Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 344 Boyko v Tokugawa
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Zhdanov moves away and avoids it.
As Tharrier tries to get set, Zhdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tharrier manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab by Tharrier.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Zhdanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tharrier.
Zhdanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tharrier checks it well.
Tharrier blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhdanov moves away from the strike by Tharrier. #T1#
Zhdanov is looking to clinch.
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Zhdanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhdanov tries to counter by clinching up but Tharrier breaks away and moves out of range.
Zhdanov throws out a powerful jab.
Zhdanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tharrier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tharrier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Tharrier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhdanov.
As Tharrier tries to get set, Zhdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tharrier manages to avoid the attempt.
Good leg kick by Tharrier.
Zhdanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tharrier. Tharrier obviously looking to wear him down.
Tharrier throws a hook to the side of Zhdanov's head but Zhdanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier misses the jab.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Zhdanov's shoulder, as Zhdanov tries to avoid the shot.
Zhdanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zhdanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.#T3#
Tharrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tharrier lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zhdanov will feel that in the morning.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tharrier counters with a good low kick that Zhdanov was not able to check.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tharrier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharrier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Zhdanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Zhdanov can't find room to land a body shot as Tharrier controls the action.
Zhdanov lands a right hand.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Tharrier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhdanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
Tharrier managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tharrier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier cracks Zhdanov with a nice body shot.
A short left from Tharrier.
Tharrier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thom Tharrier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Zhdanov's cut.
That's time! Zhdanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tharrier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhdanov misses with a body shot.
Tharrier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zhdanov thows a leg kick but Tharrier checks it
and Tharrier counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Tharrier lands a big right hand that sends Zhdanov crashing to the mat! Tharrier stays standing though and waves Zhdanov back to his feet!#CUT2#Roman Zhdanov's cut is getting worse.
Tharrier avoids the head kick by Zhdanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Tharrier misses. #T1##KD2#
Tharrier cracks Zhdanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tharrier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zhdanov to stand back up!
Tharrier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhdanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier throws a hook but Zhdanov blocks it.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.#CL#
Zhdanov forces Tharrier back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tharrier avoids the damage to the body.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zhdanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Zhdanov.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhdanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tharrier controls his hands.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Zhdanov.
Tharrier tries to work over Zhdanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharrier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhdanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zhdanov. #T3#
Tharrier managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Tharrier has a couple of punches blocked by Zhdanov.
Tharrier prevents a body shot from Zhdanov.
Tharrier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roman Zhdanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Good body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tharrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Tharrier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhdanov.
Tharrier pushes Zhdanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier cracks Zhdanov with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tharrier throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Tharrier throws a front kick that sends Zhdanov stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tharrier connects with an inside leg kick.
Tharrier tries to land a front kick but Zhdanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thom Tharrier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Zhdanov avoids the punch easily.
Zhdanov slips a jab and a cross from Tharrier.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tharrier lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thom Tharrier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tharrier misses with a hook.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.
Roman Zhdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhdanov blocks a jab.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tharrier manages to circle out of the way.
Tharrier throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zhdanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhdanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Tharrier blocks the body kick.
Good work by Zhdanov as he checks the leg kick.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Tharrier and move into the clinch.
Tharrier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhdanov at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tharrier in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tharrier lands a jab to the nose.
Tharrier with a hook.#CUT2#Roman Zhdanov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
A big right from Tharrier misses.
As Tharrier tries to get set, Zhdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tharrier manages to avoid the attempt.
Tharrier throws a hook but Zhdanov blocks it.#KD2#
Tharrier bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Zhdanov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Tharrier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice defenses there by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3##KD2#
Tharrier lands a big head kick that sends Zhdanov tumbling to the mat! Tharrier takes a step backwards and waves Zhdanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Zhdanov is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Roman Zhdanov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tharrier cracks Zhdanov with a left hook right on the temple and Zhdanov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tharrier lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zhdanov is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

Event: DMMA 334 Dall Jr vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Oliva misses with a low kick as Zhdanov jumps back.
Good leg kick by Oliva.
Zhdanov checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oliva throws a chopping leg kick but Zhdanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oliva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oliva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhdanov scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhdanov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Zhdanov blocks the low kick.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oliva manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Oliva throws a wild body kick that Zhdanov sees coming a mile off.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oliva manages to circle out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliva.
Oliva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhdanov is looking to counter the offense by Oliva and move into the clinch.
Zhdanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliva throws a solid leg kick but Zhdanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliva.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oliva manages to circle out of the way.
Oliva's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhdanov blocks a head kick by Oliva.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Zhdanov's head but Zhdanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Oliva misses.
As Oliva tries to get set, Zhdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Oliva manages to avoid the attempt.
Zhdanov moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Oliva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zhdanov is out of range and Oliva settles back down.
Zhdanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oliva.#T2#
Oliva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhdanov checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva is looking to chop away at Zhdanov's legs.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhdanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhdanov checks a leg kick.
Zhdanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oliva.#T3#
Oliva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliva, as that shot connected.
Oliva connects with a leg kick.
Oliva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov thuds his right hand into Oliva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhdanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice cross by Oliva.#CUT2#Roman Zhdanov's cut is getting worse.
Oliva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhdanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Zhdanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oliva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhdanov slips a straight right by Oliva.
Zhdanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oliva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva connects with a crisp jab.
Zhdanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliva.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Oliva.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhdanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Zhdanov needs to keep his hands up - Oliva had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#Roman Zhdanov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Oliva cracks Zhdanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zhdanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Oliva finish him? #ROC2#Zhdanov is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Zhdanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zhdanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Oliva lands a nice hook to Zhdanov's body. Zhdanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliva swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhdanov.
A bone on bone clash there as Zhdanov blocks the leg kick.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zhdanov avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Oliva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhdanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
As Oliva tries to get set, Zhdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Oliva manages to avoid the attempt.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Zhdanov's body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oliva in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#KD2#
Oliva cracks Zhdanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Oliva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zhdanov to stand back up!
Oh Zhdanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Good leg kick by Oliva.
Zhdanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhdanov checks a low kick from Oliva.#CL#
Zhdanov pushes Oliva up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliva gets through Zhdanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Roman Zhdanov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zhdanov wants to stall.
Oliva throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhdanov.
Oliva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Oliva tries to work over Zhdanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhdanov blocking some punches.
Oliva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Zhdanov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#KD2#
Oliva drops Zhdanov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zhdanov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Biscuit Oliva!
A very excited looking Biscuit Oliva 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: DMMA 325 Argentino vs Lovanov
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Ship fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ship gets a takedown into half guard.
Zhdanov is concentrating on defense, preventing Ship from advancing position.
Zhdanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zhdanov tries to get out of the position.
Zhdanov is trying to control but Ship manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T1#
Ship sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zhdanov tries to reverse the position but Ship maintains control.
Ship tries to control but Zhdanov wriggling away.
Zhdanov tries to hold on but Ship postures up.#SUB2#
Ship working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Zhdanov looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ship! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roman Ship!
A relieved looking Roman Ship thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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

#R1#
A big right from Zhdanov misses.
Zhdanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyler.
Zhdanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tyler in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Zhdanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Tyler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zhdanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhdanov throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhdanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tyler connects with a crisp jab.
Tyler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Zhdanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhdanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyler moves away from the strike by Zhdanov.
Tyler throwing a counter right hand but Zhdanov manages to avoid it.
Zhdanov avoids a kick to the body.
Tyler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhdanov.
A slow jab from Zhdanov misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyler misses the target.
Zhdanov tries to clinch but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler misses with an uppercut. Zhdanov saw that one coming.
Good work by Tyler as he checks the leg kick.
Tyler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhdanov in his tracks.
Zhdanov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Tyler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhdanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyler throws a looping overhand right but Zhdanov ducks down to avoid it.
Zhdanov misses with a head kick.
Zhdanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zhdanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Zhdanov tries to keep at a distance but Tyler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyler takes an elbow to the temple.
Zhdanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhdanov throws a head punch that misses.
Tyler blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Tyler tries a body shot but Zhdanov blocks it.
Zhdanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhdanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyler dodges an elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhdanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Tyler - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Tyler.
Zhdanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhdanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Pete Tyler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyler's elbow.
Tyler tries a body shot but Zhdanov blocks it.
Zhdanov trying to land knees to the body.
Tyler blocks an uppercut.
Zhdanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyler blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zhdanov throws an elbow but misses.
Zhdanov gets through Tyler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhdanov prevents a body shot from Tyler.
Tyler misses with some punches.
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhdanov takes a shot to the head.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
Tyler avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a nice elbow.
Tyler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tyler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zhdanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tyler prevents a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov is leaning against Tyler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pete Tyler will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tyler misses with a kick to the body.
Zhdanov keeps Tyler at a distance using the push kick.
Tyler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyler throws an overhand right that lands on Zhdanov's shoulder, as Zhdanov tries to avoid the shot.
Pete Tyler is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhdanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhdanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhdanov tries to clinch there but Tyler circles away.
Zhdanov is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
Tyler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov wants to clinch up but Tyler keeps it at a distance.
Tyler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zhdanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zhdanov misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhdanov.
