Babyara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babyara down.
Babyara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babyara has time to react.
Babyara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babyara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Babyara.
Babyara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Babyara misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babyara seems to have recovered his senses.
Babyara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoha Nagibatel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nagibatel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
An out of breath Lyoha Nagibatel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 30: McDonald v Knox
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Nagibatel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Riku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riku misses with a body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a left and a right that stings Riku.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riku checks a leg kick.
Riku tries to work over Nagibatel's front leg with a kick but Nagibatel checks it.
Riku is looking to land body kicks.
Nagibatel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Nagibatel backs away, Riku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Riku throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Riku walks into a straight right hand from Nagibatel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riku throws out a leg kick but Nagibatel moves out of range and Riku only half commits.
Riku throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riku slips a straight right by Nagibatel.
Riku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Riku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riku wants to slow Nagibatel down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagibatel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riku throws a combination that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Riku was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riku.
Riku takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Riku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Riku misses with a wild body shot.
Riku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagibatel to score with a decent uppercut.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Riku moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Riku tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel thuds his right hand into Riku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Riku avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Riku is looking to counter punch.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagibatel lands a head kick!
Nagibatel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Riku moves out of range as Nagibatel strikes.
Riku avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
A little feinted left hand from Riku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick from Nagibatel lands but Riku takes it in his stride.
Nagibatel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riku tries to land a leg kick but Nagibatel saw it coming and moves away.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Riku moves out of range.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Riku down with leg kicks.
Riku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.#T3#
Riku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagibatel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Riku moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Riku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Riku back to the cage. Nagibatel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Riku throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nagibatel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Riku.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riku.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagibatel. That's going to slow Riku down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
Nagibatel connects with a right hand. Riku shakes it off.
Nagibatel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riku.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riku has time to react.#T4#
Nagibatel lands with an overhand left.
Nagibatel scores with a nice right hand.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Riku ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
Riku lands a jab-cross combination.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
Riku misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagibatel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riku throws a quick counter head kick but Nagibatel was just out of range.
A jab from Nagibatel finds it's way through Riku's defenses.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Riku semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel 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#
Riku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagibatel is able to avoid easily.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riku is looking to counter punch.
Nagibatel drops his hands momentarily and Riku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick
and Riku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Nagibatel.
Riku throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Riku.
Riku moves away from the strike by Nagibatel.
Riku looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
Riku moves forwards but Nagibatel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Riku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagibatel. #T1#
Riku takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Riku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Riku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Riku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Riku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Nagibatel lands.
Nagibatel lands with a slapping head kick.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Riku semi-blocks.
Nagibatel lands a head shot.
Nagibatel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Riku moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Riku might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Nagibatel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riku.
Nagibatel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Riku misses its intended target.
Riku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
Riku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Riku.
Riku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagibatel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagibatel tries to work over Riku's front leg with a kick but Riku checks it.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riku throws a leg kick
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Nagibatel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Riku down with leg kicks.
A big right from Nagibatel misses.
Riku moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagibatel.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riku appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Riku does no damage.
Riku takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Riku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riku checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
An inside leg kick from Nagibatel misses.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagibatel thumps Riku with a low kick.
Riku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Riku misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Nagibatel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Riku blocks a jab.
Riku is looking to counter punch.
Riku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagibatel! But no joy.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riku counters with an outside leg kick.
Riku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nagibatel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Riku jabs at Nagibatel's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riku blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Riku throws a body kick that misses.
Riku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riku blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Riku misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Nagibatel.
Riku throws a sloppy head kick and Nagibatel moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel scores with a jab. Riku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagibatel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagibatel looks to land a right hand but Riku moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Riku misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Riku moves out of range easily.
Riku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riku scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Riku takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nagibatel throws a right hand that misses
and Riku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Riku.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Riku.
Riku throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagibatel in his tracks.
Riku throws a big shot that misses.
Riku throws a low kick but Nagibatel moves out of range easily. #T2#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riku throws a leg kick
and Riku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Riku blocks the low kick.
Riku looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Riku moves out of range easily.
Riku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riku is looking to slow Nagibatel down with leg kicks.
Riku blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Riku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Riku moves out of range as Nagibatel strikes.
Riku throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Riku moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel lands a jab.
Riku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Riku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nagibatel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Riku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Riku.
Riku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagibatel 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 Riku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riku swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagibatel blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Nagibatel.
Riku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagibatel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Nagibatel misses.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Riku misses with a body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Riku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Riku finds it's target.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Riku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nagibatel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagibatel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lazuran Riku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagibatel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riku is looking to chop away at Nagibatel's legs.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Riku moves out of range.
Nagibatel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoha Nagibatel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagibatel 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
A relieved looking Lyoha Nagibatel 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: WVT 22: Halo v Son
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Angelopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Angelopoulos can pounce on him.
Angelopoulos misses with the combination.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Angelopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Angelopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Angelopoulos throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Angelopoulos drives through and clinches with Nagibatel against the cage.
Angelopoulos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Angelopoulos misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Angelopoulos fails to land. #BC#
Nagibatel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Angelopoulos down with leg kicks.
Nagibatel thuds his right hand into Angelopoulos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Angelopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel lunges at Angelopoulos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Angelopoulos's 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!
Angelopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Nagibatel catches Angelopoulos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Angelopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Angelopoulos throws a low kick but Nagibatel avoids it.
Nagibatel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Angelopoulos eats them both and turns towards Nagibatel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Angelopoulos misses with a wild combination.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Angelopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Nagibatel moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angelopoulos. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angelopoulos throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
A combination from Angelopoulos does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagibatel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Nagibatel does it's job there.
Angelopoulos throws a leg kick
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Angelopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Angelopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Angelopoulos misses
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Angelopoulos throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Angelopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Angelopoulos tries to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Angelopoulos.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Nagibatel - just one landing.
Angelopoulos throws a right hand that Nagibatel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagibatel also avoids with ease.
Angelopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Angelopoulos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagibatel circles away quickly and effectively.
Angelopoulos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nagibatel avoids the head kick by Angelopoulos.
Nagibatel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Angelopoulos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Angelopoulos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
A left lands for Nagibatel.#CL2#
Angelopoulos rushes Nagibatel and presses him up against the cage.
Nagibatel blocking some punches. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagibatel.#BC#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Nagibatel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nagibatel.
Angelopoulos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angelopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Angelopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Angelopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagibatel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angelopoulos.
Nagibatel throwing a counter right hand but Angelopoulos manages to avoid it.
Angelopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagibatel is out of range and Angelopoulos settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagibatel as he connects with a hook.
Nagibatel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Angelopoulos. Angelopoulos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Angelopoulos takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel cracks Angelopoulos with an open hand slap.
Angelopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Angelopoulos darts in trying to clinch
and Nagibatel counters with a left and a right that stings Angelopoulos.
Nagibatel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagibatel avoids the head kick by Angelopoulos.
Nagibatel throws a counter high kick but Angelopoulos was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel avoids the head kick by Angelopoulos.
Nagibatel throws a big counter combination but Angelopoulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Angelopoulos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nagibatel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Angelopoulos throws a low kick but Nagibatel avoids it.
Nagibatel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Angelopoulos under the eye.#ROC#Angelopoulos is rocked!
Nagibatel feints with a jab and clips Angelopoulos right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Angelopoulos is sent crashing into the canvas and Nagibatel leaps in for the kill! Angelopoulos tries to get to his feet but Nagibatel is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Angelopoulos is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
A victorious Lyoha Nagibatel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 14: Ihantala v Mogg
Date: Jul 06, 2022

#R1#
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Randy.
Good standup being displayed there by Randy as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Randy avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Randy misses with an uppercut.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
Nagibatel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Randy misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Randy tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Randy defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagibatel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randy throws out a powerful jab.
Randy wants to clinch.#T1#
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Randy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Randy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel.
Randy misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Randy scores with a nice right hand.
Nagibatel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Randy's 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!
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel drops his hands momentarily and Randy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Randy avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagibatel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randy.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Randy blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Randy.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randy has Nagibatel pushed against the cage.
Randy tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Randy avoiding damage.
A short left from Randy.
Randy looking to stall.
Randy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nagibatel. #TD#
Randy pulls guard. #SUB#
Randy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagibatel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nagibatel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Randy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nagibatel rolls with it to try and escape but Randy cranks on the arm and Nagibatel is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macho Man Randy!

Event: WVT 8: Gustavsson v Shabazz
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rambo.
Rambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagibatel avoids it really well and circles away.
Rambo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagibatel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nagibatel counters with a big head kick but Rambo shrugs it off.
Nagibatel misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagibatel lands a head kick. Rambo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rambo motions for Nagibatel to come forward. Rambo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel with a hook.#T1#
Nagibatel lands a jab to the head.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Rambo moves out of range.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick. Rambo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rambo with a poor takedown
and Nagibatel counters with a nice leg kick.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Nagibatel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Rambo feints a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Nagibatel both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Nagibatel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rambo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo stays in close to Nagibatel's body and controls the position.
