Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1040 Wrecks v Darongo
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Mammadov tries for a takedown but Rainey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rainey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rainey.
Mammadov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rainey 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 Mammadov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mammadov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mammadov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rainey.
Rainey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mammadov's sensitive parts.
Rainey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rainey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mammadov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rainey 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.#TD#
Mammadov feints and as Rainey raises his hands in defense, Mammadov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rainey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rainey scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Rainey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mammadov goes for a double leg but Rainey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rainey continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rainey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mammadov or not. #T1##TD#
Mammadov gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mammadov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rainey is just riding it out for now. Mammadov eventually gives up the hold.
Mammadov misses with a head shot. Rainey uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Mammadov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rainey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rainey has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rainey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mammadov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Rainey controlling him for the moment.
Rainey lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rainey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rainey wants to control from the top but Mammadov keeps moving.
Rainey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Mammadov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rainey is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rainey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mammadov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rainey has managed to get both his arms back between Mammadov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mammadov working for a triangle but Rainey defends it easily.
Rainey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rainey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Rainey controlling him for the moment.
Rainey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rainey stands up over Mammadov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rainey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rainey trying to control but Mammadov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rainey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mammadov keeping moving, preventing Rainey from controlling successfully.
Rainey postures up.
Rainey preventing the sweep.
Rainey lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Mammadov has his foot on Rainey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rainey works his way back into a safe position though.
Rainey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rainey preventing the sweep.
Rainey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mammadov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rainey stands up over Mammadov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rainey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rainey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rainey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB#
Mammadov working for a triangle but Rainey defends it easily.
Rainey landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Mammadov is rocked!#SUB#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rainey defends it easily.
Rainey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Mammadov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rainey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mammadov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rainey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mammadov keeping moving, preventing Rainey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a triangle but Rainey pushes his legs off easily.
Rainey cracks Mammadov with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Rainey dominated that round.
That's time! Mammadov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rainey throws a hook but Mammadov avoids it easily.
Rainey misses the shot to the body.
Mammadov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rainey looks to throw the jab but Mammadov is out of range.
Rainey loads up on a big right hand but Mammadov slips the punch.
Mammadov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rainey gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Rainey!
Bradley Rainey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#1035 Milo v Tiamat
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Mammadov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jomoney scores with the left hand. Mammadov knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Mammadov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Mammadov.
Jomoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Mammadov on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC2#
Mammadov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jomoney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Jomoney closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mammadov's guard.#SUB2#
Mammadov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jomoney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mammadov is tightening it up a little... Jomoney has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jomoney reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jomoney taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mammadov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yusuf Mammadov!
An out of breath Yusuf Mammadov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1029 Summa v Wilfred
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Fiore. Mammadov shrugs it off though.
De Fiore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Fiore connects with a body shot that sends Mammadov's belly button to the back.
Mammadov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mammadov.
De Fiore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mammadov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Fiore.
De Fiore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Fiore slips a straight right by Mammadov.
Mammadov is looking to clinch but De Fiore is avoiding it.
De Fiore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
De Fiore scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as De Fiore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mammadov doesn't seem phased though.
Mammadov looks for a takedown but De Fiore sprawls well.
De Fiore misses with a leg kick.
De Fiore jabs at Mammadov's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammadov tries to bum rush De Fiore with a series of wild strikes but De Fiore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Mammadov tries a head kick but it misses.
De Fiore lands with a nice combination. Mammadov backs away looking to recover.
De Fiore lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Fiore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mammadov.
De Fiore tries to land a leg kick but Mammadov saw it coming and moves away.
De Fiore scores with a nice head shot.
Mammadov checks a leg kick.
De Fiore lands a body shot.
Mammadov motions for De Fiore to come forward. Mammadov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Fiore plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from De Fiore finds it's way through Mammadov's defenses.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Fiore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that Mammadov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Attilio De Fiore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mammadov walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Fiore.#T2#
De Fiore tries to score with a low kick but Mammadov moves his leg out of the way.
De Fiore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Fiore slips a jab from Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with a body kick.
De Fiore looks to score with a jab to the body but Mammadov is just out of range.#TD#
De Fiore gets caught napping as Mammadov dives in and scores a takedown. De Fiore manages to retain guard.
De Fiore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mammadov.
Mammadov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mammadov trying to control but De Fiore is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mammadov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mammadov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Mammadov wants to control from the top but De Fiore keeps moving.
Mammadov passes De Fiore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mammadov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Mammadov seems to be looking for submissions.
Mammadov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Fiore has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
De Fiore is defending against the submission attempts here by Mammadov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mammadov is trying to work for a kimura but De Fiore is defending well. #T4##SUB#
De Fiore is defending against the submission attempts here by Mammadov. #SUB#
Mammadov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore 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 Fiore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mammadov. That did some damage!
Mammadov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Fiore throws a body shot but no joy.
De Fiore with a nice calf kick.
De Fiore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from De Fiore.
Mammadov throws a jab but it's blocked by De Fiore.
De Fiore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mammadov tries to clinch but De Fiore is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fiore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mammadov's hands.
Mammadov tries to clinch there but De Fiore circles away.
De Fiore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Fiore displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Fiore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mammadov avoids the head kick by De Fiore.
De Fiore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Attilio De Fiore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
De Fiore misses with the combination. #CL#
Mammadov clinches up against the cage.
De Fiore takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
De Fiore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Fiore misses with a hook.
De Fiore throws a sloppy head kick and Mammadov moves out of range easily.
Mammadov is looking to counter punch.
Mammadov blocks a jab.
Mammadov wants to clinch but De Fiore slips to the side
and De Fiore counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Fiore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Fiore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Fiore scoring well with a low kick there.
De Fiore cracks Mammadov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Fiore throws a looping overhand right but Mammadov ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Mammadov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mammadov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammadov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mammadov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Fiore keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mammadov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Mammadov is thwarting De Fiore's attempts to control the position.
De Fiore is refusing to be controlled, as Mammadov sits in half guard. #SUB#
De Fiore is defending against the submission attempts here by Mammadov.
Mammadov 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.
De Fiore tries to roll over but Mammadov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Fiore defends it well. #SUB#
Mammadov is working for a kimura but De Fiore is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mammadov throwing shots but De Fiore is blocking nicely.
De Fiore controlling the position for now.
Mammadov is looking to take a break and control but De Fiore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mammadov trying to advance position but De Fiore counters by regaining guard.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but De Fiore keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Fiore throws a sloppy head kick and Mammadov moves out of range easily.
De Fiore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Attilio De Fiore has been cut.
De Fiore lands a right hook to the body.
De Fiore connects with a crisp jab.
De Fiore throws a body shot but no joy.
De Fiore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mammadov.
Mammadov slips a jab and a cross from De Fiore.
Mammadov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by De Fiore misses
and Mammadov counters with a nice body kick.
De Fiore lands a head kick!
De Fiore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
A counter left hand to the body from Mammadov misses its target.
Mammadov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Fiore was well out of range. Poor timing from Mammadov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fiore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Fiore tests Mammadov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mammadov moves out of range as De Fiore throws a body kick. #T1#
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from De Fiore.
Mammadov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Fiore defends well and Mammadov ends up having to push De Fiore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Mammadov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yusuf Mammadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Fiore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mammadov.
Mammadov is looking to advance position but De Fiore won't allow it. #SUB#
Mammadov seems to be working for a kimura but De Fiore defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Mammadov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Fiore's head.
Mammadov trying to control the action but De Fiore is working from the bottom.
Mammadov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mammadov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Fiore defending well though. #SUB#
Mammadov seems to be working for a kimura but De Fiore defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Fiore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mammadov.
Yusuf Mammadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Mammadov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mammadov is looking to stall here but De Fiore recovers full guard.
Mammadov throws an elbow that misses. De Fiore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mammadov's guard. Nice move by De Fiore!#REVB#
De Fiore won't allow Mammadov to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mammadov throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Fiore uses it to pass to side control.
Mammadov wants to control but De Fiore postures up.
Mammadov tries to improve position but can't.
Mammadov struggling a bit here.
Mammadov is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Fiore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mammadov keeps working.
Mammadov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Attilio De Fiore.
I've got De Fiore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attilio De Fiore!
Attilio De Fiore made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 187: Hussein v Larsen
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Voronov misses with a hook to the body
and Mammadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Yuri Voronov has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Voronov. That's going to slow Mammadov down.
Voronov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mammadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voronov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mammadov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Voronov.
Voronov lands with a cross.
Voronov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mammadov's hands.
Voronov misses with a body punch
and Mammadov counters with a head kick.
Voronov misses with a right hand
and Mammadov counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voronov throws a looping overhand right but Mammadov ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Mammadov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A short right from Mammadov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mammadov. #TD#
Mammadov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Voronov regains guard.
Mammadov throws a strike but Voronov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Voronov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Voronov defends well.#SUB#
Mammadov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Voronov has passed into half guard!
It looks like Voronov is going to stand back up.
Mammadov wants to control but Voronov is keeping busy.
Mammadov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Mammadov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mammadov wants to improve his position but Voronov is controlling well. #SUB#
Mammadov with the active half guard here but Voronov passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammadov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mammadov looking for a sweep but Voronov has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3##SU2#
Voronov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mammadov takes one to the chin there.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Voronov.
Mammadov is looking to counter punch.
Voronov connects with a crisp jab.
Mammadov takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Yusuf Mammadov has been cut.
Mammadov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronov.
Voronov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mammadov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mammadov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mammadov misses with a body shot.
Mammadov checks a leg kick nicely.
Mammadov thuds his right hand into Voronov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Voronov throws the left hand but Mammadov avoids the punch easily.
Mammadov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Voronov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
Mammadov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voronov throws an overhand right that lands on Mammadov's shoulder, as Mammadov tries to avoid the shot.
Yuri Voronov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voronov misses the jab.
It appears Mammadov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Voronov with the inside leg kick.
Mammadov scoring well with a low kick there.
Voronov throws the left hand but Mammadov avoids the punch easily.
Voronov throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Mammadov drives through with a takedown into Voronov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Voronov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Voronov misses with a body shot
and Mammadov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Voronov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mammadov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mammadov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Voronov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mammadov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mammadov throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Voronov's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Mammadov dives in looking to finish as Voronov flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Mammadov's strikes! Mammadov is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Voronov's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Voronov was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusuf Mammadov!
Yusuf Mammadov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 178: Fedetenko v Railio 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Kiryu pushes Mammadov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiryu.
Mammadov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiryu tries to work over Mammadov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mammadov backwards.
Mammadov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov tries to work over Kiryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiryu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiryu tries to throw a body punch but Mammadov avoids it by throwing Kiryu back against the cage.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov taking a breather.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kiryu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kiryu misses with the head strike.
Kiryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiryu stops a takedown attempt from Mammadov.
Kiryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Kiryu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiryu gets underhooks to prevent Mammadov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Kiryu lands a shot to the body.
Kiryu prevents a body shot from Mammadov.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Kiryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiryu.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mammadov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kiryu can turn it around.
Mammadov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kiryu or not.
Mammadov pushes Kiryu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu lands a shot to the body.
Kiryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu pushes Mammadov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Mammadov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mammadov blocks an uppercut.
Mammadov tries to work over Kiryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mammadov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kiryu is defending well.
Kiryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Kiryu avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov misses with some punches. #T2#
Kiryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kiryu is pressed up against the cage. Mammadov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kiryu down to the mat. Kiryu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Mammadov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for submissions but instead, Kiryu has regained full guard.
Mammadov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiryu is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mammadov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mammadov is trying to control the position but Kiryu postures up. #T3#
Kiryu sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Mammadov has his foot on Kiryu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiryu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a triangle but Kiryu pushes his legs off easily.
Mammadov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mammadov trying to control the position.
Kiryu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mammadov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mammadov wants to control but Kiryu passes easily into half guard.
Mammadov wants to get back to full guard but Kiryu has mounted him!
Mammadov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kiryu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mammadov wants to control but Kiryu is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round.
That's time! Mammadov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mammadov takes one on the button.
Mammadov misses with a body shot.
Mammadov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiryu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiryu. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mammadov is looking to clinch but Kiryu is avoiding it.
Mammadov backing away here, and Kiryu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mammadov checks a leg kick.
Mammadov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kiryu misses with a body punch
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kiryu checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1##CL2#
Kiryu clinches up against the cage.
Kiryu is looking to control Mammadov's arms but Mammadov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kiryu has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mammadov.
Mammadov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kiryu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mammadov misses with a body punch.
Mammadov blocks an uppercut.
Mammadov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mammadov lands with a left to the head.
Kiryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kiryu scores with a shot to the side of Mammadov's head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land. #TD#
Kiryu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mammadov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kiryu to the mat. Kiryu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mammadov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mammadov postures up in Kiryu's guard and throws a big left but Kiryu blocks it.
Yusuf Mammadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mammadov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mammadov throws an elbow that misses. Kiryu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mammadov's guard. Nice move by Kiryu!#REVB#
Mammadov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mammadov trying to control the position. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kiryu passes into side control.
Mammadov is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Kiryu controlling the position from side mount.
Mammadov is trying to improve his position.
Kiryu is looking to take a break and control but Mammadov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mammadov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kiryu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mammadov is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kiryu is looking to take a break and control but Mammadov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mammadov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mammadov wants to control but Kiryu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mammadov manages to get to full guard.
Kiryu preventing the sweep.
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 Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
That's time! Mammadov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Kiryu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Kiryu.
Mammadov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mammadov misses with a takedown
and Kiryu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mammadov thinking.
Mammadov cracks Kiryu with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the body from Mammadov misses
enabling Kiryu to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kiryu misses with a right hand #CL#
and Mammadov counters by clinching up.
Kiryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mammadov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammadov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammadov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiryu controls his hands.
Kiryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiryu stops a takedown attempt from Mammadov.
Mammadov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Kiryu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiryu lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiryu.
Mammadov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiryu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kiryu lands with a left to the head.
Mammadov being controlled against the cage.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammadov. #T2#
Mammadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiryu lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiryu lands with a left to the head.