Tyler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhdanov.#CUT2#Jeez, Pete Tyler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zhdanov connects with a single shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roman Zhdanov!
Roman Zhdanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 294 Drake vs Ekaku
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##CL#
Zhdanov clinches.
Kearney swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Kearney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhdanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
Zhdanov trying to land knees to the body.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zhdanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kearney misses with a punch to the body.
Zhdanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Kearney has been cut.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
Zhdanov can't find room to land a body shot as Kearney controls the action.
Kearney works on Zhdanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhdanov throws a head punch that misses.
Zhdanov takes a shot to the head.
Zhdanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kearney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kearney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kearney blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zhdanov throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Zhdanov misses with a punch to the body.
Zhdanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
Zhdanov blocks a body shot from Kearney.
Kearney blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kearney breaks the clinch.
Zhdanov throws a looping overhand right but Kearney ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov moves in looking to clinch but Kearney pushes him off.
Kearney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zhdanov throws a sloppy head kick and Kearney moves out of range easily.
Kearney doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Zhdanov rushes Kearney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kearney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards. #BC2#
Kearney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kearney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhdanov throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhdanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Zhdanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kearney swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhdanov.
Kearney let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zhdanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kearney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kearney! But no joy.#CL#
Zhdanov takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Kearney breaks the clinch.
Kearney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhdanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhdanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Kearney throws a nice looking combination but Zhdanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhdanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zhdanov is looking to clinch.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kearney manages to circle out of the way.
Kearney takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Zhdanov forces Kearney back against the cage and clinches.
Kearney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhdanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Kearney looks winded!
Zhdanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kearney's efforts to push away.
Kearney misses with a punch on the inside.
Kearney tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Kearney back against the cage.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
Zhdanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Zhdanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kearney backwards. #ROC#Kearney is rocked!
Zhdanov lands a big right hand that drops Kearney! The killer instinct kicks in and Zhdanov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zhdanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
An out of breath Roman Zhdanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 287 Kuomanen vs Khan
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Zhdanov throws a jab when Walton was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Walton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walton takes a swing at Zhdanov's ribcage but misses.
Zhdanov tries to counter by clinching up but Walton breaks away and moves out of range.
Zhdanov loads up on a big right hand but Walton slips the punch.
Walton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
Zhdanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhdanov throws a head kick but Walton moves out of range.
Walton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zhdanov throws a body punch but Walton moves out of range.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhdanov catches Walton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhdanov loads up on a big right hand but Walton slips the punch.
A big left from Walton misses.
Zhdanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Walton scores with a body shot.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zhdanov staying out of range there.
Walton throws a head kick but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Walton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhdanov at a distance.
Walton scores with a shot to the body.
Walton throws an overhand right that drops Zhdanov like a sack of potatoes! Walton dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Boy Walton!
Post fight, an emotional John Boy Walton said 'This win was for my best good friend. Mr. Pickles!!!!!!!!!!'.

Event: DMMA 281 Okongwu vs Zhdanov
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Zhdanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okongwu. That did some damage!
Zhdanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.#CL2#
Zhdanov pushes Okongwu up against the cage in a clinch.
Okongwu tries to work over Zhdanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Okongwu as Zhdanov tries to tie him up.
Zhdanov trying to land knees to the body.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
Zhdanov stalling against the cage.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okongwu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhdanov can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
Okongwu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhdanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okongwu tries to work over Zhdanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
A short left from Zhdanov.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhdanov is working Okongwu over against the cage.
Okongwu is breathing heavily.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Zhdanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zhdanov cracks Okongwu with a nice body shot.
Zhdanov throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okongwu or not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhdanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okongwu's brow.
We've been informed that Zhdanov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhdanov lands an elbow that stopped Okongwu in his tracks for a moment.
Zhdanov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zhdanov pushes Okongwu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhdanov slows down the pace here.
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head.
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
Zhdanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Okongwu avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhdanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okongwus head. #CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhdanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okongwu's brow.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Zhdanov prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Zhdanov controls the action.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okongwu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhdanov or not.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Zhdanov.
Okongwu blocks the elbow strike.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zhdanov obliges.
Okongwu dodges an elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhdanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Zhdanov - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Zhdanov blocks it.
Okongwu pushes Zhdanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhdanov.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Zhdanov.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Okongwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhdanov is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu cracks Zhdanov with a nice body shot.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhdanov misses with a punch to the body.
Zhdanov working aggressively here.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhdanov controls his hands.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.#CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Okongwu controls his hands.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
Okongwu presses Zhdanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okongwu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
A short right from Okongwu on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Okongwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Mauro Okongwu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zhdanov darts in trying to clinch
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick but Okongwu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhdanov wants to clinch
and Okongwu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhdanov thinking.
Zhdanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhdanov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov looks to land a right hand but Okongwu moved out of range.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zhdanov is looking to clinch.
Okongwu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zhdanov misses with a body kick.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zhdanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhdanov misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhdanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zhdanov misses with a left hand
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Okongwu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zhdanov darts in trying to clinch
and Okongwu counters with a thumping low kick.
Zhdanov misses the body punch
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okongwu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhdanov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhdanov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okongwu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Okongwu blocks a leg kick.
Okongwu is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Zhdanov thows a leg kick but Okongwu checks it
and Okongwu counters with a big right hand! Oh Zhdanov is in trouble here! Okongwu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mauro Okongwu 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: DMMA 275 Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhdanov.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zhdanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cole cracks Zhdanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zhdanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhdanov off the cage and back into range.
Cole misses with a hook.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice leg kick from Zhdanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a hook but Zhdanov blocks it.
Zhdanov moves away from the strike by Cole.
Cole misses with a left hand
and Zhdanov counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
A jab from Zhdanov misses.
Nice cross by Cole.
Zhdanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhdanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhdanov missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Cole throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Zhdanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Zhdanov misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Cole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cole 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.#SUB#
Cole is looking for a triangle but Zhdanov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Cole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zhdanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cole isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zhdanov stacks Cole on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zhdanov!
Zhdanov is looking to take a break and control but Cole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Cole is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zhdanov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zhdanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Zhdanov trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cole can't do much from the bottom here.
Cole parries the strikes from Zhdanov easily there. Zhdanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cole to escape.
Cole is looking for a sweep.
Zhdanov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cole is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole wants to control but Zhdanov is keeping busy. #SUB#
Cole looking for submissions off his back.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that White Cole will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Zhdanov clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cole is trying to pull guard but Zhdanov has him pressed against the cage.
Zhdanov lands a body shot.
Cole is trying to pull guard but Zhdanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zhdanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhdanov cracks Cole with a nice body shot.
Cole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zhdanov walks away with a smile on his face. Cole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for White Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhdanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov tries to clinch but Cole moves away
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhdanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhdanov wants to counter the offense by Cole and move into the clinch position.
A nice combination there by Cole. #CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.#T1#
Zhdanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut.
Cole blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Zhdanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov is working Cole over against the cage.
Zhdanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhdanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhdanov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cole's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like White Cole has been cut.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Cole managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Still in the clinch, Zhdanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zhdanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Zhdanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhdanov lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#White Cole's cut is getting worse.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cole.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Zhdanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Zhdanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole tries to pull guard but Zhdanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Cole drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole prevents a body shot from Zhdanov.
Cole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
Cole is trying to pull guard but Zhdanov has him pressed against the cage.
Zhdanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cole lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Zhdanov tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhdanov to keep the fight standing.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cole or not.
Zhdanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Cole avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhdanov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhdanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhdanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Cole blocks an elbow strike.
Cole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zhdanov smiles and moves away.
Zhdanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhdanov cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.#T4#
Zhdanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhdanov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Zhdanov rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zhdanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards. #CUT2#White Cole's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Cole avoids the damage to the body.
Cole tries to pull guard but Zhdanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zhdanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cole lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zhdanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhdanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zhdanov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zhdanov lands a left hand.
Zhdanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhdanov is working Cole over against the cage.
Zhdanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut.
Zhdanov throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole blocks a head kick by Zhdanov.
Cole appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole sizes up Zhdanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zhdanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zhdanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhdanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
The crowd cheers as Cole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhdanov doesn't seem phased though.
White Cole is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Zhdanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Zhdanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Zhdanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole throws a right hand that Zhdanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhdanov also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zhdanov throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Zhdanov cracks Cole with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cole looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zhdanov finish him? #ROC2#Cole is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roman Zhdanov!
After winning the bout, Roman Zhdanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 270 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Zhdanov avoids a kick to the body.
Zhdanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhdanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyler lands a body shot.
Donk. Tyler catches Zhdanov right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Tyler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhdanov.
Tyler looks to land a body kick but Zhdanov moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhdanov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tyler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhdanov.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhdanov misses.#T1#
Tyler misses with a kick to the body.
Zhdanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tyler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler throws the kick towards the body but Zhdanov avoids it.
Zhdanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyler looks for the body kick but Zhdanov saw that one coming.
Tyler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zhdanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler misses with a right hand
and Zhdanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Zhdanov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Tyler works Zhdanov's body with a nice hook.
Tyler jabs at Zhdanov's body.
Tyler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zhdanov takes a step back to recover.
Zhdanov looks winded!
Tyler throws the kick towards the body but Zhdanov avoids it.