Nagibatel is adopting a defensive guard.#T2##SU2#
Rambo stands up from Nagibatel's guard - Rambo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rambo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Rambo persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Rambo fails to land the takedown.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter head kick but Rambo was just out of range.
Nagibatel stalks Rambo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rambo's face. Rambo staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagibatel sprawls well. Nagibatel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Rambo goes for a double leg but Nagibatel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nagibatel continues to drive forward.
Nagibatel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rambo.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Nagibatel circles away easily
and Nagibatel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagibatel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Nagibatel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well.
Rambo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Rambo semi-blocks. #TD2#
Nagibatel gets caught flat footed, as Rambo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo is stalling in the full guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Nagibatel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rambo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nagibatel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagibatel checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nagibatel slaps away a takedown attempt from Rambo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rambo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel lands a head kick. Rambo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Rambo tries to clinch there but Nagibatel circles away.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Rambo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rambo down.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel dips to his left and cracks Rambo with an uppercut!#T1#
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagibatel as he avoids it easily.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here.
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagibatel circles away.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rambo tries to clinch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Rambo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nagibatel jabs Rambo right on the nose. Rambo blinks but takes it well.
Nagibatel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rambo.#TD2#
Rambo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
Rambo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2##SU2#
Rambo stands up and waves to Nagibatel to follow him.
Rambo 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.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Rambo persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Nagibatel. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Rambo semi-blocks.
Nagibatel with a nice cross.#T3#
Rambo walks into a straight right hand from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagibatel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here.
Rambo fails with the takedown
enabling Nagibatel to counter with a crisp jab.
Rambo takes one on the button.
Rambo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nagibatel scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Rambo is rocked!
Rambo darts in looking for a takedown but Nagibatel gets double underhooks and turns Rambo into the cage.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Rambo semi-blocks.
Nagibatel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel throws a monster overhand right that drops Rambo! Nagibatel follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
A very excited looking Lyoha Nagibatel 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2022

#R1#
Spud connects with a nice looking jab.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spud scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nagibatel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spud's hands.
Spud throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Spud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spud down.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spud counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Spud.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spud throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Spud misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Nagibatel misses.
Nagibatel connects with a crisp jab.
Nagibatel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Spud misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Spud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagibatel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spud.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud 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.
Spud throws a combination that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spud throws out a powerful jab.
Nagibatel thumps Spud with a low kick.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel wants to land a leg kick but Spud is out of range.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Nagibatel is rocked!
Spud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Nagibatel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spud weaves into range and cracks Nagibatel right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Nagibatel goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Spud is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
A victorious William Spud thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 44 - Kong vs Hawk 3
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Lopez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nagibatel's half guard.
Lopez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lopez drops an elbow to the side of Nagibatel's head.
Lopez is trying to control. Nagibatel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nagibatel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lopez wants to control but Nagibatel is keeping him busy.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez wants to control but Nagibatel is keeping him busy.
Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagibatel defending well though. #T1#
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagibatel won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Nagibatel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lopez lands a nice short elbow.
Lopez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nagibatel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lopez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nagibatel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lopez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Lopez!

Event: BB 38 - Norton vs Jones 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Kanaani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nagibatel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Kanaani's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kanaani lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nagibatel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kanaani throws an elbow but Nagibatel slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Nagibatel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel is not content to let Kanaani control the position.
The ground and pound from Kanaani seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Nagibatel is looking for a sweep.
Kanaani is chipping away with strikes.
Nagibatel wants to control but Kanaani postures up.
Nagibatel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nagibatel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kanaani.
Kanaani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nagibatel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagibatel is looking for a sweep.
Kanaani misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Kanaani are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kanaani in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kanaani in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kanaani throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Kanaani lands a few punches from side control.
Nagibatel tries to buck Kanaani off but Kanaani is having none of it.
Kanaani in side control, throwing shots but Nagibatel defends.
Kanaani is putting a hurting on Nagibatel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kanaani tries to stand but Nagibatel is controlling his head.
Kanaani working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel dodges the ground and pound from Kanaani.
Kanaani throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kanaani working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kanaani working the body and head with strikes.
Kanaani misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Kanaani is trying to ground and pound but Nagibatel uses the momentary lack of control by Kanaani to regain half guard.
Nagibatel is trying to maintain the position but Kanaani is very close to passing his half guard.
Kanaani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagibatel defending well though.
Kanaani throwing shots but Nagibatel is blocking nicely.
Nagibatel is looking to improve his position.
Kanaani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nagibatel trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kanaani sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kanaani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kanaani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagibatel's head.
Nagibatel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kanaani.
Kanaani misses with a head shot. Nagibatel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kanaani postures up in Nagibatel's guard and throws a big left but Nagibatel blocks it.
Kanaani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanaani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagibatel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Kanaani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kanaani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Nagibatel misses its intended target.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Kanaani.
Kanaani tries to clinch up.
Kanaani is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
Kanaani avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagibatel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kanaani.
Nagibatel throws a shot from downtown. Kanaani moves away and avoids it.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Nagibatel tenderised Kanaani's leg. Kanaani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kanaani throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel tries to land a leg kick but Kanaani saw it coming and moves away.
Kanaani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagibatel tests Kanaani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Kanaani looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Nice strikes from Kanaani there.
Nagibatel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nagibatel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kanaani.
Kanaani is just content to waste time from the top position. Nagibatel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kanaani trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kanaani throwing strikes from guard but Nagibatel blocks nicely.
Nagibatel is trying to keep Kanaani in close.
Kanaani wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
Kanaani lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagibatel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kanaani is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagibatel has wrist control.
Kanaani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanaani is working Nagibatel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kanaani connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Kanaani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagibatel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kanaani postures up in Nagibatel's guard and throws a big left but Nagibatel blocks it.
Kanaani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kanaani throws a big elbow that misses.
Kanaani throws a big right hand that misses.
Kanaani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kanaani distracts Nagibatel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagibatel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kanaani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kanaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kanaani throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Kanaani wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
Kanaani is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagibatel has wrist control.
Kanaani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kanaani scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kanaani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kanaani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kanaani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagibatel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanaani's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kanaani postures up in Nagibatel's guard and throws a big left but Nagibatel blocks it.
Kanaani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Kanaani dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
That kick from Nagibatel tenderised Kanaani's leg. Kanaani is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Kanaani blocks the low kick.
Kanaani scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Kanaani.
Mehdi Kanaani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagibatel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kanaani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Nagibatel misses the target.
Kanaani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagibatel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Kanaani fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagibatel sprawls well initially but Kanaani persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kanaani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kanaani scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanaani working the head and body with strikes.
Kanaani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kanaani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kanaani controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Kanaani. #T1#
Nagibatel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kanaani.
Kanaani throwing strikes but missing.
Nagibatel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kanaani landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagibatel pulls Kanaani in close to his closed guard and prevents Kanaani from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Kanaani from controlling successfully. #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.
Kanaani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagibatel's head.
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanaani.
Kanaani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagibatel is adopting a defensive guard.
Kanaani throwing strikes but missing.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kanaani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Kanaani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kanaani being controlled here momentarily.
Kanaani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kanaani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kanaani throwing strikes from guard but Nagibatel blocks nicely.
Kanaani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanaani.
Kanaani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kanaani throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Kanaani makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kanaani being controlled here momentarily.
Kanaani lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kanaani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagibatel controls Kanaani momentarily but Kanaani frees himself.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kanaani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mehdi Kanaani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mehdi Kanaani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagibatel trying to strike off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kanaani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Nagibatel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kanaani can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Kanaani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kanaani, 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 for Mehdi Kanaani!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Mehdi Kanaani!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Mehdi Kanaani!

Mehdi Kanaani wins by unanimous decision!
Mehdi Kanaani thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 31 Obaminator vs Tavares 2
Date: Mar 01, 2022

#R1#
Albans blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Albans looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that Albans avoids nicely.
Albans with the counter takedown but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Nagibatel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagibatel throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Albans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Albans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Albans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nagibatel has control of Albans 's left arm, preventing Albans from doing any damage.
Albans trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Albans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Albans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nagibatel dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Albans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagibatel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Albans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagibatel defends well.
Albans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagibatel is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Albans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagibatel defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Albans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagibatel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagibatel trying to control but Albans is working from the bottom.
Nagibatel preventing the sweep.
Nagibatel wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Albans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Albans working a defensive guard here.
Albans wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Albans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Albans is pulling down on Nagibatel's head to control his posture.
Nagibatel wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving. #SUB2#
Albans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagibatel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagibatel trying to control the position from guard on top but Albans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagibatel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Albans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #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.#SUB2#
Albans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagibatel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albans is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Albans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nagibatel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagibatel wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthew Albans will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Albans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagibatel walks into a left hand.
Nagibatel misses with the combination.
Nagibatel scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Albans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagibatel!#SUB2#
Albans in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nagibatel is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Albans !
In his post fight interview, Matthew Albans started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BB 23 - McWrestler vs Morrison
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Nagibatel lands a glancing blow to the side of McKenzie's head.
McKenzie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenzie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagibatel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKenzie.