Mammadov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kiryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mammadov misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mammadov as Kiryu tries to tie him up.
A short right from Kiryu.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Kiryu controls the action.
Mammadov lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kiryu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mammadov tries a body shot but Kiryu blocks it. #T3#
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kiryu lands a nice uppercut.
Kiryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kiryu just leaning against Mammadov, taking a breather.
Kiryu has a couple of punches blocked by Mammadov.
Kiryu has Mammadov pushed against the cage.
Mammadov misses with the head strike.
Mammadov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mammadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiryu backwards.
Mammadov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mammadov backwards.
Mammadov goes for a takedown attempt but Kiryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yusuf Mammadov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mammadov fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Kiryu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mammadov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiryu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mammadov's head.#ROC2#Mammadov is rocked!
Mammadov tries to get into range but Kiryu steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Mammadov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kiryu scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuma Kiryu!
Our winner, Kazuma Kiryu, 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: WVT 170: Mathieu v Anderson
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Mammadov lands a jab to the head.
Mammadov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mein Armbach finds it's way round the side to connect with Mammadov's head.
Mammadov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mein Armbach.
Mammadov cracks a nice hook into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Mammadov 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.
Mammadov digs a good body shot into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Mein Armbach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mein Armbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mammadov throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mammadov is defended easily by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Mammadov blocks it.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Mammadov.
Mein Armbach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Mein Armbach. #T1#
Mammadov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mammadov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Mammadov.
Mammadov thows a leg kick but Mein Armbach checks it
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mammadov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Mein Armbach.#TD2#
Mammadov gets a takedown into half guard.
Mein Armbach works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Mammadov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mammadov trying to move into half guard but instead Mein Armbach has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Mammadov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mein Armbach postures up. #SUB2#
Mammadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mein Armbach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mammadov has his foot on Mein Armbach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mein Armbach works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Mammadov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mein Armbach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mammadov is tightening it up a little... Mein Armbach has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mein Armbach reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mein Armbach taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mammadov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yusuf Mammadov!
A relieved looking Yusuf Mammadov 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 166: Halsti v Thibbs Jr
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Terrell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mammadov lands a nice hook to Terrell's body. Terrell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terrell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mammadov's hands.
Terrell misses with an uppercut.
Mammadov is looking for a counter combo.
Mammadov 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.
Terrell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Terrell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Mammadov gets a clinch.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mammadov tries to pull guard but Terrell won't allow it.
Mammadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terrells 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammadov.
Mammadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Terrell.
Terrell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Terrell.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mammadov.
Terrell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mammadov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terrell backwards. #TD#
Mammadov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Mammadov is trying to get an arm triangle but Terrell is defending well.
Mammadov tries to score with some ground and pound. Terrell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Terrell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mammadov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrell keeps working. #SUB#
Mammadov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Mammadov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrell keeps working. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Terrell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mammadov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrell tries to escape but Mammadov is in control. #T3#
Mammadov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mammadov is looking to take a break and control but Terrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for a kimura but Terrell is defending well. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Terrell has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov working the strikes but Terrell uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Terrell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mammadov.
Mammadov trying to control from half guard but Terrell is working away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura but Terrell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mammadov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Terrell is doing well to control the position and prevent Mammadov from advancing to side control.
Terrell is staying active underneath Mammadov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mammadov throws a lazy right hand but Terrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Mammadov.
Terrell throws a head kick but Mammadov moves out of range.
Terrell jabs Mammadov right on the nose. Mammadov blinks but takes it well.
Terrell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
Terrell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice leg kick from Mammadov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terrell scores with a nice right hand.
Terrell fails to land with a series of punches.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Terrell.
Terrell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Terrell cracks Mammadov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Terrell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mammadovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Terrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Terrell connects with a body shot.
Terrell scores with a punch to the head.
Terrell jabs at Mammadov's body.
Terrell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Terrell instigates a clinch.
Terrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Terrell tries a body shot but Mammadov blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mammadov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell blocking some punches.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Mammadov jumps into guard, dragging Terrell to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mammadov working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB#
Mammadov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mammadov striking off his back but it's not causing Terrell any problems.
Terrell wants to control from the top but Mammadov keeps moving.
Mammadov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Terrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mammadov stays in close to Terrell's body and controls the position. #T3#
Mammadov throwing strikes from guard but Terrell blocks nicely.
Mammadov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Terrell is not content to let Mammadov control the position. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for a kimura but Terrell is defending well. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mammadov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mammadov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Terrell is looking to regain half guard here but Mammadov keeps moving and retains side control.
Mammadov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Mammadov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mammadov 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.

A close second round but Phillip Terrell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Terrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terrell swats away the attempt to clinch by Mammadov.
Terrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mammadov misses with a hook.
Terrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mammadov.
Terrell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Terrell.
Mammadov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Terrell coming out on top.
Terrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Mammadov off the cage and back into range.
Terrell lands with a straight right. Mammadov didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Terrell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mammadov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mammadov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Terrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Terrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mammadov.
Terrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mammadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrell manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mammadov moves into range and clinches up with Terrell.
Yusuf Mammadov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Terrell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mammadov is keeping busy.
Mammadov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Terrell works on Mammadov's body with a couple of short punches.
Mammadov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Terrell blocking some punches.
Terrell scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov fails to pull guard. #BC#
Mammadov manages to break the clinch.
Mammadov throws a head kick that Terrell semi-blocks.
Terrell tries to clinch but Mammadov moves out of range.
Mammadov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Terrell.
Mammadov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrell swinging wildly here.
Mammadov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Terrell tests Mammadov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phillip Terrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mammadov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrell.
Terrell cracks a nice hook into Mammadov's ribs.
Mammadov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mammadov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Terrell jabs Mammadov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrell scores with a head kick. Mammadov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mammadov swings for the body but Terrell moves out of range. #CL#
Terrell gets tackled into the cage by Mammadov. Mammadov maintains the clinch.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell gets underhooks to prevent Mammadov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Mammadov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell lands a glancing blow to the side of Mammadov's head.
Mammadov walks into a jab.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Terrell.
Mammadov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrell 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. #T4#
Terrell swings for the body but Mammadov moves out of range.
Nice cross by Terrell.
Terrell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mammadov.
Mammadov is looking to wear down Terrell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Terrell throws a sloppy body shot
and Terrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mammadov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Terrell.
Mammadov tried to counter with a leg kick but Terrell avoided it.
Mammadov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Terrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Terrell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Terrell.
Mammadov tries to move into range but Terrell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mammadov darts in and clinches Terrell up against the cage.
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Terrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Terrell 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WVT 158: Mathieu v Seanoa
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mammadov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Le Franc forces Mammadov back against the cage and clinches.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Franc.
Mammadov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mammadov looks to clinch
and Le Franc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Le Franc moves to clinch but Mammadov breaks away
and Mammadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc clobbers Mammadov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Mammadov. #T1#
Mammadov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Le Franc is pressed up against the cage. Mammadov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le Franc down to the mat. Le Franc avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD#
Le Franc lands a left and a right that send Mammadov crashing to the mat, dazed. Le Franc thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mammadov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yusuf Mammadov has been cut.#CL#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
Mammadov is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Franc finish him?
Nice body punch from Le Franc.
Le Franc lands a big right hand that drops Mammadov! The killer instinct kicks in and Le Franc finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Le Franc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 277
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Barrengarry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mammadov is out of range.
Mammadov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barrengarry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barrengarry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mammadov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mammadov clobbers Barrengarry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Logan Barrengarry has been cut.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barrengarry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mammadov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mammadov throws a front kick that sends Barrengarry stumbling back into the cage.
Mammadov throws a head kick but Barrengarry moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mammadov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mammadov ducks right into an uppercut from Barrengarry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry lands a head kick! #T1#
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mammadov takes one to the side of the head.
Barrengarry lands a lovely overhand right.
Barrengarry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barrengarry lands a two punch combo.
Barrengarry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Barrengarry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrengarry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry misses the body punch #KD2#
and Mammadov counters with a head kick that drops Barrengarry to the mat! Barrengarry scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Barrengarry is rocked!
Mammadov delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Barrengarry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Mammadov shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Barrengarry is on queer street and Mammadov is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Yusuf Mammadov!
A relieved looking Yusuf Mammadov 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 273
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Mammadov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christiano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mammadov.
Christiano misses with a hook. Mammadov ducked under it nicely.
Mammadov misses with a few strikes there.
Mammadov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano connects with a body shot.
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christiano 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Christiano as he connects with a hook.
Christiano throws a low kick but Mammadov moves out of range easily.
Mammadov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mammadov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mammadov misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano throws a lazy right hand but Mammadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMammadov.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mammadov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
A cross from Christiano lands.#T1#
Christiano avoids the body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov wants to clinch
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Mammadov was not able to check.
Christiano sizes up Mammadov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano is looking to slow Mammadov down with leg kicks.
Mammadov tries to clinch up but Christiano circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Christiano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christiano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano punishes Mammadov's body with a nice straight punch.
Christiano connects with a crisp jab.
Christiano cracks Mammadov with an open hand slap.
Mammadov throws a push kick but Christiano slaps the foot to one side.
Christiano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mammadov takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano lands a leg kick that knocks Mammadov off balance momentarily.
Mammadov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Mammadov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christiano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mammadov in his tracks.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mammadov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Mammadov's leg but Mammadov calmly moves out of range.
Christiano lands a slapping body shot.
Christiano misses with a hook.
It looked like Mammadov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mammadov tries to clinch up but Christiano circles away and keeps his distance.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Mammadov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Mammadov.
Donk. Christiano catches Mammadov right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Mammadov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christiano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christiano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mammadov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christiano finds it's way round the side to connect with Mammadov's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christiano. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christiano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mammadov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mammadov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mammadov scores with a body shot.
Christiano works Mammadov's body with a nice hook.
Mammadov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christiano lunges at Mammadov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mammadov's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Christiano misses. #T4#
Mammadov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christiano 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.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Mammadov's knee but Mammadov avoids it well.
Mammadov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Mammadov does no damage.
Christiano scores with a punch to the head.
Christiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christiano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mammadov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Mammadov lands a head shot.
Christiano scores with a body shot.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mammadov's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mammadov thinks about countering with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Mammadov misses.
Christiano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano 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#
Christiano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mammadov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mammadov.
It looked like Mammadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christiano.
Christiano clobbers Mammadov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the liver by Christiano. Beautiful body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mammadov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mammadov.
A leg kick checked by Mammadov.
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Mammadov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mammadov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov fails to land the takedown.
Mammadov misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Christiano scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mammadov throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Mammadov ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mammadov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mammadov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Christiano lunges at Mammadov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mammadov's hand.
Mammadov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Christiano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mammadov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mammadov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Mammadov has Christiano up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Christiano manages to break the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mammadov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mammadov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Mammadov moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Christiano throws out a powerful jab.
Mammadov throws a big shot that misses.
Mammadov moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
As Christiano looks to move away, Mammadov throws a big counter combo but Christiano just gets out of the way.
Mammadov missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mammadov with a body shot.
Christiano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christiano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mammadov at a distance.
Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.#T3#
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Mammadov is just out of range.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Mammadov.
Good shot there by Christiano.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano's corner calls for a 1-2. Christiano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from Mammadov misses.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Christiano - just one landing.
Christiano lands with a nice body kick.
Christiano 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.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
Mammadov tries to clinch there but Christiano circles away.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Mammadov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano throws the left hand but Mammadov avoids the punch easily.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Mammadov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Mammadov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mammadov scrambles back to his feet.
Christiano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Mammadov's leg. Mammadov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mammadov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christiano defends well and Mammadov ends up having to push Christiano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Christiano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov. #BC#
Mammadov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mammadov moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Christiano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mammadov. That one must have hurt.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
Christiano scores with a nice strike.
Mammadov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Christiano lands a nice shot that snaps Mammadov's head back.
Christiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mammadov doesn't seem bothered though.
Christiano swats away the attempt to clinch by Mammadov.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Mammadov is just out of range.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mammadov's sensitive parts.
A big right from Christiano misses. #CL#
Mammadov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Christiano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mammadov darts in and clinches Christiano up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Christiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Mammadov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano is looking to improve his position.
Christiano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Mammadov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mammadov postures up in Christiano's guard and throws a big left but Christiano blocks it.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Christiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Christiano has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mammadov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mammadov.
A right handed body shot lands from Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Christiano manages to break the clinch.
Christiano throws a low kick but Mammadov moves out of range easily. #T2#
Mammadov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christiano as he jumps to the side.
Mammadov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Mammadov tries to clinch but Christiano is having none of it.
Mammadov tries to clinch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammadov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christiano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mammadov throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
Christiano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mammadov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov tries to clinch but Christiano moves out of range.
Mammadov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christiano thumps Mammadov with a low kick.
Yusuf Mammadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mammadov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christiano motions for Mammadov to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mammadov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Mammadov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Christiano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mammadov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mammadov stalling away here and it's allowed Christiano to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Christiano can't keep his opponent in guard - Mammadov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Christiano is defending against the submission attempts here by Mammadov. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Mammadov wants to control but Christiano is keeping him busy.
Christiano trying to control but Mammadov postures up. #SUB#
Mammadov is working for a submission of some sort.
Mammadov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Christiano.
I've got Christiano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 269
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Line.
Line tries to land a body kick
and Mammadov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Line. That snapped Mammadov's head back.
Mammadov walks into a left hand.
A good leg kick by Line.
Line throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Line throws a poor cross that misses
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Mammadov dives in and scores a takedown into Line's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
Mammadov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Line keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
Mammadov 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.#T1#
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing.
Mammadov pushes down on Line's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mammadov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to work for a kimura but Line is defending well.
Mammadov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Line preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Mammadov seems to be working for a kimura but Line defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Mammadov seems to be working for a kimura but Line defends the submission attempt.
Line regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mammadov.
Line keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing.
Mammadov throws an elbow that misses. Line uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mammadov's guard. Nice move by Line!#REVB##T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Line controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Line defends it easily.#SUB#
Mammadov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Line must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Line trying to control but Mammadov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mammadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Line can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for a guillotine here but Line defends easily.