As Tyler backs off Zhdanov throws a huge counter combo but Tyler manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyler misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhdanov! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyler.
Zhdanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Tyler works Zhdanov's body with a nice hook.
Tyler misses with a kick to the body.
Tyler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tyler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyler throws a right hand that misses
and Zhdanov counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Zhdanov looks to land a left hand but Tyler moved out of range nicely.
Tyler looks to land a body kick but Zhdanov moved away.
Tyler misses with an uppercut.
Zhdanov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tyler.
Tyler scores with a shot to the body.
Tyler lands a jab to Zhdanov's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Tyler there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler throws a head kick but Zhdanov moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Tyler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zhdanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhdanov can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Tyler
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tyler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhdanov moves out of range as Tyler throws a body kick.
Zhdanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler scores with a nice body kick.
Tyler tries to clinch up but Zhdanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhdanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tyler looks for the body kick but Zhdanov saw that one coming. #T1#
Tyler misses with a low kick.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhdanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhdanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyler throws a lazy body kick
and Zhdanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhdanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Pete Tyler's cut is getting worse.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhdanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pete Tyler is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyler throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Zhdanov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tyler! Zhdanov lets Tyler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler misses with a two punch combination.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyler drops his hands momentarily and Zhdanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#Pete Tyler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zhdanov throws an overhand right that lands on Tyler's shoulder, as Tyler tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Tyler misses its intended target.
Pete Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tyler throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhdanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyler's knee momentarily.
Tyler misses with the body kick
and Tyler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Jeez, Pete Tyler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roman Zhdanov!
Our winner, Roman Zhdanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 263 Doomsday vs Don
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Zhdanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Barboza counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Barboza throws a nice looking combination but Zhdanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhdanov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barboza lands with a shot to the body.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Zhdanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhdanov checks a low kick from Barboza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhdanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhdanov scores with a leg kick.
Zhdanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bento Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza defending well as Zhdanov loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Barboza connects with a body shot.
Zhdanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barboza on the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barboza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barboza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhdanov.
It seemed like Zhdanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barboza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhdanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barboza throws a leg kick but Zhdanov moved away.
Zhdanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Zhdanov moves away from the strike by Barboza.
Zhdanov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barboza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhdanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhdanov can pounce on him.
Zhdanov checks a leg kick.
Zhdanov lands a nice shot that snaps Barboza's head back. #KD2#
Zhdanov cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barboza looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zhdanov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Zhdanov backs away, Barboza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Zhdanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboza looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
Barboza backing away here, and Zhdanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No joy there for Barboza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhdanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Barboza blocks it.
Zhdanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barboza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhdanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Barboza moves out of range as Zhdanov strikes.
Barboza misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Zhdanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Barboza toppling to the canvas! Barboza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zhdanov finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza misses with a body kick.
Zhdanov throws out a counter right but Barboza avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Barboza misses.
Zhdanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A swing and a miss from Barboza.
Zhdanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barboza fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhdanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Zhdanov has knocked Barboza down with a huge combo! Zhdanov steps away and waves a wobbly Barboza back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Barboza is rocked!
Zhdanov cracks a nice hook into Barboza's ribs.
Barboza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhdanov can pounce on him.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Barboza avoids it easily.#KD2#
Zhdanov lands a big right hand that sends Barboza crashing to the mat! Zhdanov stays standing though and waves Barboza back to his feet!
Oh Barboza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Bento Barboza's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barboza seems to have got his legs back now.
Barboza ducks into an uppercut from Zhdanov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Zhdanov!
An out of breath Roman Zhdanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 258 Wasselach vs Evans
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Zhdanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Licht keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhdanov.
Licht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Licht 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.
Zhdanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhdanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Licht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Licht thuds his shin into the meat of Zhdanov's side.#CL#
Licht drives through and clinches with Zhdanov against the cage.
Licht tries to break free but Zhdanov pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Licht as Zhdanov tries to tie him up. #BC#
Licht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Licht misses the jab.
Zhdanov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Licht to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Zhdanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Decent striking displayed by Zhdanov there.#CUT2#It looks like Nord Licht has been cut.
Licht misses with a hook. Zhdanov ducked under it nicely.
Zhdanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Zhdanov gets a clinch. #BC#
Licht breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Licht drives through and clinches with Zhdanov against the cage.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Licht wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zhdanov has him pressed against the cage.
Zhdanov lands a body shot.
Licht is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Licht has had enough of the clinch but Zhdanov keeps him there for the moment.
Licht has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhdanov.
Licht is breathing heavily.
Licht prevents a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov just leaning against Licht, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Zhdanov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhdanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Licht has had enough of the clinch but Zhdanov keeps him there for the moment.
Zhdanov presses Licht against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zhdanov scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Licht backwards.
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!
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Zhdanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a nice elbow.
Zhdanov lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Nord Licht's cut is getting worse.
Zhdanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhdanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a body shot.
Zhdanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhdanov scores with a shot to the side of Licht's head. #CUT2#Nord Licht's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Licht backwards. #ROC2#Licht is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Zhdanov lands a big elbow that drops Licht! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Licht is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
An out of breath Roman Zhdanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 252 Fisher vs Rahamies
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Kearney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhdanov.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kearney scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Kearney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kearney throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhdanov scores with a jab to the body.
Zhdanov swings widly with a right hand
and Kearney counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhdanov.
Kearney throws a hook to the side of Zhdanov's head but Zhdanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhdanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kearney takes a swing at Zhdanov's ribcage but misses.
Kearney takes a swing at Zhdanov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Kearney needs to keep his hands up - Zhdanov had a free shot at his head there.
Zhdanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kearney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kearney scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Zhdanov misses.
Kearney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kearney scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Zhdanov misses.
Zhdanov wants to clinch.
Kearney let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Zhdanov tries to clinch there but Kearney circles away.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Kearney blocks it.
Zhdanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Kearney cracks a nice hook into Zhdanov's ribs.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhdanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhdanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kearney has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zhdanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Kearney misses.
Kearney slips a straight right by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Kearney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhdanov misses with a hook. Kearney ducked under it nicely.
Kearney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kearney lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#Roman Zhdanov's cut is getting worse.
Kearney cracks Zhdanov with a hook to the temple - Zhdanov is on wobbly legs here! Kearney swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Zhdanov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kearney wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patrick Kearney!
A relieved looking Patrick Kearney thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 238 Cole vs Barboza
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Oren thuds his right hand into Zhdanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Oren misses its intended target.
Zhdanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarik Oren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov avoids the head kick by Oren.
Oren lands a slapping body shot.
Oren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhdanov blocks a head kick by Oren.
Oren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhdanov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oren lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zhdanov backs up against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Oren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhdanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Oren.
Oren blocks a jab.
A big right from Zhdanov misses.
Oren throws a sloppy head kick and Zhdanov moves out of range easily.
Oren throws a head kick that misses.
Zhdanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oren finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhdanov's head.
Oren misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhdanov! But no joy.#CL2#
Zhdanov moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oren.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
Oren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhdanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Oren can't break the clinch.
Zhdanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhdanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Oren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zhdanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhdanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oren can't break the clinch.
Oren tries to break free but Zhdanov pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oren lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands with a light punch inside.
Oren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oren. #BC#
Oren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zhdanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oren lands with a slapping head kick.
Oren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#That has opened up Roman Zhdanov's cut even more.#T3#
Zhdanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oren.#CL#
Oren has managed to clinch.
Oren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhdanov's elbow.
Zhdanov blocks a body shot from Oren.
Oren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zhdanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Oren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oren backwards. #BC2#
Zhdanov breaks the clinch.
A jab from Zhdanov misses.
It looked like Oren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oren lands a head kick. Zhdanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zhdanov misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Oren has closed the distance and engaged Zhdanov in a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Oren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oren staying out of range there.#CL#
Oren instigates a clinch.
Zhdanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Oren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Oren lands a nice shot to the body.
Oren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Oren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Zhdanov counters with a crisp one two that drops Oren! Zhdanov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Oren to his feet! Oren is in big trouble!#ROC2#Oren is rocked!
Zhdanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oren.
Oh Oren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oren missing with a left hand there. Zhdanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oren pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Zhdanov takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhdanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zhdanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
Zhdanov trying to land knees to the body.
Oren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarik Oren dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oren lands with a slapping head kick.
Oren seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhdanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhdanov avoids the head kick by Oren.
Zhdanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oren.
A little jabbing left from Zhdanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhdanov is looking to land body kicks.
Zhdanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oren.
Oren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhdanov can do to turn this around?
Oren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhdanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Oren.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhdanov. Oren does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Oren throws a body shot but no joy.
Oren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhdanov's head backwards.
Oren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Zhdanov is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Roman Zhdanov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oren throws a quick head kick that knocks Zhdanov silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Oren is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tarik Oren!
Tarik Oren thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 226 Makkonen vs Drake 2
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Zhdanov lands with a nice body punch.
Zhdanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Licht swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zhdanov counters with a leg kick.
Licht throws a lazy right hand but Zhdanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Zhdanov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Licht sprawling to the canvas! Licht rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zhdanov finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Nord Licht has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Licht does no damage. #KD2#
Zhdanov cracks Licht with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhdanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Licht to stand back up!#ROC2#Licht is rocked!
Zhdanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Licht is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Licht is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Zhdanov closes the distance and pushes Licht back into the cage.
Zhdanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Licht's efforts to push away.
Licht seems to have got his legs back now.
Licht blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Licht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhdanov's elbow.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Licht backwards. #CUT2#Nord Licht's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Zhdanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhdanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Licht counters with a quick kick to the body but Zhdanov blocks it.
Zhdanov jabs at Licht's body.
Zhdanov lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Licht up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Zhdanov from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Licht's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Zhdanov!
A victorious Roman Zhdanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 217 Kersikov vs Karumaa
Date: Jul 26, 2023

#R1#
Zhdanov connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Zhdanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barboza scores with a push kick.
Zhdanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barboza counters with a low kick, right behind Zhdanov 's knee.
Zhdanov looks winded!
Zhdanov thows a leg kick but Barboza checks it
and Barboza counters with an outside leg kick.
Barboza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barboza counters with an inside leg kick.
Zhdanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhdanov misses with a left hand
and Barboza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov misses the body punch
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barboza connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! A monster head kick from Barboza and Zhdanov falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Barboza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bento Barboza!
After winning the bout, Bento Barboza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Kearney jabs at Zhdanov's body.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut
and Kearney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kearney throws a body shot but no joy.
Kearney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhdanov swings widly with a right hand
and Kearney counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.#KD2#
Kearney lands a big right hand that sends Zhdanov crashing to the mat! Kearney stays standing though and waves Zhdanov back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kearney lands a body shot.
Kearney has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Kearney has managed to clinch. #T1#
Kearney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhdanov.
Kearney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kearney lands a body shot.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney lands a left hand.
Kearney swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov looking to throw knees to the head but Kearney is blocking nicely.
Kearney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhdanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhdanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kearney.
Kearney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kearney misses with a punch to the body.
Zhdanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kearney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kearney fails to land.
Kearney scores with a shot to the side of Zhdanov's head. #T2#
Kearney lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kearney.
Kearney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kearney managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
Kearney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kearney tries to work over Zhdanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kearney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhdanov lands a shot to the body.
Zhdanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhdanov digs a right hand underneath Kearney's ribcage. Kearney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kearney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kearney blocks an elbow strike.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zhdanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zhdanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kearney dodges an elbow strike from Zhdanov. #T3#
Kearney lands a body shot.
Kearney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kearney avoids the damage to the body.
Kearney has a couple of punches blocked by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zhdanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kearney throws a head punch that misses.
Kearney swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kearney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kearney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhdanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kearney.
Kearney moves out of range as Zhdanov strikes.#T4#
Kearney throws a big shot that misses.
Kearney misses with a series of wild punches.
Kearney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zhdanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhdanov throws a lazy right hand but Kearney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Kearney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Zhdanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Zhdanov moves into range and clinches up with Kearney.
Kearney swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patrick Kearney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kearney misses with a punch to the body.
Zhdanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zhdanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kearney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhdanov's elbow.
Kearney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhdanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhdanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kearney is breathing heavily.
Kearney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney is trying to break the clinch but Zhdanov has him pressed against the cage.
Kearney takes a shot to the head.
Zhdanov'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.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Zhdanov.
Kearney blocks an uppercut.
Kearney misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kearney blocks an elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Kearney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhdanov stalling in the clinch.
Kearney avoids the elbow strike from Zhdanov, against the cage.
Roman Zhdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Kearney manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Zhdanov finds it's way through Kearney's defenses.
Kearney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2##CL#
Zhdanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhdanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kearney avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kearney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kearney misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Zhdanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Kearney toppling to the canvas! Kearney scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zhdanov finish him?!#ROC#Kearney is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Zhdanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kearney, pushing him back against the cage.
Kearney is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhdanov finish him?
Zhdanov working Kearney over with knees to the body.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a big right hand that drops Kearney! The killer instinct kicks in and Zhdanov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zhdanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
Our winner, Roman Zhdanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 201 Outback vs Roos 2
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Beardsley lunges at Zhdanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhdanov's hand.
Zhdanov scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Zhdanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beardsley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zhdanov throws a body kick that misses
and Beardsley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beardsley throws a wild body kick that Zhdanov sees coming a mile off.
Zhdanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Beardsley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beardsley misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zhdanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Beardsley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhdanov lands a slapping body shot.
Beardsley is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Beardsley avoids a kick to the body.
Beardsley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zhdanov manages to circle out of the way.
Zhdanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beardsley on the side of the head.
Zhdanov misses with a wild body shot.
Zhdanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Beardsley.
Zhdanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beardsley.
Zhdanov throws a shot to the body.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut.
Beardsley scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Zhdanov misses with a hook.
Beardsley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
A jab from Zhdanov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beardsley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhdanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
Beardsley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zhdanov.#CL2#
Beardsley gets tackled into the cage by Zhdanov. Zhdanov maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Beardsley fails to land.
Beardsley pushes Zhdanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beardsley managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Beardsley lands a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhdanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beardsley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beardsley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beardsley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beardsley misses with a body punch.
Beardsley blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Beardsley scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhdanov.
Beardsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but Zhdanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Beardsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beardsley fails to pull guard.
Zhdanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
Beardsley lands an uppercut.
Beardsley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A short right from Zhdanov.
I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Zhdanov as the two fighters clinch.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley scores with a shot to the side of Zhdanov's head.
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
Beardsley working aggressively here.
Zhdanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhdanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beardsley is defending well for now.#TD#
Beardsley drags the fight down to the ground.
Zhdanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Beardsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zhdanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zhdanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zhdanov throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Zhdanov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beardsley misses with an uppercut. Zhdanov saw that one coming.
Beardsley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Zhdanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhdanov lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Beardsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Beardsley moves away and avoids it.
Beardsley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zhdanov manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Zhdanov darts in and clinches Beardsley up against the cage.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but Zhdanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Beardsley drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhdanov digs a right hand underneath Beardsley's ribcage. Beardsley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhdanov trying to land knees to the body.
Zhdanov lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Beardsley lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhdanov to keep the fight standing.
Zhdanov lands with a left to the head.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhdanov blocks a body shot from Beardsley.
Beardsley tries to pull guard but Zhdanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Beardsley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhdanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zhdanov lands a right hand. #CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
Beardsley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beardsley jumps guard but Zhdanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsley's elbow.
Zhdanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beardsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zhdanov walks away with a smile on his face. Beardsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhdanov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Zhdanov digs a good body shot into Beardsley's ribs.
Zhdanov scores with a nice right hand.
Zhdanov looks to land a right hand but Beardsley moved out of range.
Beardsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhdanov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zhdanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhdanov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhdanov. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhdanov.
Beardsley managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhdanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beardsley's face.
Beardsley prevents a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhdanov lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsley's elbow.
Zhdanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Beardsley controls his hands.
Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhdanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards. #CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zhdanov scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Zhdanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Zhdanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Beardsley takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Beardsley gets control of Zhdanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beardsley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zhdanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beardsley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhdanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhdanov defends well.
Beardsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peter Beardsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhdanov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Zhdanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beardsley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beardsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhdanov controls the pace.
Zhdanov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beardsley slips a jab from Zhdanov.
Jab, jab by Zhdanov - just one landing.
Zhdanov lands a nice looking body kick.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhdanov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zhdanov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Beardsley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Zhdanov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Beardsley's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
Our winner, Roman Zhdanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 188 Roos Vs Kaupens
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1#
Mahmut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahmut throws a counter combo.
Zhdanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahmut.
Mahmut misses with a left hand
and Zhdanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Zhdanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Mahmut misses with a left hand
and Zhdanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahmut throws an off balance right hand
and Zhdanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Mahmut has closed the distance and engaged Zhdanov in a clinch.
Zhdanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahmut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mahmut blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhdanov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mahmut.#T1#
Mahmut'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.
Mahmut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zhdanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmut controlling the action here for a moment.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zhdanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Zhdanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
Mahmut stalling in the clinch but Zhdanov improves position.
Mahmut can't find room to land a body shot as Zhdanov controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Mahmut.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sheikh Mahmut.
Good shot there by Mahmut.
Zhdanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmut keeps Zhdanov at a distance using the push kick.
Mahmut jabs Zhdanov right on the nose. Zhdanov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Mahmut.#KD2#
Mahmut feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zhdanov sprawling to the canvas! Zhdanov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mahmut finish him?! #ROC2#Zhdanov is rocked!#CUT2#Roman Zhdanov's cut is getting worse.
Mahmut throws a front kick that sends Zhdanov stumbling back into the cage.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Mahmut misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Mahmut throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Mahmut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhdanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahmut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahmut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmut with a hook.
Zhdanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhdanov. #KD2#
Mahmut cracks Zhdanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zhdanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mahmut finish him?
Oh Zhdanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhdanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhdanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut.
Zhdanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahmut throws out a loose jab but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahmut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov wants to stay close but Mahmut steps back to make room for something. Zhdanov seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Mahmut and Zhdanov drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 182 Outback vs Cabrera
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Vilkas throws a jab when Zhdanov was well out of range.
