Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BB 70 - White vs Adam 2
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Galanis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Galanis dips to his left and cracks Kaloev with an uppercut!
Kaloev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Galanis lands a head shot.
Galanis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Galanis connects with a leg kick.
Kaloev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galanis.
Kaloev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Galanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaloev was well out of range. Poor timing from Galanis.
Kaloev throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Galanis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Galanis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaloev under the eye.
Galanis connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaloev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kaloev throws a leg kick but Galanis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaloev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaloev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galanis.
Galanis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Kaloev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galanis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Galanis lands with a cross.
Galanis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaloev manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaloev 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.
Galanis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaloev. Kaloev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adrian Galanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaloev shoots for a double leg takedown but Galanis sprawls well. He's pushed Kaloev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Galanis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
It looks like Galanis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kaloev ducks right into an uppercut from Galanis.
Galanis throws a hook but Kaloev avoids it easily.
Kaloev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Galanis connects with a nice looking jab.
Galanis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Galanis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaloev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Galanis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Galanis wants to slow Kaloev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaloev feints the counter takedown.
Kaloev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galanis finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaloev's head.
Galanis lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaloev swings for the body but Galanis moves out of range.
Galanis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaloev misses with a hook to the body
and Galanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galanis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaloevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Kaloev looking to score a takedown here. Galanis is defending well but Kaloev drives through and ends up in Galanis's guard.
Kaloev trying to move into half guard but instead Galanis has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
Galanis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Galanis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Galanis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaloev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galanis connects with a looping right hand.
Galanis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Galanis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Kaloev is rocked!
Galanis cracks Kaloev with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kaloev falls to his knees and Galanis doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Galanis!
Adrian Galanis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB 64 - Capellio vs Okongwu
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Kaloev moves away from the strike by Dean.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaloev 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.
Kaloev moves out of range as Dean strikes.
We've been told by Dean's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaloev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dean scores with a decent looking hook.
Dean lands a jab.
Kaloev misses with a wild body shot.
Dean scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaloev should have avoided that one.
Kaloev misses with a double jab.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaloev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Dean misses with a combination #TD2#
so Kaloev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Kaloev prevents Dean from getting back to his feet.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.
Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaloev stands and throws Dean's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kaloev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaloev trying to control the action but Dean is working 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.#SUB2#
Kaloev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaloev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dean's legs.
Kaloev trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Kaloev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dean stops Kaloev from passing to mount.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Kaloev wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
Dean stops Kaloev from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kaloev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dean has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kaloev is trying to get an arm triangle but Dean is defending well.
Kaloev tries to move to mount but Dean blocks the move with his legs.
Kaloev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dean!
Dean wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaloev looking to finish with strikes here!
Kaloev trying to control but Dean is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdul Kaloev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
Dean uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaloev has time to react.
Dean lands a slapping body shot.
Dean falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Kaloev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Dean manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kaloev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaloev is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Dean manages to break the clinch.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaloev.
Kaloev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dean moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dean cracks Kaloev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dean scores with a jab.
Kaloev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Dean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dean misses with a hook.
Kaloev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaloev seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Dean shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kaloev is backing up but Dean catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kaloev covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Dean Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Dean!
Our winner, Brian Dean, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BB 59 - Gracie vs Gebhardt
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Hughes with a hook.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Kaloev's shoulder, as Kaloev tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kaloev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaloev.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaloev takes one on the button.
Kaloev misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Kaloev throws a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaloev at a distance.
Kaloev slips a jab from Hughes.
Kaloev misses with an uppercut
and Kaloev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing. #T1#
Kaloev throws a leg kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Kaloev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Kaloev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.
Kaloev working away.
Kaloev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kaloev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.
Hughes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Kaloev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaloev passes Hughes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kaloev is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Hughes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaloev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hughes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hughes tries to roll over but Kaloev keeps him under control.
Kaloev passes to full mount!
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Kaloev isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Hughes tries to hold on but Kaloev pushes him away.
Hughes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kaloev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaloev is landing with some decent strikes but Hughes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kaloev tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaloev looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaloev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Kaloev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hughes's face.
Hughes is squirming around, avoiding Kaloev's attempts to control the action.
Hughes is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaloev has a good base and remains in mount.
Hughes tries to hold on but Kaloev pushes him away.
Kaloev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kaloev controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaloev wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kaloev moves nicely into side control.
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 Abdul Kaloev 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#
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaloev staying out of range there.#TD#
Kaloev 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.
Kaloev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hughes working for a triangle but Kaloev defends it easily.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Kaloev tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Kaloev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Hughes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaloev off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaloev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hughes's guard. Nice work there by Kaloev.
Kaloev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaloev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hughes is controlling Kaloev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hughes wants to control but Kaloev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Kaloev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kaloev seems to be working for a kimura but Hughes defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kaloev is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaloev to get the leverage. #T2#
Hughes is trying to control but can't.
Kaloev works his way into full mount!
Hughes wants to control but Kaloev is having none of it.
Kaloev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Kaloev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Kaloev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Hughes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kaloev is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes is trying to control but Kaloev passes into side control!
Kaloev advances to full mount. #SUB#
Kaloev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hughes turns into him and now he's in Kaloev's guard.
Kaloev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Hughes is looking to control Kaloev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hughes avoid being mounted?
Hughes is staying active underneath Kaloev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hughes trying to hold on to Kaloev's head to control him but Kaloev postures up.
Kaloev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hughes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Abdul Kaloev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kaloev looking to secure an arm triangle but Hughes defends it well.
The referee warns Hughes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Kaloev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kaloev blocks a jab.
Kaloev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Hughes does it's job there.
Hughes throws the left hand but Kaloev avoids the punch easily.
Hughes throws a jab when Kaloev was well out of range.
Kaloev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaloev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Kaloev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hughes controls Kaloev momentarily but Kaloev frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Kaloev advances to half guard. #T1#
Kaloev tries to pass to full mount but Hughes defends it.
Hughes is not content to let Kaloev control the position.
Hughes scores with a few weak punches. #SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Kaloev uses his free foot to push down on Hughes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hughes.
Hughes tries to hold on but Kaloev pushes him away.
Kaloev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Kaloev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Kaloev isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Kaloev avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Hughes gets back to half guard.
Hughes trying to hold on to Kaloev's head to control him but Kaloev postures up.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Kaloev defends easily.
Kaloev advances to half guard. #T3#
Kaloev works his way into side control.
Hughes sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Kaloev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hughes moves into full guard.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hughes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kaloev uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Kaloev advances to full mount.
Kaloev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abdul Kaloev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaloev throwing strikes here but Hughes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kaloev wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Marcus Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Kaloev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hughes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hughes shrugs it off.
Kaloev looking to control but Hughes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaloev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hughes?

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Kaloev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaloev, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Abdul Kaloev!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Abdul Kaloev!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Abdul Kaloev!

Abdul Kaloev wins by unanimous decision!
Abdul Kaloev made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.

