Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 364 Sakala v Tyler
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Temidare throws the left hand but Lovanov avoids the punch easily.
Lovanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Temidare punishes Lovanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov walks into a jab.#TD#
Lovanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lovanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Temidare defending well though.
Temidare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lovanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Temidare is trying to stand back up but Lovanov is controlling him
Lovanov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Temidare's head.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Temidare's head.
Lovanov trying to control from Temidare's half guard. Temidare has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Temidare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Temidare being controlled here, momentarily.
Lovanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Temidare wants to stand and escape but Lovanov is having none of it.
Lovanov postures up in Temidare's guard and throws a big left but Temidare blocks it.
Lovanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Temidare has wrist control.
Lovanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lovanov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Temidare keeps moving.
Temidare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovanov postures up in Temidare's guard and throws a big left but Temidare blocks it. #T3#
Lovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lovanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Temidare is retaining full guard.
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Temidare blocks nicely.
Temidare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Temidare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Temidare wants to stand and escape but Lovanov is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Temidare misses its intended target. #T4#
Lovanov misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Lovanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lovanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Temidare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temidare being controlled here, momentarily.
Temidare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov postures up in Temidare's guard and throws a big left but Temidare blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Temidare lands a slapping body shot.
Temidare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovanov.
Lovanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temidare sprawls and moves away.
Lovanov takes a swing at Temidare's ribcage but misses.
Temidare looks to land a left hand but Lovanov moved out of range nicely.
Temidare misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Temidare darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Temidare's shoulder, as Temidare tries to avoid the shot.
Temidare throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lovanov counters with a shoot takedown. Temidare fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov prevents Temidare from getting back to his feet.
Lovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Temidare keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Temidare utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temidare can do to turn this around?
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Temidare keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lovanov scores with a shot to the body.
Temidare tests Lovanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2##TD#
Lovanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Temidare keeps working.
Lovanov prevents Temidare from escaping the position.
Temidare defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Lovanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lovanov trying to control the position but Temidare is working away.
Lovanov looks up at the clock and then as Temidare takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lovanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Lovanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Temidare down.
Lovanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Temidare's head but Temidare avoids it well.
Lovanov working the head and body with strikes.
Lovanov in side control, throwing shots but Temidare defends.
Temidare is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lovanov connects with a decent elbow.
Temidare avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lovanov.
Lovanov grinds an elbow into Temidare's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Temidare is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lovanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Lovanov trying to control the action but Temidare is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Temidare's face as Lovanov controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov working the ground and pound.
Lovanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Temidare's head but Temidare avoids it well.
Lovanov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Temidare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Temidare.#TD#
Lovanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lovanov trying to control but Temidare is working from the bottom.
Lovanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temidare keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov works over Temidare with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Temidare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lovanov 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.
Adeboye Temidare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lovanov goes for a double leg but Temidare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temidare continues to drive forward.
Lovanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Temidare to keep the fight standing.
Temidare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Temidare breaks the clinch.
Lovanov punishes Temidare's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Temidare pinned against the cage. Temidare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zahbit Lovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Temidare coming out on top.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Temidare.
The fighters circling - Temidare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov tries to counter with a takedown but Temidare is quick to defend against it.
Zahbit Lovanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adeboye Temidare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Temidare throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Lovanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lovanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lovanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temidare is keeping the position for now.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Lovanov wants to pass the guard but Temidare is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Temidare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.#TD#
Lovanov gets a takedown into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov 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: DMMA 351 Dewitt v Lovanov
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Lovanov throws the left hand but Dewitt avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dewitt lands with an overhand left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lovanov 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.
Lovanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dewitt to score with a decent uppercut.
Dewitt misses with a straight left.
Lovanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dewitt.
Dewitt fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dewitt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lovanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dewitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovanov misses the jab.#T1#
Dewitt misses with a low kick.
Lovanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dewitt tries to clinch but Lovanov is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dewitt throws a jab when Lovanov was well out of range.
Dewitt misses with a body shot
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Dewitt closes the distance and clinches.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lovanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dewitt smiles and moves away.
Lovanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dewitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Dewitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dewitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lovanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewitt. Lovanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lovanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovanov misses with a straight left.
Dewitt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dewitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lovanov.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovanov.
Dewitt takes a swing at Lovanov's ribcage but misses.
Dewitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Howie Dewitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovanov throws a nice looking combination but Dewitt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howie Dewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Dewitt lands with an overhand left.
Dewitt misses with a looping right.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt thows a body kick. Lovanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
And Lovanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Dewitt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lovanov throws a big shot that misses.
Dewitt is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov lands a body shot.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
Dewitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Dewitt lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Dewitt looks for the body kick but Lovanov saw that one coming.
Lovanov throws a shot from downtown. Dewitt moves away and avoids it.
Dewitt is looking to counter the offense by Lovanov and move into the clinch.
Lovanov misses with a body kick.
Lovanov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dewitt to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dewitt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lovanov somewhat.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.#CL#
Dewitt clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dewitt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dewitt lands a right hook to the body.
Dewitt throws a body kick that misses.
Lovanov with the counter takedown but Dewitt avoids it easily.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
Dewitt swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lovanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Dewitt tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Dewitt back against the cage.
Lovanov tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but Dewitt has him pressed against the cage.
Dewitt stalling in the clinch.
Lovanov fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Lovanov jumps guard and drags Dewitt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Dewitt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dewitt tries to clinch up.
Dewitt is looking to wear down Lovanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
Lovanov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dewitt throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Lovanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dewitt!
Dewitt tries to bench press Lovanov off him but Lovanov keeps the position.
Lovanov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lovanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lovanov controlling from side mount.
Lovanov lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Lovanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dewitt's head but Dewitt avoids it well.
Dewitt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lovanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewitt dodges the ground and pound from Lovanov.
The referee asks Lovanov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lovanov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dewitt wants to get back to his feet.
Dewitt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lovanov.
Lovanov staying calm.
Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dewitt to see if he's OK.#T3#
Lovanov trying to control the action but Dewitt is working from the bottom.
Lovanov scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Dewitt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lovanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dewitt is being controlled here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lovanov lands a few punches from side control.
Dewitt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lovanov.
Lovanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dewitt to see if he's OK.
Lovanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lovanov working the ground and pound from side control.
Zahbit Lovanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lovanov looks up at the clock and then as Dewitt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lovanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lovanov landing strikes.
Lovanov slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov 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.#R3#
Dewitt throws out a powerful jab.
Dewitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Lovanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dewitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Lovanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovanov.
Dewitt lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dewitt's head.
Lovanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Dewitt tries to clinch
and Lovanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dewitt thinking.
Dewitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovanov throws out the jab.
Lovanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Howie Dewitt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dewitt tries to clinch but Lovanov is having none of it.
Lovanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dewitt has time to react.
Lovanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Dewitt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lovanov.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown but Dewitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dewitt thumps Lovanov with a low kick.#T2#
Dewitt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dewitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dewitt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lovanov somewhat.
Lovanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dewitt counters with a nice body shot.
Dewitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovanov.
Dewitt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lovanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dewitt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.#T3##TD2#
Lovanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dewitt quickly recovers to half guard.
Dewitt has hold of Lovanov's hands but Lovanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dewitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lovanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dewitt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lovanov is nestled in close to Dewitt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Lovanov is looking for a kimura but Dewitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lovanov to get the leverage.
Dewitt is trying to control but can't.
Lovanov lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Lovanov winds up and cracks Dewitt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dewitt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dewitt taking some punishment here, with Lovanov in his half guard.
Lovanov is nestled in close to Dewitt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lovanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lovanov trying to control from Dewitt's half guard. Dewitt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lovanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lovanov throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov wants to pass the guard but Dewitt is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Dewitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Dewitt closes the distance and clinches.
Dewitt misses with an elbow over the top.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lovanov's elbow.
Dewitt works on Lovanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Lovanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dewitt smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov blocks a leg kick.
Dewitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Dewitt misses with a head kick.
A combination from Dewitt does no damage.
Lovanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lovanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lovanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovanov with the counter takedown but Dewitt avoids it easily.
Lovanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dewitt misses with a leg kick.
Dewitt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dewitt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lovanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lovanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dewitt defends it well.
Dewitt wants to clinch.#T2#
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Lovanov with a poor takedown
letting Dewitt counter with a right hand.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Dewitt works over Lovanov's head and body with a nice combination.
Dewitt is looking to clinch but Lovanov is avoiding it.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Dewitt dips to his left and cracks Lovanov with an uppercut!
Dewitt defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovanov.#T3#
Lovanov loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
Dewitt defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Dewitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dewitt.
Dewitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewitt staying out of range there.
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Dewitt is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dewitt. That's going to slow Lovanov down.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dewitt as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Dewitt.
Lovanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dewitt defends it well.#T4#
Lovanov ducks right into an uppercut from Dewitt.
Dewitt misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Lovanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dewitt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovanov slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dewitt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dewitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt had his way with Zahbit Lovanov in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Dewitt lands with a shot to the body.
Dewitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovanov circles away.
Lovanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dewitt tries to clinch up.
Dewitt darts in trying to clinch
and Lovanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Dewitt misses with a jab to the body
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.
Lovanov shoots and misses #CL#
and Dewitt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovanov fails to pull guard.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lovanov tries to pull guard but Dewitt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Dewitt lands with a left to the head.
Lovanov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Howie Dewitt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Dewitt - that landed with a thud.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but Dewitt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Lovanov misses with the head strike.
Lovanov tries to pull guard but Dewitt won't allow it.
Lovanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
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!
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but Dewitt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lovanov tries to pull guard but Dewitt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
Lovanov fails to pull guard.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Lovanov controls the action.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
Dewitt lands a right hand.
Lovanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Dewitt.
A short right from Dewitt. #ROC#Lovanov is rocked!#T3#
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dewitt to keep the fight standing.
Dewitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lovanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dewitt finish him?
Dewitt works on Lovanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dewitt is working Lovanov over against the cage.
Lovanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Dewitt.
Dewitt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lovanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Lovanov's head.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lovanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dewitt lands a damaging elbow.
Dewitt digs a right hand underneath Lovanov's ribcage. Lovanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt cracks Lovanov with a nice body shot.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Dewitt lands a big right hand that drops Lovanov! The killer instinct kicks in and Dewitt finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dewitt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Howie Dewitt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 337 Rolls vs Dragneel
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Lovanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Puno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lovanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno flicks out a counter leg kick but Lovanov steps away.
Lovanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno slips a straight right by Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Lovanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lovanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Lovanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovanov lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Puno.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Lovanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Puno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lovanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lovanov stands up over Puno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno has his hands on Lovanov's head, controlling the position.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving. #T3#
Puno pulls Lovanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Lovanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Puno keeping full guard, as Lovanov tries to pass.
Lovanov content to stall in guard here.
Lovanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puno swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Puno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Puno throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Puno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lovanov is out of range and Puno settles back down.
Puno throws out a leg kick but Lovanov moves out of range and Puno only half commits.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheers as Lovanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puno doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lovanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Puno looks to clinch
and Lovanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Puno throws the left hand but Lovanov avoids the punch easily.
Lovanov feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Puno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lovanov misses with a jab to the body
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Lovanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno. #KD2#
Puno cracks Lovanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lovanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puno finish him? #ROC2#Lovanov is rocked!
Lovanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puno wants it to stay on the feet.
Lovanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lovanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lovanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puno sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Puno throws a leg kick but Lovanov moved away.
Lovanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Lovanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adan Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Lovanov as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses the shot to the body.
Puno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lovanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Lovanov settles back down.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target. #T3#
Puno throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lovanov counters with a single leg into guard. Puno didn't expect that.
Lovanov throws an elbow that misses. Puno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lovanov's guard. Nice move by Puno!#REVB#
Lovanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov working a defensive guard here.
Lovanov wants to control the position but Puno says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lovanov is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lovanov avoid being mounted?
Puno performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Lovanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lovanov trying to control but Puno postures up.
Lovanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lovanov is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lovanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lovanov keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adan Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Puno misses with a straight right.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovanov.
Lovanov slips under a jab.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lovanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is refusing to be controlled, as Lovanov sits in half guard.
Lovanov is really struggling to control Puno but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puno defending well though.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puno's head.
Lovanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puno regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lovanov.
Lovanov trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Lovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lovanov trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lovanov misses with a low kick.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target. #T3#
Lovanov lands with a straight right. Puno didn't see that one coming.
Puno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lovanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Lovanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Lovanov seems content to control.
Puno keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lovanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Puno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lovanov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lovanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zahbit Lovanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lovanov 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov 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: DMMA 325 Argentino vs Lovanov
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Lovanov. That snapped Argento's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Lovanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Argento lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Argento ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovanov moves away.
Lovanov swings for the body but Argento moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Argento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argento throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lovanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Argento looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lovanov is fending him off so far but Argento persists. Nope, Lovanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Argento counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Lovanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Argento avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
Argento tries to roll over but Lovanov keeps him under control.
Lovanov trying to control the action but Argento is working from the bottom.
I've been told that Lovanov has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Argento dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lovanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Argento keeps working. #SUB#
Argento actively working from the bottom here.
Argento is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Argento dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Argento is refusing to be controlled, as Lovanov sits in half guard.
Argento is looking for a sweep. Lovanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Argento defending well though.
Lovanov trying to control the pace.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Argento's head.
Argento keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Argento wants to control but Lovanov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lovanov slips under a jab.#T3##TD2#
Lovanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lovanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lovanov passes Argento's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lovanov controlling the action here.
Lovanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lovanov working the head and body with strikes.
Lovanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lovanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lovanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Lovanov working over Argento with some ground and pound. Argento looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Argento dodges it nicely.
Lovanov trying to control the action but Argento is working from the bottom.
Lovanov is looking to advance position but Argento won't allow it.
Argento is pressing down on Lovanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lovanov scores with a jab.#CUT2#Alexus Argento's cut is getting worse.
Lovanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Argento on the side of the head.
Argento misses with an uppercut.
Argento takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Argento looks to throw the jab but Lovanov is out of range.
Argento looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lovanov tries to land a leg kick but Argento saw it coming and moves away.
Argento swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Argento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lovanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Lovanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Argento to the ground. Lovanov is now in Argento's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Argento keeps moving.
Argento can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lovanov controls the pace.#T1#
Let's hope that Lovanov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lovanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Argento bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lovanov's guard. #REVR#
Argento postures up in Lovanov's guard and throws a big left but Lovanov blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Argento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovanov looking to control. #T2#
Argento sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lovanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Argento is one step ahead there.
Lovanov looking to control.
Lovanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zahbit Lovanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Argento trying to control but Lovanov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Argento misses with a straight left.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Argento moves away.
Argento appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Argento takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#Alexus Argento's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lovanov 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 Argento has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Argento and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Argento staying out of range there.
Argento thinks about countering with a head kick.
Argento steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
That kick from Argento tenderised Lovanov's leg. Lovanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Argento stuns Lovanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lovanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Argento throws a push kick but Lovanov slaps the foot to one side.
Lovanov throws a looping overhand right but Argento ducks down to avoid it.
As Lovanov looks to move away, Argento throws a big counter combo but Lovanov just gets out of the way.
Lovanov throws an off balance right hand
and Argento counters with a good, hard body kick but Lovanov shrugs it off.
Argento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Argento slips a jab from Lovanov.
Argento takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Lovanov scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Argento lands with a right hand.
Lovanov dips to his left and cracks Argento with an uppercut!#CUT2#Jeez, Alexus Argento's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lovanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Argento swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lovanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Argento counters with an inside leg kick.
Argento takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Argento closes the distance and pushes Lovanov back into the cage.
Lovanov tries to work over Argento's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Argento backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lovanov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov 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: DMMA 317 Temidare vs Zahedi
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Lovanov misses.
Okongwu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okongwu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okongwu throws out a leg kick but Lovanov moves out of range and Okongwu only half commits.
Lovanov 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.
Okongwu wants to clinch
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Lovanov swings widly with a right hand
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovanov throws a right hand that misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lovanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okongwu tries to clinch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov misses the jab.
Lovanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick.
Okongwu slips under a jab from Lovanov.#T1#
Lovanov throws a hook to the side of Okongwu's head but Okongwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okongwu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lovanov needs to keep his hands up - Okongwu had a free shot at his head there.
Lovanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okongwu wants to clinch up but Lovanov keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Lovanov. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Lovanov with that takedown attempt.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Lovanov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with a left hand
and Okongwu counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Lovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovanov digs a good hook to Okongwu's body.
Lovanov misses with a body kick.
A big right from Lovanov misses.
Lovanov throws a hook but Okongwu avoids it easily.
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!
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Okongwu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lovanov with a body shot.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okongwu sprawls well. Okongwu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lovanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov misses with a straight left.
Okongwu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.#T3#
Okongwu misses with a straight right.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu connects with a solid leg kick.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lovanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okongwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Okongwu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lovanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lovanov throws out a loose jab but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovanov swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okongwu lands a jab to Lovanov's midsection.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Okongwu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovanov misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.#CL2#
Okongwu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okongwu is leaning against Lovanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lovanov is breathing heavily.
Lovanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lovanov tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
A hook to the body from Lovanov.
Lovanov can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Okongwu lands with a light punch inside.
Lovanov misses with some punches.
Lovanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mauro Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lovanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Okongwu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lovanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okongwu.
Okongwu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
Lovanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okongwu throws out the jab.
Okongwu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okongwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lovanov.
Lovanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov misses the jab.
Lovanov misses with a takedown attempt - Okongwu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Okongwu has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Lovanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Okongwu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lovanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lovanov fails to land.
Lovanov lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Lovanov misses with a body punch.
Lovanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovanov.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovanov blocking some punches.
Lovanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lovanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lovanov can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu tries to work over Lovanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov lands a left hand.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okongwu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lovanov or not.
A nice left hand lands by Okongwu.
A short left from Okongwu.
A head punch on the inside from Lovanov fails to land.
Okongwu pushes Lovanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu pushes Lovanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Mauro Okongwu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okongwu gets through Lovanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Lovanov controls the action.
Okongwu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovanovs head. #ROC2#Lovanov is rocked!
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Oh Lovanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okongwu gets through Lovanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu pushes Lovanov against the cage. Okongwu is working some dirty boxing. Okongwu pushes off with a quick right hook! Lovanov goes down! Lovanov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Okongwu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 310 Temidare vs Kersikov
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Lovanov with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
A left lands for Lovanov.
Lovanov with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lovanov blocks it well.
Tyler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Lovanov misses.
Tyler counters with a body kick.
Lovanov looks to land a left hand but Tyler moved out of range nicely.
Lovanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lovanov jabs Tyler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lovanov throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyler.
Tyler looks to throw the jab but Lovanov is out of range.
Lovanov throws the left hand but Tyler avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Lovanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyler misses with a looping right.
Lovanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lovanov moves out of range of the body kick from Tyler.
Tyler looks to throw the jab but Lovanov is out of range. #KD#
Lovanov connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Tyler to the floor! Lovanov dives in looking for the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Lovanov there. #CUT#The cut above Pete Tyler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

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

Event: DMMA 304 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Lovanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lovanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lovanov ducks under a wild hook from Ihantala.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ihantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovanov throws out the jab.
Ihantala misses with a wild combination.
Lovanov lands a jab to Ihantala's midsection.
Lovanov misses the jab.
Ihantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovanov throws out the jab.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ihantala manages to avoid it.
Ihantala throws a counter combo.
Good shot there by Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a shot from downtown. Lovanov moves away and avoids it.
Ihantala misses with a right hand
and Lovanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Ihantala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lovanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ihantala thumps Lovanov with a low kick.
Tali Ihantala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ihantala.
Ihantala walks into a straight right hand from Lovanov.#T1##TD#
Lovanov scores with a takedown into Ihantala's guard.
Ihantala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lovanov stopping the sweep attempt from Ihantala.
Lovanov 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.
Ihantala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lovanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lovanov is pushing down on Ihantala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ihantala is fighting to maintain full guard but Lovanov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Ihantala is staying active underneath Lovanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ihantala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ihantala keeps working.
Ihantala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lovanov landing with the ground and pound.
Lovanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Ihantala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ihantala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
Ihantala wants to get back to his feet but Lovanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lovanov stands and throws Ihantala's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ihantala tries to bench press Lovanov off him but Lovanov keeps the position.
Ihantala is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lovanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ihantala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lovanov trying to control the position but Ihantala is working away.
Lovanov is chipping away with strikes.
Ihantala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ihantala is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lovanov slips a straight right by Ihantala.
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Ihantala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ihantala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovanov scores with a jab to the body.
Lovanov misses with a straight right.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
Ihantala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ihantala throws a combination. Lovanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
Lovanov loads up on a big right hand but Ihantala slips the punch.
Ihantala misses with a two punch combination.
Lovanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Ihantala throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Lovanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov stopping the sweep attempt from Ihantala.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ihantala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ihantala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Lovanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ihantala's head.
Lovanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ihantala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ihantala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Lovanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Lovanov landing with the ground and pound.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Lovanov stays in close to Ihantala's body and controls the position.
Ihantala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ihantala looking for a sweep. Not yet Ihantala, not yet.
Lovanov controlling from the top position.
Ihantala controlling the position.#T3#
Lovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Lovanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovanov is pushing down on Ihantala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ihantala is fighting to maintain full guard but Lovanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lovanov is pressing down on Ihantala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ihantala is holding on for now.
Lovanov trying to control the action but Ihantala is working from the bottom.
Lovanov controlling the action here. #T4#
Ihantala has hold of Lovanov's hands but Lovanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lovanov wants to control but Ihantala is keeping him busy.
Lovanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ihantala is trying to get back to full guard.
Lovanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov misses with a takedown attempt - Ihantala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tali Ihantala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ihantala throws a series of punches but Lovanov moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Lovanov has managed to clinch.
Ihantala tries a body shot but Lovanov blocks it. #BC2#
Ihantala manages to break the clinch.
Ihantala connects with the punch.
Lovanov swings for the body but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala lands with a nice combination. Lovanov backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.#TD#
Lovanov drives through with a takedown into Ihantala's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lovanov won't allow Ihantala to sweep him here.
Ihantala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ihantala can do to turn this around?
Lovanov won't allow Ihantala to sweep him here.
Ihantala keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Ihantala controls Lovanov momentarily but Lovanov frees himself.
Ihantala lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Ihantala would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ihantala being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov controls Ihantala momentarily but Ihantala frees himself.
Ihantala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ihantala throws a big elbow that misses.
Lovanov wants to sweep here but Ihantala controlling him for the moment.
Ihantala wants to get up but he can't break Lovanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tali Ihantala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ihantala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ihantala postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tali Ihantala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Lovanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ihantala throws a right hand that Lovanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lovanov also avoids with ease.
Ihantala ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov connects with a jab.
Ihantala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ihantala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lovanov works Ihantala's body with a nice hook.
Ihantala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Lovanov counters with a shoot takedown. Ihantala fights it but they end up in guard.
Lovanov is standing up over Ihantala. Ihantala looks to escape but Lovanov dives into side control.
Ihantala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
Lovanov grinds an elbow into Ihantala's temple.
Zahbit Lovanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lovanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lovanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lovanov controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ihantala to see if he's OK.
Lovanov takes a little break here. Ihantala wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lovanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lovanov is looking to take a break and control but Ihantala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ihantala is looking for a sweep.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
A cross from Lovanov lands.#CUT2#It looks like Cyrus Prix has been cut.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov avoids the body shot from Prix.
Lovanov lands with a shot to the body.
Lovanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prix ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Prix throws a right hand that misses
and Lovanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Prix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Prix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prix throws a body shot but no joy.
Prix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lovanov has time to react.
A slow jab from Prix misses its intended target.
Lovanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov throws a hook but Prix avoids it easily.
Prix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
The crowd cheers as Prix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lovanov doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Prix takes a swing at Lovanov's ribcage but misses.
Cyrus Prix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovanov walks into a left hand.
Lovanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lovanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Prix tries to move into range but Lovanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#Cyrus Prix's cut is getting worse.
Lovanov throws out a loose jab but Prix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prix scores with a body shot.
Lovanov checks a low kick from Prix.#TD2#
Lovanov scores with a takedown into Prix's guard.
Prix wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lovanov manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov prevents Prix from standing back up.
Lovanov slips a nice elbow through Prix's hands, connecting with Prix's forehead.#T2#
Prix is trying to stand back up but Lovanov is controlling him
Lovanov slows the pace down in half guard.
Lovanov is looking to take a break and control but Prix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lovanov on the ground.
Prix wants to get back to his feet.
Prix is trying to escape back to his feet but Lovanov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prix wants to get back to his feet but Lovanov is dominant here and he's now got Prix's back!
Prix is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lovanov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Prix hold on?!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lovanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Prix is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lovanov lands a shot to the head.
Prix trying to get back to his feet but Lovanov is in full control for now.
Lovanov is looking to control Prix but Prix is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Prix is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lovanov.
Let's hope that Lovanov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Prix wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Lovanov controls the action.
Prix is trying to get back to his feet but Lovanov has full control of the position and if anything, Prix has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Prix manages to escape to his feet.
Prix slips a jab from Lovanov.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Prix throws a shot from downtown. Lovanov moves away and avoids it.
Lovanov misses with a straight right.
Lovanov slips under a jab from Prix.
Lovanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prix defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrus Prix's cut.
That's time! Prix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lovanov.
Prix staying out of range there.
Prix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lovanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prix scores with a jab. Lovanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Prix lands a nice shot that snaps Lovanov's head back.
Prix moves out of range as Lovanov strikes.
Prix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lovanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lovanov walks into a jab.
Lovanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Prix thumps Lovanov with a low kick.
Lovanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prix.#T1#
A big right from Prix misses.
Lovanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lovanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lovanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Prix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prix lands with a straight right. Lovanov didn't see that one coming.
Prix tries to land a front kick but Lovanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Prix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looks like Prix has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lovanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prix.
Lovanov walks into a straight right hand from Prix.
Lovanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Prix off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#Cyrus Prix's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prix moves away.
Prix misses with an uppercut. Lovanov saw that one coming.
Lovanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Prix walks into a straight right hand from Lovanov.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lovanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lovanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cyrus Prix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prix throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovanov.
Lovanov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Lovanov - just one landing.
Prix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Prix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovanov.
Lovanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prix tries to land a leg kick but Lovanov saw it coming and moves away.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Prix needs to keep his hands up - Lovanov had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#Jeez, Cyrus Prix's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A swing and a miss from Prix.
A shot to the body from Lovanov misses
and Prix counters with a stiff right hand.
Prix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Prix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Lovanov misses
and Prix counters with a stiff right hand.
Lovanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Prix throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot.
Prix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prix missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Prix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zahbit Lovanov!
Our winner, Zahbit Lovanov, 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: DMMA 291 Martin vs Faolin
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Osuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lovanov checks it well.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Osuna moves out of range.
Osuna misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Lovanov.
Good exchange - Osuna coming out on top.
Osuna misses with a hook. Lovanov ducked under it nicely.
Lovanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Osuna manages to circle out of the way.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Osuna misses its intended target.
Lovanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Osuna manages to circle out of the way.
Lovanov staying out of range there.
Osuna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Osuna's head.
Osuna connects with a leg kick.
Lovanov throws a hook but Osuna avoids it easily.
Osuna misses with an uppercut
and Osuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Lovanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Osuna's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osuna keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovanov 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.
Osuna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lovanov is controlling him.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lovanov trying to control but Osuna is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Osuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Osuna slips a jab from Lovanov.
A swing and a miss from Osuna.