It looked like Zhdanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Vilkas moves into range and clinches up with Zhdanov.
Zhdanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhdanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zhdanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zhdanov throws an elbow but it misses.
Vilkas blocks an uppercut.
Zhdanov has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkas.
Vilkas takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Deividas Vilkas has been cut.
Vilkas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zhdanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Zhdanov looking to throw knees to the head but Vilkas is blocking nicely.
Zhdanov has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Vilkas fails to land. #BC2#
Vilkas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhdanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Zhdanov. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Zhdanov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Zhdanov misses with some punches.
Vilkas tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Vilkas back against the cage.
Vilkas takes an elbow to the temple.
Zhdanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vilkas tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Vilkas back against the cage.
Vilkas scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vilkas.
Zhdanov managing to block the knees to the body from Vilkas.
Zhdanov has a couple of punches blocked by Vilkas.
Vilkas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhdanov.
A nice left hand lands by Vilkas. #BC2#
Vilkas breaks from the clinch.
Vilkas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zhdanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Zhdanov throws an off balance right hand
and Vilkas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Zhdanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Vilkas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhdanov throws a good cross that connects.
Zhdanov misses with a left hand
letting Vilkas counter with a right hand.
Zhdanov throws a right hand that misses
and Vilkas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zhdanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vilkas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhdanov scores with a kick to the body.
Zhdanov connects with a single shot there.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Vilkas avoids it easily.
Vilkas throws a counter combo.
Zhdanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhdanov throws a lazy right hand but Vilkas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhdanov backing away here, and Vilkas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vilkas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhdanov lands a jab.#T3#
Vilkas throws an overhand right that lands on Zhdanov's shoulder, as Zhdanov tries to avoid the shot.
Zhdanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilkas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhdanov jabs Vilkas right on the nose. Vilkas blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Vilkas misses.
Vilkas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Zhdanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhdanov misses with a body shot.
Vilkas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhdanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vilkas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhdanov throws a right hand that misses
and Vilkas counters with a left to the body.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.#T4#
Vilkas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vilkas looks to land a body kick but Zhdanov moved away.
Vilkas misses with a body kick.
Zhdanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vilkas counters with a good low kick that Zhdanov was not able to check.
Vilkas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilkas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vilkas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zhdanov if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body punch from Vilkas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vilkas.
Vilkas feints and then cracks Zhdanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhdanov down.
Vilkas swings for the body but Zhdanov moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deividas Vilkas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zhdanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zhdanov throws a right hand that misses
and Vilkas counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhdanov. Vilkas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhdanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vilkas slips a jab from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov jabs Vilkas right on the nose. Vilkas blinks but takes it well.
Vilkas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhdanov momentarily.
Zhdanov throws a sloppy head kick and Vilkas moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilkas! But no joy.
Zhdanov misses the jab.
Deividas Vilkas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Zhdanov.
Vilkas lands with a right hand. #T1#
Zhdanov misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vilkas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhdanov.
Vilkas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vilkas ducks under a wild hook from Zhdanov.
Vilkas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#Roman Zhdanov's cut is getting worse.
Zhdanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilkas counters with a good low kick that Zhdanov was not able to check. #CL2#
Zhdanov gets tackled into the cage by Vilkas. Vilkas maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vilkas.
Roman Zhdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilkas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Vilkas manages to break the clinch.
Vilkas jabs Zhdanov right on the nose. Zhdanov blinks but takes it well.
Zhdanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vilkas misses the shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilkas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zhdanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Vilkas clobbers Zhdanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Vilkas avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilkas! But no joy.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch
and Vilkas counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Zhdanov is rocked!
Zhdanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhdanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhdanov looks to land a left hand but Vilkas moved out of range nicely.
Zhdanov misses with a right hand
and Vilkas counters with a big right hand! Oh Zhdanov is in trouble here! Vilkas follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deividas Vilkas!
Deividas Vilkas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 32: HW Guest Appearance!
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Jab by Fezzik.
Zhdanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fezzik misses with a looping right.
Zhdanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhdanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Hassan Fezzik has been cut.#CL#
Zhdanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fezzik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fezzik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fezzik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhdanov scores with a shot to the side of Fezzik's head.
Fezzik tries to break the clinch but Zhdanov is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Zhdanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fezzik misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fezzik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhdanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fezzik's brow.
Fezzik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
Zhdanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fezzik.
Fezzik blocks an uppercut.
Fezzik dodges an elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Fezzik misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A short uppercut from Zhdanov.
Fezzik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fezzik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhdanov pushes Fezzik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Zhdanov.
Fezzik managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fezzik's defenses.
Zhdanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fezzik avoids it.
Zhdanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhdanov keeps control of Fezzik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fezzik has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zhdanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fezzik can turn it around.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside. #BC2#
Fezzik manages to break the clinch.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Fezzik blocks it.
Fezzik throws a low kick but Zhdanov moves out of range easily.
Zhdanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Zhdanov cracks Fezzik with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhdanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fezzik to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhdanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fezzik. Fezzik obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Zhdanov moves into range and clinches up with Fezzik.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov misses with an elbow over the top.
Fezzik stalls.
Fezzik tries to stall but Zhdanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zhdanov lands an elbow inside that Fezzik shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhdanov.
Nice elbow from Zhdanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
Fezzik blocks an uppercut.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zhdanov throws an elbow but misses.
Fezzik dodges an elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
Zhdanov throws an elbow but it misses.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhdanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhdanov presses Fezzik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fezzik. #T3#
Zhdanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fezzik's efforts to push away.
Fezzik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhdanov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Hassan Fezzik's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Zhdanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fezzik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fezzik swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Fezzik.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Fezzik blocks the elbow strike.
Fezzik throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhdanov.
Fezzik swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fezzik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fezzik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fezzik tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Zhdanov scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#The cut above Hassan Fezzik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fezzik taking a breather.
Fezzik is trying to force a seperation but Zhdanov has the dominant position.
Fezzik tries to stall but Zhdanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fezzik taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Fezzik.
Fezzik blocks an uppercut.
Fezzik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fezzik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fezzik misses with some punches.
Fezzik effectively controlling the action here.
Fezzik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fezzik lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhdanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fezzik or not.
Zhdanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhdanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fezzik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zhdanov has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zhdanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fezzik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fezzik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fezzik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhdanov.
Fezzik misses with a head kick.
Fezzik looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
Fezzik checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Zhdanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fezzik.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fezzik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fezzik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roman Zhdanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhdanov throws a body punch but Fezzik moves out of range.
Zhdanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhdanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fezzik.#T1#
Zhdanov throws the left hand but Fezzik avoids the punch easily.
Zhdanov misses with a low kick.
Fezzik throws a lazy right hand but Zhdanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fezzik misses with a hook
and Zhdanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zhdanov thuds a left hand into Fezzik's body.
Zhdanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fezzik is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fezzik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zhdanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fezzik drops his hands momentarily and Zhdanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD#
Zhdanov drops Fezzik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fezzik looks back up at him and smiles so Zhdanov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#Hassan Fezzik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhdanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fezzik throws a head kick that misses
and Zhdanov counters with a low kick, right behind Fezzik 's knee. #T2#
Zhdanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roman Zhdanov!
A relieved looking Roman Zhdanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 166 Harakka vs Hall 2
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Zhdanov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Kalske moves away and avoids it.
Kalske is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kalske throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zhdanov's head.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalske looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
Zhdanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalske only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kalske darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zhdanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kalske.
Zhdanov blocks a jab.
Zhdanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalske can pounce on him. #T1#
A punch combination from Kalske misses.
Zhdanov thows a leg kick but Kalske checks it
and Zhdanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick
enabling Kalske to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhdanov lands a jab to Kalske's midsection.
Kalske slips a straight right by Zhdanov.
Kalske tries to clinch but Zhdanov is having none of it.
Kalske takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roman Zhdanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalske fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Kalske misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Zhdanov.
Kalske fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhdanov throws a push kick but Kalske slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske tries to clinch but Zhdanov moves away
and Zhdanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhdanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Zhdanov gets tackled into the cage by Kalske. Kalske maintains the clinch. #T3#
A short left from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov blocks a body shot from Kalske. #BC2#
Kalske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhdanov scores with the left hand. Kalske knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Hjallis Kalske has been cut.#CL#
Zhdanov pushes Kalske up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalske.
Kalske tries to work over Zhdanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalske misses with a body punch.
Kalske throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov tries to throw a body punch but Kalske avoids it by throwing Zhdanov back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhdanov.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
Kalske swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zhdanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Kalske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Kalske misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalske's defenses.
Kalske avoids the elbow strike from Zhdanov, against the cage.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Kalske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Kalske breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalske on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhdanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalske counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhdanov.
It seemed like Kalske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhdanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalske misses with a hook. Zhdanov ducked under it nicely.
Zhdanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Roman Zhdanov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zhdanov throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Zhdanov throws an overhand right that lands on Kalske's shoulder, as Kalske tries to avoid the shot.
Kalske thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Zhdanov gets a clinch.
Kalske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Kalske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalske blocks an elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kalske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhdanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhdanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalske is looking for a takedown.
Zhdanov lands a damaging elbow.