Nagibatel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagibatel scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#McKenzie is rocked!
Nagibatel slips a straight right by McKenzie.
Nagibatel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagibatel swings for the body but McKenzie moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but McKenzie moves out of range. #CL#
McKenzie has closed the distance and engaged Nagibatel in a clinch.
McKenzie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Nagibatel avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
McKenzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagibatel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McKenzie.
McKenzie is leaning against Nagibatel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Nagibatel controls the action.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Nagibatel blocking some punches.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie working aggressively here.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Nagibatel avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
Nagibatel misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagibatel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Nagibatel avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
McKenzie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nagibatel is trying to break the clinch but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Nagibatel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McKenzie closes the distance and clinches.
Nagibatel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
McKenzie lands with a right to the head.
Nagibatel blocking some punches.
McKenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKenzie or not.
McKenzie tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
McKenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie.
Nagibatel lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKenzie digs a right hand underneath Nagibatel's ribcage. Nagibatel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nagibatel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
McKenzie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Nagibatel avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage. #T3#
Nagibatel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKenzies head.
McKenzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagibatel lands a body punch.
McKenzie lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagibatel backwards.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagibatel.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Nagibatel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKenzie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McKenzie throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
McKenzie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel tries to bum rush McKenzie with a series of wild strikes but McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horton McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKenzie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McKenzie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel cracks McKenzie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagibatel takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
McKenzie misses with a left hand
enabling Nagibatel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagibatel slips a jab from McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a right and a left that Nagibatel avoids nicely.
Nagibatel looks to land a right hand but McKenzie moved out of range.
McKenzie missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKenzie takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nagibatel duly obliges.
Oh McKenzie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Nagibatel! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Our winner, Lyoha Nagibatel, 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: BB 15 - Zaintashara vs Roos
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Kanaani blocks a leg kick.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kanaani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagibatel. Nagibatel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Nagibatel misses
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanaani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagibatel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kanaani lands with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagibatel 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.
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Kanaani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagibatel scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Kanaani moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Kanaani.
Kanaani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nagibatel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagibatel.#T1##BC2#
Kanaani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Kanaani sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kanaani misses with a body kick.
Kanaani shoots in looking for a takedown but Nagibatel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kanaani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nagibatel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick from Nagibatel misses.
Kanaani with the counter takedown but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kanaani clinches up with Nagibatel and pushes him back against the cage.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagibatel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanaanis head. #BC#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Kanaani feints the counter takedown.
Kanaani tries to clinch up but Nagibatel circles away and keeps his distance.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nagibatel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kanaani.
Kanaani misses with a body shot.
Kanaani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kanaani or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagibatel, which made it look bad.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Kanaani.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Kanaani checks it.
Kanaani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagibatel with a body shot.#TD2#
Kanaani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nagibatel holds on and takes a little breather.
Kanaani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanaani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kanaani wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving. #T3#
Kanaani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kanaani trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Nagibatel pulls Kanaani in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nagibatel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kanaani.#TD2#
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanaani landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Kanaani is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagibatel has wrist control.
Nagibatel trying to control the position here.
Kanaani wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
Nagibatel is pulling down on Kanaani's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kanaani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kanaani chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagibatel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kanaani blocks a leg kick.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kanaani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Kanaani feints and as Nagibatel raises his hands in defense, Kanaani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kanaani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kanaani is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagibatel has wrist control.
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanaani throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving. #T1#
Kanaani chips away with some ground and pound.
Kanaani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Kanaani moves into the clinch.
Kanaani pushes Nagibatel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagibatel.
Kanaani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagibatel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Nagibatel.
Kanaani jabs Nagibatel right on the nose. Nagibatel blinks but takes it well.
Nagibatel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Kanaani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kanaani lands in his opponent's guard.
Nagibatel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Kanaani trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Kanaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanaani is in close to Nagibatel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanaani content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Kanaani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kanaani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nagibatel throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Kanaani blocks the low kick.
Kanaani is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kanaani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick.
Kanaani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Nagibatel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but Kanaani avoids it.
Nagibatel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kanaani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagibatel scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Kanaani checks a leg kick.
Kanaani cracks Nagibatel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanaani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Kanaani throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kanaani is in Nagibatel's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani preventing the sweep.
Kanaani works over Nagibatel with some ground and pound from guard.
Kanaani throws a strike but Nagibatel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Nagibatel stands up and waves to Kanaani to follow him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
A leg kick checked by Kanaani.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Kanaani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kanaani's sensitive parts.
Kanaani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Kanaani sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagibatel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kanaani counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel motions for Kanaani to come forward. Nagibatel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kanaani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Nagibatel gets caught flat footed, as Kanaani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nagibatel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kanaani controls the pace.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kanaani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kanaani throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagibatel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kanaani throws a big right hand that misses.
Kanaani content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kanaani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagibatel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kanaani doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagibatel circles away. #TD2#
Nagibatel gets caught flat footed, as Kanaani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kanaani content to stall in guard here.
Kanaani trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kanaani with a nice head shot there.
Nagibatel trying to keep a closed guard but Kanaani is proving a slippery customer.
Kanaani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kanaani throwing strikes from guard but Nagibatel blocks nicely.
Kanaani cracks Nagibatel with a solid left hand.
Nagibatel pulls Kanaani in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kanaani checks a leg kick. #T3#
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Kanaani avoids it.
Kanaani throws out a counter right but Nagibatel avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Kanaani has closed the distance and engaged Nagibatel in a clinch.
Kanaani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nagibatel digs a right hand into Kanaani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kanaani's gas tank. #BC2#
Kanaani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanaani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagibatel tried to score with a low kick but Kanaani checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kanaani as he connects with a hook.
Kanaani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagibatel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kanaani shoots in for a double leg but Nagibatel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Kanaani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanaani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick
and Kanaani counters with a nice body shot.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Nagibatel throws a chopping leg kick but Kanaani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kanaani is looking to clinch but Nagibatel is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Kanaani.
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown but Nagibatel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Kanaani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kanaani checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel is looking to chop away at Kanaani's legs.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Kanaani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagibatel.
Kanaani feints the counter takedown.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kanaani checks it well.
Nagibatel is looking to wear down Kanaani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kanaani 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Kanaani fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagibatel sprawls well initially but Kanaani persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kanaani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagibatel defending well though.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mehdi Kanaani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kanaani is looking to take a break and control but Nagibatel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Kanaani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kanaani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Mehdi Kanaani!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Mehdi Kanaani!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Mehdi Kanaani!

Mehdi Kanaani wins by unanimous decision!
Mehdi Kanaani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 179 Owens v Kaupens
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Panda tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagibatel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Panda dives in and grabs Nagibatel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagibatel pushes down on Panda's head and hops out.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.#CL2#
Nagibatel gets tackled into the cage by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delightful Panda.#BC#
Nagibatel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel misses with a straight right.
Panda avoids the body shot from Nagibatel.
We've been informed that Panda has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Panda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nagibatel. That one must have hurt.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagibatel as he avoids it easily.
Nagibatel lands a high kick!
Nice body punch from Nagibatel.
Panda tries to clinch but Nagibatel moves away
and Nagibatel counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Panda is rocked!
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Panda clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Nagibatel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Nagibatel. No joy for Panda on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Nagibatel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Panda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Nagibatel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to avoid it but Panda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagibatel to the ground. Nagibatel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panda moves to clinch but Nagibatel breaks away
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Panda's leg but Panda calmly moves out of range.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Nagibatel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Panda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Nagibatel lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagibatel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nagibatel scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Nagibatel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Panda blocks the leg kick.
And Panda tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagibatel pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
A jab from Nagibatel finds it's way through Panda's defenses.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Nagibatel! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 169 Fudd v Pavlovic
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Nagibatel misses.
Nagibatel lands a nice hook to Sershurrapal's body. Sershurrapal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagibatel.
Sershurrapal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagibatel takes a swing at Sershurrapal's ribcage but misses.
Sershurrapal throws a counter combo.
Nagibatel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Sershurrapal's front leg but catches the back leg as Sershurrapal tries to avoid it.
Nagibatel thumps Sershurrapal with a low kick.
Nagibatel wants to land a leg kick but Sershurrapal is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel throws the left hand but Sershurrapal avoids the punch easily.
Sershurrapal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Nagibatel lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Sershurrapal walks into a stiff left hand from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Sershurrapal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagibatel wants to slow Sershurrapal down by chopping away at his legs.
Sershurrapal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Sershurrapal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sershurrapal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sershurrapal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagibatel throws a wild body kick that Sershurrapal sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Sershurrapal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sershurrapal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagibatel.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel thuds his right hand into Sershurrapal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagibatel misses with a looping right.
Nagibatel swings widly with a right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Nagibatel wants to land a leg kick but Sershurrapal is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Nagibatel
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagibatel stalks Sershurrapal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sershurrapal's face. Sershurrapal staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagibatel with a hook.
Nagibatel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nagibatel.
Nice uppercut there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sershurrapal.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a straight right hand.