Mammadov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mammadov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Line is looking to work some ground and pound but Mammadov has wrist control.
Line throwing strikes but missing.
Mammadov 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.#SUB#
Line got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mammadov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Line has managed to get both his arms back between Mammadov's legs - danger averted.
Line postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line content to stall in guard here.
Mammadov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuf Mammadov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mammadov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Line takes a swing at Mammadov's ribcage but misses.
Mammadov walks into a straight right hand from Line.
A big left from Line misses.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Mammadov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mammadov misses with a body shot.
Mammadov throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Mammadov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Line's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammadov.
Line misses the body punch
and Mammadov counters with a good low kick that Line was not able to check.
Mammadov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mammadov throws a body punch but Line moves out of range. #T1#
Line is looking to slow Mammadov down with leg kicks.
Line comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mammadov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mammadov misses with a head kick.
Mareth Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Mammadov. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Line, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Line looks to land a combination but Mammadov avoids it well.
Mammadov is looking to clinch but Line is avoiding it. #CL#
Mammadov instigates a clinch.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov lands a body punch. #TD#
Mammadov gets control of Line's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mammadov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Mammadov looking for a guillotine here but Line defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Line has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mammadov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Line is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mammadov pulls down on the head and he's put Line to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yusuf Mammadov!
Yusuf Mammadov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 264
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Jako fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jako is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
A shot to the liver by Mammadov. Beautiful body shot.
Jako turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako.
We've been told by Jako's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mammadov avoids the body shot from Jako.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
Mammadov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jako will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jako throws a wild body kick that Mammadov sees coming a mile off.
Mammadov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mammadov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jako moves out of range as Mammadov strikes.#T1#
Jako misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jako misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mammadov slips a straight right by Jako.
Jako sizes up Mammadov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Jako gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mammadov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mammadov won't allow Jako to get back to his feet.
Mammadov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jako has wrist control.
Mammadov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jako manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jako trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mammadov's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Jako is posturing up here but Mammadov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jako tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jako has to tap! Slick submission there by Mammadov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yusuf Mammadov!
During a confident post fight interview, Yusuf Mammadov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 261
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Gerber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
Mammadov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gerber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mammadov.
Gerber scores with a nice right hand.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Mammadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mammadov throws a fast counter high kick but Gerber manages to duck under it in time.
Mammadov is looking to score with low kicks.
Gerber 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.
Gerber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mammadov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Gerber looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
Mammadov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mammadov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gerber.
Gerber with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gerber connects with a solid leg kick.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerber motions for Mammadov to come forward. Gerber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Mammadov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Gerber gets tackled into the cage by Mammadov. Mammadov maintains the clinch.
Gerber tries a body shot but Mammadov blocks it.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
Mammadov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mammadov wants a takedown but no success here.
Gerber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mammadov.
Mammadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Mammadov tries to score a body lock takedown but Gerber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mammadov tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Gerber blocks a body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Gerber is trying to break free.
Mammadov lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mammadov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gerber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mammadov's elbow.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Gerber lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Yusuf Mammadov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mammadov moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
Gerber walks into a stiff left hand from Mammadov.
Gerber lands a right hook to the body.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
It appears Gerber was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Gerber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mammadov.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusuf Mammadov.
Gerber throws a right hand that misses
and Mammadov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gerber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gerber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gerber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mammadov counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber throws a combination that misses
and Mammadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gerber scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4##CL2#
Mammadov pushes Gerber up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mammadov tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mammadov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mammadov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammadov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Gerber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammadov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mammadov.
Mammadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gerber.
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 Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuf Mammadov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mammadov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gerber's sensitive parts.
Gerber stuns Mammadov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mammadov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gerber with a body shot.
Gerber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gerber.
Mammadov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mammadov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mammadov lands a head kick. Gerber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gerber is looking to wear down Mammadov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gerber swings for the body but Mammadov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber lands a jab to the head.
Gerber jabs Mammadov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mammadov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gerber can pounce on him.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Mammadov.#T1#
Gerber connects with a solid leg kick.
Gerber misses with an uppercut
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Mammadov misses the target. #CL2#
Mammadov closes the distance and clinches.
Gerber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mammadov's elbow.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
Gerber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammadov fails to pull guard.
Gerber lands a nice uppercut.
Mammadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gerber misses with the head strike.
Mammadov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Gerber can't find room to land a body shot as Mammadov controls the action.
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber. #T2#
Mammadov working aggressively here.
Gerber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammadov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gerber after a bit of a struggle.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
Gerber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerber throws a push kick but Mammadov slaps the foot to one side.
Gerber thuds his shin into the meat of Mammadov's side.
Mammadov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gerber digs a good body shot into Mammadov's ribs.
Gerber connects with a body shot.
Mammadov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gerber.#T3#
Mammadov needs to keep his hands up - Gerber had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
Mammadov stalks Gerber and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gerber's face. Gerber staggers backwards, shaken.
Gerber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mammadov tries a quick counter leg kick but Gerber is wise to it.
Gerber thuds his shin into the meat of Mammadov's side.
Mammadov needs to keep his hands up - Gerber had a free shot at his head there.
Gerber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gerber. That's going to slow Mammadov down.
Gerber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mammadov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusuf Mammadov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mammadov takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Gerber throws a leg kick but Mammadov moved away.
Mammadov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Gerber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mammadov manages to avoid it.
Gerber stuns Mammadov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mammadov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gerber to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Gerber
and Mammadov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gerber.
Gerber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mammadov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mammadov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerber throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mammadov avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yusuf Mammadov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gerber misses with a looping right.
Mammadov swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mammadov. Mammadov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gerber wants to slow Mammadov down by chopping away at his legs.
Mammadov throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Gerber.
A left lands for Gerber.
Gerber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber throws a push kick but Mammadov slaps the foot to one side.
Mammadov counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Mammadov misses.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gerber throws a sloppy body shot
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Gerber is looking to slow Mammadov down with leg kicks.
Mammadov swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber throws a right hand that misses
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mammadov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gerber misses with an uppercut.
Gerber misses with a jab to the body
and Mammadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Gerber misses
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Gerber is rocked!
Gerber misses with a leg kick
and Mammadov counters with a low kick, right behind Gerber 's knee.
Oh Gerber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mammadov seems to be stalking Gerber here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Gerber drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yusuf Mammadov!
Yusuf Mammadov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 256
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Barrengarry swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mammadov to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrengarry staying out of range there.
Mammadov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barrengarry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barrengarry with a nice cross.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Mammadov.
Mammadov avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mammadov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barrengarry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mammadov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mammadov misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov misses the shot to the body.
Barrengarry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Mammadov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barrengarry misses with a double jab
and Barrengarry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrengarry digs a good body shot into Mammadov's ribs.
Barrengarry throws a lazy right hand but Mammadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barrengarry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mammadov moves away.
Logan Barrengarry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Barrengarry lands a big head kick that sends Mammadov tumbling to the mat! Barrengarry takes a step backwards and waves Mammadov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mammadov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yusuf Mammadov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammadov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mammadov is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrengarry finish him?
Mammadov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mammadov seems to have recovered his senses.
Barrengarry cracks a nice hook into Mammadov's ribs.
Barrengarry lands a front kick.
Mammadov looks winded!
Barrengarry cracks Mammadov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Mammadov scores with a sloppy right hand. Barrengarry should have avoided that one.
Barrengarry throws a monster overhand right that drops Mammadov! Barrengarry follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Barrengarry!
Logan Barrengarry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 250
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Mammadov's corner calls for a 1-2. Mammadov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mammadov leaves Mein Armbach with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mein Armbach has Mammadov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mammadov tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it. #BC#
Mammadov breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Mammadov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mammadov.
Mammadov 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.
Mammadov misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mammadov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mammadov. #TD#
Mammadov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mein Armbach is trying to keep an underhook but Mammadov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura but Mein Armbach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mammadov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mammadov seems to be looking for submissions.
Mein Armbach trying to control from the bottom.
Mein Armbach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mammadov.
Mammadov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to control Mammadov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mein Armbach avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mammadov prevents Mein Armbach from improving his position.#SUB#
Mammadov seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Mammadov thows a huge punch but Mein Armbach dodges it nicely.
Mein Armbach wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Mammadov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mein Armbach controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov throwing shots but Mein Armbach is blocking nicely.
Mein Armbach wants to improve his position but Mammadov is controlling well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mammadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mammadov is looking to advance position but Mein Armbach won't allow it. #T3#
Mein Armbach is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mammadov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mammadov's back!
Mammadov 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.
Mammadov tries to break free.
Mein Armbach is trying to stick to Mammadov's back but Mammadov is turning into Mein Armbach. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mein Armbach's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mammadov.
Mein Armbach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mammadov.
Mammadov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mammadov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mammadov slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura here.
Mammadov prevents Mein Armbach from improving his position.
Mammadov is thwarting Mein Armbach's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mein Armbach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mammadov. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuf Mammadov 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#
Mammadov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bender Mein Armbach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mammadov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mammadov fails with the takedown
and Mein Armbach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Mein Armbach.
Mammadov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mammadov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Mammadov avoids the head kick by Mein Armbach.
Mammadov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mein Armbach digs a good hook to Mammadov's body.
Mein Armbach throws a sloppy head kick and Mammadov moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Mein Armbach drives through and clinches with Mammadov against the cage.
Mammadov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mein Armbach.#BC2#
Mein Armbach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mammadov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mein Armbach shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mein Armbach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Mein Armbach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Mammadov trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mammadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov drops back looking for a leg! Mein Armbach is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mein Armbach manages to kick Mammadov off! Mammadov jumps back into Mein Armbach's guard.
Mammadov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mein Armbach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mammadov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mein Armbach is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mammadov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mammadov's back!
Mein Armbach is riding his opponent, not letting Mammadov buck him off. #T4#
Mammadov trying to control the hands but Mein Armbach won't let him.
Mammadov rolls, trying to escape but Mein Armbach keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Mammadov showing good submission defense here.
Mammadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach trying to control.
Mein Armbach is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mammadov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mammadov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mammadov duly obliges.
Mammadov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mein Armbach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mammadov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mein Armbach throws a sloppy head kick and Mammadov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Mammadov.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mammadov lands an overhand right.#T1#
A big right from Mein Armbach misses.
Mammadov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mammadov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mammadov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a few strikes there.
Mein Armbach misses with a double jab
and Mammadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mammadov darts in looking for a takedown but Mein Armbach gets double underhooks and turns Mammadov into the cage.
It seemed like Mein Armbach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mammadov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yusuf Mammadov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mammadov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mein Armbach but Mein Armbach pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mammadov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses.
Mein Armbach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mammadov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mein Armbach misses with a head kick.
Mammadov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the side of Mammadov's head. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mammadov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mammadov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Mein Armbach lands with a nice combination. Mammadov backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Yusuf Mammadov has been cut.#CL2#
Mein Armbach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mammadov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mammadov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mammadov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mammadov misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mammadov misses with an uppercut. Mein Armbach saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Mein Armbach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mammadov throws a hook but Mein Armbach avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mammadov counters with a left to the body.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov jabs Mein Armbach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Mammadov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mammadov.
Mammadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mein Armbach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammadov misses with the head strike. #TD#
Mammadov is trying to trip Mein Armbach. He has hold of a leg but Mein Armbach is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mammadov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mammadov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mammadov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mammadov pushing down on Mein Armbach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mein Armbach has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mein Armbach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mammadov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mammadov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mammadov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuf Mammadov!
A very excited looking Yusuf Mammadov 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: C179: Garuda vs Williams
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mammadov gets tackled into the cage by Kong. Kong maintains the clinch.
Mammadov tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Kong pulls guard.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Mammadov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mammadov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mammadov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mammadov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong controlling Mammadov's posture.
Mammadov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kong has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov throwing strikes from guard but Kong blocks nicely.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammadov postures up. #T1#
Mammadov trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Mammadov passes Kong's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mammadov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kong sees it coming and defends easily.
Kong trying to hold on to Mammadov's head to control him but Mammadov postures up.
Kong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mammadov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mammadov's back!
Kong controlling well, preventing Mammadov from escaping the position.
Mammadov is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Mammadov showing good submission defense here.
Mammadov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Kong tightening his grip on Mammadov, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mammadov is really stuck here. #T2##SUB#
Kong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Kong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mammadov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mammadov for a finish.
Mammadov is trying to break free.
Kong trying to control.
Kong keeps control of the position as Mammadov tries to break free. #SUB#
Kong looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Kong working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Mammadov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Kong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mammadov is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Kong is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mammadov is defending well though. Kong let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Kong is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mammadov tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Kong looking for the choke but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Kong working for the choke.
Kong keeps control of the position as Mammadov tries to break free.
Mammadov is keeping busy.
Mammadov breaks Kong's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Mammadov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mammadov throwing strikes from guard but Kong blocks nicely.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Kong dominated that round.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mammadov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mammadov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Kong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kong is keen to just control but Mammadov is a slippery customer.
Mammadov is looking to control Kong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mammadov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mammadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong moves into full mount! Mammadov won't be happy about that!
Kong is stalling here but it's allowed Mammadov to get half guard. #T1#
Mammadov is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hong Kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kong is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mammadov reverses the position - he's now on top in Kong's guard.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
Kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kong seems keen to control Mammadov's posture.
Mammadov throws an elbow that misses. Kong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mammadov's guard. Nice move by Kong!#REVR#
Mammadov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there. #T2#
Mammadov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mammadov wants to take a breather but Kong is having none of it.
Kong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel Penn Training Den, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Mammadov has control of the leg.
Kong wants to control but Mammadov is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kong defends it well. #SUB2#
Mammadov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mammadov can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Mammadov is working for a kimura but Kong is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Mammadov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kong wants to improve his position but Mammadov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Mammadov is looking for submissions but instead, Kong has regained full guard.
Mammadov stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
Mammadov stays in close to Kong's body and controls the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mammadov wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Mammadov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mammadov is one step ahead there.