Kalske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalske managing to block the knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov blocks a body shot from Kalske. #T1#
Zhdanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalske scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhdanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Zhdanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kalske is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov trying to land knees to the body.
Kalske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhdanov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kalske is trying to push Zhdanov away but Zhdanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalske backwards.
Kalske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov gets through Kalske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhdanov.
A short left from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kalske.
Zhdanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kalske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhdanov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhdanov presses Kalske against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zhdanov.
Kalske takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhdanov lands a damaging elbow.
Zhdanov has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalske backwards.
Kalske is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zhdanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zhdanov lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhdanov lands a left hand.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside. #ROC#Kalske is rocked!
Roman Zhdanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
Kalske is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhdanov finish him?
Zhdanov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zhdanov has Kalske pressed against the cage. He pushes Kalske back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Zhdanov throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kalske crashing to the floor! Zhdanov piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kalske is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
A relieved looking Roman Zhdanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 162 Kaupens vs Rocksaw
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Zhdanov moves out of range of the body kick from Oren.
Zhdanov scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Zhdanov fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Oren out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Roman Zhdanov!
After winning the bout, Roman Zhdanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 156 Outback vs Kaupens 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Bowers lands with a good body shot.
Zhdanov misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bowers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick
and Bowers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhdanov throws a push kick but Bowers slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Bowers's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bowers connects with a high kick.
Zhdanov looks to throw the jab but Bowers is out of range.
Bowers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zhdanov avoids it.
Bowers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhdanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zhdanov wants to clinch
and Bowers counters with a stiff right hand.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowers looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhdanov is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhdanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zhdanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Bowers does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhdanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhdanov takes one on the button.
Bowers throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Zhdanov rushes Bowers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Zhdanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bowers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Zhdanov tenderised Bowers's leg. Bowers is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD2#
Zhdanov connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Bowers to the floor! Zhdanov dives in looking for the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowers is trying to stand.
Zhdanov throwing shots but Bowers is blocking nicely.
Zhdanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhdanov thows a huge punch but Bowers dodges it nicely.
Zhdanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Zhdanov wants to take a breather but Bowers is having none of it.
Zhdanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Zhdanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bowers sees it coming and defends easily.
Bowers is trying to stand up here but Zhdanov is controlling him well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhdanov throws a right hand that misses
and Bowers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowers misses with a wild combination.
Bowers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3##CL2#
Zhdanov closes the distance and clinches.
Zhdanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov tries to work over Bowers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhdanov trying to control the position but instead, Bowers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhdanov into the cage.
Zhdanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhdanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bowerss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhdanov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowers.
Bowers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowers.
Zhdanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bowers blocks an elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bowers.
Zhdanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov has a couple of punches blocked by Bowers.
Bowers is trying to break the clinch but Zhdanov has him pressed against the cage.
Bowers leaning against his opponent.
Bowers letting Zhdanov take a breather here.
Zhdanov scores with a shot to the side of Bowers's head.
Bowers blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Bowers taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Bowers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zhdanov throws an off balance right hand
letting Bowers counter with a right hand.
Bowers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhdanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bowers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhdanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowers blocks a low kick nicely.
Zhdanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bowers counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhdanov scores with a leg kick.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Zhdanov.
Art Bowers is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhdanov looks to clinch
and Bowers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhdanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bowers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bowers slips a straight right by Zhdanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov loads up on a big right hand but Bowers slips the punch.
Zhdanov avoids the head kick by Bowers.
Zhdanov walks into a left hand.
Bowers clobbers Zhdanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.#T1#
Bowers misses with a head kick.
Bowers tried to score with a low kick but Zhdanov checks it.
Zhdanov unleashes a big counter combination but Bowers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Zhdanov.
Bowers moves away from the strike by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov drops his hands momentarily and Bowers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhdanov throws a right hand that misses
and Bowers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowers missing with a left hand there. Zhdanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bowers connects with a body shot that sends Zhdanov's belly button to the back.
Bowers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhdanov scores with a nice strike.
Zhdanov throws a lazy right hand but Bowers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhdanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bowers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhdanov.
Bowers dips to his left and cracks Zhdanov with an uppercut!#T2#
Zhdanov tries to land a leg kick but Bowers saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Zhdanov is predictable there
enabling Bowers to counter with a crisp jab.
Bowers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhdanov on the side of the head.
Zhdanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bowers should have avoided that one.
Zhdanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowers.
Zhdanov throws a solid leg kick but Bowers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhdanov.
Zhdanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Zhdanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Art Bowers's cut is getting worse.
Zhdanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Bowers misses the target.
Zhdanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhdanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowers tries a low kick but Zhdanov avoids it.
Bowers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowers counters with a nice uppercut.
Bowers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bowers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Zhdanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowers was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhdanov.
Bowers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowers throws the kick towards the body but Zhdanov avoids it.#CL2#
Zhdanov pushes Bowers up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zhdanov as Bowers tries to tie him up.
Bowers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Bowers blocks it.
Bowers blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhdanov lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Bowers blocks it.
Bowers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bowers is trying to break free.
Bowers takes an elbow to the temple.
Bowers avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov has a couple of punches blocked by Bowers. #BC#
Bowers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowers cracks Zhdanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowers throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhdanov.
Bowers misses with the combination.
Zhdanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Art Bowers will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zhdanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowers throws out the jab.
Bowers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhdanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bowers.
Zhdanov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zhdanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zhdanov avoids it.
Bowers slips a jab from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the body
and Bowers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bowers slips under a jab from Zhdanov.
Bowers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers fakes the leg kick and cracks Zhdanov in the body. #CL2#
Zhdanov clinches with his opponent.
Zhdanov crunches a lovely knee into Bowers's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Zhdanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhdanov lands with a left to the head.
Zhdanov prevents Bowers from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zhdanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowers.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Zhdanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Zhdanov scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bowers.#T2#
Zhdanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bowers takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Zhdanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowers.
Bowers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zhdanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zhdanov lands an elbow just above Bowers 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bowers avoids the elbow strike from Zhdanov, against the cage.
Zhdanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhdanov prevents Bowers from breaking the clinch.
Zhdanov stalling the fight.
Bowers wants to break free but Zhdanov has control. #T3#
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Bowers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Bowers blocks it. #BC#
Bowers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhdanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bowers at a distance.
Zhdanov connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick lands for Zhdanov. #KD2#
Zhdanov lands a big shot that drops Bowers! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Bowers is rocked!#CUT2#Art Bowers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh Bowers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhdanov passes into half guard.
Bowers seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhdanov controlling the action here. #T4##SUB2#
Zhdanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Bowers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zhdanov.
Bowers is looking to stand up but Zhdanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Zhdanov throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Zhdanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhdanov 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 153 Kersikov vs Account
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Zhdanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Art Bowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
Bowers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhdanov throws out the jab.
Bowers connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Zhdanov does it's job there.
Bowers throws a big shot that misses.
Zhdanov wants to clinch up but Bowers keeps it at a distance.
Bowers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhdanov.
Bowers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov misses with a straight left.
Bowers looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
Zhdanov defending well as Bowers loads up on a big left hand.
Bowers works Zhdanov's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Bowers lands a glancing blow to the side of Zhdanov's head.
Bowers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Zhdanov.
Bowers misses with a looping right.
Zhdanov throws an overhand right that lands on Bowers's shoulder, as Bowers tries to avoid the shot.
Bowers throws out a counter right but Zhdanov avoids it with no problem.
Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowers.#CL#
Zhdanov rushes Bowers and presses him up against the cage.
Zhdanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bowers is trying to break the clinch but Zhdanov has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Bowers is trying to break the clinch but Zhdanov has him pressed against the cage.
Bowers wants to break free but Zhdanov has control.
Bowers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhdanov'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.
Zhdanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
Zhdanov scores with a shot to the side of Bowers's head.
Zhdanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowers blocking some punches.
Zhdanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bowers avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhdanov.#T3#
Bowers takes a shot to the head.
Zhdanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhdanov is stalling here.
Bowers blocks an uppercut.
Bowers blocking some punches.
Zhdanov prevents Bowers from breaking the clinch.
Zhdanov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zhdanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowers can't break the clinch.
Bowers tries to break the clinch but Zhdanov is controlling the position. #BC2#
Bowers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowers scores with a body shot.
Bowers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
A jab from Zhdanov misses.
Zhdanov tries to move into range but Bowers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhdanov blocks a jab.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut
and Bowers counters with a straight right hand.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Zhdanov.
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!
Zhdanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bowers.#CUT#That has opened up Art Bowers's cut even more.
Bowers misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Zhdanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhdanov moves out of range as Bowers strikes.
Bowers is looking to land body kicks.
Zhdanov is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Zhdanov - just one landing. #CL#
Bowers tries to keep at a distance but Zhdanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Bowers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zhdanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Bowers.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bowers.
Bowers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Bowers's head.
Zhdanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bowers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Bowers throws a head kick but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Zhdanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowers. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhdanov.
Bowers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhdanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bowers scores with a sloppy right hand. Zhdanov should have avoided that one.
Zhdanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhdanov cracks Bowers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowers throws a head kick that Zhdanov semi-blocks.
Zhdanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowers.
Zhdanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhdanov misses with a wild body shot.
Bowers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Zhdanov slips under a jab from Bowers.
Zhdanov is looking to counter punch.
Bowers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhdanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zhdanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bowers counters with a straight right hand.
Bowers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Bowers slips a jab from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov avoids the head kick by Bowers.
Zhdanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowers.
Zhdanov misses with a right hand
and Bowers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bowers moves away from the strike by Zhdanov.
Bowers throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Bowers misses.
Zhdanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhdanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Zhdanov blocks the leg kick.
Bowers throws a shot from downtown. Zhdanov moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Zhdanov lands a big shot that drops Bowers! Can he finish him? #ROC#Bowers is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Bowers pushes Zhdanov off and gets back to his feet.
Bowers throws a looping overhand right but Zhdanov ducks down to avoid it.
Bowers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhdanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowers.
Bowers with a jab.#T4#
Bowers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bowers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowers misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Zhdanov. #CUT#The cut above Art Bowers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bowers slips under a jab.
Bowers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhdanov throws out a loose jab but Bowers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowers defending well as Zhdanov loads up on a big left hand.
Bowers throws a counter combo.
Bowers throws a right and a left that Zhdanov avoids nicely.
Zhdanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Art Bowers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zhdanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bowers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhdanov throws out the jab.
Bowers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhdanov throws the left hand but Bowers avoids the punch easily.
Bowers raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bowers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhdanov in his tracks.
Bowers throws a head kick but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Bowers throws the left hand but Zhdanov avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Bowers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov slips a jab and a cross from Bowers.
Zhdanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowers misses the jab.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Zhdanov.#T1#
Bowers misses with a body kick.
Zhdanov misses with a straight left.
Bowers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhdanov.
A jab from Zhdanov misses.
Zhdanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Bowers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zhdanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bowers's head backwards.
Bowers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhdanov moves away.
Zhdanov throws a jab when Bowers was well out of range.
Zhdanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bowers.
Zhdanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Bowers throws a series of punches but Zhdanov avoids them all with ease.
Zhdanov wants to land a leg kick but Bowers is out of range.
Bowers looks for the body kick but Zhdanov saw that one coming.
Bowers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD#
Zhdanov lands a big shot that drops Bowers! Can he finish him?
Bowers is still in real trouble! Can Zhdanov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowers wants to stand up but Zhdanov is controlling him.
Bowers seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhdanov throwing strikes from guard but Bowers blocks nicely.
Zhdanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Zhdanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhdanov throwing strikes but missing.
Bowers keeping moving, preventing Zhdanov from controlling successfully.
Bowers wants to stand and escape but Zhdanov is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bowers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zhdanov's head.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zhdanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bowers scores with a punch to the head.
Zhdanov slips under a jab from Bowers.
Bowers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowers throws a low kick but Zhdanov avoids it.
Zhdanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut
and Bowers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bowers lands a body shot.
Bowers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhdanov lands a nice hook to Bowers's body. Bowers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bowers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhdanov throws a looping overhand right but Bowers ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Art Bowers.
I think Bowers 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 148 Dall Jr vs Grant
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Tannenbaum slips under a jab.
Zhdanov misses with a wild body shot.
Tannenbaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tannenbaum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zhdanov with a body shot.
Zhdanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Tannenbaum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhdanov.
Tannenbaum is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A lazy body kick from Tannenbaum
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zhdanov misses with a hook
and Tannenbaum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick but Tannenbaum sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tannenbaum counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tannenbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Zhdanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhdanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Tannenbaum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhdanov misses the target.
Zhdanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tannenbaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tannenbaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roman Zhdanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tannenbaum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhdanov.
A low kick from Zhdanov is predictable there
and Tannenbaum counters with a good low kick that Zhdanov was not able to check.
Zhdanov swings widly with a right hand
and Tannenbaum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhdanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Zhdanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with an inside leg kick.
Tannenbaum throws a series of punches but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhdanov, as that shot connected. #CL#
Zhdanov has Tannenbaum up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhdanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tannenbaum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tannenbaum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zhdanov working aggressively here.
Tannenbaum tries to stall but Zhdanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov tries to throw a body punch but Tannenbaum avoids it by throwing Zhdanov back against the cage.
Tannenbaum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tannenbaum tries a body shot but Zhdanov blocks it.
Tannenbaum holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Tannenbaum is trying to break the clinch but Zhdanov is controlling him.
Zhdanov stalling in the clinch.
Tannenbaum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tannenbaum wants to break free but Zhdanov has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhdanov.
Tannenbaum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tannenbaum blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Zhdanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tannenbaum looking to stall.
Zhdanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhdanov has Tannenbaum pushed against the cage.
Tannenbaum swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Zhdanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zhdanov lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Zhdanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhdanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Zhdanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tannenbaum's efforts to push away.
Zhdanov blocks a body shot from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Klaus Tannenbaum has been cut.
Tannenbaum stalling in the clinch.
Zhdanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tannenbaum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tannenbaum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zhdanov avoiding damage. #BC2#
Tannenbaum breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zhdanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tannenbaum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tannenbaum moves away from the strike by Zhdanov.
Tannenbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhdanov moves out of range as Tannenbaum strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tannenbaum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tannenbaum throws out a counter right but Zhdanov avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Zhdanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tannenbaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Tannenbaum.#T1#
Zhdanov throws the left hand but Tannenbaum avoids the punch easily.
Zhdanov lands the left hand.
Tannenbaum slips a straight right by Zhdanov.
Tannenbaum only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Zhdanov closes the distance and clinches.
Tannenbaum working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Tannenbaum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhdanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tannenbaum counters with a solid body kick.
Zhdanov looks to land a right hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range.
Zhdanov connects with the punch.
Tannenbaum scores with a hook to the body. Zhdanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klaus Tannenbaum seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Tannenbaum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhdanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Zhdanov misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tannenbaum slips a straight right by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov throws a right hand that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhdanov misses with a straight left.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tannenbaum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tannenbaum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhdanov but Zhdanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Zhdanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tannenbaum lands a slapping body shot.
Zhdanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov moves in looking to clinch but Tannenbaum pushes him off.
Tannenbaum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Tannenbaum misses.
Tannenbaum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhdanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Tannenbaum avoids it easily.
Tannenbaum throws a big shot that misses.
Tannenbaum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tannenbaum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zhdanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Tannenbaum avoided it.
Zhdanov ducks right into an uppercut from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Tannenbaum moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Tannenbaum.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roman Zhdanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tannenbaum lands a jab to the nose.
Zhdanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhdanov is just out of range.#CL#
Zhdanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tannenbaum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tannenbaum lands a head kick!
A big left from Zhdanov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tannenbaum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
Zhdanov throws a lazy right hand but Tannenbaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Nice body punch from Zhdanov.
Tannenbaum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tannenbaum checks a low kick from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov misses with a hook.
Zhdanov throws a nice head kick!
Tannenbaum slips under a jab from Zhdanov.
Tannenbaum looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
Zhdanov throwing a counter right hand but Tannenbaum manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Zhdanov.#T2#
Zhdanov looks to land a left hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range nicely.
Tannenbaum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zhdanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhdanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tannenbaum throws out a counter right but Zhdanov avoids it with no problem.
Tannenbaum defending well as Zhdanov loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Zhdanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tannenbaum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Tannenbaum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tannenbaum lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Tannenbaum breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Tannenbaum shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhdanov tries to sprawl out of it but Tannenbaum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhdanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tannenbaum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhdanov misses the target.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick which misses Tannenbaum's front leg but catches the back leg as Tannenbaum tries to avoid it.
Zhdanov avoids the body shot from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov throws a looping overhand right but Tannenbaum ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Zhdanov misses.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tannenbaum ducks under a wild hook from Zhdanov.
A solid body kick from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov moves out of range of the body kick from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tannenbaum counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Tannenbaum.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut.
Tannenbaum lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zhdanov takes a step back to recover.
Zhdanov scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roman Zhdanov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zhdanov, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 139 Hightower vs Zhdanov
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1##CL#
Hightower gets tackled into the cage by Zhdanov. Zhdanov maintains the clinch.
Hightower with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Zhdanov.
Hightower scores with a knee to the head.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Zhdanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower takes a shot to the head.
Zhdanov has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower landing knees to the body.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hightower wants to break free but Zhdanov has control. #BC2#
Hightower breaks from the clinch.
Hightower blocks a jab.
Hightower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hightower moves away from the strike by Zhdanov.
Hightower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhdanov staying out of range there.
Zhdanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Zhdanov throws a body punch but Hightower moves out of range. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hightower.
Zhdanov with a jab.
Zhdanov throws a lazy body kick
and Hightower counters with a body kick.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy body kick from Zhdanov
and Hightower counters with a nice uppercut.
Hightower with the inside leg kick.
Hightower's corner calls for a 1-2. Hightower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Hightower moves away and avoids it.
Hightower scores with a hook to the body. Zhdanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hightower's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhdanov under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov tries to clinch there but Hightower circles away. #T2#
Zhdanov throws a body kick that misses.
Zhdanov misses with a body shot
and Hightower counters with a huge left! Zhdanov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hightower isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zhdanov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hightower!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Hightower! Jason Hightower retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jason Hightower 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: DMMA 130 Niculescu Vs Martin
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhdanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cross takes one to the chin there.