Sershurrapal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sershurrapal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagibatel. Nagibatel obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Sershurrapal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sershurrapal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Sershurrapal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagibatel with a body shot.
Nagibatel misses with a few strikes there.
Sershurrapal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Sershurrapal moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel sets himself, and Sershurrapal steps forward looking for the clinch! Nagibatel avoids it this time.
Sershurrapal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagibatel.
Sershurrapal wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sershurrapal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagibatel misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Nagibatel coming out on top.
Nagibatel throws a combination. Sershurrapal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Nagibatel.
Sershurrapal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sershurrapal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sershurrapal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagibatel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Sershurrapal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sershurrapal down.
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagibatel misses with a body shot
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Sershurrapal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Sershurrapal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagibatel with a body shot.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sershurrapal.
Nagibatel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sershurrapal under the eye.
Nagibatel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sershurrapal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sershurrapal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nagibatel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sershurrapal doesn't seem bothered though.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut.
Sershurrapal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel pushes Sershurrapal away with a front kick.
Sershurrapal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sershurrapal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sershurrapal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Sershurrapal down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a one two combo.
Sershurrapal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagibatel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sershurrapal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagibatel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sershurrapal is out of range and Nagibatel settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel punishes Sershurrapal's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sershurrapal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Sershurrapal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sershurrapal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sershurrapal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nagibatel. That one must have hurt.
Nagibatel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal tries to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel shakes him off and moves away.
Nagibatel lands with a straight right. Sershurrapal didn't see that one coming.
Sershurrapal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagibatel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sershurrapal can do to turn this around?#T2#
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Sershurrapal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nagibatel throws an overhand right that lands on Sershurrapal's shoulder, as Sershurrapal tries to avoid the shot.
Sershurrapal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Sershurrapal throws out a counter right but Nagibatel avoids it with no problem.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Sershurrapal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagibatel works Sershurrapal's body with a nice hook.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel wants to slow Sershurrapal down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagibatel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sershurrapal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nagibatel wants to slow Sershurrapal down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Sershurrapal misses.
Nagibatel swings for the body but Sershurrapal moves out of range.
Nagibatel wants to slow Sershurrapal down by chopping away at his legs.
Sershurrapal tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Nagibatel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sershurrapal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sershurrapal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nagibatel has got the better of the exchanges.
Sershurrapal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but Sershurrapal slips the punch.
Sershurrapal wants to counter the offense by Nagibatel and move into the clinch position.
Sershurrapal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagibatel misses with a wild combination.
Sershurrapal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagibatel.
Despite the aggression on Sershurrapal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sershurrapal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
A low kick from Nagibatel misses
enabling Sershurrapal to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Nagibatel lands a front kick.
Nagibatel throws the kick towards the body but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nagibatel with a nice cross.
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!
Nagibatel just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Sershurrapal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Sershurrapal moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sershurrapal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagibatel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sershurrapal. That did some damage!
Left hook, right uppercut from Nagibatel.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sershurrapal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagibatel.
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nagibatel misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice right hand that sends Nagibatel toppling to the canvas! Nagibatel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sershurrapal finish him?!#ROC2#Nagibatel is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel throws a good cross that connects.
Nagibatel swings widly with a right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Nagibatel off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Sershurrapal follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Nagibatel was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
Our winner, Ibasour Sershurrapal, 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: CMMA 157 Skellington v Arcot
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Nagibatel scores with a punch to the head.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
De Minaur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Minaur throws out the jab.
Nagibatel scores with a push kick.
De Minaur fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Minaur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagibatel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A cross from Nagibatel lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagibatel.
De Minaur is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Minaur dodges the punch combination from Nagibatel. #T1#
De Minaur jabs at Nagibatel's body.
De Minaur defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
De Minaur throws a big counter combination but Nagibatel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Minaur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagibatel throws out the jab.
De Minaur throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
De Minaur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nagibatel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagibatel misses with a punch on the inside.
De Minaur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Minaur.
Nagibatel lands a right hand.
Nagibatel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Minaur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Nagibatel wants to break free but De Minaur has control.
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Minaur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagibatel backwards.
Nagibatel swings wildly with an uppercut but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as De Minaur controls his hands.
De Minaur misses with some punches.
Nagibatel can't find room to land a body shot as De Minaur controls the action.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
De Minaur throws a body kick that misses.
Nagibatel lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Minaur's sensitive parts.
Nagibatel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagibatel misses with a looping right.
Nagibatel swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur misses with a hook.#T3#
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nagibatel lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by De Minaur - just one landing.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
De Minaur lands with a cross.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a straight right.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagibatel.
De Minaur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nagibatel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagibatel scores with a jab. De Minaur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagibatel scores with a jab.
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!
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but De Minaur moves out of range easily.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel scores with a sloppy right hand. De Minaur should have avoided that one.
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.#T4#
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel scores with a nice strike.
Nagibatel throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel throws a solid leg kick but De Minaur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagibatel.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Minaur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Minaur throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagibatel throws out the jab. #CL#
De Minaur has closed the distance and engaged Nagibatel in a clinch.
Nagibatel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Minaur.
A right hand to the body from De Minaur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel 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#
De Minaur looks for the body kick but Nagibatel saw that one coming.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Minaur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Minaur blocks a jab.
De Minaur checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Minaur's head.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagibatel.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is looking to slow De Minaur down with leg kicks.
Nagibatel throws a shot to the body.
De Minaur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Minaur's head backwards.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
De Minaur misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Nagibatel misses with a left hand
and De Minaur counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Nagibatel misses.
It looked like De Minaur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick.
De Minaur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Minaur tries to bum rush Nagibatel with a series of wild strikes but Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Minaur throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel. #CL#
De Minaur rushes Nagibatel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Minaur lands with a right to the head.
Nagibatel tries to work over De Minaur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Minaur fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Nagibatel breaks from the clinch.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
De Minaur lands with a straight right. Nagibatel didn't see that one coming.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but De Minaur avoids it.#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!
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Minaur checks it well.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagibatel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagibatel looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagibatel.
De Minaur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur scores with a hook.
Nagibatel misses with a hook
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Minaur wants to land a leg kick but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nice jab there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with a body shot.
De Minaur scores with a jab. Nagibatel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagibatel tries to land a body kick
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagibatel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
De Minaur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
De Minaur connects with a single shot there.
Nagibatel throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur is looking to land body kicks.
Nagibatel throws out a counter right but De Minaur avoids it with no problem.
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagibatel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Minaur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from De Minaur.
Nagibatel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Minaur under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but De Minaur slips the punch.
Nagibatel cracks De Minaur with an open hand slap.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that misses.
De Minaur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel.
De Minaur scores with a hook.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.
De Minaur thumps Nagibatel with a low kick.
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nagibatel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagibatel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Minaur scrambles back to his feet.
De Minaur throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Minaur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagibatel throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Minaur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagibatel misses with a hook
and De Minaur counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a body shot
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur walks into a left hand.
Nagibatel throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Minaur closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Nagibatel is rocked!
Nagibatel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Minaur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagibatel throws out the jab.
Nagibatel lands a nice hook to De Minaur's body. De Minaur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
Nagibatel takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel throws a wild body kick that De Minaur sees coming a mile off.
De Minaur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
A left lands for De Minaur.
A head kick misses from De Minaur.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Minaur is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nagibatel misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
De Minaur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagibatel wants to slow De Minaur down by chopping away at his legs.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
De Minaur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Minaur clobbers Nagibatel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagibatel blocks the leg kick.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nagibatel just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from De Minaur misses its intended target.
Rod De Minaur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
The fighters circling - De Minaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It's a brutal combination of punches from De Minaur! Nagibatel is backing up but he can't get away as De Minaur lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Nagibatel and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rod De Minaur!
Our winner, Rod De Minaur, 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: CMMA 143 Harrison v Donovan
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Nice jab there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel takes one on the button.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhao blocks a jab.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagibatel scores with a jab. Zhao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel walks into a straight right hand from Zhao.
Nagibatel looks to land a right hand but Zhao moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao throws the kick towards the body but Nagibatel avoids it.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a counter combo.
Zhao wants to slow Nagibatel down by chopping away at his legs.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagibatel's head backwards.
We've been informed that Nagibatel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Nagibatel checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhao cracks Nagibatel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zhao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick
and Zhao counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagibatel finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
Nagibatel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Zhao throws a front kick that sends Nagibatel stumbling back into the cage.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Zhao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagibatel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nagibatel tries to score with a low kick but Zhao moves his leg out of the way.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut.
Zhao throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Zhao with a nice cross.
Zhao tries to land a leg kick but Nagibatel saw it coming and moves away.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zhao.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Nagibatel throws a shot to the body.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Nagibatel.
It looked like Zhao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Zhao throws a solid leg kick but Nagibatel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhao.
Zhao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nagibatel cracks Zhao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Nagibatel misses
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zhao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nagibatel misses with a hook
and Zhao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhao throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nagibatel throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao slips a jab from Nagibatel.
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagibatel finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
Nagibatel thuds a left hand into Zhao's body.