Lovanov punishes Osuna's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov slips under a jab.
Lovanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Osuna misses with a wild body shot.
Lovanov swings for the body but Osuna moves out of range.
Lovanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Osuna looks to land a right hand but Lovanov moved out of range.
Osuna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lovanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osuna.
Joaquin Osuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov slips a straight right by Osuna.
Osuna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lovanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovanov feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Osuna misses the target.
Lovanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Osuna sprawls and moves away.
Osuna misses with a right hand
and Lovanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Osuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovanov.
Osuna misses with an uppercut.
Lovanov lands with a hook. Osuna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lovanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lovanov lunges at Osuna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osuna's hand.
Lovanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osuna.
Osuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osuna manages to avoid it.
Osuna throws out a counter right but Lovanov avoids it with no problem.
Lovanov blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Osuna moves out of range of the strikes.
Osuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Osuna throws a looping overhand right but Lovanov ducks down to avoid it.
Lovanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Osuna just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Lovanov.
A big right from Osuna misses.
Osuna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lovanov misses with a body kick.
Joaquin Osuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osuna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Lovanov dives in and scores a takedown into Osuna's guard.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osuna wants to stand but Lovanov is controlling the position.
Lovanov content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Osuna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lovanov.
A little feinted left hand from Lovanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Lovanov lands.
Osuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Osuna throws a poor cross that misses
and Lovanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovanov cracks Osuna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Osuna is rocked!
Lovanov cracks Osuna with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zahbit Lovanov!
Our winner, Zahbit Lovanov, 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.
In defeat, Joaquin Osuna stepped up to the mic, saying ' Joaquin Osuna stubbed his toe getting out of the shower. After talking about his experience to an MMA radio show, the popular opinion is that he's a bit dim but in a loveable way.'.

Event: DMMA 274 Okungwu vs Temidare
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov looks to land a left hand but Barboza moved out of range nicely.
Barboza throws a big counter combination but Lovanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Lovanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
Lovanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barboza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovanov avoids the head kick by Barboza.
A low kick from Lovanov is predictable there
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Barboza's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lovanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barboza on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barboza.#CL2#
Lovanov closes the distance and clinches.
Lovanov tries to work over Barboza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Lovanov tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Lovanov back against the cage. #T1#
Barboza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovanov.
Lovanov lands a left hand.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Lovanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barboza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Barboza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barboza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lovanov misses with a body punch.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lovanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
Barboza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside.
Barboza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barboza lands an elbow that stopped Lovanov in his tracks for a moment.
Barboza lands an elbow just above Lovanov 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza lands a left hand.
Lovanov looks winded!
Lovanov blocks an elbow strike from Barboza.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Barboza. #T2#
Barboza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lovanov takes a shot to the head.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bento Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Lovanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Barboza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov dodges an elbow strike from Barboza.
Barboza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Lovanov jumps into guard, dragging Barboza to the mat.
Lovanov has a closed guard, preventing Barboza from standing up.
Barboza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barboza trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Barboza wants to stand and escape but instead Lovanov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lovanov won't allow Barboza to get back to his feet.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Barboza keeps moving.
Lovanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lovanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barboza's guard.
Lovanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barboza tries to roll over but Lovanov keeps him under control.
Barboza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lovanov slips a nice elbow through Barboza's hands, connecting with Barboza's forehead.
Lovanov stops Barboza from getting back to his feet.
Lovanov is trying to control. Barboza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Barboza dodges it nicely.
Lovanov is trying to control. Barboza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lovanov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lovanov wants to control the pace but Barboza is squirming around nicely.
Barboza tries to hold on but Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barboza looks a forlorn figure.
Lovanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the head.
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 Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zahbit Lovanov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Lovanov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barboza tries to bench press Lovanov off him but Lovanov keeps the position.
Barboza is trying to buck Lovanov off.
Barboza taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barboza gets back to half guard.
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Lovanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lovanov prevents Barboza from standing back up. #T1#
Lovanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lovanov trying to control the action but Barboza is working from the bottom.
Barboza wants to get back to his feet.
Lovanov drops an elbow to the side of Barboza's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barboza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barboza is trying to keep Lovanov in close.
Barboza is looking to stand up but Lovanov isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Barboza keeps moving.
Lovanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lovanov needs to keep his hands up - Barboza had a free shot at his head there.
Lovanov lands a nice hook to Barboza's body. Barboza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Lovanov pushes Barboza up against the cage in a clinch.
Barboza works on Lovanov's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barboza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lovanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lovanov is breathing heavily.
Lovanov blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Lovanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Barboza lands with a short shot to the head.
Barboza lands an elbow inside that Lovanov shrugs off.
Lovanov throws a head punch that misses.
Lovanov blocking some punches.
Barboza lands an elbow inside.
Barboza blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Barboza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barboza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barboza.
Bento Barboza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lovanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barboza is defending well.
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Lovanov controls the action.
Barboza lands with a left to the head.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza lands a body shot.
Lovanov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lovanov.
Barboza scores with a hook to the body.
Barboza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barboza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lovanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barboza pushes Lovanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barboza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Lovanov is rocked!
Barboza creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lovanov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lovanov drops to his knees and Barboza pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 267 Pinkman vs Kwong 2
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Temidare tries to clinch up but Lovanov circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Lovanov.
Lovanov takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Temidare lands a big right hand that sends Lovanov crashing to the mat! Temidare stays standing though and waves Lovanov back to his feet!#ROC#Lovanov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temidare wants to clinch.
Lovanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Temidare finish him?
Lovanov misses with a left hand
and Temidare rattles Lovanov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Lovanov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Temidare dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Lovanov stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adeboye Temidare!
In his post fight interview, Adeboye Temidare started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 257 Bonaparte vs Lovanov
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov swings widly with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with an inside leg kick.
Lovanov throws a hook but Bonaparte avoids it easily.
Bonaparte tried to counter with a leg kick but Lovanov avoided it.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonaparte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lovanov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovanov misses with a jab to the body
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonaparte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonaparte throws a quick counter head kick but Lovanov was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov throws a chopping leg kick but Bonaparte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lovanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
Lovanov lunges at Bonaparte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonaparte's hand. #T1#
Lovanov tests Bonaparte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaparte's shoulder, as Bonaparte tries to avoid the shot.
Bonaparte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lovanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonaparte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lovanov throws a right hand that misses
and Bonaparte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've been told by Bonaparte's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovanov throws a combination that misses
and Bonaparte counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovanov takes a swing at Bonaparte's ribcage but misses.
Bonaparte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lovanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bonaparte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov tries to clinch #KD#
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lovanov! Bonaparte lets Lovanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Lovanov is rocked!
Lovanov tries to clinch there but Bonaparte circles away.
Lovanov misses with a body shot
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
Lovanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonaparte counters with a left to the body.
Lovanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonaparte counters with a solid body kick.
Lovanov looks winded!#T3#
Lovanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonaparte cracks Lovanov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lovanov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bonaparte pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lovanov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Bonaparte!
Maximilian Bonaparte thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 251 Lovanov vs Tyler
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Tyler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tyler throws a lazy body kick
and Tyler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Lovanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyler sprawls well. He's pushed Lovanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyler moves out of range as Lovanov strikes.
Tyler slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Tyler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyler throws a right hand that Lovanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lovanov also avoids with ease.
A lazy body kick from Tyler
and Lovanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lovanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been hearing reports that Lovanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lovanov cracks Tyler with an open hand slap.
Tyler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Lovanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lovanov.
Tyler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lovanov tries to throw a body punch but Tyler avoids it by throwing Lovanov back against the cage. #T1#
Lovanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyler.
Lovanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tyler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyler can't find room to land a body shot as Lovanov controls the action.
Lovanov lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Lovanov fails to land.
Lovanov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyler's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
Lovanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyler misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lovanov misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lovanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#The cut above Pete Tyler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lovanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyler.
Lovanov digs a right hand into Tyler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyler's gas tank. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Lovanov.
Tyler misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov pushes Tyler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tyler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Tyler.
Lovanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyler tries to work over Lovanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lovanov.
Lovanov working aggressively here.
Lovanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lovanov tries to work over Tyler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lovanov.
Tyler managing to block the knees to the body from Lovanov. #T3#
Tyler tries to pull guard but Lovanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Tyler drops back down to his feet.
Lovanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Tyler.
Lovanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tyler.
Lovanov has a couple of punches blocked by Tyler.
Lovanov misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler looking to stall.
Lovanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lovanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyler prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zahbit Lovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyler struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Tyler looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyler tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Tyler back against the cage. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lovanov.
Lovanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards. #CUT#Pete Tyler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyler.
Lovanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyler.
Lovanov working Tyler over with knees to the body.
Tyler tries to work over Lovanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyler's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyler.
Tyler throws a head punch that misses.
Tyler misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov lands an elbow just above Tyler 's eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 241 Cortez vs Thorn
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov misses with a left hand
and Sakala counters with a leg kick.
Sakala takes one to the side of the head.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakala checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakala. Lovanov shrugs it off though.
Sakala throws a sloppy body shot
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Sakala counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakala throws out a loose jab but Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovanov appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Lovanov scores with a takedown into Sakala's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov stopping the sweep attempt from Sakala.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sakala wants to stand and escape but Lovanov is having none of it.
Sakala controls Lovanov momentarily but Lovanov frees himself.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Sakala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lovanov controls the pace.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Sakala keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovanov stays in close to Sakala's body and controls the position.
Sakala is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lovanov works over Sakala with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Sakala blocks nicely.
Sakala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovanov is one step ahead there.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Lovanov preventing the sweep.
Lovanov trying to control but Sakala is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lovanov cracks Sakala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Yannick Sakala has been cut.
Sakala lands with an uppercut that bounces Lovanov off the cage and back into range.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a combination that misses
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala misses with a kick to the body.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov. #T4#
Lovanov misses with a looping left.
Lovanov thuds a left hand into Sakala's body.
Lovanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Lovanov does it's job there.
Sakala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Lovanov drops his shoulder and cracks Sakala with a huge uppercut! Sakala goes down! Can Lovanov finish him? #ROC#Sakala is rocked!
Lovanov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sakala's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 233 Okongwu vs Lovanov
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Lovanov tenderised Okongwu's leg. Okongwu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lovanov throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu throws a leg kick
and Lovanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Lovanov misses with a left hand
and Okongwu counters with a nice body kick.
Okongwu cracks Lovanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Okongwu drops Lovanov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lovanov looks back up at him and smiles so Okongwu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Lovanov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovanov 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.
Okongwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lovanov.
And Okongwu counters with a quick kick to the body but Lovanov blocks it.#T1#
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okongwu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lovanov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lovanov looks to clinch but Okongwu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lovanov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 227 Doomsday vs Morrison
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Mahmut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahmut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmut.
Lovanov throws a right hand that Mahmut ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahmut also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Mahmut releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Lovanov does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Lovanov there.
Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmut.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lovanov lands with an overhand left.
We've been hearing reports that Lovanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lovanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lovanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmut throws a head kick but Lovanov moves out of range.
Mahmut throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov jabs at Mahmut's body.
Mahmut moves forwards but Lovanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Lovanov.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lovanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov swings for the body but Mahmut moves out of range.
Lovanov ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Lovanov works the jab nicely.
Lovanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahmut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahmut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lovanov counter with a right hand. #KD#
Lovanov waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Mahmut. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Mahmut to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#Mahmut is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Sheikh Mahmut's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahmut is still in real trouble! Can Lovanov finish him?
Lovanov looking to pass the guard.
Mahmut seems to have recovered his senses.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahmut works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Lovanov postures up in Mahmut's guard and throws a big left but Mahmut blocks it.
Mahmut is adopting a defensive guard.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Lovanov trying to control but Mahmut is working from the bottom.
Mahmut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
Mahmut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lovanov 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.
Mahmut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mahmut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lovanov is in close to Mahmut's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahmut keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mahmut holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahmut's coach down at Dagestan Grappling Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahmut's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lovanov.
Lovanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lovanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lovanov. That snapped Mahmut's head back.
Lovanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahmut.
Lovanov ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmut's shoulder, as Mahmut tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmut staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mahmut misses with a body shot.
Mahmut throws a lazy uppercut
and Lovanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahmut thinking.
Mahmut closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahmut lands with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Mahmut.
Lovanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahmut lands a right hook to the body.
Mahmut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lovanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahmut wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lovanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Mahmut.
Mahmut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Mahmut is predictable there
letting Lovanov counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Mahmut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lovanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovanov throwing a counter right hand but Mahmut manages to avoid it.
Lovanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Lovanov misses.
Mahmut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lovanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mahmut misses with a looping left.
Lovanov throwing a counter right hand but Mahmut manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Lovanov.#CUT#The cut above Sheikh Mahmut's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lovanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahmut throws out the jab.
Mahmut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Mahmut misses.
Lovanov lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmut was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Lovanov.
Lovanov swings for the body but Mahmut moves out of range. #T2#
Mahmut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmut misses the target.
Mahmut throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Lovanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmut with the inside leg kick.
Lovanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Lovanov's head but Lovanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lovanov avoids the head kick by Mahmut. #KD#
Mahmut ducks straight into an uppercut from Lovanov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mahmut manages to regain guard straight away.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Mahmut keeps moving.
Lovanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Mahmut keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov is really struggling to control Mahmut but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahmut takes a swing at Lovanov's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Lovanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmut misses with a wild body shot.
Lovanov lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#Sheikh Mahmut's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahmut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahmut is breathing heavily.
Lovanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmut.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmut.
Lovanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmut.
Lovanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sheikh Mahmut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahmut throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range. #KD#
Mahmut ducks straight into an uppercut from Lovanov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mahmut manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Mahmut is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zahbit Lovanov!
A very excited looking Zahbit Lovanov 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: GAMMA#1009 Sullivan v Tucker
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Batirovenkekikala works the jab nicely.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Lovanov moved out of range nicely.