Kong controls Mammadov momentarily but Mammadov frees himself.
Mammadov trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Mammadov does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong.
Mammadov scores with a jab to the body.
Kong has his takedown stuffed
and Mammadov counters with a good low kick that Kong was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mammadov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Mammadov does it's job there.#T1#
Mammadov throws a leg kick but Kong checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mammadov unleashes a big counter combination but Kong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mammadov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong shoots and misses
and Mammadov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammadov misses with a jab to the body
and Mammadov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Mammadov misses with a jab to the body
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Mammadov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mammadov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Mammadov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kong rather than just go for the knockout.
Kong shoots in and drives through. Mammadov sprawls well.
Good exchange - Kong coming out on top.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mammadov manages to avoid it.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Mammadov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Kong misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Mammadov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mammadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mammadov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Mammadov.
Mammadov pounces like a tiger and cracks Kong with a vicious hook! Kong is down but not out! Mammadov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yusuf Mammadov!
Yusuf Mammadov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C173: Ji Woo vs Land
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
King tries to clinch but Mammadov is having none of it.
King tries to clinch but Mammadov moves out of range.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mammadov, pushing him back against the cage.
King misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Mammadov.
Mammadov has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mammadov. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King avoids the body shot from Mammadov.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mammadov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mammadov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Mammadov 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!
Mammadov throws a big shot that misses.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Mammadov circles away.
Mammadov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Mammadov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
Malcolm King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mammadov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Mammadov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov works the jab nicely.#ROC#King is rocked!
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mammadov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Mammadov finish him?
Mammadov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Mammadov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King lands a head kick! #CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammadov prevents a body shot from King. #TD#
King is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mammadov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
King looking to control.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mammadov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Mammadov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily.
Mammadov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mammadov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Mammadov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for a kimura but King is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mammadov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Mammadov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mammadov working the ground and pound but King is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mammadov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
King wants to control but Mammadov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mammadov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mammadov's back!
Mammadov can't escape the position.
Mammadov trying to control but not successfully.
Mammadov is in bad spot here.
Mammadov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King tries to control but Mammadov wriggling away.
Mammadov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mammadov regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuf Mammadov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
King has Mammadov up against the cage in a clinch.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov lands a left hand.
Mammadov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the cage.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
King scores with a shot to the side of Mammadov's head. #TD#
Mammadov has picked King up - he's going for a ride! Mammadov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
King is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Mammadov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
King trying to control here. #SUB#
Mammadov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Mammadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mammadov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.#SUB#
Mammadov drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Mammadov off! Mammadov jumps back into King's guard. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mammadov trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mammadov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mammadov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mammadov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Mammadov is proving a slippery customer.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mammadov's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King stays in close to Mammadov's body and controls the position.
Mammadov wants to improve his position but instead King has moved into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mammadov actively working from the bottom here.
King passes into side control, despite Mammadov's attempt to control the position.
Mammadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Mammadov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mammadov sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mammadov gets back to full guard.
King preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mammadov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Mammadov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuf Mammadov dominated that second round.
That's time! Mammadov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
King has Mammadov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mammadov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mammadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Mammadov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mammadov breaks from the clinch.
Mammadov thows a left - swing and a miss!
King moves in looking to clinch but Mammadov pushes him off.
Mammadov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mammadov misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from King.
Mammadov takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Mammadov in a clinch.
Malcolm King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mammadov lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Mammadov.
Mammadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King blocking some punches.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mammadov's elbow.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands with a left to the head.
Mammadov lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Mammadov misses with a body punch.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Mammadov scores with a nice short uppercut.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malcolm King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Mammadov misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Mammadov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Mammadov controls his hands.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mammadov backwards.
A short uppercut from King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King pushes Mammadov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from King.
King scores with a shot to the side of Mammadov's head.
King lands a body punch.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Mammadov backwards.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King catches Mammadov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King wants to clinch.
King throws a head kick but Mammadov moves out of range.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Mammadov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mammadov feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King tries to clinch but Mammadov is having none of it. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King jabs Mammadov right on the nose. Mammadov blinks but takes it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from King. #CL2#
King pushes Mammadov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Mammadov controls the action.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Yusuf Mammadov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammadov.
Mammadov takes a shot to the head.
King tries a body shot but Mammadov blocks it.
Mammadov blocking some punches.
Mammadov misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Mammadov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammadov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mammadov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C166: McWrestler vs Yrkje
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Mammadov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mammadov scores with a leg kick.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mammadov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mammadov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
As Mammadov backs off Regueiro throws a huge counter combo but Mammadov manages to avoid it all.
Mammadov lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Mammadov blocks the low kick.
Mammadov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mammadov checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Mammadov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mammadov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Mammadov avoids nicely.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Mammadov.
Sloppy strikes from Regueiro. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mammadov misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro cracks Mammadov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammadov.
We've been hearing reports that Mammadov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Regueiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1##CL#
Mammadov has closed the distance and engaged Regueiro in a clinch. #TD2#
Regueiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Regueiro is trying to keep Mammadov in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mammadov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mammadov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Regueiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mammadov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mammadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Regueiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mammadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##SUB2#
Regueiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mammadov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mammadov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily.
Mammadov passes Regueiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Regueiro is looking to improve his position.
Regueiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mammadov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura but Regueiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mammadov to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mammadov passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Regueiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Regueiro is looking to regain half guard here but Mammadov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Regueiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mammadov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Regueiro tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Regueiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mammadov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Mammadov tries to score with some ground and pound. Regueiro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Regueiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mammadov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Mammadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mammadov pulls his head out easily.
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 Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Mammadov avoids nicely.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mammadov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mammadov tried to score with a low kick but Regueiro checks it.
Mammadov lands a right hook to the body.
Mammadov misses with a looping right.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammadov.
Regueiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Mammadov misses its intended target.
Mammadov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Mammadov moved out of range.
Mammadov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mammadov throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mammadov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mammadov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mammadov is looking to wear down Regueiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
Mammadov blocks a leg kick.
Mammadov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Regueiro takes a swing at Mammadov's ribcage but misses.
Mammadov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Regueiro wants to slow Mammadov down by chopping away at his legs.
Mammadov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Regueiro pinned against the cage. Regueiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Regueiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Regueiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mammadov shoots in for a takedown but Regueiro shows good takedown defense.
Mammadov has his takedown stuffed
and Regueiro counters with a series of strikes. Mammadov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Regueiro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Mammadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Regueiro.
Mammadov throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mammadov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Regueiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro cracks Mammadov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Mammadov checks a low kick from Regueiro.
Mammadov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Mammadov's head back. #CL#
Mammadov clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land. #BC#
Mammadov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro lands a slapping body shot.
Regueiro moves out of range as Mammadov throws a body kick.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Mammadov counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Mammadov.
Mammadov wants to clinch up but Regueiro keeps it at a distance.
Mammadov throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mammadov in his tracks.
Regueiro 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.
Mammadov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from Mammadov tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mammadov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Mammadov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mammadov throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Mammadov connects with a nice looking jab.
Mammadov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mammadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Mammadov punishes Regueiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Regueiro scores with a four punch combination!
Regueiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Mammadov moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Mammadov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Regueiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Mammadov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Regueiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mammadov trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mammadov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mammadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Regueiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily. #SUB2#
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mammadov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mammadov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mammadov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mammadov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Regueiro in his tracks.
Mammadov checks a leg kick.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Regueiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammadov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mammadov scrambles back to his feet.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov jabs Regueiro right on the nose. Regueiro blinks but takes it well.
A nice combination there by Regueiro.
Mammadov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro scores with a jab. Mammadov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
Mammadov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Regueiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Mammadov moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Mammadov looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Mammadov misses with a kick to the body.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
Regueiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mammadov finds it's way round the side to connect with Regueiro's head.
Mammadov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mammadov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Regueiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro wants to slow Mammadov down by chopping away at his legs.
Mammadov throws a combination. Regueiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Mammadov moved out of range.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mammadov moves away.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Mammadov moved away.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mammadov takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mammadov throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Regueiro lunges at Mammadov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mammadov's hand.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Mammadov ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Regueiro cracks Mammadov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Regueiro tests Mammadov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mammadov digs a good hook to Regueiro's body.
Mammadov cracks Regueiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Mammadov fails with the takedown.
Regueiro jabs Mammadov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regueiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mammadov. That's going to slow Regueiro down.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Mammadov moves out of range.
Mammadov is looking to clinch but Regueiro is avoiding it.
Regueiro misses with a wild combination.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Mammadov's head but Mammadov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Regueiro as Mammadov shoots in.
Regueiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.
Mammadov throws a right hand that Regueiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Regueiro also avoids with ease.
Mammadov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mammadov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mammadov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mammadov counters with a right hand to the body.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Nice shot lands for Mammadov.
Regueiro jabs at Mammadov's body.
Mammadov lands a lovely overhand right.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regueiro.
Mammadov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Regueiro circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Mammadov defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Mammadov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mammadov throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro. #T4#
Mammadov drops his hands momentarily and Regueiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mammadov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mammadov with the inside leg kick.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mammadov moves away.
Mammadov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mammadov throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Regueiro throws a hook but Mammadov avoids it easily.
Mammadov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Regueiro. Regueiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Mammadov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mammadov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Mammadov tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mammadov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Regueiro to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mammadov blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mammadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Regueiro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Regueiro checks a leg kick.
Mammadov shoots for a takedown but Regueiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Regueiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Regueiro.
I think Regueiro 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BB 86 - Roos vs White 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Mammadov instigates a clinch.
Mammadov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mammadov blocking some punches.
Malley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malley to keep the fight standing.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malleys head.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malley can't break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mammadov misses with the head strike.
Mammadov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Malley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mammadov. #CL2#
Mammadov forces Malley back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Mammadov blocking some punches.
Mammadov lands a left hand.
Malley misses with a punch to the body.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malley gets through Mammadov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malley lands an uppercut.
Malley blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Malley manages to break the clinch.
Mammadov wants to clinch
and Malley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mammadov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yusuf Mammadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mammadov moves away.
A little jabbing left from Mammadov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
A head kick misses from Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with a looping right.
Mammadov looks to throw the jab but Malley is out of range.
Malley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Malley gets tackled into the cage by Mammadov. Mammadov maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov has Malley pressed against the cage, preventing Malley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malley is trying to break free.
Malley takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses.
Malley prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malley.
Malley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malley misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Malley backwards. #T3#
Mammadov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammadov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammadov working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Mammadov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malley staying out of range there.
Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mammadov.
Mammadov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Malley misses the target.
Good exchange - Malley coming out on top.
Mammadov throws a leg kick
and Mammadov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Mammadov throws a body kick that misses
and Mammadov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mammadov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mammadov throws a poor cross that misses
and Malley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy body kick from Mammadov
and Malley counters with a huge left! Mammadov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Malley isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mammadov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Malley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jane Malley!
An out of breath Jane Malley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 81 - Tavares vs Roos
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Sadler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mammadov is out of range and Sadler settles back down.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sadler.
Sadler tries to bum rush Mammadov with a series of wild strikes but Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadler.#CL2#
Mammadov gets a clinch.
Sadler misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadler blocks a body shot from Mammadov.
Sadler is trying to force a seperation but Mammadov has the dominant position.
Mammadov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sadler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sadler misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadler controls his hands.
Sadler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sadler. #BC2#
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadler throws a poor cross that misses
and Mammadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mammadov misses with a looping left.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sadler.
A countering left hand to the body from Mammadov misses.
Sadler lands a jab.
Mammadov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Sadler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mammadov manages to avoid it.
Sadler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mammadov. Mammadov obviously looking to wear him down.
Mammadov avoids the body shot from Sadler.
Mammadov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sadler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sadler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mammadov blocks a jab.
It seemed like Mammadov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sadler throws the left hand but Mammadov avoids the punch easily.
Mammadov flicks out a counter leg kick but Sadler steps away.#CL2#
Mammadov has managed to clinch.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses.
Sadler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sadler throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mammadov counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Sadler has been cut.
Sadler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mammadov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sadler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Sadler misses with a left hand
and Mammadov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sadler lands with a straight right. Mammadov didn't see that one coming.
Sadler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mammadov.
Sadler throws a hook but Mammadov blocks it.
Sadler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sadler backing away here, and Mammadov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sadler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
Sadler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mammadov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mammadov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mammadov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mammadov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mammadov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sadler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mammadov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sadler misses with a looping left.
Sadler loads up on a big right hand but Mammadov slips the punch.#T3#
Sadler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadler throws a looping overhand right but Mammadov ducks down to avoid it.
Sadler swings widly with a right hand
and Mammadov counters with a straight right hand.
Sadler misses with a hook to the body
and Mammadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sadler lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Mammadov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Mammadov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sadler, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Mammadov is trying to get an arm triangle but Sadler is defending well. #SUB2#
Mammadov has hold of Sadler's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sadler tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mammadov cranks the arm and Sadler screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sadler, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yusuf Mammadov!
After the fight, Yusuf Mammadov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BB 77 - White vs Maharajah
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Mammadov throws a leg kick but Jack checks it.
Mammadov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jack 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 Mammadov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mammadov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mammadov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mammadov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Jack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack. #TD2#
Mammadov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jack on his heels. He'll look to pass Jack's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Mammadov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mammadov stands and throws Jack's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Mammadov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Mammadov trying to control the position but Jack is working away. #SUB2#
Mammadov is trying to get an arm triangle but Jack is defending well.
Mammadov looking to control but instead Jack has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Mammadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mammadov. #SUB2#
Mammadov wants to work for an arm triangle but Jack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jack is looking to control Mammadov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mammadov seems to be working for a kimura but Jack defends the submission attempt.
Mammadov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Mammadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jack is controlling Mammadov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Mammadov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mammadov moves into full mount! Jack won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Jack is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mammadov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Jack is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yusuf Mammadov!
Yusuf Mammadov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 180
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
Mammadov digs a good hook to Half Assed's body.