Nagibatel wants to slow Zhao down by chopping away at his legs.
Zhao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Nagibatel digs a good hook to Zhao's body.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Zhao scores with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Nagibatel backs away, Zhao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zhao thumps Nagibatel with a low kick.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Nagibatel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Zhao catches Nagibatel right on the button with a cross.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Zhao.
Zhao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhao misses with a low kick.
Zhao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but Zhao moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Nagibatel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lyoha Nagibatel 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#
Nagibatel scores with a hook to the body. Zhao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Zhao's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhao looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zhao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagibatel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagibatel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nagibatel misses with a straight left.
Zhao slips a straight right by Nagibatel.
Zhao wants to land a leg kick but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel thuds a left hand into Zhao's body.
Zhao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagibatel misses with a looping right.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Nagibatel.
Zhao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhao defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Zhao scores with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagibatel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagibatel throws a front kick that sends Zhao stumbling back into the cage.
Zhao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagibatel misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhao counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhao throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Zhao scores with a jab. Nagibatel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhao swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Zhao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagibatel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Nagibatel.
Zhao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel throws an off balance right hand
and Zhao counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Good exchange - Nagibatel coming out on top.
Nagibatel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhao.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Zhao jabs at Nagibatel's body.
A jab from Zhao misses.
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nagibatel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagibatel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nagibatel misses with a hook.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagibatel.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhao.
A clash of legs there as Nagibatel blocks the low kick.#T3#
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagibatel misses.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhao tries to score with a low kick but Nagibatel moves his leg out of the way.
Nagibatel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagibatel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhao misses the jab.
Nagibatel swings widly with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagibatel can pounce on him.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao thuds his right hand into Nagibatel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nagibatel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhao.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick
letting Zhao counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nagibatel throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nagibatel is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Nagibatel tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagibatel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Nagibatel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zhao throws a low kick, looking for Nagibatel's leg but Nagibatel calmly moves out of range.
Nagibatel misses the shot to the body.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Nagibatel walks into a straight right hand from Zhao.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Zhao.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagibatel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhao on the side of the head.
Jab from Nagibatel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel throws an overhand right that lands on Zhao's shoulder, as Zhao tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagibatel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagibatel throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Nagibatel checks a leg kick nicely.
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 Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zhao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel throws a good cross that connects.
Zhao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Nagibatel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
Nagibatel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhao momentarily.
Nagibatel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick.
Crunch! Nagibatel slams his shin into Zhao's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao works Nagibatel's body with a nice hook.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Good leg kick by Zhao.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
As Zhao backs off Nagibatel throws a huge counter combo but Zhao manages to avoid it all.
Nagibatel misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nagibatel misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zhao!
Nagibatel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagibatel to score with a decent uppercut.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Nagibatel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagibatel in his tracks. #T2#
Nagibatel throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Zhao pushes Nagibatel away with a front kick.
Zhao slips under a jab.
Zhao throws a push kick but Nagibatel slaps the foot to one side.
Nagibatel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhao. Zhao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagibatel tries to work over Zhao's front leg with a kick but Zhao checks it.
Zhao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhao lands a nice shot that snaps Nagibatel's head back.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Zhao slips a straight right by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
A jab from Nagibatel misses.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel flicks out a counter leg kick but Zhao steps away.
Nagibatel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Nagibatel throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body.
Nagibatel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagibatel.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel lands a nice hook to Zhao's body. Zhao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Nagibatel misses.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagibatel misses the target.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel walks into a left hand.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Zhao.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Zhao off balance momentarily.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhao lands with a hook. Nagibatel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nagibatel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zhao blocks it well.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhao throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel checks a low kick from Zhao.
Nagibatel defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Nagibatel misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
A lazy left from Zhao finds it's target.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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 Jian Zhao.
Well Zhao 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: CMMA 128 Seng v Lusen
Date: Jul 09, 2021

#R1#
Kanaani loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel digs a good hook to Kanaani's body.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Kanaani throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Kanaani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kanaani's head backwards.#CL#
Nagibatel gets tackled into the cage by Kanaani. Kanaani maintains the clinch.
Nagibatel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nagibatel fails to land.
Kanaani looking to stall.
Kanaani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagibatel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanaani moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel scores with a nice right hand.
Kanaani blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Kanaani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagibatel throws out the jab.
Nagibatel lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kanaani.
Kanaani throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanaani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagibatel momentarily. #CL#
Kanaani has Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanaani is trying to drag Nagibatel to the mat but Nagibatel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Kanaani.
Nagibatel tries a body shot but Kanaani blocks it.
Kanaani blocking some punches.
Nagibatel tries to work over Kanaani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kanaani trying to stall but Nagibatel improves his position.
Nagibatel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Kanaani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel working aggressively here.
Kanaani scores with a shot to the side of Nagibatel's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanaani.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kanaani.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanaani.
Kanaani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagibatel tries to work over Kanaani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kanaani scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Nagibatel - that landed with a thud.
Nagibatel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanaani backwards.
Kanaani is stalling here.
Kanaani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Kanaani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Kanaani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanaani.
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanaani controls his hands.
Kanaani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Kanaani has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nagibatel regains guard immediately.
Nagibatel told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nagibatel looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagibatel, not yet.
Kanaani trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Nagibatel is controlling Kanaani's posture.
Nagibatel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Nagibatel has Kanaani pulled in close to control his posture.
Kanaani slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kanaani with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nagibatel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kanaani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Kanaani sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nagibatel lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Nagibatel does it's job there.
Nagibatel throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kanaani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagibatel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kanaani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nagibatel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagibatel sizes up Kanaani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagibatel sprawls well. Nagibatel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kanaani gets slowly back to his feet.
Nagibatel tries to land a front kick but Kanaani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanaani checks a leg kick.
Kanaani tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nagibatel manages to circle out of the way.
Kanaani cracks Nagibatel with a good jab.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanaani counters with a straight right hand.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagibatel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanaani misses with a body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nagibatel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Kanaani off balance momentarily.
Nagibatel misses with a hook. Kanaani ducked under it nicely.
Nagibatel jabs Kanaani to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Nagibatel has Kanaani up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nagibatel misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kanaani wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagibatel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kanaani is trying to stall.
Nagibatel working aggressively here.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanaani.
Kanaani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Nagibatel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanaani controls his hands.
Kanaani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagibatel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Kanaani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel clobbers Kanaani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kanaani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kanaani looking to score a takedown here. Nagibatel is defending well but Kanaani drives through and ends up in Nagibatel's guard.
Kanaani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Nagibatel has his feet on Kanaani's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kanaani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagibatel on the side of the head.
Kanaani tries to clinch there but Nagibatel circles away.
Kanaani misses the jab.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanaani.
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kanaani's head.#T3#
Nagibatel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanaani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagibatel scores with a nice head shot.
Nagibatel lands a body shot.
Kanaani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Kanaani closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kanaani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Nagibatel misses its intended target.
Kanaani throws a combination. Nagibatel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Kanaani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagibatel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike.
Kanaani blocks a body shot from Nagibatel.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nagibatel as Kanaani tries to tie him up.
Nagibatel gets underhooks to prevent Kanaani's takedown attempt. #T4#
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kanaani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nagibatel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanaani's elbow.
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanaani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagibatel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanaani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagibatel lands a right hook to the body.
Kanaani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
Nagibatel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kanaani checks it well. #CL#
Kanaani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagibatel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with the head strike.
Kanaani has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagibatel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kanaani throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanaani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Nagibatel tries to keep at a distance but Kanaani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nagibatel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagibatel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Kanaani lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nagibatel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nagibatel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kanaani throws an elbow that misses. Nagibatel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kanaani's guard. Nice move by Nagibatel!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel preventing the sweep.
Kanaani is trying to keep Nagibatel in close. #T1#
Kanaani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanaani.
Nagibatel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mehdi Kanaani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kanaani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagibatel pulls Kanaani in close to his closed guard and prevents Kanaani from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nagibatel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nagibatel trying to control the position here.
Kanaani landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Kanaani from controlling successfully.
Kanaani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagibatel managing to control the position.
Kanaani stands up over Nagibatel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Kanaani throwing strikes but missing.
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanaani. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kanaani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kanaani lands with a hook. Nagibatel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kanaani fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kanaani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Kanaani throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel throws out a powerful jab.
Nagibatel lands a jab.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Kanaani.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
Nagibatel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kanaani.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel scores with a hook to the body. Kanaani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagibatel with a hook.
Kanaani lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Kanaani clinches up with Nagibatel and pushes him back against the cage.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanaani has Nagibatel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagibatel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nagibatel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagibatel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanaani's elbow.
Kanaani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel prevents a body shot from Kanaani.

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 Mehdi Kanaani.
I think Nagibatel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
A very excited looking Lyoha Nagibatel 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: CMMA 116 Zimmerman v Mishawa
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Youngblood throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Youngblood connects with a jab.
Youngblood just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel throws a shot from downtown. Youngblood moves away and avoids it.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Youngblood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Youngblood slips under a jab.
Youngblood throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel looks for the body kick but Youngblood saw that one coming.