Lovanov throwing a counter right hand but Batirovenkekikala manages to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala 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.
Lovanov takes a swing at Batirovenkekikala's ribcage but misses.
Batirovenkekikala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lovanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batirovenkekikalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Lovanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Batirovenkekikala's guard.
Lovanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lovanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Batirovenkekikala wants to stand but Lovanov is controlling the position.
Batirovenkekikala keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov 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#
Batirovenkekikala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Lovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lovanov postures up in Batirovenkekikala's guard and throws a big left but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to keep Lovanov in close.
Lovanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala has wrist control.
Lovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Batirovenkekikala's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lovanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Batirovenkekikala wants to get back to his feet but Lovanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lovanov is in close to Batirovenkekikala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovanov pushing down on Batirovenkekikala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lovanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batirovenkekikala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lovanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batirovenkekikala wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Lovanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batirovenkekikala taking some punishment here, with Lovanov in his half guard.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Batirovenkekikala dodges it nicely.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lovanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Batirovenkekikala dodges it nicely.
Lovanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Batirovenkekikala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batirovenkekikala's head. #T4#
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
Lovanov not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batirovenkekikala's head.
Lovanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batirovenkekikala keeps working.
Batirovenkekikala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lovanov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stand up here but Lovanov is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Batirovenkekikala just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov digs a good hook to Batirovenkekikala's body.
Lovanov throws a hook but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Batirovenkekikala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the side of Lovanov's head but Lovanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Lovanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lovanov avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batirovenkekikala can do to turn this around?
A combination from Lovanov does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Lovanov moves into the clinch.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Lovanov.
Batirovenkekikala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala prevents a body shot from Lovanov.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batirovenkekikala is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lovanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Lovanov has picked Batirovenkekikala up - he's going for a ride! Lovanov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Batirovenkekikala is breathing heavily.
Lovanov lands strikes from half guard.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lovanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov drops an elbow to the side of Batirovenkekikala's head.
Lovanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lovanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Lovanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lovanov working over Batirovenkekikala with some ground and pound. Batirovenkekikala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.
Batirovenkekikala pushes Lovanov off looking to stand but Lovanov dives back in and keeps control.
Lovanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lovanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Batirovenkekikala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lovanov not doing much here.
Lovanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Lovanov is trying to control. Batirovenkekikala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batirovenkekikala's head.
Lovanov trying to control from half guard but Batirovenkekikala is working away.
Lovanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lovanov working Batirovenkekikala over with strikes.
Zahbit Lovanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lovanov winds up and cracks Batirovenkekikala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov working Batirovenkekikala over with strikes. #T4#
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
Batirovenkekikala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lovanov.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batirovenkekikala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Lovanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lovanov postures up in Batirovenkekikala's guard and throws a big left but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Batirovenkekikala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lovanov blocks a jab.
Lovanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lovanov throws a one two combo.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala sprawls and moves away.
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
Lovanov tests Batirovenkekikala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping left.#TD#
Lovanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Batirovenkekikala is trying to defend but Lovanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lovanov lands a nice short elbow.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov. #T1#
Lovanov wants to control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him busy.
Lovanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lovanov trying to control from half guard but Batirovenkekikala is working away.
Lovanov throwing shots but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
Lovanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to improve his position.
Lovanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Batirovenkekikala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lovanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lovanov with the ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to stand back up but Lovanov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Batirovenkekikala.
Lovanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Batirovenkekikala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Lovanov working Batirovenkekikala over with strikes.
Lovanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Batirovenkekikala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lovanov lands a nice short elbow.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lovanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lovanov slips a nice elbow through Batirovenkekikala's hands, connecting with Batirovenkekikala's forehead.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Batirovenkekikala is rocked!
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Batirovenkekikala is still in real trouble! Can Lovanov finish him?
Batirovenkekikala is looking to escape.
Batirovenkekikala seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Lovanov is looking to take a break and control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lovanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lovanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batirovenkekikala keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zahbit Lovanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lovanov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
A very excited looking Zahbit Lovanov 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: GAMMA#1003 Orlando v Aurelius
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov lands an overhand right.
Lovanov cracks Riker with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Lovanov and Riker goes tumbling to the canvas! Lovanov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Riker is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Lovanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Riker is controlling Lovanov's trapped leg to prevent Lovanov from advancing to side control.
Riker gets full guard.
Riker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lovanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lovanov wants to sweep here but Riker controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Riker'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.#SUB2#
Lovanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lovanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riker is one step ahead there. #T1#
Lovanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riker controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lovanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lovanov looking for a guillotine here but Riker defends easily.
Riker postures up in Lovanov's guard and throws a big left but Lovanov blocks it.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riker trying to control but Lovanov is working from the bottom.
Lovanov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Riker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Riker thows a huge punch but Lovanov dodges it nicely.
Riker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lovanov wants to get back to full guard but Riker has mounted him!
Riker avoids the attempt from Lovanov to control.
Riker content just to control the position here.
Lovanov tries to hold on but Riker postures up.
Riker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lovanov looks a forlorn figure.
Riker landing strikes from the mount and Lovanov is in trouble! #T3#
Riker lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Lovanov is rocked!
Riker postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Lovanov is out cold - huge knockout for Riker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William Riker!
A victorious William Riker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#999 Tai v Cressbeckler
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Nice uppercut there from Lovanov.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Lovanov 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.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD2#
Lovanov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McGuire! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
McGuire is trying to keep Lovanov in close. #SUB#
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lovanov is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov. #T1#
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #SUB#
Lovanov throws a sloppy strike and McGuire has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lovanov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin McGuire!
Kevin McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#995 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov connects with a jab.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Lovanov throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Lovanov saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lovanov.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Lovanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lovanov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lovanov working aggressively here.
Lovanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Lovanov pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Lovanov.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Lovanov has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Lovanov has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lovanov or not.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Lovanov looks winded!#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD#
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Lovanov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lovanov looks OK. Johnson waves Lovanov back to his feet!#ROC#Lovanov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Lovanov's head, knocking him out cold! Johnson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Karim Johnson 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: GAMMA#992 Lovanov v Canada
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canada.
A little feinted left hand from Lovanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lovanov stuns Canada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lovanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lovanov lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Beau Canada has been cut.
Lovanov throws a right hand that misses
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canada lands a nice shot to the body.
Canada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lovanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Canada looks to land a right hand but Lovanov moved out of range.
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canada was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
Canada missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lovanov's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canada cracks Lovanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lovanov blocks the body kick.
Lovanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lovanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Canada throws a hook but Lovanov avoids it easily.
Lovanov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Canada misses with a straight right.
Canada swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Beau Canada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Lovanov.
Canada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lovanov circles away.
Canada lands a right hook to the body.
Canada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lovanov if he has to take too many more of those. #TD2#
Canada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lovanov tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov regains half guard.
Lovanov gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Canada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lovanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lovanov 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#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canada wants to control from the top but Lovanov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Canada's guard. #REVR#
Lovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Lovanov stands up over Canada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Canada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Canada keeps moving.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Canada keeps moving.
Canada wants to sweep here but Lovanov controlling him for the moment.
Canada keeps trying to improve his position.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Lovanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #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.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Canada looking for a sweep. Not yet Canada, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Canada throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovanov.
A counter left hand to the body from Lovanov misses its target.
Lovanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by Lovanov there.
Lovanov throws a right hand that Canada ducks under and follows up with a left that Canada also avoids with ease.
Canada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canada.
Canada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Canada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Canada's head.
Canada misses with a hook #KD#
and Lovanov counters with a right hand that sends Canada tumbling to the canvas! Can Lovanov finish him? He dives into Canada's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Canada is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beau Canada's cut.
That's time! Lovanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Canada is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Lovanov doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Canada crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Canada's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zahbit Lovanov!
A very excited looking Zahbit Lovanov 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: GAMMA#988 Barboza v Lovanov
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barboza stuns Lovanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lovanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barboza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lovanov's sensitive parts.
Lovanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Barboza should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lovanov misses the shot to the body.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barboza sprawls well. Barboza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lovanov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Lovanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barboza is fending him off so far but Lovanov persists. Nope, Barboza circles away and we're back to standing.
Lovanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lovanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lovanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lovanov scores with a jab to the body.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand.
Lovanov swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza throws a quick counter head kick but Lovanov was just out of range.
Barboza misses with a body shot
and Lovanov counters with a left to the body.
Barboza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Barboza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lovanov just manages to avoid it.
Barboza throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barboza rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Barboza is out of range.
Lovanov throws a shot to the body.
Barboza misses with an uppercut. Lovanov saw that one coming.
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Barboza counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lovanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barboza stuffs the takedown.
Bento Barboza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Barboza looks for the body kick but Lovanov saw that one coming.
Lovanov throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Lovanov lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Lovanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lovanov blocking some punches.
Barboza tries to work over Lovanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza scores with a shoulder strike.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lovanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barboza.
Lovanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza throws a punch but it's blocked by Lovanov.
Barboza takes a shot to the head.
Barboza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lovanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbozas head.
Barboza blocking some punches.
Lovanov tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Lovanov back against the cage.
Lovanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lovanov dodges an elbow strike from Barboza.
A right hook to the body lands for Lovanov.
Barboza is breathing heavily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovanov pushes Barboza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but Barboza has him pressed against the cage.
Lovanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Lovanov - that landed with a thud.
Barboza prevents a body shot from Lovanov. #TD2#
Lovanov wants the takedown. Barboza is fighting it off but Lovanov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barboza's guard against the cage.
Lovanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barboza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Barboza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barboza slips under a jab from Lovanov.
It looked like Barboza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Lovanov misses.
Lovanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barboza's head backwards.
Lovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovanov jabs Barboza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Lovanov. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Lovanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
Lovanov scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
As Lovanov backs away, Barboza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lovanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barboza's hands.
Barboza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lovanov blocks the body kick.
Lovanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov cracks Barboza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Lovanov there.
Barboza tries to get into range but Lovanov steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Barboza! 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! Lovanov scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zahbit Lovanov!
After winning the bout, Zahbit Lovanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#985 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Lovanov had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Lovanov lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lovanov misses with a double jab.
Lovanov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lovanov 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.
Johnson takes a swing at Lovanov's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Lovanov wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range. #T1#
A punch combination from Lovanov misses.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovanov scores with a shot to the body.
Lovanov throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov lands with a nice body punch.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lovanov counter with a right hand. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Lovanov.#KD2#
Lovanov drops Johnson with a left and a right! Oh, Johnson is hurt - Lovanov dives into side control looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson parries the strikes from Lovanov easily there. Lovanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
Lovanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson tries to buck Lovanov off but Lovanov is having none of it.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Lovanov scoring with strikes.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lovanov scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Lovanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Lovanov working the head and body with strikes.
Lovanov working the ground and pound.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lovanov on the ground.
Lovanov looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lovanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lovanov throwing strikes but Johnson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lovanov.
Lovanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Lovanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Lovanov's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Lovanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lovanov.
Lovanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Lovanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Lovanov!#REVB#
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Lovanov is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Lovanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lovanov staying out of range there.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson 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.
Lovanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Lovanov moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lovanov.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Lovanov.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lovanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Lovanov misses.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Lovanov. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lovanov misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Lovanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lovanov thinking.
Lovanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp 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!
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
A jab from Lovanov misses.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Lovanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Lovanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson is looking to wear down Lovanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#KD#
Johnson lands a big right hand that sends Lovanov crashing to the mat! Johnson stays standing though and waves Lovanov back to his feet!
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!
Jab by Lovanov.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Lovanov is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands with a hook. Lovanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Lovanov glances at the clock... BAM! Johnson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Lovanov crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Lovanov is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Karim Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#982 Chamua v Benedetti
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Lovanov scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
Svenkter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovanov takes a swing at Svenkter's ribcage but misses.
Svenkter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lovanov throws a right and a left that Svenkter avoids nicely.
Lovanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svenkter on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Lovanov.#CUT2#Hargol Svenkter's cut is getting worse.
Lovanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lovanov lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Svenkter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov swings for the body but Svenkter moves out of range.
As Lovanov looks to move away, Svenkter throws a big counter combo but Lovanov just gets out of the way.
Svenkter misses with a looping right.
Lovanov throws a chopping leg kick but Svenkter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Svenkter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Lovanov throws the left hand but Svenkter avoids the punch easily.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Svenkter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Svenkter rather than just go for the knockout.
Lovanov scores with a nice strike.
Lovanov lands with a nice body punch.
Lovanov throws a hook to the side of Svenkter's head but Svenkter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov walks into a stiff left hand from Svenkter.
Svenkter connects with a leg kick.
Lovanov with a nice calf kick.
Lovanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Svenkter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hargol Svenkter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Lovanov misses with a straight right.
Lovanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Hargol Svenkter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovanov lands with a straight right. Svenkter didn't see that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Lovanov as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Jeez, Hargol Svenkter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#979 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Lovanov.
Lovanov 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.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Lovanov misses with a low kick.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a body shot. #T1#
Lovanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Lovanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
A jab from Lovanov misses.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Lovanov. Lovanov maintains the clinch.
Lovanov blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lovanov looks winded!
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Lovanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lovanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lovanov.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Lovanov's head.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson cracks Lovanov with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson tries a body shot but Lovanov blocks it.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lovanov takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Lovanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Lovanov.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lovanov at a distance. #KD#
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Lovanov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lovanov looks OK. Johnson waves Lovanov back to his feet!#ROC#Lovanov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Lovanov out cold! What a finish! Johnson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Karim Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#977 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Lovanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
Lovanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barboza.
Lovanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barboza throws a push kick but Lovanov slaps the foot to one side.
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barboza only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lovanov 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.
Barboza lands a nice shot that snaps Lovanov's head back.
Lovanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lovanov throws a right hand that Barboza ducks under and follows up with a left that Barboza also avoids with ease.