Event: BB 53 - Garbowa vs White
Date: Jun 07, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fabinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaloev throws a head kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaloev 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.
Kaloev swats away the attempt to clinch by Fabinho.
Kaloev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fabinho 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.
Kaloev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Fabinho catches Kaloev right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fabinho scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaloev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fabinho digs a good body shot into Kaloev's ribs.
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!#TD#
Fabinho feints and as Kaloev raises his hands in defense, Fabinho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Fabinho stopping the sweep attempt from Kaloev.
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaloev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaloev 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.
Kaloev working a defensive guard here.
Kaloev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabinho is one step ahead there.
Fabinho works over Kaloev with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaloev is trying to keep Fabinho in close. #ES2#
Kaloev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fabinho lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Fabinho cracks Kaloev with a nice body shot.
Fabinho scores with a shot to the side of Kaloev's head.
A short body shot lands from Fabinho as the two fighters clinch.
Fabinho lands a shoulder strike.
Fabinho scores with a shot to the side of Kaloev's head. #TD#
Fabinho works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fabinho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaloev is retaining full guard.
Fabinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabinho lands an elbow.
Fabinho wants to control but Kaloev is keeping him busy.
Kaloev manages to get back to half guard.
Fabinho wants to take a breather but Kaloev is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kaloev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabinho pulls his head out easily.
Kaloev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Fabinho is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fabinho working Kaloev over with strikes.
Fabinho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaloev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kaloev is defending against the submission attempts here by Fabinho.
Fabinho is nestled in close to Kaloev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaloev keeps working.
Fabinho slows the pace down in half guard.
Kaloev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaloev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabinho is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaloev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaloev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fabinho connects with a right hand. Kaloev shakes it off.
Fabinho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fabinho slips a jab from Kaloev.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaloev can do to turn this around?
Fabinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaloev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fabinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kaloev is trying to control Fabinho's posture but Fabinho avoids it. #SUB#
Fabinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaloev is defending well.
Fabinho lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Kaloev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Fabinho has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kaloev is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fabinho yanks on the arm and Kaloev is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fabinho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 48 - Olsen vs Hoost
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Wu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wu showed some decent athleticism there.
Kaloev wants to control but Wu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wu wants to pass to mount but Kaloev is defending the position.
Kaloev is looking to control Wu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaloev avoid being mounted?
Kaloev wants to stand back up but Wu manages to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaloev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Kaloev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Kaloev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
An elbow from Wu crashes against the mat.
Kaloev regains half guard.
Wu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaloev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Wu is looking for a kimura but Kaloev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Kaloev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaloev manages to get to full guard.
Kaloev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaloev can't keep his opponent in guard - Wu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Wu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaloev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaloev is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaloev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaloev.
Kaloev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wu's guard. #REVR#
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kaloev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaloev tries to pass to full mount but Wu defends it. #SUB2#
Wu actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Wu is looking for a sweep. Kaloev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Wu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wu is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaloev is trying to control. Wu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaloev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kaloev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wu is now in Kaloev's guard. A big mistake from Kaloev there, giving up the dominant position!
Kaloev controls Wu momentarily but Wu frees himself.
Wu wants to control from the top but Kaloev keeps moving. #T4#
Kaloev pulls Wu in close to prevent any damage.
Kaloev controls Wu momentarily but Wu frees himself.
Wu preventing the sweep.
Kaloev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaloev is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaloev being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Wu is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaloev is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuxiang Wu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Wu gets the takedown into side control.
Kaloev is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaloev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu wants to control but Kaloev is keeping him busy.
Kaloev is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaloev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Kaloev regains half guard.
Wu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Wu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaloev sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wu trying to control from half guard but Kaloev is working away.
Kaloev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaloev.
Kaloev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Kaloev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wu is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
Wu gets back to full guard.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
Kaloev is trying to control. Wu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wu trying to control here.
Yuxiang Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wu manages to get to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Kaloev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaloev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wu is keeping the position for now.
Kaloev forces his way into half guard.
Kaloev trying to pass the guard but Wu defending well.
Wu manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Wu has his foot on Kaloev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaloev works his way back into a safe position though.
Wu keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaloev is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Wu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wu can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaloev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaloev is keen to just control but Wu is a slippery customer.
Wu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kaloev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kaloev seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Wu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Kaloev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kaloev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Wu 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.#SUB#
Kaloev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kaloev is tightening it up a little... Wu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kaloev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abdul Kaloev!
Abdul Kaloev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: BB 41 - Olsen vs Okongwu
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Kaloev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaloev throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for White.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
White lands with a cross.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaloev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev throws a leg kick
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaloev.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Kaloev misses with a right hand
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaloev misses with a leg kick
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
and White counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kaloev! He's just covering up as White starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor White!
After winning the bout, Thor White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Gaanja dodges the punch combination from Kaloev.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaloev 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.
Gaanja works Kaloev's body with a nice hook.
Abdul Kaloev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaanja misses with a hook. Kaloev ducked under it nicely.
Kaloev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gaanja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaanja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaloev misses with a takedown
and Gaanja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Gaanja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaloev tries to land a body kick
and Gaanja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaloev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gaanja is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gaanja checks a low kick from Kaloev.
Gaanja punishes Kaloev's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaanja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaanja dips to his left and cracks Kaloev with an uppercut!#TD2#
Kaloev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gaanja looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kaloev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaanja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaanja is trying to improve his position.
Kaloev working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaanja wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Kaloev seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Gaanja is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Abdul Kaloev!
Abdul Kaloev very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: BB 25 - Garbowa vs Tavares
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1##TD#
Clarkson looking to score a takedown here. Kaloev is defending well but Clarkson drives through and ends up in Kaloev's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaloev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kaloev passes Clarkson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clarkson is trying to maintain the position but Kaloev is very close to passing his half guard.
Clarkson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canucks Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kaloev wants to free his trapped foot but Clarkson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clarkson tries to get to full guard but Kaloev has control of the leg.
Kaloev trying to mount his opponent but Clarkson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson wants to control but Kaloev is keeping busy.
Kaloev trying to pass the guard but Clarkson defending well.
Clarkson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clarkson.
Kaloev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clarkson's head.#T1##SUB#
Clarkson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaloev defends it easily.