Youngblood misses with a hook to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Youngblood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Youngblood connects with a looping right hand.
Youngblood throws a body shot but no joy.
Youngblood is looking to wear down Nagibatel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Youngblood.
Nagibatel stuns Youngblood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Youngblood misses
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Youngblood is out of range.
It looked like Youngblood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagibatel.#T2#
Youngblood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Youngblood.
Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Youngblood looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Youngblood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Youngblood.
Youngblood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Youngblood misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a nice body shot.
Youngblood misses with an uppercut.
Nagibatel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Youngblood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a thumping low kick.
Youngblood throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Nagibatel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Youngblood.
A looping hook to the body misses from Youngblood. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel tries a quick counter leg kick but Youngblood is wise to it.
Ricky Youngblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Youngblood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head.
Youngblood misses with a hook to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Youngblood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Youngblood misses with a straight right.
A solid body kick from Nagibatel.
Youngblood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Nagibatel fails to land with a series of punches.
Youngblood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagibatel slips a jab and a cross from Youngblood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel looks for the body kick but Youngblood saw that one coming.
A big left from Youngblood misses.
Nagibatel is trying to counter with his kicks.
Youngblood walks into a stiff left hand from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagibatel circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Youngblood drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Nagibatel follows Youngblood to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C4 - XXXIV - Evan vs. Lyoba
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Nagibatel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duvernay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duvernay checks a leg kick nicely.
Nagibatel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duvernay counters with a nice body shot.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Nagibatel with a jab.
Duvernay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Nagibatel.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel.
A clash of legs there as Duvernay blocks the low kick.
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagibatel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Nagibatel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that Duvernay avoids nicely.
Duvernay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Duvernay.
Duvernay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Nagibatel cracks Duvernay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Duvernay avoids a kick to the body.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Duvernay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nagibatel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duvernay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duvernay slips a jab from Nagibatel.
Duvernay avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel jabs at Duvernay's body.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Duvernay.
Nagibatel lands with a straight right. Duvernay didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Duvernay misses
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duvernay throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Duvernay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Nagibatel avoids a wild elbow strike from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagibatel tries to work over Duvernay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duvernay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Duvernay.
Duvernay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duvernay lands an uppercut.
Nagibatel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
Nagibatel connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick from Duvernay misses.
Duvernay misses with a left hand
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagibatel lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagibatel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagibatel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagibatel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duvernay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Duvernay looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Duvernay.
Nagibatel scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Duvernay misses the target.
Duvernay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagibatel cracks Duvernay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duvernay throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut. Duvernay saw that one coming.
Nagibatel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel looks to land a right hand but Duvernay moved out of range.
Duvernay works the jab nicely.
Nagibatel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duvernay on the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duvernay.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel with a jab.
Nagibatel throws a looping overhand right but Duvernay ducks down to avoid it.
Nagibatel with a nice cross.
Nagibatel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duvernay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Duvernay thumps Nagibatel with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Duvernay.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Nagibatel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duvernay.
Nagibatel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagibatel connects with a body shot.
Nagibatel jabs at Duvernay's body.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Duvernay moves out of range easily.
Duvernay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duvernay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Duvernay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nagibatel lands a nice looking body kick.
Duvernay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nagibatel finds it's way through Duvernay's defenses.
Nagibatel lands a head shot.
Duvernay looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nagibatel digs a good body shot into Duvernay's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duvernay connects with a body shot.#T1#
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Duvernay throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagibatel moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Duvernay does no damage.
Duvernay lands a right hook to the body.
Duvernay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
Duvernay moves forwards but Nagibatel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duvernay throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
Nagibatel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duvernay on the side of the head.
Nagibatel lands a right hook to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Nagibatel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nagibatel takes a swing at Duvernay's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagibatel. That snapped Duvernay's head back.
Duvernay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvernay. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel lands a head shot.
A jab from Nagibatel finds it's way through Duvernay's defenses.
Duvernay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel dips to his left and cracks Duvernay with an uppercut!
Nagibatel misses with a body shot.
Duvernay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nagibatel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.#T3#
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duvernay has time to react.
Nagibatel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel swings for the body but Duvernay moves out of range.
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duvernay's head.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Duvernay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Duvernay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duvernay throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagibatel with a jab.
Duvernay throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Duvernay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
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!
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Duvernay. #T4#
Nagibatel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nagibatel scores with a jab. Duvernay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Nagibatel finds it's way through Duvernay's defenses.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
Nagibatel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duvernay checks the leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel lands a jab to Duvernay's midsection.
Nagibatel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagibatel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Duvernay misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nagibatel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagibatel. That snapped Duvernay's head back.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duvernay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagibatel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duvernay checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagibatel looks to score with a jab to the body but Duvernay is just out of range.
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Nagibatel coming out on top.
Duvernay looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagibatel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagibatel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duvernay manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nagibatel. #T1#
Duvernay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagibatel misses the shot to the body.
Duvernay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duvernay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Duvernay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duvernay.
Nagibatel cracks a nice hook into Duvernay's ribs.
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duvernay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagibatel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duvernay momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Duvernay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nagibatel keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Duvernay.
Nagibatel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Nagibatel misses with a body kick.
Duvernay takes one on the button.
Nagibatel cracks Duvernay with a good jab.
Duvernay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Duvernay walks into a jab.
Duvernay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Duvernay lands with a nice combination. Nagibatel backs away looking to recover.
Nagibatel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nagibatel cracks Duvernay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but Duvernay moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Duvernay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duvernay takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Duvernay takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagibatel is trying to push Duvernay away but Duvernay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duvernay lands an uppercut.#T3##BC#
Duvernay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Duvernay moves into the clinch.
Nagibatel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nagibatel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duvernay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nagibatel's defenses.
Nagibatel scores with a hook to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nagibatel fails to land.
Duvernay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagibatel misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagibatel can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Duvernay fails to land.
Nagibatel tries to circle away but Duvernay has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duvernay.
Duvernay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagibatel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagibatel takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel misses with some punches. #T4#
Nagibatel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duvernay backwards.
Nagibatel can't find room to land a body shot as Duvernay controls the action.
Duvernay is leaning against Nagibatel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Duvernay.
A short uppercut from Nagibatel. #BC#
Duvernay breaks from the clinch.
Duvernay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagibatel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duvernay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Duvernay walks into a straight right hand from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel works Duvernay's body with a nice hook.
Nagibatel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duvernay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Duvernay does no damage.
Nagibatel lands a really nice looking cross but Duvernay seems unphased.
Nice cross by Nagibatel.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel'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.#R4#
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Duvernay loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel throws a good cross that connects.
Duvernay misses the shot to the body.
Duvernay misses with a kick to the body.
Duvernay misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel throws a right hand that misses
and Duvernay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duvernay avoids a kick to the body.
Nagibatel works Duvernay's body with a nice hook.
Nagibatel lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagibatel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duvernay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Duvernay closes the distance and clinches.
Evan Duvernay has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagibatel. #BC#
Duvernay breaks the clinch.
Nagibatel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duvernay is out of range and Nagibatel settles back down.
Duvernay throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Nagibatel lands a jab to the head.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel scores with the left hand. Duvernay knows he should have avoided that one.
Nagibatel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duvernay scores with a nice head shot.
Duvernay tests Nagibatel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Nagibatel is rocked!
Duvernay misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel lands a slapping body shot.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duvernay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel sizes up Duvernay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duvernay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duvernay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duvernay swinging wildly here.
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Nagibatel throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Nagibatel there.
A lazy left from Nagibatel finds it's target.#T3#
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel swings for the body but Duvernay moves out of range.
As Nagibatel looks to move away, Duvernay throws a big counter combo but Nagibatel just gets out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Nagibatel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duvernay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duvernay fails to land with a series of punches.
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvernay. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Nagibatel coming out on top.
Duvernay takes one to the side of the head.
Nagibatel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duvernay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duvernay checks the leg kick.
Nagibatel looks to throw a body kick
and Duvernay counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagibatel throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duvernay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvernay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duvernay wants to clinch.
Nagibatel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagibatel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duvernay walks into a stiff left hand from Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
Duvernay throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Duvernay tenderised Nagibatel's leg. Nagibatel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duvernay just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Duvernay to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duvernay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duvernay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duvernay.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duvernay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duvernay gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1##KD#
Duvernay drops Nagibatel with a beautiful combination! Nagibatel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Duvernay is looking for the KO!
Nagibatel is still on wobbly legs! Can Duvernay finish him?
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Nagibatel misses its intended target.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel motions for Duvernay to come forward. Nagibatel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick
and Duvernay counters with a big right hand! Oh Nagibatel is in trouble here! Duvernay follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Evan Duvernay, 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: C4 - XXX - Big Wreck
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Baenre tries to land a front kick but Nagibatel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baenre throws a lazy head kick
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Baenre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel checks a low kick from Baenre.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baenre misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick from Baenre, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Baenre.
Nagibatel lands a jab to Baenre's midsection.
A lazy body kick from Baenre
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick.