Lovanov sets himself, and Barboza steps forward looking for the clinch! Lovanov avoids it this time.
Lovanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Lovanov lands with a cross. #T1#
Barboza defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Barboza 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.
Barboza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barboza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
Barboza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#KD#
Lovanov lands a big shot that drops Barboza! Can he finish him?
Lovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barboza is keeping the position for now.
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Barboza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Barboza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovanov is one step ahead there.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lovanov content to stall in guard here.
Lovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Barboza's brow.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov controlling from the top position.
Barboza pulls Lovanov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lovanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lovanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Barboza has momentary wrist control but Lovanov slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lovanov throws an off balance right hand
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovanov throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barboza.
Lovanov throwing a counter right hand but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Lovanov throws a shot to the body.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barboza tries a quick counter leg kick but Lovanov is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov throws a hook but Barboza avoids it easily.
Barboza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barboza loads up on a big right hand but Lovanov slips the punch.
Lovanov cracks a nice hook into Barboza's ribs.#T1#
Good shot there by Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a jab when Barboza was well out of range.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lovanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Barboza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Barboza.
Barboza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lovanov thuds a left hand into Barboza's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Lovanov misses the target.
Barboza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barboza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lovanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Barboza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lovanov connects with a jab.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barboza can do to turn this around?
Lovanov works over Barboza's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Barboza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barboza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lovanov looks to land a combination but Barboza avoids it well.
Lovanov lands with a straight right. Barboza didn't see that one coming.
Barboza looks to throw the jab but Lovanov is out of range.
Lovanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barboza circles away quickly and effectively.
Barboza jabs at Lovanov's body.
Lovanov tries to clinch up.
Barboza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Lovanov misses
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Barboza slips a jab and a cross from Lovanov.
Lovanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza slips a straight right by Lovanov.
Lovanov sets himself, and Barboza steps forward looking for the clinch! Lovanov avoids it this time.
Both fighters circling a little - Barboza finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barboza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barboza throws a leg kick which misses Lovanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Lovanov tries to avoid it.
Barboza throws a big shot that misses.
Lovanov is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov looks to land a combination but Barboza avoids it well.
Barboza throws out a counter right but Lovanov avoids it with no problem.
Barboza takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barboza moves out of range as Lovanov strikes.
Barboza sizes up Lovanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Barboza scores with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barboza. Lovanov shrugs it off though.
Lovanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barboza.
Barboza throws a right hand that misses
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.
Lovanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barboza missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovanov moves out of range as Barboza strikes.
Barboza loads up on a big right hand but Lovanov slips the punch.
Lovanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
Lovanov misses the body punch
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
Lovanov lands with a nice body punch.
Barboza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barboza.
Lovanov misses with a hook
and Barboza counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barboza, as that shot connected. #T2#
A solid body kick from Barboza.
Barboza slips a straight right by Lovanov.
A nice side step and Barboza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barboza avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
Barboza staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza clobbers Lovanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barboza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Barboza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Barboza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lovanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barboza. Barboza obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by Lovanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lovanov.#CL#
Lovanov closes the distance and pushes Barboza back into the cage.
Lovanov blocks an elbow strike from Barboza.
Barboza lands a nice elbow.
Lovanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Good body shot from Lovanov.
Lovanov is leaning against Barboza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lovanov.
A short right from Barboza.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lovanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovanov works on Barboza's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovanov.
Barboza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lovanov.
Barboza takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Lovanov is trying to trip Barboza. He has hold of a leg but Barboza is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lovanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barboza being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bento Barboza.
Well Lovanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: GAMMA#972 Lovanov v Husein
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Lovanov lands a jab to the nose.
Lovanov scores with a hook to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Lovanov coming out on top.
Lovanov lands with a good body shot.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomaevaboff 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.
Magomaevaboff thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. Lovanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovanov just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Magomaevaboff misses.
Magomaevaboff misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a series of punches but Magomaevaboff avoids them all with ease.
Magomaevaboff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov dips to his left and cracks Magomaevaboff with an uppercut!#T1#
Lovanov tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Husein Magomaevaboff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomaevaboff unleashes a big counter combination but Lovanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomaevaboff! But no joy.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov missing with a left hand there. Magomaevaboff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lovanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomaevaboff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomaevaboff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magomaevaboff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomaevaboff walks into a stiff left hand from Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magomaevaboff on the side of the head. #T2#
Lovanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomaevaboff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
A jab from Magomaevaboff misses.
Lovanov cracks Magomaevaboff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magomaevaboff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomaevaboff throws a sloppy head kick and Lovanov moves out of range easily.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lovanov checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Lovanov misses the target.
Lovanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovanov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomaevaboff.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Magomaevaboff feints a counter leg kick.
Lovanov connects with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Husein Magomaevaboff has been cut.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook.#CL#
Lovanov has closed the distance and engaged Magomaevaboff in a clinch. #TD#
Lovanov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Magomaevaboff is trying to keep an underhook but Lovanov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lovanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lovanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomaevaboff taking some punishment here, with Lovanov in his half guard.
Lovanov stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Magomaevaboff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lovanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magomaevaboff is looking to control Lovanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomaevaboff avoid being mounted?
Magomaevaboff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lovanov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomaevaboff taking some punishment here, with Lovanov in his half guard.
Magomaevaboff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Husein Magomaevaboff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lovanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut.
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Lovanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lovanov.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Magomaevaboff throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff lands with a straight right. Lovanov didn't see that one coming.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomaevaboff thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Lovanov scores with a jab to the body.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lovanov with a body shot.#KD#
Lovanov drops Magomaevaboff with a left right combo! Lovanov follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#Magomaevaboff is rocked!
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomaevaboff can do to turn this around?
Lovanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magomaevaboff some visible discomfort.
Magomaevaboff is still in real trouble! Can Lovanov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomaevaboff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomaevaboff seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomaevaboff is trying to control Lovanov's posture but Lovanov avoids it.
Lovanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magomaevaboff some visible discomfort.
Magomaevaboff tries to improve position but can't.
Lovanov is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Lovanov lands a few punches from side control.
Magomaevaboff is trying to get back to half guard.
Lovanov lands a few punches from side control.
Magomaevaboff is trying to improve his position.
Magomaevaboff is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lovanov connects with a decent elbow.
Magomaevaboff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magomaevaboff wants to improve his position but Lovanov is controlling well.
Lovanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lovanov is nestled in close to Magomaevaboff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Magomaevaboff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Lovanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomaevaboff defends it well.
Magomaevaboff wants to get back to full guard.
Lovanov wants to take a breather but Magomaevaboff is having none of it.
Magomaevaboff trying to hold on to Lovanov's head to control him but Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magomaevaboff wants to improve his position but Lovanov is controlling well.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lovanov prevents Magomaevaboff from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov lands strikes from half guard.
Magomaevaboff moves into full guard. #T4#
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomaevaboff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov stands up over Magomaevaboff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomaevaboff wants to sweep here but Lovanov controlling him for the moment.
Lovanov lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Lovanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomaevaboff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lovanov has managed to get both his arms back between Magomaevaboff's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Magomaevaboff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lovanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lovanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lovanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Lovanov cracks Magomaevaboff with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Husein Magomaevaboff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Lovanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomaevaboff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lovanov loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lovanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomaevaboff pinned against the cage. Magomaevaboff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomaevaboff blocks the leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick but Lovanov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lovanov throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
A big left from Magomaevaboff misses.
Lovanov lands a right hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lovanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomaevaboff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomaevaboff looks to throw the jab but Lovanov is out of range.
Lovanov tests Magomaevaboff's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Magomaevaboff ducks straight into an uppercut from Lovanov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Magomaevaboff manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov preventing the sweep. #T2#
Lovanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Magomaevaboff working for a triangle but Lovanov defends it easily. #SUB2#
Magomaevaboff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lovanov defends it easily.
Magomaevaboff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomaevaboff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Lovanov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Lovanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomaevaboff's head.
Lovanov cracks Magomaevaboff with a solid left hand.
Magomaevaboff keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomaevaboff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovanov is really struggling to control Magomaevaboff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lovanov works over Magomaevaboff with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomaevaboff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Lovanov distracts Magomaevaboff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lovanov passes into half guard.
Magomaevaboff is trying to get back to full guard.
Lovanov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Magomaevaboff is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lovanov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Magomaevaboff from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lovanov! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Our winner, Zahbit Lovanov, 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: GAMMA#969 Lovanov v Barboza
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Lovanov lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
A lazy left from Barboza finds it's target.
Lovanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barboza tries to score with a low kick but Lovanov moves his leg out of the way.
As Barboza looks to move away, Lovanov throws a big counter combo but Barboza just gets out of the way.
Barboza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barboza swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Lovanov as he connects with a hook.
Lovanov throws a jab when Barboza was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov lands a really nice looking cross but Barboza seems unphased.
Barboza throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Lovanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lovanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barboza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lovanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lovanov wants to control but Barboza is keeping him busy.
Lovanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barboza taking some punishment here, with Lovanov in his half guard.
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Lovanov there.
Barboza keeping hold of Lovanov's head, controlling as best he can.
Lovanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Lovanov not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov wants to pass the guard but Barboza is defending well.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lovanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Barboza dodges it nicely.
Lovanov is trying to control. Barboza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barboza trying to control but Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Lovanov working over Barboza with some ground and pound. Barboza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barboza defending well though.
Barboza is positioning himself well to prevent Lovanov advancing to mount.
Lovanov is taking a breather. Barboza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barboza lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovanov lands a nice hook to Barboza's body. Barboza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barboza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lovanov's sensitive parts.
Barboza tries to work over Lovanov's front leg with a kick but Lovanov checks it.
Lovanov throws a jab when Barboza was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
Lovanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lovanov avoids the body shot from Barboza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lovanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lovanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barboza.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barboza can do to turn this around?
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboza was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
Lovanov missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lovanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Barboza misses the shot to the body.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov lands the left hand.
Lovanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Barboza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovanov moves away.
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barboza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barboza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Barboza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lovanov throws a jab when Barboza was well out of range.
Barboza flicks out a counter leg kick but Lovanov steps away.
Lovanov lands a body shot.
Lovanov swings widly with a right hand
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Lovanov throws out a powerful jab.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov misses with a shot to the body
and Barboza counters with a nice body kick.
Lovanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barboza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lovanov scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lovanov is out of range.
Barboza defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Barboza tries a quick counter leg kick but Lovanov is wise to it.
Barboza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barboza walks into a stiff left hand from Lovanov.
Barboza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovanov.
Barboza blocks a jab.#T3#
Lovanov throws an off balance right hand
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Lovanov there.
Lovanov lands a body shot.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Lovanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
Lovanov swings widly with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lovanov throws a one two combo.
A big right from Lovanov misses.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Lovanov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Lovanov works Barboza's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Lovanov coming out on top.
Lovanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barboza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Barboza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovanov throws out the jab. #TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lovanov feints and as Barboza raises his hands in defense, Lovanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Lovanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barboza's head.
Barboza lands an overhand right.
Barboza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Lovanov misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barboza, as that shot connected.
Lovanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Lovanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Barboza catches Lovanov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov misses with a looping left.
Lovanov throws a combination that misses
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
Barboza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A big left from Barboza misses.
Lovanov scores with a jab. Barboza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lovanov scores with a jab. Barboza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barboza checks a leg kick.
Barboza misses with a jab to the body
and Lovanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a nice body kick.
Lovanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barboza at a distance. #T2#
Lovanov lands with a right hand.
Barboza staying out of range there.
Barboza feints a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barboza - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Barboza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza throws a big shot that misses.
Barboza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lovanov.
Lovanov jabs Barboza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barboza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lovanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barboza is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Good shot there by Lovanov.
A cross from Barboza lands.
Barboza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lovanov misses the target.
Lovanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Lovanov.
Lovanov swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza throws a good cross that connects.
Lovanov throws a hook but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Barboza misses with a body kick.
It looked like Lovanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barboza slips under a jab from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov thuds his right hand into Barboza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
Lovanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Barboza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bento Barboza just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Barboza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lovanov throws a combination that misses
and Barboza counters with a straight right hand.
Lovanov is looking to chop away at Barboza's legs.
Barboza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza lands a really nice looking cross but Lovanov seems unphased.
Lovanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barboza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Barboza throws an overhand right that drops Lovanov like a sack of potatoes! Barboza dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Bento Barboza 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: GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Lovanov.
Lovanov dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lovanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a body kick. #T1#
Lovanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Lovanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Lovanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lovanov misses with a hook
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lovanov on the side of the head.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lovanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Lovanov counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Lovanov on that attempt.
Lovanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson lunges at Lovanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lovanov's hand.
Lovanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lovanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lovanov cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Lovanov blocks a jab.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lovanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Lovanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws the left hand but Lovanov avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Lovanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Lovanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov misses with a looping right.
Lovanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Lovanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Lovanov throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Lovanov! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lovanov to his feet! Lovanov is in big trouble!
Lovanov scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Lovanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lovanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Lovanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lovanov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lovanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Lovanov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips a jab from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lovanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Lovanov.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target. #KD2#
Johnson ducks straight into an uppercut from Lovanov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Johnson manages to regain guard straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lovanov postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson controlling the position.
Lovanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Lovanov stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#T3#
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lovanov controls the pace.
Lovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lovanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lovanov keeps moving. #T4#
Lovanov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVB#
Johnson seems keen to control Lovanov's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Johnson moves out of range as Lovanov strikes.
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovanov misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot.
Lovanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Lovanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lovanov stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lovanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovanov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range. #T2#
Lovanov slips under a jab.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson stuns Lovanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lovanov slips under a jab.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson slips under a jab from Lovanov.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lovanov misses the body punch
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lovanov shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lovanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD2#
Lovanov drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Johnson is trying to keep Lovanov in close.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Lovanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lovanov won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Lovanov passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Lovanov.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovanov.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Lovanov's head but Lovanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Lovanov throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lovanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lovanov misses with a low kick.