Kaloev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Clarkson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaloev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaloev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kaloev looking to improve position, pressing down on Clarkson's thigh with his hand. Clarkson seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kaloev paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kaloev's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Clarkson picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hudson Clarkson!
Hudson Clarkson very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGEâ„¢ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov 3
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kaloev gets the takedown into side control.
Rokicki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaloev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaloev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Kaloev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaloev tries to advance to mount but Rokicki instead regains half guard.
Kaloev wants to pass to mount but Rokicki is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev prevents Rokicki from improving his position.#T1#
Kaloev trying to control the action but Rokicki is working from the bottom.
Kaloev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rokicki! #SUB#
Kaloev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rokicki is now in Kaloev's guard. A big mistake from Kaloev there, giving up the dominant position!
Kaloev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rokicki.
Rokicki throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaloev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kaloev looking to sit in guard and control but Rokicki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rokicki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rokicki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaloev wants to sweep here but Rokicki controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Rokicki wants to control from the top but Kaloev keeps moving.
Kaloev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaloev wants to sweep but no luck.
Rokicki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaloev's head.
Rokicki throws a big elbow that misses.
Rokicki wants to control from the top but Kaloev keeps moving.
Rokicki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rokicki won't allow Kaloev to sweep him here.
Rokicki scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaloev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rokicki's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Rokicki is keeping the position.
Kaloev is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kaloev throws an elbow that misses. Rokicki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaloev's guard. Nice move by Rokicki!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaloev is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rokicki wants to sweep here but Kaloev controlling him for the moment.
Kaloev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kaloev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rokicki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kaloev has Rokicki in his guard.#REVB#
Rokicki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Rokicki trying to control but Kaloev is working from the bottom.
Kaloev trying to keep a closed guard but Rokicki is proving a slippery customer.
Rokicki wants to control from the top but Kaloev keeps moving.
Rokicki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaloev's head.
Kaloev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rokicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaloev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rokicki won't allow Kaloev to sweep him here.
Kaloev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Piotr Rokicki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaloev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kaloev needs to keep his hands up - Rokicki had a free shot at his head there.
Rokicki tries to clinch up but Kaloev circles away and keeps his distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rokicki.
Kaloev dives in for a single leg takedown but Rokicki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kaloev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rokicki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rokicki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaloev shoots for a takedown but Rokicki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Kaloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaloev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rokicki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rokicki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev goes for a double leg but Rokicki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rokicki continues to drive forward.
Rokicki lands an elbow just above Kaloev 's eye.
Rokicki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaloev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rokicki walks away with a smile on his face. Kaloev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kaloev shoots for a double leg takedown but Rokicki sprawls well. He's pushed Kaloev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Rokicki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rokicki wants it to stay on the feet.
Rokicki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rokicki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaloev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rokicki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaloev somewhat.
Kaloev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rokicki is fending him off so far but Kaloev persists. Nope, Rokicki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaloev on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
Rokicki gets the takedown into side control.
Kaloev tries to bench press Rokicki off him but Rokicki keeps the position.
Rokicki takes a little break here. Kaloev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rokicki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kaloev some visible discomfort.
Kaloev is trying to control Rokicki's posture but Rokicki avoids it.
Kaloev is looking to reverse the position.
Kaloev parries the strikes from Rokicki easily there. Rokicki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kaloev to escape. #T2#
Kaloev is trying to get back to half guard.
Rokicki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kaloev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rokicki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rokicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaloev keeps working.
Rokicki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kaloev to see if he's OK.
Rokicki is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokicki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kaloev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Piotr Rokicki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rokicki working the ground and pound but Kaloev is defending the strikes.
Rokicki just content to control the position.
Kaloev tries to buck Rokicki off but Rokicki is having none of it.#T3#
Kaloev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rokicki takes a little break here. Kaloev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rokicki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kaloev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rokicki prevents Kaloev from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaloev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rokicki passes Kaloev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rokicki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaloev sees it coming and defends easily.
Rokicki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev is trying to control but Rokicki manages to pass to mount!
Kaloev is bucking up trying to escape but Rokicki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Rokicki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kaloev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaloev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rokicki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rokicki prevents Kaloev from improving his position.
Kaloev trying to control here.
Kaloev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rokicki.
Rokicki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rokicki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaloev defending well though.
Rokicki is keen to just control but Kaloev is a slippery customer.
Kaloev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rokicki trying to control the action but Kaloev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rokicki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kaloev tries for a takedown but Rokicki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaloev misses with a takedown attempt
and Rokicki counters with a straight right hand.
Kaloev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rokicki sprawls well. Rokicki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaloev gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Rokicki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Kaloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaloev is defended easily by Rokicki.
Rokicki lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokicki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaloev with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rokicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Rokicki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaloev.
Kaloev goes for a double leg but Rokicki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rokicki continues to drive forward.
Kaloev is trying to pull guard but Rokicki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Rokicki lands a left hand.
Kaloev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rokicki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rokicki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rokicki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kaloev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rokicki after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Rokicki.
Rokicki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaloev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rokicki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaloev tries to pull guard but Rokicki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rokicki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rokicki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rokicki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rokicki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kaloev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Nice elbow from Rokicki.
Good body shot from Rokicki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokicki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaloev takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaloev tries for a takedown but Rokicki manages to get underhooks.
Rokicki lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Kaloev has been cut.
Rokicki is stalling here.
Rokicki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaloev or not.
Rokicki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaloev backwards.
Rokicki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rokicki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaloev.
Rokicki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rokicki connects with a knee to the head.
Rokicki is pressed up against the cage. Kaloev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rokicki down to the mat. Rokicki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Rokicki, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3##CL2#
Rokicki closes the distance and clinches.
Kaloev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rokicki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rokicki.
Kaloev tries to pull guard but Rokicki holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaloev drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Rokicki.
Rokicki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rokicki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rokicki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaloev fails to pull guard.
Kaloev tries to score a body lock takedown but Rokicki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kaloev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rokicki after a bit of a struggle.
Kaloev tries to pull guard but Rokicki holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaloev drops back down to his feet.
Rokicki working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Rokicki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kaloev's face.
A right hand to the body from Rokicki.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rokicki obliges.
Rokicki presses Kaloev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Piotr Rokicki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Rokicki on the inside.
Rokicki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rokicki.
Abdul Kaloev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rokicki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rokicki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kaloev's defenses.
Rokicki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaloev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaloev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rokicki gets through Kaloev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Rokicki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rokicki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Rokicki!