Jarlaxle Baenre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick from Nagibatel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baenre looks for the body kick but Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baenre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Baenre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nagibatel.
Baenre tries to clinch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Baenre throws a body kick that misses.
Nagibatel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baenre in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Jarlaxle Baenre has been cut.
Baenre swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nagibatel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Baenre.
Nagibatel blocks a head kick by Baenre.
Nagibatel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagibatel avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Nagibatel lands a big uppercut and Baenre crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Baenre looks OK. Nagibatel waves Baenre back to his feet!#ROC#Baenre is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baenre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baenre is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Nagibatel 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.#T2#
Nagibatel looks for the body kick but Baenre saw that one coming.
Baenre wants to counter with a clinch but Nagibatel pushes him away.
Baenre misses with a body kick.
Baenre seems to have recovered his senses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nagibatel!
A cross from Nagibatel lands.
Baenre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #KD#
Nagibatel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Baenre sprawling to the canvas! Baenre rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nagibatel finish him?!
Baenre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagibatel blocks a head kick by Baenre.
Baenre looks to throw a body kick
and Nagibatel counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Baenre badly! Nagibatel follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Baenre out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Nagibatel finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyoha Nagibatel!
A victorious Lyoha Nagibatel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C4 XXV - Chakrit vs. Diego
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Montpoisante. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Montpoisante.
Montpoisante throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagibatel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montpoisante is looking to clinch.
Montpoisante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Montpoisante drives through and clinches with Nagibatel against the cage.
Montpoisante trying to stall but Nagibatel improves his position.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagibatel scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagibatel managing to block the knees to the body from Montpoisante.
Montpoisante with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Nagibatel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montpoisante.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel lands with a nice body punch.
Montpoisante throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Nagibatel drops Montpoisante with a naaaaasty hook - Montpoisante is in real trouble here! Nagibatel dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Our winner, Lyoha Nagibatel, 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: Byzantium 28
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Johansson takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Nagibatel finds it's way through Johansson's defenses.
Nagibatel lands a nice hook to Johansson's body. Johansson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagibatel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johansson. That did some damage!
Nagibatel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Good shot there by Nagibatel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nagibatel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
As Nagibatel backs off Johansson throws a huge counter combo but Nagibatel manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Nagibatel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagibatel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nagibatel just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johansson.
Johansson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Johansson off balance momentarily.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick.
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Nagibatel. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Johansson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Nagibatel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Nagibatel.
Johansson tries to circle away but Nagibatel has him pinned against the cage.
Nagibatel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel keeps control of Johansson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Johansson breaks from the clinch.
Nagibatel throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Nagibatel avoids it with no problem.
Johansson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel thumps Johansson with a low kick.#T3#
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johansson's head backwards.
Johansson 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.
Nagibatel scores with a kick to the body.
Johansson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nagibatel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johansson needs to keep his hands up - Nagibatel had a free shot at his head there.
Nagibatel thumps Johansson with a low kick.
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nagibatel lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagibatel blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nagibatel.
I was talking to Nagibatel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nagibatel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Nagibatel avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Johansson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nagibatel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johansson or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Nagibatel lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nagibatel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagibatel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel working aggressively here.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Nagibatel blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nagibatel lands a jab to Johansson's midsection.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johansson can do to turn this around?
Nagibatel jabs at Johansson's body.
Nagibatel cracks Johansson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nagibatel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nagibatel with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nagibatel thuds a left hand into Johansson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Nagibatel darts in and clinches Johansson up against the cage.
Nagibatel can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Lyoha Nagibatel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Nagibatel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagibatel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Nagibatel lands with a light punch inside.
Nagibatel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Nagibatel as the two fighters clinch.
Nagibatel prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson wants to break free but Nagibatel has control.
Johansson wants to break free but Nagibatel has control.
Johansson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagibatel lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Good body shot from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands with a right to the head.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Nagibatel.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Nagibatel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagibatel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Nagibatel has him pressed against the cage.
Nagibatel lands with a right to the head.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
Johansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagibatel backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a shot to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson tries to stall but Nagibatel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johansson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagibatel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Nagibatel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Nagibatel lands an uppercut.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagibatel digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank. #BC2#
Johansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Nagibatel scores with a one two! Johansson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nagibatel digs a good hook to Johansson's body.
Johansson tries to move into range but Nagibatel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands with a slapping head kick.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Nagibatel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagibatel.
Joakim Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel scores with a kick to the body.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.#T4#
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johansson's head backwards.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagibatel with the inside leg kick.
Johansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johansson. That did some damage!
Nagibatel scores with a jab.
Nagibatel moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagibatel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Johansson.
As Johansson looks to move away, Nagibatel throws a big counter combo but Johansson just gets out of the way.
Nagibatel connects with a body shot.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Nagibatel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice body punch from Nagibatel. #T1#
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick which misses Johansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johansson tries to avoid it.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johansson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagibatel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johansson scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Nagibatel finds it's target.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagibatel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johansson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagibatel. That snapped Johansson's head back.
Nagibatel throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Nagibatel.
A left lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a glancing blow to the side of Johansson's head.
Nagibatel with a hook.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagibatel. That's going to slow Johansson down.
A nice leg kick from Nagibatel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johansson throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Nagibatel is looking to slow Johansson down with leg kicks.
Nagibatel misses the jab.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Nagibatel lands with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel tests Johansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johansson moves away.
Nagibatel lands a right hook to the body.
Nagibatel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nagibatel.
Johansson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johansson's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagibatel. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Nagibatel.
Joakim Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson 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.#T4#
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Nagibatel has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagibatel controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Nagibatel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
Nagibatel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johanssons head.
Nagibatel lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagibatel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
Nagibatel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Nagibatel on the inside.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Nagibatel pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Nagibatel controls the action.
Nagibatel tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoha Nagibatel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nagibatel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Lyoha Nagibatel!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Lyoha Nagibatel!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Lyoha Nagibatel!

Lyoha Nagibatel wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Lyoha Nagibatel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Joakim Johansson had this to say: 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: Byzantium 25
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sativa. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel defending well as Sativa loads up on a big left hand.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sativa misses the target.
Sativa tries to clinch up but Nagibatel circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Sativa.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Sativa.
Nagibatel defending well as Sativa loads up on a big left hand.
Sativa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Sativa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sylus Sativa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sativa has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagibatel.
Sativa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sativa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sativa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel works on Sativa's body with a couple of short punches.
Sativa misses with some punches.
Nagibatel tries a body shot but Sativa blocks it.
Sativa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nagibatel or not. #T1#
A short right from Nagibatel.
Sativa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagibatel blocking some punches.
Sativa working aggressively here.
A short left from Nagibatel.
Sativa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sativa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nagibatel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sativa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sativa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagibatel tries to work over Sativa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sativa digs a right hand underneath Nagibatel's ribcage. Nagibatel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sativa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Sativa.
Sativa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sativa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sativa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagibatel backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands with a light punch inside.
Nagibatel misses with a punch to the body.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike.
Sativa digs a right hand underneath Nagibatel's ribcage. Nagibatel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nagibatel blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Sativa lands a left hand.
Nagibatel misses with the head strike.
Sativa throws a head punch that misses.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sativa struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagibatel controls his hands.
Nagibatel takes a shot to the head.
Sativa blocks a body shot from Nagibatel.
Sativa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sativa working aggressively here.
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as Sativa controls his hands.
Nagibatel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sativa can't find room to land a body shot as Nagibatel controls the action.
Sativa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sativa.
Nagibatel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sativa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sativa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagibatel can't find room to land a body shot as Sativa controls the action.
Sativa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sativa fails to land.
Sativa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagibatel's elbow.
Nagibatel lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Nagibatel tries a body shot but Sativa blocks it.
Nagibatel misses with the head strike.
Sativa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nagibatel lands an uppercut.
Sativa prevents a body shot from Nagibatel.
Sativa misses with a punch to the body.
Sativa is leaning against Nagibatel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sativa scores with a shot to the side of Nagibatel's head.
Sativa presses Nagibatel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nagibatel lands with a short shot to the head.
Sativa tries a body shot but Nagibatel blocks it.
Sativa presses Nagibatel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sativa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sativa.
Sativa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sativa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagibatel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagibatel misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Nagibatel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagibatel.
Sativa presses Nagibatel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Sativa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sativa cracks Nagibatel with a nice body shot.
Sativa blocks an uppercut.
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagibatel prevents a body shot from Sativa.
Sativa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sativa pushes Nagibatel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagibatel.
Sativa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sativa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagibatel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagibatel lands with a left to the head.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sativa on the inside.
Sativa misses with some punches.
Sativa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagibatel tries a body shot but Sativa blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sativa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sativa lands a left hand.
Nagibatel misses with some punches.
Sativa has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
Sativa lands a right hand.
Sativa lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylus Sativa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nagibatel slips a jab from Sativa.
Sativa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sativa misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagibatel misses the target.#CL2#
Sativa closes the distance and pushes Nagibatel back into the cage.
Sativa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagibatel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sativas head.
Sativa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Sativa fails to land.
Nagibatel scores with a hook to the body.