Half Assed throws a solid leg kick but Mammadov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Mammadov ducks down to avoid it.
Mammadov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Mammadov forces Half Assed back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Half Assed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mammadov prevents a body shot from Half Assed.
Stalling in the clinch from Half Assed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammadov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Mammadov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land. #T1##BC2#
Mammadov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Half Assed misses with a leg kick
and Mammadov counters with a nice body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Half Assed falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Mammadov moves into the clinch.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land. #BC2#
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mammadov slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Mammadov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mammadov connects with a body shot.
Mammadov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mammadov scoring well with a low kick there.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.#T2#
Nice jab there from Half Assed.
Mammadov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mammadov misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Mammadov moves out of range.
Mammadov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Half Assed rather than just go for the knockout.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
Half Assed tries to bum rush Mammadov with a series of wild strikes but Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Half Assed throws a nice looking combination but Mammadov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mammadov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mammadov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
Half Assed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mammadov momentarily.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Mammadov throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Mammadov's head but Mammadov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mammadov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mammadov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mammadov. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Mammadov looks to move away, Half Assed throws a big counter combo but Mammadov just gets out of the way.
Mammadov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Half Assed.
Mammadov walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Mammadov checks a leg kick.
Half Assed throws a wild body kick that Mammadov sees coming a mile off.
Mammadov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Mammadov lands a body shot.
Half Assed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice 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!
Mammadov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Half Assed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mammadov slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed with a jab.
Mammadov checks the leg kick.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Mammadov.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Half Assed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Mammadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mammadov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Half Assed throws out a leg kick but Mammadov moves out of range and Half Assed only half commits.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.
Mammadov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Half Assed tries to bum rush Mammadov with a series of wild strikes but Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mammadov tries to move into range but Half Assed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Half Assed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mammadov lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov connects with an inside leg kick.
Half Assed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mammadov slips a jab from Half Assed.
Mammadov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Half Assed.#T1#
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Half Assed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mammadov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Half Assed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mammadov.
Mammadov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
Mammadov misses with an uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Mammadov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Half Assed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Half Assed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mammadov counters with a left to the body.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mammadov's hands.#T2#
Mammadov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mammadov can do to turn this around?
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mammadov manages to avoid it.
Half Assed cracks Mammadov with an open hand slap.
Mammadov blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Mammadov ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Half Assed does no damage.
Mammadov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed needs to keep his hands up - Mammadov had a free shot at his head there.
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
and Mammadov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Mammadov misses its intended target. #T3#
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mammadov throws a low kick but Half Assed avoids it.
Half Assed throws a lazy uppercut
and Mammadov counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Half Assed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mammadov wants to clinch up but Half Assed keeps it at a distance.
Mammadov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Half Assed swings for the body but Mammadov moves out of range.
Mammadov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Half Assed can pounce on him.
Half Assed thows a leg kick but Mammadov checks it
and Mammadov counters with a nice leg kick.
Half Assed throws a hook but Mammadov avoids it easily.#T4#
Mammadov staying out of range there.
Mammadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Mammadov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mammadov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Half Assed tries to bum rush Mammadov with a series of wild strikes but Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Half Assed moves out of range of the body kick.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mammadov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Half Assed on the side of the head.
Mammadov walks into a jab.
Mammadov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mammadov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Half Assed thuds his right hand into Mammadov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Half Assed misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Mammadov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mammadov.
Mammadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammadov works on Half Assed's body with a couple of short punches.
Mammadov works on Half Assed's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mammadov as Half Assed tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mammadov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Mammadov lands a nice uppercut.
Half Assed lands a left hand. #T1#
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Mammadov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mammadov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mammadov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mammadov.
Half Assed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
It seemed like Mammadov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Mammadov wants to clinch up but Half Assed keeps it at a distance.
Half Assed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mammadov throws a push kick but Half Assed slaps the foot to one side.
Half Assed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mammadov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Half Assed.
Half Assed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Half Assed takes a swing at Mammadov's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed misses with a body punch
and Mammadov counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Mammadov drops Half Assed with a big left hand and mounts him. Half Assed is in big trouble! #ROC2#Half Assed is rocked!#SUB2#
Mammadov has control of Half Assed's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Half Assed regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yusuf Mammadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Half Assed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Half Assed working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mammadov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Half Assed is on top in guard.
Half Assed seems to have got his legs back now.
Half Assed throwing strikes but missing.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mammadov working for a triangle but Half Assed defends it easily.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Mammadov keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Mammadov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Half Assed has gone for a leg lock! Mammadov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Half Assed's guard.#REVB#
Half Assed keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammadov passes into half guard.
Mammadov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mammadov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Half Assed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anti Half Assed!
Our winner, Anti Half Assed, 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: CFC 483: Wallace v Outlaw
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Kongsangchai tries to clinch up but Mammadov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mammadov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kongsangchai lands with a good body shot.
Kongsangchai misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Kongsangchai.
Mammadov connects with a body shot.
Kongsangchai misses with a wild body shot.
Mammadov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mammadov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Mammadov.
Kongsangchai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Mammadov.
Mammadov works on Kongsangchai's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Mammadov has hold of one of Kongsangchai's legs. Kongsangchai is fighting the takedown attempt but Mammadov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mammadov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kongsangchai keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
Mammadov wants to pass the guard but Kongsangchai is keeping the position.#T1#
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongsangchai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov pushing down on Kongsangchai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kongsangchai is trying to stand. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mammadov prevents Kongsangchai from standing back up.
Mammadov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mammadov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kongsangchai is staying active underneath Mammadov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mammadov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kongsangchai is trying to stand back up but Mammadov is controlling him
Mammadov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Mammadov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kongsangchai is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mammadov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kongsangchai is staying active underneath Mammadov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kongsangchai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mammadov seems to be working for a kimura but Kongsangchai defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kongsangchai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mammadov. #T3#
Mammadov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kongsangchai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mammadov is trying to control. Kongsangchai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kongsangchai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mammadov.
Mammadov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kongsangchai defending well though. #SUB#
Mammadov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kongsangchai sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Mammadov'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.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Kongsangchai has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mammadov is on him like a limpet, forcing Kongsangchai back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mammadov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mammadov misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mammadov's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Yusuf Mammadov has been cut.
Mammadov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kongsangchai pushes Mammadov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mammadov's defenses.
Kongsangchai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammadov blocks an elbow strike from Kongsangchai.
A shot in the inside from Mammadov.
Kongsangchai tries to throw a body punch but Mammadov avoids it by throwing Kongsangchai back against the cage.
Mammadov tries a body shot but Kongsangchai blocks it.
Mammadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuf Mammadov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kongsangchai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mammadov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kongsangchai stuffs the takedown.
Kongsangchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kongsangchai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mammadov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Kongsangchai forces Mammadov back against the cage and clinches.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammadov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mammadov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kongsangchai or not.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kongsangchai to keep the fight standing.
Mammadov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kongsangchai prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammadov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Mammadov.
Kongsangchai looking to throw knees to the head but Mammadov is blocking nicely.
Mammadov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kongsangchai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kongsangchai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mammadov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Kongsangchai lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Mammadov jumps into guard, dragging Kongsangchai to the mat.
Yusuf Mammadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kongsangchai stopping the sweep attempt from Mammadov.
Mammadov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kongsangchai has passed into side control. #SU2#
Kongsangchai decides to stand back up. Kongsangchai steps back and let's Mammadov get back to his feet.
Kongsangchai scores with a shot to the body.
Kongsangchai closes the distance but Mammadov moves to the side
and Mammadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mammadov throws a front kick that sends Kongsangchai stumbling back into the cage.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Mammadov is having none of it.
Nice body kick there by Mammadov.
Kongsangchai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mammadov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Yusuf Mammadov is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Kongsangchai misses.
Mammadov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Kongsangchai tries to clinch
letting Mammadov counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kongsangchai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mammadov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kongsangchai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mammadov defending well as Kongsangchai loads up on a big left hand.
Mammadov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kongsangchai throws out the jab.
Mammadov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai lands a nice hook to Mammadov's body. Mammadov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Kongsangchai moves into range and clinches up with Mammadov.
Mammadov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Mammadov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kongsangchai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Mammadov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Kongsangchai showing good submission defense here.
Mammadov 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.#T3#
Mammadov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai is trying to get back to his feet but Mammadov has full control of the position and if anything, Kongsangchai has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Kongsangchai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mammadov's arms. #SUB#
Mammadov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kongsangchai is defending well though. Mammadov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Mammadov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kongsangchai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kongsangchai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kongsangchai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kongsangchai for a finish.
Kongsangchai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Mammadov working for a choke but Kongsangchai is defending well.
Kongsangchai staying busy and making it hard for Mammadov to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akara Kongsangchai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuf Mammadov'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#
Kongsangchai misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Mammadov finds it's target.
Mammadov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mammadov moves away from the strike by Kongsangchai.
Mammadov tried to counter with a leg kick but Kongsangchai avoided it.#CL2#
Kongsangchai clinches.
Kongsangchai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Mammadov.
Kongsangchai lands a hook that snaps the head of Mammadov backwards.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mammadov lands a nice uppercut.
Mammadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mammadov lands a shot to the body.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai pushes off an throws an elbow but Mammadov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kongsangchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Mammadov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mammadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kongsangchai.
Nice body punch from Mammadov.
Kongsangchai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mammadov has Kongsangchai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kongsangchai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kongsangchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kongsangchai.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mammadov tries to pull guard but Kongsangchai holds him up against the cage and eventually Mammadov drops back down to his feet.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Kongsangchai avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammadov lands with a left to the head.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but Kongsangchai has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Mammadov.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kongsangchai to keep the fight standing.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Mammadov.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Kongsangchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mammadov blocking some punches.
Mammadov is trying to drag Kongsangchai to the mat but Kongsangchai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mammadov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Mammadov lands a left hand.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammadov can't get the takedown.
Kongsangchai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Mammadov jumps into guard, dragging Kongsangchai to the mat. #SUB#
Mammadov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kongsangchai escapes and throws Mammadov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A control attempt from Mammadov but he's now mounted!#T3##SU2#
Kongsangchai stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kongsangchai missing with a left hand there. Mammadov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a body shot
and Kongsangchai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kongsangchai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mammadov. That did some damage!
Kongsangchai throws a body punch but Mammadov moves out of range.
Mammadov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mammadov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kongsangchai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akara Kongsangchai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mammadov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Kongsangchai.#T4##CL#
Mammadov has closed the distance and engaged Kongsangchai in a clinch.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Mammadov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mammadov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kongsangchai after a bit of a struggle.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kongsangchai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongsangchai lands a slapping body shot.
Kongsangchai moves in looking to clinch but Mammadov pushes him off.
Kongsangchai swings for the body but Mammadov moves out of range.
Kongsangchai scores with a leg kick.
Kongsangchai lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mammadov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kongsangchai dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akara Kongsangchai!

Event: BB 33 - Gracie vs Apollo
Date: Mar 08, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Mammadov throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mammadov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Mammadov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedov pinned against the cage. Magomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Mammadov is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Magomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Magomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammadov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Mammadov is looking to counter punch.
Mammadov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mammadov thuds his right hand into Magomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Mammadov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
Nice shot lands for Mammadov.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Mammadov moved out of range.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mammadov with a poor takedown
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mammadov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mammadov throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it. #CL#
Mammadov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov has Mammadov pressed against the cage.
Mammadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov is looking to control Mammadov's arms but Mammadov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammadov tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Mammadov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammadov.
Mammadov lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Mammadov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Magomedov is trying to keep an underhook but Mammadov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mammadov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mammadov content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Mammadov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Magomedov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Magomedov and Mammadov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mammadov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov parries the strikes from Mammadov easily there. Mammadov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magomedov to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mammadov tries to advance to mount but Magomedov denies him.
Mammadov throws an elbow but Magomedov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mammadov trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mammadov swings around for an armbar but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mammadov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov advances position into side control!
Mammadov stops Magomedov from passing to mount.
Mammadov tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mammadov shoots in looking for a takedown but Magomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mammadov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Mammadov.
Mammadov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Mammadov swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Mammadov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Mammadov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mammadov moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Mammadov moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.#CL#
Mammadov takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Mammadov has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Mammadov has hold of one of Magomedov's legs. Magomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Mammadov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mammadov.
Yusuf Mammadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mammadov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magomedov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Magomedov trying to control but Mammadov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Mammadov is keeping the position.
Mammadov 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.#SUB#
Mammadov working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily. #T2#
Magomedov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.#SUB#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Mammadov'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.
Mammadov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mammadov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
Mammadov is looking to pass into half guard but Magomedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Magomedov is in guard.#REVB#
Magomedov won't allow Mammadov to sweep him here.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mammadov is keeping the position for now.
Mammadov is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up. #SUB#
Mammadov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mammadov keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mammadov's guard. #SUB#
Mammadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mammadov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Mammadov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mammadov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Mammadov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Mammadov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomedov defending well as Mammadov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov connects with a body shot.
Mammadov slips under a jab.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammadov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mammadov throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Mammadov dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov tries for a takedown but Magomedov manages to get underhooks.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Still in the clinch, Mammadov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Mammadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mammadov controls his hands.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mammadov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mammadov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Mammadov's shoulder, as Mammadov tries to avoid the shot.
Mammadov dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Mammadov tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov is working Mammadov over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mammadov has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov presses Mammadov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Yusuf Mammadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Mammadov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Mammadov looking to slow down the pace here.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Mammadov is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
Mammadov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov walks into a jab.
Mammadov walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Mammadov walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mammadov off the cage and back into range.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mammadov shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammadov ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Mammadov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mammadov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mammadov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

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

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

Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!

Zabit Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Zabit Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 26 - Paris vs Obaminator
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mammadov or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man misses with a straight right.
Mammadov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mammadov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Man misses.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mammadov has time to react.
Mammadov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Mammadov counters with a leg kick.
Man lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man connects with a body shot.
Mammadov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mammadov moves away from the strike by Man.