Event: CMMA 178 Finger v Ferkingstad
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kaloev feints and as Wilva raises his hands in defense, Kaloev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Kaloev passes Wilva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaloev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaloev wants to control but Wilva is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaloev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kaloev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wilva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilva is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kaloev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kaloev has hold of Wilva's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wilva seems comfortable defending it but Kaloev has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wilva is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wilva is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kaloev couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdul Kaloev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abdul Kaloev thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CMMA 165 Slaissi v Dankovich
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kaloev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pepo wants to stand up but Kaloev is controlling him.
Kaloev passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kaloev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pepo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaloev trying to control the action but Pepo is working from the bottom.
Kaloev controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepo parries the strikes from Kaloev easily there. Kaloev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pepo to escape.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Pepo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Kaloev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaloev tries to move to mount but Pepo blocks the move with his legs.
Pepo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaloev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kaloev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pepo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kaloev asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Kaloev is trying to get an arm triangle but Pepo is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaloev tries to score with some ground and pound. Pepo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've been hearing that Kaloev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaloev wants to control the action but instead Pepo gets a body lock and reverses into Kaloev's guard! Nice work!
Pepo stopping the sweep attempt from Kaloev.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaloev working a defensive guard here.
Pepo wanted to stand there but Kaloev had control of the position.
Kaloev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Kaloev is looking for a triangle but Pepo pushes his legs off easily.
Kaloev is trying to control the position but Pepo postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaloev is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pepo keeping full guard, as Kaloev tries to pass.
Kaloev advances position into side control!
Kaloev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev advances to mount. #T4#
Kaloev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pepo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kaloev's lack of action. #SUB#
Kaloev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaloev is trying to control. Pepo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaloev trying to pass the guard but Pepo defending well. #SUB#
Kaloev seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Kaloev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kaloev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pepo as he jumps to the side.
Kaloev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pepo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaloev defends it well.
Abdul Kaloev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Pepo misses.
Pepo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pepo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kaloev backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Kaloev has been cut.
Kaloev goes for a double leg but Pepo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pepo continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Kaloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaloev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kaloev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaloev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaloev has Pepo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pepo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pepo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaloev.
Pepo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaloev backwards.
Kaloev is working for takedown but Pepo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaloev is trying to drag Pepo to the mat but Pepo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Pepo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaloev backwards.
Kaloev looking for a takedown.
Pepo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pepo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaloev backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pepo.
Kaloev has Pepo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pepo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pepo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaloev goes for a takedown attempt but Pepo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Pepo.
Kaloev shoots in for a takedown but Pepo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pepo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pepo lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Pepo slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaloev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Pepo gets caught flat footed, as Kaloev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Pepo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pepo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pepo 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.
Pepo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaloev. Kaloev gets slowly back to his feet.
Pepo with the counter takedown but Kaloev avoids it easily.
Bate Pepo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaloev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pepo's waist but Pepo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaloev off to one side.
Pepo misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Kaloev shoots in and gets a takedown into Pepo's guard.
Abdul Kaloev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pepo keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully.
Kaloev pushing down on Pepo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Kaloev is looking for a kimura here. #ES2#
Pepo manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Kaloev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pepo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaloev circles away.
Pepo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pepo throws a nice looking combination but Kaloev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaloev shoots in for a takedown but Pepo shows good takedown defense.
Pepo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaloev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaloev.
Kaloev wants to control but Pepo is keeping him busy.
Kaloev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pepo's legs.
Pepo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Kaloev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pepo pushes Kaloev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kaloev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Kaloev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaloev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pepo pushes Kaloev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kaloev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bate Pepo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdul Kaloev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pepo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Kaloev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pepo! #SUB#
Kaloev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pepo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaloev trying to control the action but Pepo is working from the bottom.
Kaloev is really struggling to control Pepo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Kaloev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pepo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaloev swings around for an armbar but Pepo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kaloev's guard.
Pepo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kaloev is proving hard to escape from.
Pepo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Kaloev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaloev wants to stand but Pepo is controlling the position.
Kaloev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kaloev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pepo stopping the sweep attempt from Kaloev.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Kaloev is looking for a triangle but Pepo pushes his legs off easily.
Kaloev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU2#
Pepo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Pepo has Kaloev up against the cage in a clinch.
Pepo misses with a punch to the body.
Kaloev wants a takedown.
Pepo gets through Kaloev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaloev is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Pepo misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Kaloev has hold of one of Pepo's legs. Pepo is fighting the takedown attempt but Kaloev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Pepo wants to stand and escape but Kaloev is having none of it.
Kaloev is stalling in the full guard.
Kaloev won't allow Pepo to get back to his feet. #T4#
Kaloev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pepo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pepo.
Kaloev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pepo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaloev somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Kaloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pepo duly obliges.
Kaloev dives in and grabs Pepo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pepo pushes down on Kaloev's head and hops out.
Kaloev misses with a takedown attempt - Pepo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pepo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pepo slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaloev, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bate Pepo!