Johnson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovanov.
Lovanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lovanov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Lovanov misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Lovanov digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson misses with a body shot
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Lovanov's head back.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lovanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Lovanov throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lovanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Lovanov misses with a low kick.
Johnson with a nice cross.#T3#
Lovanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lovanov will feel that in the morning.
Lovanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Lovanov lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Lovanov does no damage.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lovanov.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Lovanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Johnson tries to sprawl but Lovanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lovanov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Lovanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Lovanov's head to control him but Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Lovanov throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Lovanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lovanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lovanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Lovanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Lovanov with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Lovanov misses. #T1#
Lovanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lovanov throws a counter combo.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lovanov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lovanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Lovanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Lovanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Lovanov lands with a shot to the body.
Lovanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karim Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lovanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Lovanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lovanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Lovanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Lovanov slips the punch.
Lovanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Lovanov ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson throws a hook but Lovanov blocks it.
Lovanov throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot.
Lovanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.#T4#
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Lovanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lovanov misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson thinks about countering with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karim Johnson.
Well Lovanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Zahbit Lovanov, 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: OFK 224 - Lovanov Vs Mircea
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Mircea throws a solid leg kick but Lovanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mircea.
Lovanov misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Mircea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lovanov misses with a looping left.
Mircea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lovanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mircea slips under a jab.
Lovanov misses the shot to the body.
Lovanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mircea finds it's way round the side to connect with Lovanov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Lovanov catches Mircea right on the button with a cross.
Mircea lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Mircea does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.
Mircea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lovanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A punch combination from Lovanov misses.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Mircea misses with a lunging right hand
and Mircea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mircea.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mircea.
It looked like Lovanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mircea.
Mircea with the inside leg kick.
Lovanov looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Lovanov lands a jab.
Mircea thumps Lovanov with a low kick.
Lovanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mircea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lovanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea misses with a body kick. #T2#
Mircea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mircea throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lovanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
Mircea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mircea throws a jab when Lovanov was well out of range.
Mircea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lovanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mircea walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Mircea appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lovanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mircea.
Lovanov misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.
Lovanov looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mircea was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
Lovanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lovanov loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mircea is looking to chop away at Lovanov's legs.
Lovanov throws a low kick, looking for Mircea's leg but Mircea calmly moves out of range.
Mircea thinks about the counter body kick.
Lovanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lovanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mircea.
Mircea scores with a body shot.
Mircea lands the left hand.
Lovanov scores with a hook.
Lovanov throws a series of punches but Mircea moves out of range.
A big right from Lovanov misses.
Mircea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Mircea misses with a combination
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lovanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
Mircea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mircea throws a leg kick
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovanov moves away from the strike by Mircea.
It looked like Lovanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Lovanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mircea thuds a left hand into Lovanov's body.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A good leg kick by Mircea.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but Lovanov is just out of range.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Lovanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovanov blocks the body kick.
Mircea slips under a jab from Lovanov.
A punch lands to the side of Mircea 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mircea misses with a straight left.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Mircea's shoulder, as Mircea tries to avoid the shot.
Mircea throws a chopping leg kick but Lovanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mircea. Lovanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
Lovanov attempts a counter takedown but Mircea avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Mircea defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Lovanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea connects with a single shot there.
Mircea misses with a wild combination.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lovanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mircea lands a jab to Lovanov's midsection.
Mircea swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Lovanov throws a big shot that misses.
Mircea thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lovanov. That snapped Mircea's head back.
An inside leg kick from Lovanov misses.
Mircea steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lovanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Good work by Lovanov as he checks the leg kick.
Mircea lands a leg kick that knocks Lovanov off balance momentarily.
Lovanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovanov defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand.
Lovanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovanov 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.
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lovanov blocks a jab.
Lovanov tries to counter with a takedown but Mircea is quick to defend against it.
Mircea misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Lovanov.
Lovanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mircea.
It looked like Lovanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mircea.
Mircea misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Mircea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Lovanov throws a hook but Mircea avoids it easily.#KD#
Nice combo by Lovanov! Oh, that's hurt him - Mircea falls to the canvas and Lovanov follows him into side control. #CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lovanov in side control, throwing shots but Mircea defends.
Mircea defending against the ground and pound.
Lovanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lovanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lovanov throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Mircea defending against the ground and pound.
Lovanov is looking to take a break and control but Mircea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lovanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov trying to control the action but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Mircea avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lovanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Lovanov connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Lovanov drives through and clinches with Mircea against the cage.
Mircea is pressed up against the cage. Lovanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mircea down to the mat. Mircea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lovanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lovanov. That did some damage!
Mircea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Mircea blocks the low kick.
Lovanov takes one to the side of the head.
Mircea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lovanov circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lovanov scores with a takedown into Mircea's guard.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mircea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Lovanov controlling from the top position.
Lovanov slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mircea's head.
Lovanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Mircea dodges it nicely.
Lovanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov throws a strike but Mircea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lovanov trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mircea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zahbit Lovanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mircea seems keen to control Lovanov's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mircea lands a right hook to the body.
Lovanov defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand.
Mircea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Lovanov avoids a kick to the body.
Mircea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Mircea throws out a leg kick but Lovanov moves out of range and Mircea only half commits.
Lovanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mircea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lovanov.
Lovanov blocks a head kick by Mircea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Lovanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mircea can pounce on him.
Mircea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lovanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lovanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mircea's head.
Lovanov defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Lovanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mircea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mircea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lovanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lovanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lovanov advances to full mount.
Mircea taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov lands a big elbow - Mircea is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mircea is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Zahbit Lovanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Alexandru Mircea spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 215 - Line Vs Barnes
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Lovanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lovanov misses with a wild combination.
Philips unleashes a big counter combination but Lovanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Philips.
Philips misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Lovanov - just one landing.
Philips misses with a kick to the body.
Philips gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Lovanov counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
Lovanov digs a good body shot into Philips's ribs.
Lovanov takes a swing at Philips's ribcage but misses.
Philips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Philips blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Philips.
Philips moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Lovanov tries to clinch but Philips moves out of range.
Lovanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Philips throws a fast counter high kick but Lovanov manages to duck under it in time.
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
And Philips responds with a good body kick, but Lovanov manages to step out the way in time.
Philips looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lovanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Philips fakes the leg kick and cracks Lovanov in the body.
Lovanov lands a nice shot that snaps Philips's head back.
Lovanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lovanov misses with a looping left.
Philips replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lovanov blocks it well.
Philips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lovanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Lovanov clinches. #T2#
Philips lands with a short shot to the head.
Philips tries a body shot but Lovanov blocks it.
Good body shot from Lovanov. #TD#
Lovanov tightens his grip and picks Philips up, before dumping him to the ground. Philips manages to land in guard.

Philips pushes Lovanov off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Philips looks winded!
Lovanov lands with a hook. Philips tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lovanov misses with a body shot
and Philips counters with an outside leg kick.
Philips shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lovanov misses with a looping left.
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Philips ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Philips tries a quick counter leg kick but Lovanov is wise to it.
Lovanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Philips to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovanov jabs Philips to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Philips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Philips feints a counter leg kick.
Lovanov misses with a shot to the body
and Philips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lovanov.
Lovanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Philips counters with a straight right hand.
Lovanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Philips lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lovanov's sensitive parts.
Lovanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Philips. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips scores with a leg kick.
Lovanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Philips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lovanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Philips misses with a double jab
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.
Philips throws a leg kick that misses.
Lovanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philips manages to avoid it.
Lovanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Philips.
Philips is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lovanov.
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 Zahbit Lovanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Radio Philips's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lovanov checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Lovanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Nice body kick there by Philips.
Lovanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Philips counters with a good, hard body kick but Lovanov shrugs it off.
Philips fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Philips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Philips responds with a good body kick, but Lovanov manages to step out the way in time.
Philips staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Philips.
Lovanov misses the jab.#T1#
Philips lands a leg kick that knocks Lovanov off balance momentarily.
Lovanov throws a looping overhand right but Philips ducks down to avoid it.
Philips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Philips scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lovanov moves out of range as Philips throws a body kick.
As Philips looks to move away, Lovanov throws a big counter combo but Philips just gets out of the way.
Philips scoring well with a low kick there.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Philips is just out of range.
Lovanov jabs at Philips's body.
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Philips buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lovanov feints a jab promting Philips to slip. Lovanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Philips slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Philips tries to move into range but Lovanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2##TD#
Lovanov is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Philips is in big trouble! Lovanov is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Philips. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Zahbit Lovanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 208 - Lovanov Vs Da Oxlade
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Da Oxlade moves out of range as Lovanov strikes.
Lovanov punishes Da Oxlade's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Da Oxlade throws an off balance right hand
and Lovanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
Lovanov misses with a two punch combination.
Da Oxlade throws a sloppy head kick and Lovanov moves out of range easily.
Da Oxlade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Oxlade.
Da Oxlade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lovanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Da Oxlade ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Da Oxlade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovanov throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Lovanov.
Lovanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Oxlade.
Da Oxlade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Da Oxlade 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.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Da Oxlade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Oxlade throws the left hand but Lovanov avoids the punch easily.
Lovanov takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Da Oxlade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lovanov is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Da Oxlade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Lovanov.
Da Oxlade looks to throw the jab but Lovanov is out of range.
It looked like Lovanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
and Lovanov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Da Oxlade! He's just covering up as Lovanov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov retains his heavyweight title!
Zahbit Lovanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Mawi Da Oxlade stepped up to the mic, saying 'The plan was to win by decision. '.

Event: OFK 199 - Lovanov Vs Hall
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovanov checks a low kick from Hall.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovanov.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lovanov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Hall throws a jab when Lovanov was well out of range.
Lovanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lovanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall throws out a leg kick but Lovanov moves out of range and Hall only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Charlie Hall's cut even more.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hall misses with a hook
and Lovanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Lovanov throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Lovanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Lovanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lovanov throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall misses with a combination
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Charlie Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lovanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Lovanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Lovanov closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Lovanov.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Lovanov won't allow it.
Lovanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
Lovanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Lovanov works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Lovanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Lovanov misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov is working Hall over against the cage.
Hall looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall gets underhooks to prevent Lovanov's takedown attempt.
Lovanov lands a knee to the head. #CUT#Charlie Hall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Zahbit Lovanov 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: OFK 193 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman tries to clinch but Lovanov is having none of it. #CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Lovanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodman is defending well.
Lovanov lands a shot to the body.
Lovanov tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lovanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lovanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov prevents a body shot from Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Goodman breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Goodman clinches.
Lovanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman misses with a body punch. #T1#
Goodman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Lovanov prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovanov.
Lovanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Lovanov tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Lovanov controls the action.
Lovanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lovanov misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lovanov crunches a lovely knee into Goodman's ribcage.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovanov misses with the head strike.
Lovanov misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lovanov.
Lovanov is pushing Goodman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovanov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike.
Lovanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lovanov lands a shot to the body.
Lovanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Lovanov.
Goodman pushes off an throws an elbow but Lovanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lovanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lovanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Lovanov blocks an uppercut.
Lovanov tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lovanov blocks the elbow strike.
Lovanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov avoids a wild elbow strike from Goodman.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Lovanov controls the action.
Lovanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lovanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Lovanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Lovanov moved out of range nicely.
As Goodman looks to move away, Lovanov throws a big counter combo but Goodman just gets out of the way.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Lovanov misses.
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov blocks the body kick.
Lovanov avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Lovanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman wants to clinch
and Lovanov counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saul Goodman 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#
Lovanov defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Lovanov there.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lovanov scores with a jab. Goodman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.#KD#
Lovanov catches Goodman napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Goodman to the canvas! #ROC#Goodman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goodman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
Lovanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lovanov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Lovanov is working Goodman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goodman controls Lovanov momentarily but Lovanov frees himself.
Lovanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goodman's head.
Lovanov stands up over Goodman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lovanov looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Goodman being controlled here momentarily.
Lovanov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Goodman is stalling in the full guard.
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Lovanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Lovanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lovanov wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Lovanov is retaining full guard.
Goodman 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Lovanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lovanov throws a big counter combination but Goodman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Goodman is predictable there #CL#
and Lovanov counters by clinching up.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lovanov fails to land.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Lovanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lovanov prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Lovanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lovanov.
Goodman taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Goodman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lovanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with an elbow strike.
Lovanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lovanov as Goodman tries to tie him up.
Lovanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zahbit Lovanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lovanov throws an elbow but misses.
Lovanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Lovanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Lovanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Lovanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lovanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman has had enough of the clinch but Lovanov keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Lovanov jumps into guard, dragging Goodman to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Good shot there by Lovanov.
Goodman walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Lovanov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov retains his heavyweight title!
Zahbit Lovanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 188 - Lovanov Vs Mad Onion
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Mad Onion wants to clinch up but Lovanov keeps it at a distance.
Lovanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mad Onion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mad Onion throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovanov.
Lovanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mad Onion.
Lovanov swings for the body but Mad Onion moves out of range.
Mad Onion moves to clinch but Lovanov breaks away
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Luke Mad Onion has been cut.
Mad Onion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovanov throwing a counter right hand but Mad Onion manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mad Onion has Lovanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mad Onion tries a knee to the head but Lovanov blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lovanov.
Mad Onion working aggressively here.
Lovanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mad Onions head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovanov.
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!
Lovanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lovanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mad Onion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lovanov is working Mad Onion over against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Lovanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Lovanov.
Mad Onion looks winded!
Lovanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Lovanov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mad Onion's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mad Onion drops to his knees and Lovanov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Zahbit Lovanov 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: OFK 178 - Lovanov vs Philips
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Philips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips lands a slapping body shot.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Lovanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Philips should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
Philips looks to land a combination. Lovanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lovanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philips.
Lovanov misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Lovanov.
Philips staying out of range there.
Philips scores with a leg kick.
Lovanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov swings for the body but Philips moves out of range. #T1#
Lovanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Philips counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Philips. Lovanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lovanov misses the target.
Philips misses with a low kick as Lovanov jumps back.
Philips throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Lovanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Philips wants to get back to his feet but Lovanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lovanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Lovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Philips's brow.
Lovanov cracks Philips with a solid left hand.
Philips wants to stand up but Lovanov is controlling him.
Lovanov is in close to Philips's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lovanov stops Philips from standing up.
Lovanov scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Philips is looking to stand back up but Lovanov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Philips.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips is trying to stand back up but Lovanov is controlling him
Philips has hold of Lovanov's hands but Lovanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips is trying to stand back up but Lovanov is controlling him
Lovanov winds up and cracks Philips with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov scores with a big shot! Philips's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Philips! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Zahbit Lovanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 172 - Mustonen Vs Okafor
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mad Onion was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
Mad Onion throws a looping overhand right but Lovanov ducks down to avoid it.
Mad Onion misses with a jab to the body
and Lovanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Luke Mad Onion has been cut.
Mad Onion wants to slow Lovanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Mad Onion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovanov.
Lovanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mad Onion moves away.
We've been told by Mad Onion's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mad Onion fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Lovanov lands a big shot that drops Mad Onion! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Mad Onion is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov stops Mad Onion from standing up.
Oh Mad Onion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lovanov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mad Onion covers up, he's hurt! Lovanov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lovanov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lovanov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Zahbit Lovanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 166 - Line Vs Mad Onion
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Lovanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grabber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grabber digs a good body shot into Lovanov's ribs.
Grabber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grabber throws a shot to the body.
Grabber misses with a right hand
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grabber misses the body punch
letting Lovanov counter with a right hand.
Lovanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lovanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grabber.
Grabber avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Grabber misses.
Grabber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lovanov's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grabber missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grabber tries to move into range but Lovanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Lovanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Grabber misses its intended target.
Grabber tests Lovanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Grabber misses #KD#
and Lovanov counters with a left hand that sends Grabber to the canvas! #ROC#Grabber is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lovanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grabber is still in real trouble! Can Lovanov finish him?
Grabber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lovanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lovanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grabber seems to have recovered his senses.
Grabber wants to pass the guard but Lovanov is keeping the position.
Grabber throws a strike but Lovanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lovanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Grabber has wrist control.
Grabber wants to sweep here but Lovanov controlling him for the moment.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grabber works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Lovanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Grabber has wrist control.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lovanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grabber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grabber managing to control the position.
Lovanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Grabber looking to control.
Lovanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lovanov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov wants to pass the guard but Grabber is keeping the position.
Grabber wants to sweep but no luck.
Lovanov is working Grabber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grabber has control of Lovanov's left arm, preventing Lovanov from doing any damage.
Grabber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lovanov looking to sit in guard and control but Grabber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lovanov pulls Grabber in close to prevent any damage.
Grabber won't allow Lovanov to sweep him here. #T4#
Grabber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grabber wants to control from the top but Lovanov keeps moving.
Lovanov seems keen to control Grabber's posture.
Lovanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grabber controls the pace.
Grabber wants to control from the top but Lovanov keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov 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#
Lovanov scores with a hook to the body. Grabber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grabber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Grabber moves out of range.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grabber.
Grabber throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov scores with a nice right hand.
Grabber lands a nice shot that snaps Lovanov's head back.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabber manages to avoid it.
Grabber throws out a loose jab but Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov ducks right into an uppercut from Grabber.
Grabber missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovanov throwing a counter right hand but Grabber manages to avoid it.
Lovanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Lovanov.
Lovanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Grabber misses.
Grabber lands a nice shot to the body.
Lovanov ducks right into an uppercut from Grabber.
Grabber swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
Grabber throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovanov.
Grabber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grabber.
Lovanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grabber.
Grabber scores with a sloppy right hand. Lovanov should have avoided that one.
Lovanov with a hook.
Andy Grabber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grabber at a distance.
Lovanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grabber.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grabber. Lovanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
BAM! Lovanov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Grabber like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 160 - Phoenix Vs McFly
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Lovanov blocks the leg kick.
Philips throws a series of punches but Lovanov avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Philips finds it's target.
Philips throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
As Philips backs off Lovanov throws a huge counter combo but Philips manages to avoid it all.
Philips ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Philips seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
Philips pushes Lovanov away with a front kick.
Philips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Philips counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Philips.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut. Philips saw that one coming.
Philips throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov misses with a hook
and Philips counters with a series of strikes. Lovanov will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
Lovanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Philips misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lovanov 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.
Lovanov avoids the head kick by Philips.
Lovanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lovanov catches Philips with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lovanov throws an off balance right hand
and Philips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
Philips lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Lovanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Philips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Lovanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lovanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philips.
Philips darts in trying to clinch
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp 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!
Philips dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lovanov. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Philips misses.
Philips moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Philips is just out of range.
Lovanov throws a hook but Philips avoids it easily.
Philips is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Philips moves away.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Philips looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Philips has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lovanov.
Lovanov is working Philips over against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Philips has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov lands a shoulder strike.
Lovanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Philips is breathing heavily.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Philips.
Philips tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Philips back against the cage.
Philips swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Lovanov.
Philips trying to control the position but instead, Lovanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Philips into the cage.
Lovanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Lovanov.
Philips misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Lovanov. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Lovanov.
Lovanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Lovanov.
Lovanov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Philips to his knees! Lovanov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
A very excited looking Zahbit Lovanov 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: OFK 153 - Bagwis Vs Mustonen
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Haardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Bertel Haardt has been cut.
Haardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Haardt does no damage.
Lovanov cracks Haardt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haardt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Haardt's head. #KD2#
Lovanov cracks Haardt with a big right hand and Haardt goes down!#ROC2#Haardt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovanov postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Haardt's head off the mat! Haardt is out! He's out! Lovanov jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
A relieved looking Zahbit Lovanov 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Lovanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.#CUT#It looks like Russel Wilson has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lovanov! #KD#
Lovanov drops his shoulder and cracks Wilson with a huge uppercut! Wilson goes down! Can Lovanov finish him? #ROC#Wilson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Wilson's head off the mat! Wilson is out! He's out! Lovanov jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Lovanov takes a swing at Wilber's ribcage but misses.
Wilber misses with a body punch
letting Lovanov counter with a right hand.
Lovanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lovanov lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Sam Wilber has been cut.
Lovanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lovanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lovanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov with a nice cross.
Wilber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovanov throws out the jab.
Lovanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilber's hands.
Wilber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lovanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilber scrambles back to his feet.
Lovanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1##TD#
Lovanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov lands a couple of digs.
Lovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Lovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Lovanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lovanov pushing down on Wilber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lovanov is nestled in close to Wilber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lovanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Lovanov working Wilber over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wilber missing with punches from the bottom.
Lovanov working over Wilber with some ground and pound. Wilber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov drops an elbow to the side of Wilber's head.
Lovanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lovanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wilber!
Lovanov landing punches.
Lovanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lovanov breaks from Wilber's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Wilber is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Sam Wilber's cut even more.
Lovanov loads up with a big shot that hurts Wilber! He's pulled Lovanov in close but Lovanov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Wilber survive? More strikes from Lovanov and Wilber is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
A less than humble Zahbit Lovanov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2021

#R1#
Quick throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lovanov connects with a body shot.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lovanov lands an overhand right.
Lovanov lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice combination there by Lovanov.
Jab from Quick.
Danga de danga de dang - Lovanov scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quick takes one on the button.
Quick takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Quick is rocked!
Quick bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Lovanov comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Quick falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Quick was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zahbit Lovanov!
A less than humble Zahbit Lovanov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GC 406
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Lovanov misses.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
Simmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Lovanov 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov swings for the body but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lovanov swings widly with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lovanov misses with a left hand
and Simmons counters with a body kick that stops Lovanov in his tracks momentarily.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lovanov misses the shot to the body.
Simmons follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Lovanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Lovanov misses.
Simmons replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lovanov blocks it well.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simmons is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simmons follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lovanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simmons counters with a nice body kick.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Simmons is just out of range.
Simmons counters with a body kick.#CL#
Lovanov gets a clinch.
Simmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Simmons blocks a body shot from Lovanov.
Simmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
Lovanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lovanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Simmons. #T2#
Simmons has a couple of punches blocked by Lovanov.
Lovanov blocking some punches.
Simmons prevents a body shot from Lovanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
Still in the clinch, Lovanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov misses with a body punch.
Simmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Lovanov.
Lovanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simmons misses with some punches.
Lovanov misses with the head strike.
Simmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lovanov scores with a hook to the body.
Lovanov working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lovanov.
Lovanov tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Lovanov back against the cage.
Simmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lovanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ben Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovanov jabs Simmons right on the nose. Simmons blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Lovanov takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses.
Simmons steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lovanov cracks Simmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lovanov 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.
Simmons slips under a jab.
Simmons thinks about the counter body kick.
Lovanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovanov scores with a jab to the body.
Lovanov throws a hook but Simmons avoids it easily.
Lovanov with a poor takedown
and Simmons 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 Zahbit Lovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Simmons thinks about the counter body kick.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD#
Lovanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lovanov cracks Simmons with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Lovanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
Simmons taking punishment in the form of punches.
Simmons tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lovanov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Simmons.
Simmons is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lovanov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lovanov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
Lovanov is landing with strikes from the back.
Lovanov tries to keep control of the position but Simmons is staying busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Lovanov.#CL#
Lovanov clinches with his opponent.
Lovanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simmons misses with a body punch.
Simmons has a couple of punches blocked by Lovanov.
Simmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lovanov - that landed with a thud.
Simmons digs a right hand into Lovanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lovanov's gas tank.
Lovanov digs a right hand underneath Simmons's ribcage. Simmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lovanov lands with a light punch inside.
Lovanov misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simmonss head.
Lovanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simmonss head.
Lovanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lovanov.
Simmons is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lovanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lovanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lovanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lovanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Simmons fails to land.
Lovanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lovanov blocking some punches.
Lovanov tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov cracks Simmons with a nice body shot.
Lovanov lands a left hand.
Lovanov misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lovanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Simmons misses with a body punch.
Lovanov lands an uppercut.
Lovanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Simmons controls his hands. #T2#
Lovanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simmonss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Lovanov.
Lovanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simmons or not.
A nice left hand lands by Lovanov.
Lovanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simmons or not.
Lovanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simmons blocks an elbow strike from Lovanov.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
Lovanov is leaning against Simmons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lovanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lovanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lovanov can't find room to land a body shot as Simmons controls the action.
Lovanov scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lovanov.
Zahbit Lovanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Lovanov - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Lovanov on the inside.
Lovanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lovanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A short uppercut from Lovanov.
Lovanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Simmons is rocked!
Lovanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simmons or not.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Lovanov finish him?
Lovanov scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lovanov.
Lovanov cracks Simmons with a nice body shot.
Simmons blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Lovanov.
Lovanov lands a left hand.
Lovanov pushes Simmons against the cage. Lovanov is working some dirty boxing. Lovanov pushes off with a quick right hook! Simmons goes down! Simmons tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lovanov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GC 400
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Lovanov slips under a jab from Balkan.
Lovanov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balkan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balkan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Balkan is just out of range.
Balkan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lovanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lovanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lovanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balkan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.
Lovanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Balkan rather than just go for the knockout.
Lovanov throws a hook but Balkan avoids it easily.
Lovanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balkan.
Lovanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Balkan misses its target.#T1#
Lovanov just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balkan.#CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Balkan counters with a nice uppercut.
Balkan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lovanov.
Balkan 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.
Lovanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balkan lands with a right hand.
Lovanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Balkan sprawls well. He's pushed Lovanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Balkan counters with a big left hand that crumples Lovanov! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksander Balkan!
A relieved looking Aleksander Balkan 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: CMMA 149 Wright v Owens
Date: Aug 27, 2021

#R1#
Tessin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lovanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lovanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tessin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tessin.
Tessin slips under a jab from Lovanov.
Tessin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lovanov lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
Lovanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tessin in his tracks.
Lovanov throws a series of punches but Tessin moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Lovanov.#ROC#Tessin is rocked!
A slow jab from Tessin misses its intended target. #CL#
Lovanov moves into range and clinches up with Tessin.
Tessin lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tessin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tessin.
Lovanov is working Tessin over against the cage.
Lovanov can't find room to land a body shot as Tessin controls the action. #T1#
Tessin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Lovanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lovanov manages to end up in side control.
Tessin wants to control but Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Tessin is still in real trouble! Can Lovanov finish him?
Lovanov working away.
Tessin seems to have recovered his senses.
An elbow from Lovanov crashes against the mat.
Lovanov scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#The cut above Randy Tessin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lovanov cracks Tessin with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT#Randy Tessin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov 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: CMMA 133 Zhao v Tautua
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Tyler misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Lovanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lovanov cracks Tyler with a solid left hand.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Tyler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler 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.
Lovanov scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB#
Tyler working for a triangle but Lovanov defends it easily.
Lovanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Lovanov pushes down on Tyler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lovanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lovanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lovanov wants to control but Tyler is keeping him busy.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyler is looking for a sweep. Lovanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tyler looking for submissions off his back.
Lovanov wants to pass the guard but Tyler is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Tyler has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lovanov. Oh but Tyler has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lovanov goes limp - he's gone! Tyler jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pete Tyler!

Event: CMMA 120 De Minaur v Duvernay
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Lovanov scores with a hook to the body. Spong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donk. Lovanov catches Spong right on the button with a cross.
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lovanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovanov.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Lovanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lovanov lands a right hook to the body.
Lovanov wants to clinch up but Spong keeps it at a distance.
Lovanov throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a left to the body.
A left lands for Lovanov.
Lovanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lovanov circles away.
Lovanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Lovanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spong swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Lovanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lovanov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB#
Spong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovanov preventing the sweep.
Spong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lovanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spong keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Spong'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.
Spong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lovanov stands up over Spong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov works over Spong with some ground and pound from guard.
Lovanov distracts Spong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lovanov controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Spong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lovanov has passed into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spong tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Lovanov trying to control the action but Spong is working from the bottom.
Spong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lovanov working the body and head with strikes.
Spong is looking for a sweep.
Lovanov trying to control the action but Spong is working from the bottom.
Lovanov landing strikes. #T4#
Spong is not content to let Lovanov control the position.
Spong regains half guard.
Spong trying to hold on to Lovanov's head to control him but Lovanov postures up.
Spong tries to roll over but Lovanov keeps him under control.
Lovanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spong is looking to control Lovanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spong avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong wants to improve his position but Lovanov is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lovanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Spong's head.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Lovanov scores with the left hand. Spong knows he should have avoided that one.
Lovanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Lovanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Spong's guard.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lovanov lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Spong is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lovanov frees his head nicely. Oh but Spong has switched to an armbar! Lovanov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Daniel Spong!

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

#R1#
Lovanov stuns Manivong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manivong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lovanov fails with the takedown.
Manivong connects with a nice looking jab.
Lovanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Manivong tries to counter with a clinch but Lovanov shakes him off and moves away.
Manivong tries to clinch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manivong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manivong. Lovanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov takes a swing at Manivong's ribcage but misses.
Manivong tries a quick counter leg kick but Lovanov is wise to it.
Manivong ducks right into an uppercut from Lovanov.
Manivong avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
Lovanov 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.
Manivong throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Akuma Manivong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Manivong throws a head kick but Lovanov moves out of range. #TD#
Lovanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lovanov is working Manivong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lovanov is working Manivong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Manivong is looking for a triangle but Lovanov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Manivong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lovanov is aware though and is defending well.
Lovanov is working Manivong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lovanov trying to control but Manivong is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manivong has his foot on Lovanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lovanov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lovanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manivong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lovanov has managed to get both his arms back between Manivong's legs - danger averted.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
Lovanov is stalling in the full guard.
Manivong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Manivong is trying to hold Lovanov in close to prevent damage but Lovanov has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manivong trying to control here.
Manivong is trying to get back to full guard.
Lovanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Manivong is trying to control but can't.
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Lovanov.
Manivong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lovanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lovanov working Manivong over with strikes.
Manivong wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Lovanov seems content to control.
Manivong moves into full guard.
Lovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lovanov distracts Manivong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manivong is trying to control the position but Lovanov postures up. #T4#
Manivong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lovanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Manivong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manivong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lovanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lovanov keeping full guard, as Manivong tries to pass.
Manivong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov wants to sweep here but Manivong controlling him for the moment.
Lovanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lovanov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Manivong wants to clinch up but Lovanov keeps it at a distance.
Lovanov lands with a good body shot.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Lovanov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lovanov.
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Manivong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lovanov misses the body punch
and Manivong counters with a body kick that stops Lovanov in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manivong.
Manivong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manivong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Manivong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manivong tried to score with a low kick but Lovanov checks it.
Lovanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Manivong is looking to score with low kicks.
Manivong lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Lovanov. Those never looked like landing.
Manivong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lovanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manivong digs a good body shot into Lovanov's ribs.
Manivong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Manivong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manivong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Lovanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manivong takes a swing at Lovanov's ribcage but misses.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manivong manages to avoid it.
Lovanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manivong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov checks a low kick from Manivong.
Manivong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manivong counters with an inside leg kick.
Manivong ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov swings for the body but Manivong moves out of range.
Manivong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Manivong throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Lovanov gets a takedown into half guard.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manivong can do to turn this around?
Manivong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Manivong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
Zahbit Lovanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manivong wants to control the position but Lovanov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manivong won't allow Lovanov to pass to mount.
Manivong wants to control but Lovanov is keeping busy.
Lovanov stops Manivong from getting back to his feet.
Manivong wants to improve his position but Lovanov is controlling well.
Lovanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Lovanov working over Manivong with some ground and pound. Manivong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovanov is keen to just control but Manivong is a slippery customer.
Manivong wants to improve his position but Lovanov is controlling well.
Lovanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manivong trying to control but Lovanov postures up.
Manivong wants to improve his position but Lovanov is controlling well.
Lovanov working the head and body with strikes.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manivong keeps working.
Lovanov winds up and cracks Manivong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Lovanov. Those never looked like landing.
Manivong flicks out a counter leg kick but Lovanov steps away.
Manivong scores with a leg kick.
Lovanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lovanov is looking to wear down Manivong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lovanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovanov clobbers Manivong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lovanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manivong is fending him off so far but Lovanov persists. Nope, Manivong circles away and we're back to standing.
Manivong throws out a counter right but Lovanov avoids it with no problem.
Lovanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lovanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov fails with the takedown
and Manivong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manivong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. #T1#
A low kick from Lovanov misses
and Manivong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lovanov throws a right hand that Manivong ducks under and follows up with a left that Manivong also avoids with ease.
Manivong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manivong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lovanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Manivong.
Manivong feints and then cracks Lovanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lovanov down.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manivong! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Lovanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lovanov.
Manivong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manivong tries to close the distance and clinch but Lovanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lovanov is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov throws a right hand that misses
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov misses the shot to the body.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Manivong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lovanov scores with a hook.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Manivong that sends Lovanov to the canvas. Lovanov tries to scramble back to his feet but Manivong brings him back down into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Lovanov misses with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Manivong swings around for an armbar but Lovanov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manivong's guard.
Lovanov is fighting to break Manivong's control of his arms but Manivong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
Lovanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Manivong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovanov is one step ahead there.
Akuma Manivong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lovanov stands up over Manivong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lovanov trying to control but Manivong is working from the bottom.
Lovanov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Manivong looking for subs off his back but Lovanov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Manivong is trying to maintain the position but Lovanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Manivong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovanov works over Manivong with some ground and pound from guard.
Manivong wants to sweep but no luck.
Manivong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov works over Manivong with some ground and pound from guard.
Lovanov distracts Manivong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lovanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lovanov landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Manivong is rocked!#SUB2#
Lovanov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Manivong has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lovanov is looking to defend but Manivong has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lovanov! Manivong pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lovanov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akuma Manivong!
After the fight, Akuma Manivong 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 - XXIX - Anubis vs Mountain
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Lovanov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Faraday's guard.
Faraday wants to sweep but no luck.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
Lovanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Faraday 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.
Faraday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
Faraday 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.
Lovanov landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faraday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov 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.
Faraday keeping full guard, as Lovanov tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Faraday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovanov is one step ahead there.
Lovanov works over Faraday with some ground and pound from guard.
Lovanov won't allow Faraday to sweep him here.
Faraday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faraday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Lovanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faraday swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Faraday keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Faraday wants to sweep here but Lovanov controlling him for the moment.
Faraday pulls Lovanov in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lovanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Faraday is trying to defend but Lovanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lovanov working over Faraday with some ground and pound. Faraday looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Faraday wants to control the action here but instead Lovanov manages to pass to full mount!
The referee warns Faraday that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Faraday in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lovanov raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Faraday is rocked!
Lovanov lands a big shot to the head and Faraday winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C4 XXIII - Wu vs. Dias
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Lovanov has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Lovanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ed Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Lovanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jones! Lovanov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Jones!
Ed Jones 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: CMMA 57 Dinapoli vs Army Jr
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Gaki cracks Lovanov with an open hand slap.
Gaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lovanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaki tries to sprawl out of it but Lovanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lovanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Lovanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Gaki's guard now, I'm sure.
Gaki keeping full guard, as Lovanov tries to pass.
Lovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaki controls Lovanov momentarily but Lovanov frees himself.
Lovanov landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Gaki blocks nicely.
Lovanov stopping the sweep attempt from Gaki.
Lovanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lovanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lovanov passes Gaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lovanov throwing shots but Gaki is blocking nicely.
Gaki wants to control but Lovanov is keeping busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lovanov.
Lovanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lovanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lovanov trying to control the pace.
Lovanov is thwarting Gaki's attempts to control the position.
Lovanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lovanov is pressing down on Gaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gaki is holding on for now.
Gaki is staying active underneath Lovanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Gaki trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Lovanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gaki is looking for a sweep. Lovanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaki taking some punishment here, with Lovanov in his half guard.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lovanov is keen to just control but Gaki is a slippery customer.
Lovanov winds up and cracks Gaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov drops an elbow to the side of Gaki's head.
Lovanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lovanov slips a nice elbow through Gaki's hands, connecting with Gaki's forehead.
Lovanov is trying to control. Gaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaki trying to control from the bottom.
Lovanov is looking to advance position but Gaki won't allow it.
Gaki is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Gaki wants to control but Lovanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lovanov trying to control from Gaki's half guard. Gaki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov stops Gaki from standing up.
Gaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lovanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lovanov, into his guard. #REVB#
Lovanov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gaki scores with a push kick.
Gaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokhan Gaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Gaki.
A head kick misses from Gaki.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaki sprawls well. Gaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lovanov gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Lovanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gaki sprawls well initially but Lovanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lovanov 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.
Gaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaki.
Gaki keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lovanov is stalling in the full guard.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovanov is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovanov won't allow Gaki to sweep him here.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gaki keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaki 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.
Gaki keeping full guard, as Lovanov tries to pass.
Gaki keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lovanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Gaki keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Lovanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lovanov is in Gaki's guard.#T3#
Lovanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Lovanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lovanov trying to control but Gaki is working from the bottom.
Lovanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaki has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
Gaki keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lovanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lovanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaki's guard. #REVR#
Gaki managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Zahbit Lovanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lovanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.
Gaki thows a leg kick but Lovanov checks it #TD#
and Lovanov counters with a shoot takedown. Gaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Lovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Gaki's brow.
Lovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gaki trying to control the position.
Lovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Gaki's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov being controlled here momentarily.
Lovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gaki has momentary wrist control but Lovanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaki can do to turn this around?
Lovanov is fighting to break Gaki's control of his arms but Gaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lovanov looking to pass the guard.
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
Lovanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gaki looking to control.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Lovanov landing with the ground and pound.
Lovanov lands a couple of elbows.
Sokhan Gaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaki keeping full guard, as Lovanov tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovanov distracts Gaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Gaki keeps moving.
Gaki wants to stand and escape but Lovanov is having none of it.
Lovanov cracks Gaki with a solid left hand.
Gaki wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lovanov lands a couple of digs.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gaki is trying to control the position but Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Gaki blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Gaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lovanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaki lands a leg kick that knocks Lovanov off balance momentarily.
Lovanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaki throws the kick towards the body but Lovanov avoids it.#TD#
Lovanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lovanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lovanov cracks Gaki with an elbow. That is naaassty.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CMMA 41 Platt vs Gouveia
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik leaves Lovanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torvik misses the shot to the body.
Torvik lands a nice hook to Lovanov's body. Lovanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lovanov has his takedown stuffed
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torvik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lovanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zahbit Lovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovanov slips under a jab.#KD2#
Torvik cracks Lovanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lovanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Torvik finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Torvik is out of range. #TD#
Lovanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torvik to the ground. Lovanov is now in Torvik's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Torvik 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.
Lovanov trying to control but Torvik is working from the bottom.
Lovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torvik can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Torvik holds on and takes a little breather.
Torvik trying to control the position.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Torvik keeps moving.
Torvik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
Lovanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torvik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Torvik 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torvik is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lovanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torvik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lovanov somewhat.
Lovanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lovanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torvik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lovanov somewhat.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torvik as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lovanov is defended easily by Torvik.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torvik as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Torvik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Lovanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Torvik tries to sprawl out of it but Lovanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torvik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torvik stuns Lovanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Torvik as Lovanov shoots in.
Lovanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torvik pinned against the cage. Torvik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Torvik slaps away a takedown attempt from Lovanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Torvik throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Lovanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lovanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lovanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torvik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lovanov is breathing heavily.#T4#
Torvik scores with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Torvik lands a big uppercut and Lovanov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lovanov looks OK. Torvik waves Lovanov back to his feet!#ROC2#Lovanov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Torvik instigates a clinch.
Oh Lovanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torvik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torvik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Torvik breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Torvik. Lovanov shrugs it off though.
Torvik lands with a big right hook that stumbles Lovanov - he's out on his feet here! Torvik follows up with another monster hook that separates Lovanov from consciousness! Lovanov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Torvik stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sven Torvik!
A victorious Sven Torvik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FFS 20: Cantonment
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kattar enables Lovanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kattar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Kattar wriggles free and stands up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kattar tries to clinch up.
Kattar moves in looking to clinch but Lovanov pushes him off.#TD#
Lovanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kattar did well to prevent Lovanov getting side control.
Kattar wants to control but Lovanov is keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov prevents Kattar from improving his position.
Lovanov drops an elbow to the side of Kattar's head.
Lovanov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kattar reverses the position - he's now on top in Lovanov's guard.
Kattar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lovanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Kattar won't allow Lovanov to sweep him here.
Lovanov is controlling Kattar's posture.
Lovanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lovanov tries to get out of the position.
Kattar is looking to stand up but Lovanov won't let him. #SUB#
Lovanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Kattar stands up and waves to Lovanov to follow him.
Lovanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kattar.
Lovanov missing with a left hand there. Kattar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Lovanov feints and as Kattar raises his hands in defense, Lovanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kattar pushes Lovanov off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Lovanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kattar to the ground. Lovanov is now in Kattar's guard.
Lovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Kattar's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Kattar blocks nicely.
Lovanov passes Kattar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kattar gets full guard.
Lovanov trying to control but Kattar is working from the bottom.
Lovanov distracts Kattar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Kattar is rocked!
Kattar trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kattar keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov throws a strike but Kattar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lovanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kattar's guard. #REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zahbit Lovanov.
I think Lovanov 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:10

The fight is ruled a draw!

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