Man is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Mammadov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Man's guard.#T1#
Man keeping full guard, as Mammadov tries to pass.
Mammadov stands and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mammadov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Man is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Mammadov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Mammadov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mammadov misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Mammadov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mammadov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to get an arm triangle but Man is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Mammadov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mammadov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mammadov laying and praying for a moment but Man takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mammadov thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Mammadov. #SUB#
Mammadov seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is trying to stand.
Mammadov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuf Mammadov 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#
Man misses with a body shot.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good shot there by Man.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mammadov moves away.
No luck for Mammadov with that takedown attempt.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man connects with a body shot.
Man connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Mammadov is looking to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch.
Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Mammadov moves out of range easily.
Mammadov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Man is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man lands with a right hand.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Mammadov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Mammadov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Mammadov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mammadov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Man.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mammadov's head backwards.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mammadov doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man misses with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Mammadov moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.#T2#
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mammadov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Mammadov's front leg but catches the back leg as Mammadov tries to avoid it.
Mammadov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Mammadov persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammadov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man misses with a kick to the body
and Mammadov counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Man lands.
Mammadov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man misses with a hook. Mammadov ducked under it nicely.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Mammadov throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mammadov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
Man scores with a push kick.
Mammadov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with a body punch
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mammadov misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Man keeps Mammadov at a distance using the push kick.
Man cracks Mammadov with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mammadov.
Mammadov wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Mammadov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mammadov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Man stuns Mammadov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matrix Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Man throws a hook to the side of Mammadov's head but Mammadov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mammadov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man takes a swing at Mammadov's ribcage but misses.
Mammadov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Man takes a swing at Mammadov's ribcage but misses.
Mammadov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Mammadov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mammadov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Man's knee momentarily.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Mammadov 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.
Mammadov throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Man has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mammadov checks a leg kick. #T1#
Man staying out of range there.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
Mammadov ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Man takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mammadov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mammadov moves out of range as Man strikes.
Mammadov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Mammadov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mammadov.
Man lands an overhand right.#T2#
Mammadov takes one on the button.
Mammadov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Man connects with a right hand. Mammadov shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Man.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mammadov at a distance.
Mammadov misses with a leg kick.
Man lands a jab to Mammadov's midsection.
Man punishes Mammadov's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from Man.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mammadov 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.
Man gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mammadov counters with an inside leg kick.
Yusuf Mammadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mammadov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man misses with a body punch
and Mammadov counters with a left to the body.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mammadov delivers a nice body kick.
Man thuds his right hand into Mammadov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mammadov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
Mammadov throws out a powerful jab.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Mammadov clinches.
A short right from Mammadov on the inside.
Mammadov lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A short right from Mammadov on the inside.
Man blocks a body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Man presses Mammadov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mammadov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammadov goes for a takedown attempt but Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Mammadov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Mammadov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man gets through Mammadov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Matrix Man!

Matrix Man wins by unanimous decision!
Matrix Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 20 - Bleak vs Land
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Mammadov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dukat misses with a right hand
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Dukat. Those never looked like landing.
Dukat shoots for a takedown but Mammadov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mammadov misses the shot to the body.
Mammadov slips under a jab.
Dukat missing with a left hand there. Mammadov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
Mammadov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukat was well out of range. Poor timing from Mammadov.
Dukat attempts a counter takedown but Mammadov avoids it well and moves away.
Dukat doesn't manage to clinch there - Mammadov circles away.
Dukat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dukat there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Dukat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mammadov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Mammadov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mammadov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukat.
Mammadov flicks out a counter leg kick but Dukat steps away.
Dukat throws a shot from downtown. Mammadov moves away and avoids it.
Dukat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dukat slips under a jab from Mammadov.
Dukat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mammadov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukat.
Dukat is looking to clinch.
Mammadov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Mammadov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukat was well out of range. Poor timing from Mammadov.
Dukat takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Dukat is rocked!
Dukat leaves his chin hanging out and Mammadov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dukat crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yusuf Mammadov!
After the fight, Yusuf Mammadov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BB 12 - Bleak vs Mayhem
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Kong swings for the body but Mammadov moves out of range. #TD#
Kong feints and as Mammadov raises his hands in defense, Kong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mammadov wants to stand up but Kong is controlling him. #SUB2#
Mammadov is looking for a triangle but Kong pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Mammadov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kong is aware though and is defending well.
Kong stands and throws Mammadov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mammadov is trying to get back to half guard.
Kong working the head with strikes.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kong looks up at the clock and then as Mammadov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Mammadov is wriggling around trying to escape but Kong has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Mammadov taps out and Kong picks up the big win! Great work there by Kong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hong Kong!
Hong Kong retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Hong Kong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BB 6 - Bleak vs Oosthuizen
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammadov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mammadov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mammadov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cardozo throws a nice looking combination but Mammadov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Mammadov misses the target.
Mammadov slips a jab from Cardozo.
As Cardozo backs away, Mammadov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardozo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cardozo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo throws a lazy right hand but Mammadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Mammadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cardozo.
Mammadov stuns Cardozo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mammadov lands a really nice looking cross but Cardozo seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Douglas Cardozo has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Cardozo.#T1##TD2#
Cardozo gets a takedown into half guard.
Mammadov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cardozo jumps into side control!
Mammadov gets back to half guard.
Mammadov wants to get back to full guard.
Cardozo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mammadov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mammadov is looking to control Cardozo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mammadov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mammadov is just riding it out for now. Cardozo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mammadov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mammadov defends it well. #SUB#
Mammadov actively working from the bottom here.
Cardozo tries to pass to full mount but Mammadov defends it.
Mammadov is looking for a sweep. Cardozo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mammadov wants to control but Cardozo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mammadov gets full guard.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a triangle but Cardozo pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a triangle but Cardozo pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mammadov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardozo is pushing down on Mammadov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mammadov is fighting to maintain full guard but Cardozo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cardozo is keen to just control but Mammadov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mammadov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Mammadov is defending well.
Cardozo works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Cardozo goes for an armbar but Mammadov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mammadov. #T4#
Cardozo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cardozo postures up.
Mammadov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Mammadov gets to his feet. Cardozo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mammadov works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardozo clobbers Mammadov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Cardozo.
Cardozo misses with an uppercut. Mammadov saw that one coming.
Mammadov throws a jab when Cardozo was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Douglas Cardozo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mammadov misses with a lunging right hand
and Cardozo counters with a stiff right hand.
Cardozo looks to land a left hand but Mammadov moved out of range nicely.
Mammadov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mammadov defending well as Cardozo loads up on a big left hand.
Cardozo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mammadov half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mammadov.
Mammadov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mammadov slips a straight right by Cardozo.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cardozo sizes up Mammadov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mammadov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardozo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mammadov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cardozo throws out a loose jab but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardozo misses with a takedown attempt - Mammadov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Cardozo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardozo.
Cardozo misses with a left hand
and Mammadov counters with an inside leg kick.
Mammadov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardozo fails to land with a series of punches.
Cardozo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammadov.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Mammadov has closed the distance and engaged Cardozo in a clinch. #T2#
Cardozo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mammadov is defending well.
Mammadov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardozo.
Yusuf Mammadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Cardozo avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mammadov lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Mammadov jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammadov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cardozo passes Mammadov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Mammadov kicks off Cardozo and gets to his feet.
Cardozo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mammadov.
Cardozo misses with a body shot
and Mammadov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cardozo scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Cardozo misses with a lunging right hand
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardozo throws a series of punches but Mammadov moves out of range.
Cardozo throws an off balance right hand
and Mammadov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cardozo thinking.
Cardozo with a nice cross.
Cardozo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mammadov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cardozo is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mammadov.
A big right from Cardozo misses.
Yusuf Mammadov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mammadov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mammadov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cardozo counters with a series of strikes. Mammadov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cardozo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cardozo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov staying out of range there.#T4#
Cardozo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mammadovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Cardozo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cardozo won't allow Mammadov to sweep him here.
Cardozo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mammadov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mammadov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Douglas Cardozo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Cardozo controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mammadov is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cardozo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Douglas Cardozo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cardozo scores with a jab.
Mammadov scoring well with a low kick there.
Mammadov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardozo with the counter takedown but Mammadov avoids it easily.
Cardozo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mammadov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Mammadov clinches up with Cardozo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardozo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mammadov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cardozo looking for a takedown.
Cardozo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mammadov prevents it.
Yusuf Mammadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Cardozo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mammadov prevents it. #T1##BC#
Mammadov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardozo misses with an uppercut. Mammadov saw that one coming.
Mammadov defending well as Cardozo loads up on a big left hand.
Mammadov wants to clinch up but Cardozo keeps it at a distance.
Mammadov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cardozo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mammadov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mammadov misses with a wild body shot.
Cardozo misses with a hook. Mammadov ducked under it nicely.
Cardozo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mammadov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Mammadov has closed the distance and engaged Cardozo in a clinch. #T2#
Cardozo takes a shot to the head.
Mammadov lands with a light punch inside.
Cardozo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mammadov after a bit of a struggle.
Cardozo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cardozo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mammadov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cardozo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cardozo wants a takedown but no success here.
Mammadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Mammadov.
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 left hand lands to the body for Mammadov.
Mammadov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Mammadov jumps guard.
Mammadov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cardozo defends well.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Cardozo is pushing down on Mammadov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mammadov is fighting to maintain full guard but Cardozo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mammadov looking for submissions off his back.
Mammadov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Mammadov keeps moving.
Douglas Cardozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mammadov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Mammadov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Cardozo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Cardozo keeps moving.
Mammadov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mammadov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cardozo 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Yusuf Mammadov!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Yusuf Mammadov!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Yusuf Mammadov!

Yusuf Mammadov wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Yusuf Mammadov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BLAZE IT UP! 3
Date: Sep 14, 2021

#R1#
Roumain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mammadov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roumain scores with a jab to the body.
Roumain scores with the left hand. Mammadov knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Mammadov darts in and clinches Roumain up against the cage.#TD#
Mammadov successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Mammadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roumain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roumain is looking to stand up but Mammadov won't let him. #SUB#
Mammadov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Roumain stands up from Mammadov's guard - Roumain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mammadov defending well as Roumain loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Mammadov throws out a loose jab but Roumain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammadov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mammadov 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 Roumain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roumain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roumain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roumain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Roumain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roumain avoids a kick to the body.
Roumain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roumain looks to score with a jab to the body but Mammadov is just out of range.
Roumain looks to score with a jab to the body but Mammadov is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Mammadov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov with a jab.
Roumain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mammadov doesn't seem bothered though.
Mammadov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roumain at a distance.
Roumain throws a right and a left that Mammadov avoids nicely.
Roumain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mammadov.
Mammadov missing with a left hand there. Roumain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Mammadov moves away from the strike by Roumain .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammadov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roumain .
Roumain with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammadov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roumain works Mammadov's body with a nice hook.
Roumain tries to land a front kick but Mammadov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roumain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
A punch combination from Roumain misses.
Roumain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mammadov thumps Roumain with a low kick.
Roumain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mammadov rather than just go for the knockout.
Mammadov throws a nice head kick!
Mammadov misses with a shot to the body
and Roumain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mammadov thinking.
Mammadov scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Mammadov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roumain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roumain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roumain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roumain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mammadov moves in looking to clinch but Roumain pushes him off.
Mammadov tries to clinch up
and Roumain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mammadov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roumain misses the shot to the body.
Mammadov looks to clinch
and Roumain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mammadov thinking.
Yusuf Mammadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roumain looks to score with a jab to the body but Mammadov is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Roumain , right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Roumain just misses with a punch to the body.
Roumain throws the kick towards the body but Mammadov avoids it.
Mammadov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick from Mammadov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mammadov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mammadov scores with a hook to the body. Roumain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roumain cracks a nice hook into Mammadov's ribs.
Roumain blocks a head kick by Mammadov.
Roumain misses with a body kick.
Mammadov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Mammadov misses
and Roumain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roumain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mammadov at a distance.
Roumain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov throws a sloppy head kick and Roumain moves out of range easily.
Roumain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mammadov.
Roumain throws out a counter right but Mammadov avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nelson Roumain will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Roumain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roumain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roumain 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.
Donk. Mammadov catches Roumain right on the button with a cross.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses
and Mammadov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mammadov wants to clinch
and Roumain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mammadov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roumain .
Mammadov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roumain ducks under a wild hook from Mammadov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roumain just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Roumain misses its intended target.
Mammadov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammadov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Roumain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mammadov.
Mammadov avoids the body shot from Roumain .
Roumain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
Roumain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Roumain blocks the low kick.
Roumain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mammadov.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roumain enables Mammadov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roumain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mammadov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mammadov stops Roumain from standing up. #SUB#
Mammadov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roumain dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mammadov is trying to control the position but Roumain postures up.
Roumain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mammadov is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB#
Mammadov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Roumain has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammadov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mammadov wants to get back to full guard.
Roumain seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SU2#
Roumain decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mammadov misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roumain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mammadov.
Roumain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mammadov wants to clinch up but Roumain keeps it at a distance.
Mammadov takes a swing at Roumain 's ribcage but misses.
Roumain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson Roumain seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Roumain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Mammadov clinches up with Roumain and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Roumain breaks the clinch.
Mammadov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mammadov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mammadov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roumain misses the shot to the body.
Roumain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mammadov tries to close the distance and clinch but Roumain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roumain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mammadov manages to avoid it.
Roumain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mammadov moves out of range as Roumain strikes.
Mammadov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mammadov tries to clinch but Roumain is having none of it.
Mammadov lands a nice looking body kick.#T4##CL#
Mammadov clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Roumain controls the action.
Roumain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roumain tries to work over Mammadov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mammadov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roumain or not.
Roumain is breathing heavily.
Mammadov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mammadov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mammadov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mammadov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mammadov lands a right hand.
Roumain tries a body shot but Mammadov blocks it.
A short left from Mammadov.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov tries a body shot but Roumain blocks it.