Event: CMMA 155 Fudd v Schrute
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1#
Pavlovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaloev.
Pavlovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaloev momentarily.
Kaloev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pavlovic counters with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pavlovic 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.
Kaloev misses with a takedown
and Pavlovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Kaloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaloev. #TD#
Kaloev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pavlovic's guard.
Pavlovic trying to keep a closed guard but Kaloev is proving a slippery customer.
Kaloev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Kaloev drops back looking for a leg! Pavlovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pavlovic manages to kick Kaloev off! Kaloev jumps back into Pavlovic's guard.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaloev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Pavlovic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Pavlovic keeps moving. #SUB#
Kaloev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaloev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pavlovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaloev.
Pavlovic managing to control the position.
Kaloev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlovic trying to hold on to Kaloev's head to control him but Kaloev postures up.
Kaloev stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaloev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlovic keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pavlovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaloev wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlovic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaloev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pavlovic pinned against the cage. Pavlovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pavlovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaloev moves away.
Kaloev misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Pavlovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaloev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavlovic swivels and escapes.
Pavlovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pavlovic with a jab.
Kaloev shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavlovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pavlovic tries to clinch there but Kaloev circles away.
Kaloev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavlovic. #T4#
Pavlovic scores with a punch to the head.
Kaloev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pavlovic defends well and Kaloev ends up having to push Pavlovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pavlovic presses Kaloev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Pavlovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Pavlovic.
Pavlovic misses with a body punch.
Pavlovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaloev.
Kaloev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pavlovic prevents it.
Kaloev is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Pavlovic.
Pavlovic digs a right hand underneath Kaloev's ribcage. Kaloev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaloev takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pavlovic.
Pavlovic lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavlovic.
Pavlovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaloev backwards.
Pavlovic lands a right hand.
Pavlovic lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavlovic.
Nice body punch from Pavlovic.
Pavlovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Pavlovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pavlovic cracks Kaloev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pavlovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaloev with a poor takedown
and Pavlovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Pavlovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaloev shoots and misses
and Pavlovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pavlovic connects with a body shot.
Pavlovic lands a body shot.
Pavlovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaloev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Kaloev is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaloev gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pavlovic gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kaloev is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Pavlovic!
A very excited looking Ante Pavlovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CMMA 145 Big Mouth v Marui
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kaloev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Willington Iii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kaloev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kaloev taking a breather here.
Willington Iii tries to bench press Kaloev off him but Kaloev keeps the position. #SUB#
Kaloev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaloev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kaloev is working to tighten his grip on Willington Iii's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Willington Iii has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kaloev is really squeezing tight and eventually Willington Iii passes out! Kaloev breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abdul Kaloev!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Abdul Kaloev made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CMMA 130 Lafayette v Kaloev
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1##CL#
Lafayette pushes Kaloev up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaloev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lafayette gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaloev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lafayette prevents it.
Kaloev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lafayette after a bit of a struggle.
Rene Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Kaloev.
Lafayette lands a right hand.
Kaloev is trying to drag Lafayette to the mat but Lafayette just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafayette.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaloev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaloev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lafayette is defending well.
Lafayette lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lafayette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaloev backwards.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaloev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lafayette pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Lafayette closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Lafayette can't find room to land a body shot as Kaloev controls the action.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kaloev up against the cage.
Kaloev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lafayette avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaloev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lafayette fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Kaloev gets the takedown into side control.
Lafayette has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lafayette gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette is trying is best to control the position here.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Lafayette is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Kaloev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lafayette is looking to control Kaloev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lafayette avoid being mounted?
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Lafayette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaloev wants to advance to full mount but Lafayette doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kaloev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafayette is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lafayette is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Kaloev keeping full guard, as Lafayette tries to pass.
Lafayette slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Lafayette drops back looking for a leg! Kaloev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaloev manages to kick Lafayette off! Lafayette jumps back into Kaloev's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lafayette showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lafayette trying to control but Kaloev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafayette stands and throws Kaloev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kaloev is trying to escape the position but Lafayette is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lafayette tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kaloev's legs.
Kaloev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lafayette tries to move to mount but Kaloev blocks the move with his legs.
Kaloev manages to get back to half guard.
Kaloev manages to get to full guard.
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Kaloev keeps moving.
Kaloev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lafayette is one step ahead there.
Lafayette trying to control but Kaloev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette 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#
Lafayette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lafayette digs a good body shot into Kaloev's ribs.
Abdul Kaloev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaloev misses with a takedown
and Lafayette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaloev walks into a stiff left hand from Lafayette.
Kaloev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Kaloev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaloev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Lafayette rushes Kaloev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Kaloev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lafayette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rene Lafayette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Kaloev.
Lafayette lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaloev shoots for a takedown but Lafayette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Lafayette misses the shot to the body.
Kaloev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lafayette is fending him off so far but Kaloev persists. Nope, Lafayette circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaloev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lafayette scores with a nice strike.
Lafayette lands with a shot to the body.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rene Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaloev takes one to the side of the head.
Lafayette misses with a wild body shot.
Lafayette is looking to wear down Kaloev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lafayette lands with a good body shot.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt.
Lafayette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaloev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lafayette is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lafayette throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette with a hook.
Lafayette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Kaloev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaloev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Kaloev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lafayette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette connects with a body shot that sends Kaloev's belly button to the back.#CL#
Lafayette gets a clinch.
Kaloev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lafayette scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lafayette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lafayette.
Kaloev is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Lafayette.
Lafayette is working Kaloev over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lafayette.
Lafayette gets through Kaloev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.
Lafayette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaloev backwards.
Kaloev is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Lafayette is leaning against Kaloev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lafayette.
A short right from Lafayette on the inside.
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaloev can do to turn this around?
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaloev backwards.
Kaloev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lafayette after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lafayette.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaloevs head.
Kaloev looking for a takedown.
Lafayette lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette lands a body punch.
Kaloev takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Lafayette. #ROC#Kaloev is rocked!
A short right from Lafayette on the inside.
Kaloev is still on wobbly legs! Can Lafayette finish him?
Kaloev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lafayette prevents it.
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lafayette creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette lands a shot to the body.
Lafayette is working Kaloev over against the cage.
Lafayette lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lafayette.
Kaloev seems to have recovered his senses.
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Kaloev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaloev's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Lafayette.
Lafayette is working Kaloev over against the cage.
Lafayette lands a body punch.
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.
Lafayette lands with a right to the head.
Lafayette is pressed up against the cage. Kaloev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lafayette down to the mat. Lafayette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Lafayette does it's job there.
Lafayette lands a jab to Kaloev's midsection.
Lafayette connects with a nice cross there... Kaloev is looking wobbly and Lafayette recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Kaloev to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Lafayette jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rene Lafayette!
Rene Lafayette tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CMMA 116 Zimmerman v Mishawa
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1##TD#
Mahogany tries to sprawl but Kaloev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mahogany trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaloev tries to pass to full mount but Mahogany defends it.
Mahogany trying to control here. #SUB2#
Mahogany is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaloev pulls his head out easily.
Kaloev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Mahogany actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaloev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mahogany knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kaloev is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Kaloev trying to mount his opponent but Mahogany defends it.
Mahogany gets full guard.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
Mahogany wants to improve his position but Kaloev is controlling well.
Mahogany wants to control but Kaloev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Mahogany is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaloev is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Kaloev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mahogany is not content to let Kaloev control the position.#T2#
Kaloev is looking to advance position but Mahogany won't allow it.
Kaloev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back.
Kaloev prevents Mahogany from improving his position.
Kaloev trying to control the pace.
Kaloev is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.
Mahogany manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Kaloev defends easily. #T3#
Mahogany is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaloev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaloev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.
Mahogany is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mahogany working for a triangle but Kaloev defends it easily. #SUB2#
Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaloev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaloev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaloev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaloev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaloev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaloev is keen to just control but Mahogany is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kaloev is trying to work for a kimura but Mahogany is defending well.
Mahogany is pressing down on Kaloev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaloev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahogany swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mahogany is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaloev is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Kaloev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Kaloev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mahogany tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaloev is in Mahogany's guard.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a triangle but Kaloev pushes his legs off easily.
Kaloev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaloev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaloev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaloev trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mahogany escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaloev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahogany controls Kaloev momentarily but Kaloev frees himself.
Kaloev passes Mahogany's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Mahogany gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mahogany is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaloev is aware though and is defending well.
Kaloev is pushing down on Mahogany's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mahogany is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaloev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mahogany tries to roll over but Kaloev keeps him under control.
Kaloev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaloev trying to mount his opponent but Mahogany defends it.
Kaloev passes to full mount!
Kaloev tries to control but Mahogany wriggling away.
Mahogany tries to lock up and control but Kaloev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Kaloev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mahogany tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Kaloev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mahogany has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kaloev is looking to advance position but Mahogany won't allow it.
Mahogany wants to control but Kaloev is keeping busy.
Mahogany is looking to improve his position.
Mahogany trying to hold on to Kaloev's head to control him but Kaloev postures up.
Abdul Kaloev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaloev is looking to advance position but Mahogany won't allow it.
Mahogany makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mahogany.#T3##SUB2#
Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Kaloev defends easily. #SUB2#
Mahogany has his foot on Kaloev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaloev works his way back into a safe position though.
Mahogany keeping full guard, as Kaloev tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaloev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaloev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaloev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaloev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mahogany!
Kaloev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
Mahogany is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mahogany felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4##SUB#
Kaloev working for a guillotine from mount but Mahogany is in no mood to give up.
Mahogany is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mahogany bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kaloev wants to sweep here but Mahogany controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kaloev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahogany defends well.
Kaloev trying to control the position here.
Mahogany engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaloev is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Kaloev 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Mahogany gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mahogany trying to control the position.
Kaloev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahogany is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
Kaloev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahogany is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kaloev seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Kaloev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mahogany tries to roll over but Kaloev keeps him under control.
Mahogany is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahogany is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
Kaloev tries to pass to full mount but Mahogany defends it.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Mahogany is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kaloev seems to be looking for submissions.
Mahogany is pressing down on Kaloev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kaloev avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a triangle but Kaloev pushes his legs off easily.
Mahogany takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Mahogany working for a triangle but Kaloev defends it easily. #T3#
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.
Mahogany keeping full guard, as Kaloev tries to pass.
Kaloev is pushing down on Mahogany's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mahogany is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaloev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaloev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahogany's head. #SUB#
Kaloev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaloev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaloev passes to full mount! #T4#
Mahogany is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mahogany is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaloev scoring with strikes but Mahogany is staying in there.
Abdul Kaloev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaloev scoring with strikes but Mahogany is staying in there.
Kaloev content just to control the position here.
Kaloev trying to control but Mahogany is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahogany flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Kaloev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaloev 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Kaloev!
Abdul Kaloev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Rich Mahogany was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations Konrad Wagner. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.