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagibatel blocks an uppercut.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagibatel.
Sativa blocks a body shot from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sativa lands a body shot.
Sativa lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sativa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagibatel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A body shot lands from Sativa.
Sylus Sativa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel tries a body shot but Sativa blocks it.
A hook to the body from Sativa.
Sativa misses with the head strike.
Sativa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagibatel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sativa misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Sativa as the two fighters clinch.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sativa fails to land.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Sativa.
Sativa misses with a body punch.
Nagibatel prevents a body shot from Sativa.
Nagibatel scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel misses with some punches.
Sativa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagibatel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sativa backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sativa fails to land.
Sativa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sativa blocks a body shot from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel blocks a body shot from Sativa. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sativa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sativa lands a shot to the body.
Sativa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagibatel misses with some punches.
Nagibatel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sativa presses Nagibatel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
Sativa scores with a shot to the side of Nagibatel's head.
Nagibatel blocks an uppercut.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Sativa.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sativa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Nagibatel.
Sativa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sativa blocks an uppercut.
Nagibatel lands a shot to the body.
Sativa lands a nice uppercut.
Sativa prevents a body shot from Nagibatel.
Sativa throws a head punch that misses.
Nagibatel tries to work over Sativa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Sativa. #T3#
Sativa lands a left hand.
Sativa misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagibatel.
Sativa misses with a body punch.
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagibatel can't find room to land a body shot as Sativa controls the action.
Nice body punch from Nagibatel.
Sativa misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagibatel.
Sativa struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagibatel controls his hands.
Nagibatel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel pushes Sativa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sativa struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagibatel controls his hands.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sativa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nagibatel.
Sativa gets through Nagibatel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sativa lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagibatel backwards.
Nagibatel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nagibatel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sativa or not. #T4#
Sativa throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
A short uppercut from Sativa.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sativa 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.
A shot in the inside from Sativa.
Sativa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sativa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagibatel blocking some punches.
Nagibatel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sativa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sativa lands with a right to the head.
Sativa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sativa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sativa.
Nagibatel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sativa lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sativa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sativa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sativa lands a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel blocking some punches.
Sativa misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sylus Sativa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sativa misses with an uppercut.
Nagibatel keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagibatel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
Sativa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagibatel is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Sativa moves into the clinch successfully.
Nagibatel misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sativa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagibatel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Nagibatel on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sativa.
Nagibatel blocks an uppercut.
Sativa lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
Nagibatel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sativa's elbow.
Nagibatel misses with the head strike. #T1#
Nagibatel misses with the head strike.
Nagibatel blocks an uppercut.
Sativa misses with the head strike.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
Sativa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Sativa.
Sativa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
Sativa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sativa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sativa.
Sativa swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sativa misses with some punches.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Nagibatel.
Sativa pushes Nagibatel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sativa misses with some punches.
Sativa throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Sativa working aggressively here.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Sativa. #T2#
Nagibatel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Sativa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagibatel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sativa has a couple of punches blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel takes a shot to the head.
Sativa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sativa lands a shoulder strike.
Sativa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sativa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagibatel can't find room to land a body shot as Sativa controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagibatel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagibatel.
A shot in the inside from Sativa.
Sativa lands a body punch.
Sativa working aggressively here.
A short right from Sativa.
Sativa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sativa lands a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel blocking some punches.
Sativa tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagibatel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sativa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel lands a hook that snaps the head of Sativa backwards.
Nagibatel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sativa backwards.
Sativa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sativa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nagibatel backwards.
Nagibatel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Sativa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sylus Sativa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagibatel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Sativa.
A head punch on the inside from Nagibatel fails to land.
Sativa misses with a body punch.
Sativa blocks a body shot from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagibatel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sativa.
Sativa blocks an uppercut.
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as Sativa controls his hands.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Sativa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as Sativa controls his hands.
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as Sativa controls his hands.
Nagibatel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagibatel misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sativa blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sylus Sativa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sativa 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Sylus Sativa!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Sylus Sativa!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Sylus Sativa!

Sylus Sativa wins by unanimous decision!
Sylus Sativa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Byzantium 22
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Smoker forces Nagibatel back against the cage and clinches.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
Nagibatel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagibatel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smoker's elbow.
A short left from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel keeps control of Smoker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagibatel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smoker backwards.
Nagibatel lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Smoker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagibatel.
Smoker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Nagibatel scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Smoker manages to break the clinch.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Nagibatel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoker wants a takedown.
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Smoker avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage.
A short left from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as Smoker controls his hands.
Smoker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nagibatel walks away with a smile on his face. Smoker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Smoker breaks the clinch. #CL#
Nagibatel clinches with his opponent.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
Smoker tries to pull guard but Nagibatel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Smoker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smoker.
A head punch on the inside from Nagibatel fails to land.
Smoker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smoker tries to stall but Nagibatel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smoker.
Nagibatel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagibatel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nagibatel lands a left hand.
Nagibatel lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Smoker avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage.
Nagibatel lands a body shot.
Smoker blocks a body shot from Nagibatel.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagibatel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smoker.
Smoker looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagibatel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagibatel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagibatel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smokers head.
A frustrated look appears on Smoker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands with a light punch inside.
Nagibatel lands with a right to the head.
Smoker takes a shot to the head.
Smoker takes a shot to the head.
Nagibatel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A short left from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smoker is trying to pull guard but Nagibatel has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Smoker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smoker backwards.
Nagibatel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagibatel tries a body shot but Smoker blocks it.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel is working Smoker over against the cage.
Smoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagibatel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
Nagibatel pushes Smoker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smoker backwards.
A right hand to the body from Nagibatel. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Nagibatel.
Smoker blocking some punches.
Nagibatel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smoker backwards.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smoker or not.
Smoker tries to circle away but Nagibatel has him pinned against the cage.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smoker.
Nagibatel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagibatel lands a body shot.
Nagibatel digs a right hand into Smoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smoker's gas tank.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smoker or not.
Nagibatel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagibatel scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Nagibatel.
Smoker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nagibatel to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Nagibatel as Smoker shoots in.
It looked like Nagibatel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smoker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nagibatel counters with a head kick that wobbles Smoker - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Nagibatel sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!

Event: Byzantium 19
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Nagibatel darts in trying to clinch
and Jung Min counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jung Min has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nagibatel wants to slow Jung Min down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagibatel tries to clinch but Jung Min moves out of range.
Jung Min looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagibatel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung Min.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jung Min looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Min throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Jung Min pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jung Min misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throwing a counter right hand but Jung Min manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel throws a hook but Jung Min avoids it easily.#T1#
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jung Min.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Nagibatel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nagibatel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Jung Min avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage.
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Jung Min avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage. #BC2#
Jung Min breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel tries to clinch but Jung Min is having none of it.
Jung Min looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel swings for the body but Jung Min moves out of range.
Jung Min fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Jung Min scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagibatel doesn't seem bothered though.
Jung Min shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jung Min takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Nagibatel moves into the clinch successfully. #T2##BC2#
Jung Min breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jung Min walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Jung Min sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagibatel misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Jung Min there.
Nagibatel darts in trying to clinch
and Jung Min counters with a straight right hand.
Nagibatel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jung Min looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Jung Min misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nagibatel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jung Min.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jung Min looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung Min.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jung Min lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jung Min misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagibatel misses the target.
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the body
letting Jung Min counter with a right hand.
Jung Min darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jung Min misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Jung Min swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagibatel.#T4#
Jung Min throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jung Min scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung Min misses the shot to the body.
Jung Min misses with an uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jung Min lands with a straight right. Nagibatel didn't see that one coming.
Jung Min misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Jung Min.
Jung Min throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Jung Min lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jung Min smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ogum Jung Min seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ogum Jung Min dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nagibatel is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jung Min! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Jung Min.
Nagibatel tries to clinch but Jung Min moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jung Min on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jung Min misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jung Min tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagibatel was well out of range. Poor timing from Jung Min.
Jung Min has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Nagibatel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jung Min just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagibatel 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.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nagibatel cracks Jung Min with a good jab.#ROC#Jung Min is rocked!
Nice body punch from Nagibatel.
Jung Min is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Jung Min avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagibatel tries to clinch but Jung Min is having none of it.
Nagibatel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Jung Min misses the jab.
Jung Min seems to have recovered his senses.
Nagibatel cracks Jung Min with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jung Min tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Nagibatel pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jung Min is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!

Event: test1
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Two tries to keep at a distance but One has taken the fight into the clinch.
Two just leaning against One, taking a breather. #BC#
One breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
One fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Two, pushing him back against the cage.
One gets underhooks to prevent Two's takedown attempt. #T1#
One presses Two against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but One prevents it.
One blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Two has One pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. One manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
lw One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lw Two.
Two stops a takedown attempt from One. #BC#
One breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
One shoots in looking for a takedown. Two tries to sprawl out of it but One keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Two manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
One shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Two or perhaps it was just good defense by One, which made it look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
lw One showed his dominance in that final round.
Well One 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lw One!

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