Roumain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mammadov. #TD#
Mammadov jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roumain just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammadov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mammadov wants to clinch up but Roumain keeps it at a distance.
Mammadov misses with a head kick.
Roumain throws a series of punches but Mammadov avoids them all with ease.
Roumain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roumain throws a series of punches but Mammadov avoids them all with ease.
Roumain takes one on the button.
Roumain throws a body punch but Mammadov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Roumain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mammadov misses with a straight left. #CL#
Mammadov has Roumain up against the cage in a clinch.
Mammadov looking for a takedown. #T1##BC2#
Roumain breaks from the clinch.
Mammadov dives in and grabs Roumain 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roumain pushes down on Mammadov's head and hops out.
Roumain misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mammadov misses the target.
Mammadov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roumain .
Roumain checks a leg kick.
Roumain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mammadov throws out the jab.
Roumain misses with a body kick.
Roumain dodges the punch combination from Mammadov.
Mammadov tries to close the distance and clinch but Roumain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roumain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mammadov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mammadov looks to land a right hand but Roumain moved out of range.
Mammadov wants to clinch.
Roumain flicks out a counter leg kick but Mammadov steps away.#T2#
Roumain looks to score with a jab to the body but Mammadov is just out of range.
Mammadov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roumain takes a swing at Mammadov's ribcage but misses.
Roumain drops his hands momentarily and Mammadov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roumain looks to land a combination but Mammadov avoids it well. #CL#
Mammadov closes the distance and pushes Roumain back into the cage.
Roumain tries to throw a body punch but Mammadov avoids it by throwing Roumain back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roumain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammadov misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Mammadov.
Roumain misses with the head strike.
Mammadov misses with a body punch.
Mammadov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mammadov has Roumain pressed against the cage, preventing Roumain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roumain blocks a body shot from Mammadov.
Yusuf Mammadov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Mammadov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roumain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mammadov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roumain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammadov cracks Roumain with a nice body shot.
Roumain fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mammadov manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Roumain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mammadov throws a head kick that half lands.
Good shot there by Mammadov.#CL#
Mammadov has closed the distance and engaged Roumain in a clinch.
Roumain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mammadov's elbow.
Mammadov tries to stall but Roumain uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Roumain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mammadov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roumain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roumain tries a quick counter leg kick but Mammadov is wise to it.
Mammadov scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson Roumain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roumain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roumain misses with a wild body shot.
Mammadov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roumain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mammadov!
Mammadov lands a glancing blow to the side of Roumain 's head.
Roumain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roumain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
Roumain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roumain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mammadov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yusuf Mammadov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mammadov cracks Roumain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mammadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roumain manages to avoid it.
Roumain misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Mammadov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mammadov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mammadov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Yusuf Mammadov!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Yusuf Mammadov!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Yusuf Mammadov!

Yusuf Mammadov wins by unanimous decision!
Yusuf Mammadov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Boudreaux throws an off balance right hand
and Mammadov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mammadov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boudreaux is out of range and Mammadov settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
Mammadov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boudreaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mammadov.
Boudreaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mammadov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boudreaux misses the body punch
and Mammadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mammadov slips under a jab from Boudreaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux misses with a left hand
and Mammadov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mammadov fakes the leg kick and cracks Boudreaux in the body.
Boudreaux looks winded!#CL#
Mammadov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boudreaux, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Mammadov misses with the head strike.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boudreaux fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boudreaux 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.
Mammadov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boudreaux misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
Boudreaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boudreaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mammadov.
It seemed like Boudreaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boudreaux defending well as Mammadov loads up on a big left hand.
Mammadov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Boudreaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mammadov.
No joy there for Boudreaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mammadov is looking to counter punch.
Mammadov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boudreaux's corner calls for a 1-2. Boudreaux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mammadov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux.
Mammadov misses with a body punch
and Boudreaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boudreaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Mammadov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boudreaux throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Boudreaux.
Mammadov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gator Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudreaux manages to avoid it.
Boudreaux jabs Mammadov right on the nose. Mammadov blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Mammadov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boudreaux swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mammadov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mammadov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boudreaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boudreaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boudreaux.
Mammadov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mammadov misses the shot to the body.
Mammadov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boudreaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Boudreaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Boudreaux misses
and Mammadov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mammadov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boudreaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mammadov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux.#T4#
Mammadov shoots and misses
and Boudreaux counters with a nice body shot.
Mammadov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Mammadov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mammadov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mammadov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boudreaux misses with a wild combination.
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Mammadov moved out of range.
Mammadov scores with a decent looking hook.
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 Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boudreaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mammadov lands a nice shot to the body.
Boudreaux works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux misses with a hook.
Boudreaux takes a swing at Mammadov's ribcage but misses.
Mammadov misses with a body shot
and Boudreaux counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov blocks a jab.
Boudreaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boudreaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Mammadov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mammadov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Mammadov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mammadov scores with a hook.#ROC#Boudreaux is rocked!
Mammadov misses with a body shot.
Boudreaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Mammadov finish him?
Boudreaux scores with a nice right hand.
Yusuf Mammadov is winning the standup battle so far.
Boudreaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mammadov manages to avoid it.
Mammadov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boudreaux seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Mammadov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mammadov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boudreaux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boudreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boudreaux blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mammadov.
Mammadov is trying to drag Boudreaux to the mat but Boudreaux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mammadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boudreauxs head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Mammadov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mammadov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Boudreaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Boudreaux on the inside.
Boudreaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Mammadov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mammadov is looking to clinch but Boudreaux is avoiding it.
Mammadov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boudreaux misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Mammadov closes the distance and pushes Boudreaux back into the cage.
Mammadov presses Boudreaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Mammadov. #BC#
Mammadov breaks from the clinch.
Mammadov avoids the body shot from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux misses with a wild body shot.
Boudreaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boudreaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mammadov manages to avoid it.
Mammadov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boudreaux misses with a shot to the body
and Mammadov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux.
An attempted straight right counter from Mammadov misses the target.
Boudreaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Mammadov.#T4#
Mammadov moves in looking to clinch but Boudreaux pushes him off.
As Mammadov backs off Boudreaux throws a huge counter combo but Mammadov manages to avoid it all.
Boudreaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mammadov digs a good hook to Boudreaux's body.
Boudreaux is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudreaux throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mammadov counter with a right hand.
Mammadov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Boudreaux! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yusuf Mammadov!
Yusuf Mammadov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Vrjalya misses with a left hand
and Mammadov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
Vrjalya takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vrjalya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mammadov but Mammadov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ken Vrjalya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrjalya's corner calls for a 1-2. Vrjalya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Vrjalya drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Vrjalya controlling him for the moment.
Vrjalya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mammadov working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Mammadov is keeping the position.
Mammadov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mammadov wants to control the position but Vrjalya says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mammadov is looking to improve his position.
Vrjalya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mammadov 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#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mammadov is looking to improve his position.
Vrjalya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vrjalya in particular looking to stall.
Mammadov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vrjalya has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mammadov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov tries to hold on but Vrjalya postures up.#T3#
Vrjalya tries to take his opponent's back but Mammadov turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Mammadov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammadov postures up.
Mammadov wants to get up but he can't break Vrjalya's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Vrjalya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mammadov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mammadov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Mammadov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
Mammadov tries to stand but Vrjalya is controlling from the bottom.
Vrjalya wants to sweep here but Mammadov controlling him for the moment.
Mammadov pushes down on Vrjalya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mammadov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ken Vrjalya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mammadov feints and then cracks Vrjalya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vrjalya down.
Vrjalya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mammadov is fending him off so far but Vrjalya persists. Nope, Mammadov circles away and we're back to standing.
Mammadov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vrjalya connects with a body shot that sends Mammadov's belly button to the back.
Vrjalya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mammadov is fending him off so far but Vrjalya persists. Nope, Mammadov circles away and we're back to standing.
Mammadov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mammadov misses with a hook.
Vrjalya wants to counter the offense by Mammadov and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Vrjalya closes the distance and pushes Mammadov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Vrjalya.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mammadov up against the cage.
Vrjalya lands with a short shot to the head.
Vrjalya tries for a takedown but Mammadov manages to get underhooks.
Yusuf Mammadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Vrjalya.#T1#
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Vrjalya controls the action. #TD2#
Vrjalya lands a takedown into guard.
Mammadov is trying to control the position but Vrjalya postures up. #SUB#
Mammadov working for submissions but it's allowed Vrjalya to get to half guard.
Mammadov is trying to stand back up but Vrjalya is controlling him
Mammadov trying to control from the bottom.
Mammadov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vrjalya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vrjalya's back!
Vrjalya tries to escape but Mammadov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Vrjalya preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mammadov. #SUB#
Vrjalya showing good submission defense here. #T2##SUB#
Mammadov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vrjalya defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Mammadov is persistently looking for the submission but Vrjalya is defending it well. #SUB#
Mammadov working for the choke. #SUB#
Mammadov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vrjalya is defending well though. Mammadov let's go of the attempt for now.
Mammadov not allowing Vrjalya to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov working for the choke.
Vrjalya breaks Mammadov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Vrjalya stopping the sweep attempt from Mammadov.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a triangle but Vrjalya pushes his legs off easily.
Vrjalya's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Vrjalya is continuing to stall.
Mammadov keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Mammadov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mammadov trying to control the position here.
Vrjalya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya's cut.
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 Mammadov misses.
Vrjalya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vrjalya shoots in for a takedown but Mammadov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mammadov.
Mammadov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vrjalya lands with a straight right. Mammadov didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov throws a jab when Vrjalya was well out of range.
And Vrjalya tries to counter it with a takedown but Mammadov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mammadov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mammadov throws a lazy right hand but Vrjalya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
Yusuf Mammadov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Vrjalya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mammadov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vrjalya tries to clinch but Mammadov is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
Vrjalya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mammadov looks to land a body kick but Vrjalya moved away.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mammadov shoots for a double leg takedown but Vrjalya sprawls well. He's pushed Mammadov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vrjalya slips under a jab from Mammadov.#T2#
Mammadov blocks a jab.#KD#
Mammadov connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Vrjalya to the floor! Mammadov dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Vrjalya is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya is still in real trouble! Can Mammadov finish him?
Mammadov wants to stand up but Vrjalya is controlling the position. #SUB#
Mammadov is working for a kimura but Vrjalya is defending it quite comfortably.
Vrjalya seems to have recovered his senses.
Vrjalya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mammadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrjalya can do to turn this around?#T3#
Vrjalya trying to control here.
Vrjalya is controlling Mammadov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vrjalya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vrjalya keeping full guard, as Mammadov tries to pass.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Vrjalya looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vrjalya keeping full guard, as Mammadov tries to pass.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vrjalya looks to clinch
and Mammadov counters with a right hand to the body.
Vrjalya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD2#
Vrjalya shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vrjalya showed some decent athleticism there.
Vrjalya works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mammadov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mammadov 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuf Mammadov!
Yusuf Mammadov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C4 - XXXII - Williams v Diesel
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Mammadov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mammadov connects with a body shot.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Mammadov.
Mammadov 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.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Mammadov forces Ortega back against the cage and clinches.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega.
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mammadov.
Mammadov lands a nice uppercut.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Mammadov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammadov has Ortega pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ortega has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Ortega tightens his grip and picks Mammadov up, before dumping him to the ground. Mammadov manages to land in guard.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortega postures up.
Ortega won't allow Mammadov to sweep him here.
Ortega connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortega lands a couple of digs.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ortega lands a couple of elbows.
Mammadov 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.
Mammadov looking to control.
Ortega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortega defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Ortega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ortega advances to half guard.
Mammadov is pressing down on Ortega's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ortega throwing strikes from guard but Mammadov blocks nicely. #SUB#
Mammadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Mammadov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's guard. #REVR#
Mammadov preventing the sweep.
Ortega keeps trying to improve his position.
Mammadov controlling from the top position.
Mammadov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.
Ortega trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mammadov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mammadov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Mammadov is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ortega has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mammadov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ortega.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ortega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mammadov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mammadov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mammadov working the ground and pound but Ortega is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ortega has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortega is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuf Mammadov 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#
Ortega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Mammadov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mammadov is looking to counter punch.
Ortega throws a right hand that misses
and Mammadov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortega moves out of range as Mammadov strikes.
And Ortega tries to counter it with a takedown but Mammadov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mammadov leaves Ortega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mammadov throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega lands a jab to Mammadov's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Mammadov as Ortega shoots in.
Yusuf Mammadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Ortega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mammadov's hands.#TD2#
Ortega is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mammadov's half guard.
Noah Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Mammadov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mammadov is controlling Ortega's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura but Mammadov is defending well.
Ortega prevents Mammadov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ortega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for submissions off his back.
Ortega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortega pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Mammadov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega controlling the pace.
Mammadov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mammadov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortega pulls his head out easily.
Ortega thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mammadov's head.
Mammadov controlling the position for now.
Ortega looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mammadov is not content to let Ortega control the position.#T3#
Mammadov wants to get back to full guard.
Ortega is thwarting Mammadov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mammadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mammadov is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mammadov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mammadov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortega.
Mammadov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mammadov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mammadov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Mammadov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mammadov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mammadov keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mammadov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ortega seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Mammadov.
Ortega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mammadov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Ortega 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##CL#
Mammadov rushes Ortega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mammadov.
Mammadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Mammadov presses Ortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ortega wants a takedown but no success here.
Mammadov scores with a shot to the side of Ortega's head.
Mammadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortega blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mammadov.
Mammadov lands with a light punch inside.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Mammadov.
A nice left hand lands by Mammadov.
A nice left hand lands by Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortega or not.
Mammadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action. #T2#
Mammadov lands a nice uppercut.
Mammadov pushes Ortega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortega looking to slow down the pace here.
Mammadov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammadov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammadov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Mammadov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortega.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Ortega works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mammadov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's guard. #REVR#
Mammadov works over Ortega with some ground and pound from guard.
Mammadov passes Ortega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mammadov passes to side control. #SUB#
Mammadov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mammadov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Mammadov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ortega's legs.