Event: CMMA 108 Wagner v Mahogany
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Wilva. No joy for Kaloev on that attempt. #CL#
Wilva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilva prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilva.
Wilva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanderlei Wilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Kaloev.
Wilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilva prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaloev is trying to pull guard but Wilva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kaloev looking for a takedown.
Wilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaloev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilva misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilva misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Kaloev wants the takedown. Wilva is fighting it off but Kaloev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilva's guard against the cage.
Wilva trying to control the position here.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Wilva keeps moving.
Wilva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilva tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
Kaloev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaloev passes Wilva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaloev on the ground.
Kaloev passes to full mount!
Wilva tries to lock up and control but Kaloev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaloev controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Kaloev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wilva is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Kaloev is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kaloev extends the arm and Wilva is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Kaloev!
After the fight, Abdul Kaloev 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: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021

190 cm
36 yrs
285 lbs

160 cm
26 yrs
185 lbs

Meat Boy

Kaloev

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Super Meat Boy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Abdul Kaloev!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kaloev shoots in looking for a takedown. Meat Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Kaloev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meat Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meat Boy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kaloev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meat Boy but Meat Boy pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Meat Boy moves into the clinch.
Meat Boy gets underhooks to prevent Kaloev's takedown attempt.
Super Meat Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Kaloev.#TD#
Meat Boy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Meat Boy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaloev preventing the sweep.
Meat Boy controls Kaloev momentarily but Kaloev frees himself.
Meat Boy keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully.
Meat Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaloev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meat Boy (2) vs (0) Kaloev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaloev keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kaloev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Meat Boy has picked Kaloev up and slammed him! Kaloev can't keep hold of the triangle and Meat Boy manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Meat Boy (5) vs (0) Kaloev
Kaloev tries to buck Meat Boy off but Meat Boy is having none of it.#T1#
Kaloev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Meat Boy seems content to control.
Kaloev tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Meat Boy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Meat Boy (8) vs (0) Kaloev
Kaloev tries to control the position but Meat Boy now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Meat Boy (11) vs (0) Kaloev
Kaloev is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Kaloev right now.
Kaloev trying to control the hands but Meat Boy breaks the grip. #T2#
Meat Boy controls the position.
Kaloev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kaloev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meat Boy controlling the pace.
Kaloev tries to roll over but Meat Boy keeps him under control.
Kaloev wants to control the action here but instead Meat Boy manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Meat Boy (14) vs (0) Kaloev#T3#
Kaloev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Meat Boy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kaloev working to try and regain half guard.
Meat Boy controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaloev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meat Boy is controlling the pace. #T4#
Meat Boy passes into side control, despite Kaloev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Meat Boy (17) vs (0) Kaloev
Kaloev seems a little lost for a moment, as Meat Boy dominates the positioning.
Kaloev is looking to reverse the position.
Meat Boy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Meat Boy working away.
Kaloev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kaloev is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Kaloev is trying to control Meat Boy's posture but Meat Boy avoids it.
Kaloev tries to improve position but can't.
Meat Boy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Meat Boy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaloev is trying to get back to half guard.
Kaloev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaloev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Kaloev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meat Boy controls the position.
Kaloev sneaks back into half guard.
Kaloev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meat Boy is working away from the top position though.
Meat Boy passes into side control, despite Kaloev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Meat Boy (20) vs (0) Kaloev
Kaloev tries to buck Meat Boy off but Meat Boy is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T7#
Kaloev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meat Boy working away.
Kaloev tries to buck Meat Boy off but Meat Boy is having none of it.
Meat Boy is staying tight to Kaloev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kaloev tries to buck Meat Boy off but Meat Boy is having none of it.#T8#
Meat Boy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kaloev is looking to reverse the position.
Kaloev is being controlled here.
Kaloev tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Meat Boy controlling the position from side mount.
Kaloev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Meat Boy controlling from side mount.
Kaloev is looking for a sweep.
Meat Boy controlling from side mount.
Kaloev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meat Boy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Meat Boy controlling from side mount.
Kaloev is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Meat Boy working away.#T11#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kaloev regains half guard.
Meat Boy prevents Kaloev from improving his position.
Kaloev wants to get back to full guard but Meat Boy has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Meat Boy (23) vs (0) Kaloev
Meat Boy controlling the position easily from mount.
Meat Boy'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.
Kaloev is trying to escape the mount. #T12#
Kaloev wants to hold on but Meat Boy pushes him away.
Kaloev is trying to escape the mount.
Meat Boy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kaloev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Meat Boy controlling from mount.
Kaloev is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Kaloev tries to improve his position but instead Meat Boy has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Meat Boy (26) vs (0) Kaloev
Kaloev tries to escape the position.
Kaloev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Meat Boy avoiding Kaloev 's attempts to control his hands.
Kaloev looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Kaloev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Meat Boy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T14#
Kaloev is in bad spot here.
Kaloev wants to control his opponent's hands but Meat Boy gets his hands free.
Meat Boy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Kaloev right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Meat Boy controlling the positon.
Kaloev turns into Meat Boy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meat Boy (26) vs (2) Kaloev

And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Boy takes the fight on points by 26 to 2.
Super Meat Boy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021

160 cm
26 yrs
185 lbs

191 cm
21 yrs
219 lbs

Kaloev

Banahatti

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abdul Kaloev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bhima Banahatti!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Banahatti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaloev.
And Banahatti tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaloev pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Kaloev 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.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaloev (2) vs (0) Banahatti
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Banahatti is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev trying to control but Banahatti is working from the bottom.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Banahatti is keeping the position.
Banahatti keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Banahatti is keeping the position.
Banahatti pulls Kaloev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaloev from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev passes Banahatti's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banahatti is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Banahatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kaloev wants to work for an arm triangle but Banahatti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Banahatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banahatti is looking for a sweep. Kaloev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaloev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banahatti!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kaloev (5) vs (0) Banahatti
Banahatti tries to lock up and control but Kaloev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Kaloev is working for a guillotine from mount but Banahatti frees his head quite easily.
Banahatti is looking to improve his position but Kaloev isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB#
Kaloev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Banahatti has worked his arm free - good work by Banahatti!
Kaloev wants to control but Banahatti is keeping him busy.
Banahatti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kaloev tries for a kimura but Banahatti is defending well.
Banahatti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaloev wants to control for a moment but Banahatti uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Banahatti is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaloev. #T3#
Banahatti is pressing down on Kaloev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Banahatti keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Banahatti is looking for a triangle but Kaloev pushes his legs off easily.
Kaloev trying to control but Banahatti is working from the bottom.
Banahatti looking to control.
Kaloev passes into half guard. #T4#
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Banahatti is defending well.
Banahatti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banahatti is trying to control the position but Kaloev postures up.
Banahatti pulls Kaloev in to control the position.
Banahatti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaloev pushes down on Banahatti's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kaloev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banahatti sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaloev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banahatti is staying active underneath Kaloev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Banahatti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaloev trying to control but Banahatti is working from the bottom.
Kaloev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banahatti's guard.
Kaloev is looking to advance position but Banahatti won't allow it.
Kaloev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kaloev (8) vs (0) Banahatti
Kaloev looking to control but Banahatti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Kaloev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banahatti regains half guard.#SUB#
Kaloev seems to be working for a kimura but Banahatti defends the submission attempt.
Banahatti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaloev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaloev trying to control but Banahatti is working from the bottom.
Kaloev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banahatti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Banahatti wants to sweep but no luck.
Banahatti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Banahatti keeps moving.
Kaloev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Banahatti keeps moving.
Kaloev is really struggling to control Banahatti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Banahatti pulls Kaloev in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Kaloev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banahatti is keeping the position for now.
Banahatti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaloev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaloev (8) vs (2) Banahatti
Banahatti forces his way into half guard.
Kaloev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaloev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banahatti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banahatti's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kaloev (12) vs (2) Banahatti#SUB#
Kaloev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Banahatti manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kaloev's guard. Nice work there by Banahatti.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaloev (12) vs (4) Banahatti#T9#
Kaloev wants to sweep but no luck.
Banahatti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaloev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Banahatti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kaloev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kaloev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T10#
Banahatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaloev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaloev controls Banahatti momentarily but Banahatti frees himself.
Kaloev wants to improve his position but instead Banahatti has moved into half guard.
Kaloev wants to control but Banahatti is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Banahatti seems to be working for a kimura but Kaloev defends the submission attempt.
Kaloev regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Banahatti won't allow Kaloev to sweep him here.
Banahatti wants to pass the guard but Kaloev is keeping the position.
Banahatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaloev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banahatti forces his way into half guard.
Kaloev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaloev.
Kaloev is looking to sweep but instead, Banahatti has passed into half guard.
Banahatti passes into side control, despite Kaloev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kaloev (12) vs (7) Banahatti
Kaloev is trying to work for a sweep but Banahatti has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kaloev (12) vs (9) Banahatti#T12#
Banahatti controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Banahatti is working for a guillotine from mount but Kaloev frees his head quite easily.
Kaloev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banahatti looking to control but Kaloev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaloev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T13#
Kaloev tries to lock up and control but Banahatti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Banahatti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kaloev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaloev is looking to improve his position but Banahatti isn't that keen on the idea.
Kaloev tries to hold on but Banahatti postures up.
Kaloev is wriggling around trying to escape. #T14#
Banahatti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaloev is squirming around, avoiding Banahatti's attempts to control the action.
Kaloev is desperately trying to improve his position but Banahatti has a good base and remains in mount.
Banahatti trying to control but Kaloev is having none of it.
Kaloev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banahatti controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaloev takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
A very excited looking Abdul Kaloev 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: ACA 14: Mack vs Strap
Date: Feb 12, 2021