Ortega manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortega is just riding it out for now. Mammadov eventually gives up the hold.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Mammadov is nestled in close to Ortega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Mammadov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Mammadov has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ortega tries to roll over but Mammadov keeps him under control.
Ortega is trying to control but Mammadov passes into side control!
Ortega wants to control but Mammadov postures up.
Mammadov advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Mammadov is working for a guillotine from mount but Ortega frees his head quite easily.
Ortega working to try and regain half guard.
Ortega is squirming around, avoiding Mammadov's attempts to control the action.
Ortega is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mammadov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mammadov 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuf Mammadov!
After the fight, Yusuf Mammadov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C4 XXVII - Abner vs. Pwent
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Zemlya throws a one two combo.
Zemlya slips under a jab from Mammadov.
Mammadov 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.
Zemlya connects with a nice looking jab.
Zemlya misses with a hook to the body
and Mammadov counters with a thumping low kick.
Zemlya throws a lazy uppercut
and Mammadov counters with a straight right hand.
Zemlya throws a lazy uppercut
and Mammadov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mammadov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mammadov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zemlya.
Zemlya 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.
Zemlya looks to throw the jab but Mammadov is out of range.
Mammadov throws out a counter right but Zemlya avoids it with no problem.
Zemlya scores with a jab. Mammadov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Mammadov misses.
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!
Mammadov is looking to clinch but Zemlya is avoiding it.
Mammadov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zemlya missing with a left hand there. Mammadov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zemlya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Zemlya misses with a straight left.
Mammadov moves out of range as Zemlya strikes.
A little jabbing left from Mammadov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Zemlya. Beautiful body shot.
Zemlya misses with a body punch
and Mammadov counters with a leg kick.
Zemlya punishes Mammadov's body with a nice straight punch.
Zemlya misses with a straight right.
A big left from Zemlya misses.
Zemlya throws an off balance right hand
and Mammadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zemlya throws a poor cross that misses
and Mammadov counters with a leg kick.
Zemlya misses with a shot to the body
and Zemlya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zemlya throws a right hand that misses
and Mammadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Zemlya.
Mammadov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mammadov takes one on the button.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemlya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zemlya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mammadov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mammadov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zemlya misses with a lunging right hand
and Mammadov counters with a nice body shot.
Zemlya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mammadov counters with a leg kick.
Mammadov connects with a body shot that sends Zemlya's belly button to the back.
Zemlya 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.
Zemlya looks to land a right hand but Mammadov moved out of range.
Zemlya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zemlya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mammadov.
Nice shot lands for Mammadov.
Zemlya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mammadov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malaya Zemlya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A big right from Mammadov misses.
Zemlya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mammadov takes a swing at Zemlya's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Mammadov drops Zemlya with a big left hand and mounts him. Zemlya is in big trouble! #ROC2#Zemlya is rocked!#SUB2#
Mammadov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yusuf Mammadov!
After the fight, Yusuf Mammadov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C4 XIV - Mayhem vs. Daniko
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
A low kick from Mammadov is predictable there #TD#
and Ortega counters with a single leg into guard. Mammadov didn't expect that.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Mammadov.#SUB2#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortega defends it easily.
Mammadov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortega controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammadov pulls Ortega in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortega defends it easily.
Mammadov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Mammadov keeps moving.
Ortega stays in close to Mammadov's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Mammadov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.
Mammadov keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega postures up.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Ortega trying to control but Mammadov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortega defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mammadov working for a triangle but Ortega defends it easily.
Ortega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega throws a strike aimed at the side of Mammadov's head but Mammadov avoids it well.#SUB#
Ortega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mammadov, who protects the arm well.
Ortega trying to control the action but Mammadov is working from the bottom.
Ortega lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Ortega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mammadov wants to control but Ortega postures up.#SUB#
Ortega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mammadov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ortega working away.#T3#
Mammadov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ortega wants to work for an arm triangle but Mammadov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mammadov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mammadov is pulling down on Ortega's head to control his posture.
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Mammadov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega trying to control but Mammadov is working from the bottom.
Ortega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Mammadov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mammadov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mammadov working a defensive guard here. #T4##SUB2#
Mammadov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mammadov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ortega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega is looking to pass into half guard but Mammadov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mammadov is in guard.#REVB#
Mammadov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortega is retaining full guard.
Mammadov stopping the sweep attempt from Ortega.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Mammadov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Mammadov controlling him for the moment.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov passes into half guard.
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 Noah Ortega will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mammadov.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortega.
We've been hearing that Ortega has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mammadov is looking for a sweep.
Mammadov struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mammadov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mammadov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Noah Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mammadov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ortega goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mammadov turns into him and now he's in Ortega's guard.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mammadov can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing.
Mammadov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mammadov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortega working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Ortega looking for a triangle here. Mammadov is fighting it but it looks tight! Ortega pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mammadov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noah Ortega!
Noah Ortega seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C4 - The Seventh
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Bouldershoulder misses
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Bouldershoulder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mammadov gets full guard.
We've been hearing that Bouldershoulder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Mammadov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bouldershoulder is aware though and is defending well.
Mammadov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bouldershoulder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bouldershoulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mammadov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouldershoulder is in close to Mammadov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mammadov trying to keep a closed guard but Bouldershoulder is proving a slippery customer.
Bouldershoulder is in close to Mammadov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Mammadov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bouldershoulder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bouldershoulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Mammadov is retaining full guard. #T1#
Bouldershoulder trying to control but Mammadov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bouldershoulder is really struggling to control Mammadov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mammadov controls Bouldershoulder momentarily but Bouldershoulder frees himself.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Bouldershoulder controlling him for the moment.
Bouldershoulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mammadov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mammadov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mammadov trying to keep a closed guard but Bouldershoulder is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mammadov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bouldershoulder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bouldershoulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bouldershoulder drops back looking for a leg! Mammadov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mammadov manages to kick Bouldershoulder off! Bouldershoulder jumps back into Mammadov's guard. #SUB2#
Mammadov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bouldershoulder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bouldershoulder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mammadov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Bouldershoulder is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Mammadov working for submissions but it's allowed Bouldershoulder to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mammadov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bouldershoulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mammadov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bouldershoulder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mammadov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bouldershoulder has Mammadov in his guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Bouldershoulder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mammadov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mammadov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mammadov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Bouldershoulder keeps moving. #SUB#
Mammadov throws a sloppy strike and Bouldershoulder has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mammadov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bouldershoulder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pikel Bouldershoulder!
Pikel Bouldershoulder was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SP Proving Grounds 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
A big left from Mammadov misses.
Mammadov scores with a jab. Grozniy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mammadov throws a big shot that misses.
Mammadov has a takedown stuffed.
Mammadov shoots in looking for a takedown. Grozniy tries to sprawl out of it but Mammadov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grozniy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grozniy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mammadov.
Grozniy misses with a straight right.
Mammadov misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Grozniy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Grozniy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mammadov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grozniy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammadov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grozniy is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Grozniy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grozniy misses with a low kick.
A big left from Grozniy misses.
Nice defenses there by Grozniy.
Grozniy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mammadov.
Mammadov loads up on a big right hand but Grozniy slips the punch.
Mammadov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mammadov throws a body punch but Grozniy moves out of range.
Grozniy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a body shot but no joy.
Grozniy moves out of range as Mammadov strikes.
Grozniy tries to land a leg kick but Mammadov saw it coming and moves away.
Mammadov throws a jab when Grozniy was well out of range.
Mammadov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Grozniy slips under a jab from Mammadov.
Grozniy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Mammadov pushes Grozniy up against the cage in a clinch.
Mammadov wants to break free but Grozniy has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Mammadov takes a shot to the head.
Grozniy tries a body shot but Mammadov blocks it.
Grozniy blocks a body shot from Mammadov.
Grozniy lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Yusuf Mammadov has been cut.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Grozniy.
Grozniy can't find room to land a body shot as Mammadov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grozniy.
Grozniy struggles to land a body shot inside as Mammadov controls his hands.
Grozniy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grozniy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mammadov looks winded!#T2#
Mammadov takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grozniy has him pressed against the cage.
Grozniy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grozniy lands an elbow inside.
Grozniy cracks Mammadov with a nice body shot.
Grozniy lands an elbow inside that Mammadov shrugs off.
Grozniy lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Yusuf Mammadov's cut even more.#BC#
Grozniy manages to break the clinch.
Grozniy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mammadov.
Grozniy is looking to counter punch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grozniy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grozniy tries to land a knee to the head but Mammadov blocks with his arms.
Grozniy works on Mammadov's body with a couple of short punches.
Grozniy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
The cut above Yusuf Mammadov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mammadov takes an elbow to the temple.
Grozniy presses Mammadov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grozniy lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Grozniy. #CUT#
Yusuf Mammadov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#BC#
Grozniy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grozniy stuns Mammadov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grozniy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Grozniy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuf Mammadov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grozniy throws out a loose jab but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grozniy jabs at Mammadov's body.#CL2#
Mammadov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grozniy, pushing him back against the cage.
Grozniy tries a knee to the head but Mammadov blocks it.
Grozniy struggles to land a body shot inside as Mammadov controls his hands.
Grozniy misses with a knee strike.
Ivan Grozniy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mammadov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grozniy blocks a body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Grozniy avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov misses with the head strike.
Grozniy lands an elbow inside that Mammadov shrugs off.
Grozniy blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Grozniy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mammadov's elbow.
Grozniy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grozniy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grozniy tries to land a knee to the head but Mammadov blocks with his arms.
Mammadov misses with the head strike. #T1#
Grozniy effectively controlling the action here.
Grozniy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mammadov can do to turn this around?
Mammadov misses with a body punch.
Grozniy prevents a body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses.
Grozniy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mammadov's defenses.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Grozniy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mammadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Grozniy.
We've been informed that Mammadov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mammadov is breathing heavily.
Grozniy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mammadov takes an elbow to the temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Grozniy!
Ivan Grozniy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SP Proving Grounds 1
Date: Apr 09, 2020

#R1#
Osabi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mammadov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mammadov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Osabi gets tackled into the cage by Mammadov. Mammadov maintains the clinch.
Osabi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mammadov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osabi is trying to force a seperation but Mammadov has the dominant position.#TD#
Mammadov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mammadov staying calm.
Mammadov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Osabi for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mammadov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Osabi to his feet. #T1##TD#
Mammadov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Osabi's guard.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Osabi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov stopping the sweep attempt from Osabi.
Osabi trying to strike off his back.
Osabi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Osabi keeps moving.
Osabi trying to keep a closed guard but Mammadov is proving a slippery customer.
Mammadov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Mammadov wants to stand but Osabi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Osabi misses with a double jab.
As Osabi looks to move away, Mammadov throws a big counter combo but Osabi just gets out of the way.
Osabi dodges the punch combination from Mammadov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osabi.
Yusuf Mammadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osayaba Osabi.
Osabi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mammadov swivels and escapes.
Osabi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Mammadov counters by clinching up. #T3#
Osabi fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Mammadov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mammadov clinches. #BC2#
Osabi manages to break the clinch.
Osabi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mammadov swivels and escapes.#TD#
Mammadov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Osabi!
Mammadov gets to mount! Osabi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Osabi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osabi is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Mammadov controlling from the full mount.
Mammadov looking to control but Osabi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osabi can't escape the position.
Mammadov landing punches.
Osabi is desperately trying to improve his position but Mammadov has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammadov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mammadov with shots to the head and body - Osabi looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuf Mammadov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Osabi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Osabi darts in and clinches Mammadov up against the cage.
Mammadov tries to land a knee to the head but Osabi blocks with his arms.
Mammadov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Osabi smiles and moves away.
Osabi fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Mammadov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Osabi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mammadov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mammadov!
Yusuf Mammadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mammadov is looking to take a break and control but Osabi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Osabi is trying to get back to his feet.
Osabi throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Mammadov grinds an elbow into Osabi's temple.
Osabi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mammadov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Osabi is not content to let Mammadov control the position.
Osabi tries to bench press Mammadov off him but Mammadov keeps the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mammadov is looking to take a break and control but Osabi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mammadov slows the pace down.
Mammadov is looking to take a break and control but Osabi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mammadov advances to mount. #T3#
Osabi tries to lock up and control but Mammadov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Osabi is desperately trying to improve his position but Mammadov has a good base and remains in mount.
Osabi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mammadov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Osabi is desperately trying to improve his position but Mammadov has a good base and remains in mount.
Mammadov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mammadov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mammadov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Mammadov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mammadov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Osabi looks a forlorn figure.
Mammadov controlling the position easily from mount.
Osabi regains half guard.
Mammadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osabi can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mammadov is working for a kimura but Osabi is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuf Mammadov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mammadov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osabi.
Mammadov slips a straight right by Osabi.
Mammadov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Osabi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Osabi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mammadov.
Mammadov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osabi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov misses with a jab to the body
and Osabi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mammadov thinking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osabi is defended easily by Mammadov.
Yusuf Mammadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osayaba Osabi.#T1##CL2#
Osabi has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Osabi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mammadov regains guard.
Osabi is standing up over Mammadov. Mammadov looks to escape but Osabi dives into side control. #REVR#
Mammadov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Osabi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mammadov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Osabi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Osabi misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Osabi in side control, throwing shots but Mammadov defends.
Mammadov tries to improve position but can't.
Osabi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mammadov is avoiding damage well.
Mammadov holds on to Osabi's head and controls the position momentarily.
Osabi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mammadov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Osabi is looking to take a break and control but Mammadov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mammadov wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Mammadov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mammadov with a poor takedown
and Osabi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mammadov thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mammadov misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osabi.
Osabi shoots and misses
and Mammadov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Osabi closes the distance and clinches.
Mammadov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Osabi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mammadov throws a series of punches but Osabi avoids them all with ease.
Osabi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mammadov as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mammadov shoots in but Osabi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Osayaba Osabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusuf Mammadov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Mammadov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Osabi sprawls well initially but Mammadov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Osabi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mammadov is on him like a limpet, forcing Osabi back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osayaba Osabi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mammadov 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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