#R1#
Killer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Kaloev scores with a takedown into Killer's guard.#SUB#
Kaloev drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick Kaloev off! Kaloev jumps back into Killer's guard.
Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaloev 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.
Killer has his hands on Kaloev's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaloev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Killer's legs. #T1#
Killer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaloev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kaloev passes to side control. #SUB#
Killer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaloev's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kaloev! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Killer has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abdul Kaloev!
A less than humble Abdul Kaloev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ACA 10: Cummhaill vs Wolf
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Kaloev gets the takedown into side control.
One tries to bench press Kaloev off him but Kaloev keeps the position. #SUB2#
Kaloev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kaloev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
One can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kaloev tries for a kimura but One is defending well. #SUB2#
Kaloev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, One has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on One's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
One is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kaloev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kaloev moves into full mount!
One working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kaloev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, One has worked his arm free - good work by One!
One really is a fat lump.
One is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2##SUB2#
Kaloev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. One doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaloev. #SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One misses with some strikes from the bottom.
One won't allow Kaloev to pass to mount.
Kaloev throwing shots but One is blocking nicely.
Kaloev passes the guard and advances to mount!
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaloev on the ground.
One manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
One wants to control but Kaloev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from One'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.
Kaloev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaloev passes to full mount!
Kaloev trying to control but One is having none of it.
One bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
One postures up. #SUB2#
Kaloev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaloev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
One regains full guard. Nicely done.
One tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaloev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but One manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kaloev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
One postures up. #SUB2#
Kaloev pushes a forearm under One's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, One is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Kaloev!
Abdul Kaloev is the new middleweight champion!
Abdul Kaloev 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: ACA 6: Yakovenko vs Spliffs
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Novaes misses with a two punch combination.
Kaloev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Novaes as he jumps to the side.
Novaes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaloevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Novaes lands a leg kick that knocks Kaloev off balance momentarily.
Kaloev shoots in but no luck this time.
Novaes lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Kaloev.
Novaes connects with a jab.
Novaes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaloev was well out of range. Poor timing from Novaes.
Kaloev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Novaes sprawls and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaloev shoots in looking for a takedown. Novaes tries to sprawl out of it but Kaloev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novaes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Kaloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novaes lands with a nice combination. Kaloev backs away looking to recover.
Kaloev 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kaloev shoots in and bounces Novaes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Kaloev won't allow Novaes to get back to his feet. #T1##ES2#
Novaes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kaloev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kaloev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Novaes after a bit of a struggle.
Kaloev wants a takedown. #BC2#
Novaes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Novaes.
Kaloev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Novaes misses with a body shot.
Novaes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaloev.
Kaloev misses with a takedown attempt - Novaes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Novaes feints a jab promting Kaloev to slip. Novaes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kaloev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Kaloev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Novaes is trying to defend but Kaloev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Novaes has one foot on Kaloev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novaes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Novaes wants it to stay on the feet.
Novaes connects with a body shot that sends Kaloev's belly button to the back.
Novaes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaloev slips a straight right by Novaes.
Kaloev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Novaes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaloev was well out of range. Poor timing from Novaes.
Kaloev shoots in looking for a takedown. Novaes tries to sprawl out of it but Kaloev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novaes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Novaes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kaloev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaloev shoots in but Novaes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaloev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novaes throws out the jab.
Kaloev looks for a takedown but Novaes sprawls well.
Novaes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kaloev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaloev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Novaes as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Novaes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt.
Robson Novaes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kaloev feints and as Novaes raises his hands in defense, Kaloev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Novaes wants to get back to his feet but Kaloev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Novaes is keeping the position for now.
Kaloev postures up in Novaes's guard and throws a big left but Novaes blocks it. #SUB#
Kaloev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Novaes wants to stand but Kaloev is controlling the position.
Kaloev stands and throws Novaes's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Kaloev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Novaes's legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaloev prevents Novaes from escaping the position.
Novaes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Kaloev working for a submission but Novaes is keeping him at bay.
Novaes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Kaloev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Novaes is surviving well by controlling Kaloev's body position as best he can.
Kaloev looking to control but Novaes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Kaloev working for a guillotine from mount but Novaes is in no mood to give up.
Novaes is squirming around, avoiding Kaloev's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robson Novaes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Novaes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Novaes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Novaes.
Novaes throws a front kick aimed at Kaloev's knee but Kaloev avoids it well.
Kaloev attempts a counter takedown but Novaes avoids it well and moves away.
Kaloev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Novaes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novaes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaloev misses with a takedown attempt - Novaes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaloev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaloev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Novaes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaloev somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Kaloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Novaes misses.
Kaloev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Novaes defends well and Kaloev ends up having to push Novaes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Novaes manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Kaloev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novaes to score with a decent uppercut.
Novaes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novaes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaloev was well out of range. Poor timing from Novaes.
Novaes thuds a left hand into Kaloev's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novaes. That's going to slow Kaloev down.
Novaes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaloev attempts a counter takedown but Novaes avoids it well and moves away.
Novaes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kaloev shoots in looking for a takedown. Novaes tries to sprawl out of it but Kaloev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novaes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Novaes throws out a counter right but Kaloev avoids it with no problem.
Kaloev dives in and grabs Novaes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Novaes pushes down on Kaloev's head and hops out.
Kaloev shoots in but Novaes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Novaes misses with a two punch combination.
Novaes swings for the body but Kaloev moves out of range.
Kaloev shoots in for a takedown but Novaes shows good takedown defense.
Novaes tests Kaloev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novaes throws a hook but Kaloev avoids it easily.
Novaes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Novaes throws an overhand right that lands on Kaloev's shoulder, as Kaloev tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A combination from Novaes does no damage. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Novaes enables Kaloev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Novaes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kaloev won't allow Novaes to get back to his feet.
Novaes keeping full guard, as Kaloev tries to pass.
Novaes is looking to stand up but Kaloev isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaloev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Novaes is keeping the position for now.
Kaloev prevents Novaes from getting back to his feet.
Novaes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kaloev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novaes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaloev passes Novaes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kaloev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Novaes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Novaes can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB#
Kaloev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Novaes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abdul Kaloev!

Event: Empire: XV
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaloev tries for a takedown but Big Daddy circles away easily
and Big Daddy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kaloev really felt that one!
We've been told by Big Daddy 's head coaches at Iron Sharpens Iron that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaloev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kaloev looks winded!#KD#
Big Daddy lands a big uppercut and Kaloev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kaloev looks OK. Big Daddy waves Kaloev back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Abdul Kaloev has been cut.
Kaloev should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaloev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Big Daddy !
Kaloev ducks into an uppercut from Big Daddy and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

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

Event: Empire: Midweek Bash
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoke throws a nice looking combination but Kaloev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaloev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaloev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smoke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Kaloev shoots in and bounces Smoke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smoke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaloev is controlling him.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Smoke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaloev defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev tries to free his leg and advance position but Smoke is retaining full guard.
Kaloev trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smoke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaloev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaloev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Kaloev pushes down on Smoke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#ES2#
Smoke manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kaloev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Smoke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smoke misses the jab.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Smoke does no damage.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Kaloev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Kaloev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smoke!
Smoke wants to hold on but Kaloev pushes him away.#SUB#
Kaloev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smoke has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaloev tries to control but Smoke wriggling away. #T2#
Smoke blocking the ground and pound.
Kaloev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Kaloev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kaloev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Kaloev wants to finish this one by submission but Smoke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaloev.
Kaloev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaloev really is a fat lump.
Smoke is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smoke really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3##SUB#
Kaloev has hold of Smoke's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smoke manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kaloev tries to control but Smoke wriggling away.
Kaloev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smoke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaloev won't let Smoke get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Kaloev working for a submission but Smoke is keeping him at bay.
Kaloev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Smoke is squirming around, avoiding Kaloev's attempts to control the action.
Kaloev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kaloev trying to control but Smoke is having none of it.
Smoke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kaloev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smoke is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kaloev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smoke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev trying to control the position but Smoke is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Kaloev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smoke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smoke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaloev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaloev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smoke counters with a straight right hand.
Kaloev shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaloev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Kaloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaloev shoots in looking for a takedown. Smoke tries to sprawl out of it but Kaloev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smoke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaloev circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaloev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaloev tries for a takedown but Smoke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abdul Kaloev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Smoke looks to land a combination but Kaloev avoids it well.
Kaloev shoots in for a double leg but Smoke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smoke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smoke throws a head kick that misses.
Kaloev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smoke defends it nicely.#CL2#
Smoke darts in and clinches Kaloev up against the cage.
Kaloev wants to take the fight to the mat but Smoke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaloev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaloev can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Smoke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Smoke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaloev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smoke but Smoke pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
No luck for Kaloev with that takedown attempt.
Smoke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaloev. Kaloev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smoke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Kaloev avoids them all with ease.
Kaloev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smoke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Smoke swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Smoke is breathing heavily.
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaloev tries for a takedown but Smoke circles away easily
and Smoke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smoke misses with a few strikes there.
Kaloev shoots in but Smoke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smoke throws a looping overhand right but Kaloev ducks down to avoid it.
Kaloev fails with the takedown.#TD#
Smoke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kaloev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kaloev pushes down on Smoke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Kaloev is taking a breather. Smoke 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.
Smoke is staying active underneath Kaloev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaloev wants to free his trapped foot but Smoke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kaloev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smoke is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abdul Kaloev!
Big Smoke was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah I admit I lost but oh well, coming back home I'll get to enjoy a number 9 and an extra dip.'.

Event: Empire: XI
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freibergs tries to bum rush Kaloev with a series of wild strikes but Kaloev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaloev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freibergs defends well and Kaloev ends up having to push Freibergs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freibergs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Freibergs tries to clinch there but Kaloev circles away.
Kaloev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abdul Kaloev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaloev shoots in and drives through. Freibergs sprawls well.
Freibergs throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Kaloev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Freibergs!
Freibergs controls the position for a moment.
Freibergs is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kaloev is trying to get an arm triangle but Freibergs is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kaloev is trying to get an arm triangle but Freibergs is defending well.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Freibergs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Kaloev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Freibergs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Freibergs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Freibergs wants to control but Kaloev postures up.
Freibergs is not content to let Kaloev control the position. #SUB2#
Kaloev swings around for an armbar but Freibergs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kaloev's guard.#T2#
Kaloev controls Freibergs momentarily but Freibergs frees himself.
Kaloev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freibergs's guard. #REVB#
Freibergs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaloev is pushing down on Freibergs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Freibergs is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaloev has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freibergs is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
Kaloev wants to control but Freibergs is keeping him busy.
Freibergs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaloev on the ground.
Freibergs trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Freibergs looking for submissions off his back.
Kaloev trying to control the action but Freibergs is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Kaloev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Gym of Rock inform me that Kaloev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Freibergs trying to control but Kaloev postures up.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Freibergs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaloev stalling.
Kaloev trying to control from half guard but Freibergs is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Freibergs kicks off Kaloev and gets to his feet.
Freibergs tries to clinch there but Kaloev circles away. #TD2#
Freibergs tries to sprawl but Kaloev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaloev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freibergs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Freibergs is trying to keep Kaloev in close.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
Kaloev prevents Freibergs from improving his position.
Kaloev works his way into full mount!
Kaloev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdul Kaloev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kaloev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Freibergs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaloev is in Freibergs's guard.
Kaloev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaloev advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Kaloev has isolated one of Freibergs's arms. Freibergs looking to fight him off but Kaloev twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Kaloev!

Event: QFC Tournament 996 Round 3
Date: Jul 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Pierre scores with a takedown into Kaloev's guard.#SUB2#
Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Kaloev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaloev manages to kick Pierre off! Pierre jumps back into Kaloev's guard.
Kaloev wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaloev is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kaloev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierre is keeping the position for now.
Kaloev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kaloev lying in Pierre's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Pierre decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kaloev taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mo Pierre!

Event: QFC Tournament 996 Round 2
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kaloev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rabin is looking to regain half guard here but Kaloev keeps moving and retains side control.
Kaloev tries to advance to mount but Rabin denies him.
Rabin tries to buck Kaloev off but Kaloev is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Rabin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaloev blocks the strikes from Rabin.
Kaloev tries to move to mount but Rabin blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Kaloev in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rabin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdul Kaloev!

Event: QFC Tournament 996 Round 1
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Rains changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaloev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kaloev is looking to regain half guard here but Rains keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Kaloev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kaloev tries to get to full guard but Rains has control of the leg.
Rains is taking a breather. Kaloev 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.#SUB#
Rains is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaloev sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaloev regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rains stays in close to Kaloev's body and controls the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kaloev has eaten all the pies!
Kaloev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kaloev trying to pass the guard but Rains defending well.
Rains knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaloev on the ground.#T1#
Kaloev is keen to just control but Rains is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rains is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
Rains tries to get to full guard but Kaloev has control of the leg.
Kaloev works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kaloev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kaloev tries to control but Rains wriggling away. #T2#
Kaloev avoids the attempt from Rains to control.
Rains holds on for dear life, controlling Kaloev's posture momentarily.
Rains tries to lock up and control but Kaloev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaloev trying to control but Rains is having none of it.
Rains is looking to get to half guard.
Kaloev looking to control but Rains is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rains wants to hold on but Kaloev pushes him away.#T3#
Kaloev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Kaloev working for a submission but Rains is keeping him at bay.
Kaloev wants to control the action but instead Rains gets a body lock and reverses into Kaloev's guard! Nice work! #SUB2#
Kaloev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rains can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rains has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaloev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Rains is keeping the position.
Rains looking for a sweep. Not yet Rains, not yet. #T4#
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
Rains trying to hold on to Kaloev's head to control him but Kaloev postures up. #SUB2#
Kaloev is looking for a kimura but Rains is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaloev to get the leverage.
Kaloev wants to free his trapped foot but Rains is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rains is trying to stand up here but Kaloev is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaloev thows a huge punch but Rains dodges it nicely.
Kaloev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rains is squirming around, avoiding Kaloev's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Kaloev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Kaloev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Abdul Kaloev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaloev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Rains manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kaloev swats away the attempt to clinch by Rains.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rains shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaloev is trying to defend but Rains finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rains perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Rains not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaloev trying to hold on to Rains's head to control him but Rains postures up.
Kaloev is pressing down on Rains's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaloev is trying to control the position but Rains postures up.
Kaloev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kaloev passes to full mount!
Kaloev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rains wants to control but Kaloev is having none of it.
Kaloev throws some wild stikes that Rains manages to avoid easily.
Kaloev tries to control but Rains wriggling away. #T2#
Kaloev unloads with some shots from mount but Rains bucks and avoids them well.
Kaloev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rains is looking to escape.
Kaloev punching from mount but Rains doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kaloev looking to control but Rains is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaloev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rains keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kaloev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rains has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rains!
Kaloev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rains's guard. #REVB#
Kaloev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rains is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Rains is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rains is looking for a triangle but Kaloev pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kaloev drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kaloev seems to have locked his on tight now - Rains screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kaloev, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Abdul Kaloev!

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