Cross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov moves away from the strike by Cross.
It looked like Zhdanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Cross 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhdanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhdanov lands with a nice body kick.
Cross moves out of range as Zhdanov strikes.
Zhdanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhdanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cross.
Zhdanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhdanov throws a wild body kick that Cross sees coming a mile off.
Cross throws a body punch but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cross with a hook.
Cross scores with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Cross.
Nice shot lands for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.#T1##CL#
Zhdanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Cross lands an uppercut.
Zhdanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhdanov controls his hands.
Cross lands a body shot.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhdanov has double underhooks.
Cross blocks an uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a knee to the body.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Zhdanov controls the action.
Zhdanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhdanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Cross leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zhdanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross. #T2#
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhdanov controls his hands. #BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhdanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cross eats them both and turns towards Zhdanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zhdanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zhdanov slips under a jab from Cross.
Zhdanov delivers a nice body kick.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Zhdanov is out of range.
Zhdanov scores with a jab. Cross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross walks into a stiff left hand from Zhdanov.#CUT#That has opened up Jeremy Cross's cut even more.
Zhdanov slips a jab from Cross.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Zhdanov counters with a flying knee that drops Cross! Zhdanov dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
Roman Zhdanov 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.
In defeat, Jeremy Cross stepped up to the mic, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Licht throws a hook to the side of Zhdanov's head but Zhdanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhdanov! But no joy.
Zhdanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhdanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhdanov throws out a counter right but Licht avoids it with no problem.
Licht throws a wild body kick that Zhdanov sees coming a mile off.
Zhdanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Licht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Licht throws a right hand that misses
and Zhdanov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Licht thows a left - swing and a miss!
Licht throws a head kick that misses
and Licht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Nord Licht has been cut.
Licht lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhdanov tries to move into range but Licht moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhdanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhdanov.
Licht connects with an inside leg kick.
Licht connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhdanov momentarily. #T1#
Licht misses with a body kick.
Zhdanov walks into a jab.
That kick from Licht tenderised Zhdanov's leg. Zhdanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Licht looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhdanov is just out of range.
Licht misses the shot to the body.
Licht throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhdanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zhdanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nord Licht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licht is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov throws out a counter right but Licht avoids it with no problem.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut. Licht saw that one coming.
Zhdanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhdanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Licht walks into a jab.
Licht throws a push kick but Zhdanov slaps the foot to one side.
Zhdanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Licht lands a front kick.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Licht misses with a double jab.
Zhdanov lands with a straight right. Licht didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Nord Licht's cut is getting worse.
Licht thows a leg kick but Zhdanov checks it
and Zhdanov counters with a big right hand! Oh Licht is in trouble here! Zhdanov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
Roman Zhdanov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 109 MaGrath vs Torres
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Zhdanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vilkas counters with a right hand to the body.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Vilkas avoids it easily.
Zhdanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zhdanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Zhdanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Deividas Vilkas has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilkas.
Zhdanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhdanov slips a straight right by Vilkas.
Zhdanov is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov wants to clinch.#T1#
Vilkas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zhdanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Zhdanov cracks Vilkas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhdanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vilkas to stand back up!#ROC#Vilkas is rocked!
Zhdanov tries to clinch up
and Vilkas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilkas is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhdanov finish him?#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
A jab from Zhdanov misses.
Vilkas seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Vilkas misses the target.
Zhdanov walks into a left hand.
Vilkas scores with a nice right hand.
Vilkas looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhdanov is just out of range.#T2#
Vilkas avoids a kick to the body.
Zhdanov throws a right hand that misses
and Vilkas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zhdanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilkas just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Zhdanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilkas cracks Zhdanov with a nice body shot.
Zhdanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vilkas obliges.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vilkas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhdanovs head.
Vilkas lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Vilkas lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Vilkas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vilkas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#Roman Zhdanov's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Vilkas - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Vilkas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilkas keeps Zhdanov at a distance using the push kick.
Zhdanov switches off momentarily and Vilkas cracks him with a monster right hand! Zhdanov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Vilkas dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Vilkas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deividas Vilkas!
Deividas Vilkas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 96: Obi vs Kamenev
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Durand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhdanov misses with a straight left.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhdanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhdanov throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
Durand misses with a hook. Zhdanov ducked under it nicely.
Durand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
A lazy left from Durand finds it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhdanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhdanov slips a jab from Durand.#T1#
Durand misses with a right hand
and Zhdanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Jules Durand has been cut.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Zhdanov is predictable there
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand connects with a right hand. Zhdanov shakes it off.
Durand slips a jab from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Zhdanov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Durand lands the left hand.
Zhdanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Zhdanov finds it's way through Durand's defenses. #T2#
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhdanov.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Durand drops Zhdanov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zhdanov looks back up at him and smiles so Durand waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand.
Durand backing away here, and Zhdanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhdanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Zhdanov darts in and clinches Durand up against the cage.
Durand is leaning against Zhdanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhdanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Zhdanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand lands a left hand.
Zhdanov pushes Durand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Durand.
Durand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand blocking some punches.
Zhdanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Durand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Durand has a couple of punches blocked by Zhdanov.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Durand takes an elbow to the temple.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhdanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Zhdanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhdanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhdanov. #T4#
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Durand back against the cage.
Durand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Durand back against the cage. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhdanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov sizes up Durand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Durand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhdanov doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#That has opened up Roman Zhdanov's cut even more.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Zhdanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
Zhdanov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Durand counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zhdanov! Durand lets Zhdanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand throws out a loose jab but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Durand dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zhdanov throws a leg kick
and Durand scores with a counter punch that sends Zhdanov to the canvas! Durand smells blood - he's punishing Zhdanov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zhdanov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Durand!
A very excited looking Jules Durand 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: DMMA 88: Imanari vs O Malley
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Zhdanov throws a quick counter head kick but Slaissi was just out of range.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Zhdanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhdanov throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.#KD#
Zhdanov cracks Slaissi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Slaissi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zhdanov finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Zhdanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhdanov slips a jab from Slaissi.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhdanov misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi digs a good hook to Zhdanov's body.
Slaissi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slaissi throws a hook but Zhdanov avoids it easily.
Zhdanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Zhdanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick
and Zhdanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Kimbo Slaissi's cut even more.
Zhdanov lands a big head kick that sends Slaissi to the canvas! Zhdanov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
After winning the bout, Roman Zhdanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 78: Johnson vs Mukunzi
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Zhdanov - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Zhdanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhdanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhdanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fezzik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhdanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fezzik. That did some damage!
Fezzik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Hassan Fezzik has been cut.
Zhdanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Zhdanov throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Zhdanov misses its intended target.
Fezzik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zhdanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Zhdanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Fezzik.
Fezzik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhdanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhdanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Fezzik.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Zhdanov lands a big head kick that sends Fezzik tumbling to the mat! Zhdanov takes a step backwards and waves Fezzik back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fezzik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fezzik missing with a left hand there. Zhdanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhdanov staying out of range there.#T2#
Zhdanov throws a lazy right hand but Fezzik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Fezzik lands a big head kick that sends Zhdanov tumbling to the mat! Fezzik takes a step backwards and waves Zhdanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Zhdanov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Fezzik is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Zhdanov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zhdanov is out cold! Fezzik holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hassan Fezzik!

Event: DMMA 67: Hightower vs Zhdanov
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Hightower throws a leg kick but Zhdanov checks it.
Hightower has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CT in the buildup to the fight.
Hightower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hightower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Zhdanov closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Zhdanov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhdanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hightower landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hightower.
Hightower lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhdanov or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hightower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hightower is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zhdanov takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hightower pushes Zhdanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hightower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hightower working Zhdanov over with knees to the body.
Zhdanov looks winded!
Hightower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hightower lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hightower lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Hightower presses Zhdanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hightower.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike.
Hightower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hightower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhdanov managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Knees to the body from Hightower.
Hightower lands a nice uppercut.
Hightower blocks an elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hightower.
Hightower gets through Zhdanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hightower scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hightower.
Hightower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhdanov.
Hightower lands a knee to the head.
Hightower lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Hightower lands an uppercut.
Hightower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hightower landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hightower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hightower lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Hightower. #ROC#Zhdanov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Hightower.
Still in the clinch, Hightower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhdanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hightower finish him?
Hightower lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zhdanov to his knees! Hightower keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Hightower!
An out of breath Jason Hightower thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 59: Nansen vs Risin
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Nice cross by Conover.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Conover misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhdanov misses its target.
Zhdanov slips a straight right by Conover.
Conover misses with a looping left.
Conover lands the left hand.
Zhdanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conover throws a body punch but Zhdanov moves out of range.
Zhdanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conover misses with a wild combination.
Conover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conover fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conover misses with a straight right.
Charlie Conover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zhdanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conover takes a shot to the head.
Zhdanov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conover backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Zhdanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conover backwards.
Zhdanov lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Charlie Conover has been cut.
Conover tries to stall but Zhdanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zhdanov lands a damaging elbow.
Zhdanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Zhdanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been informed that Conover has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Conover is working Zhdanov over against the cage.
Conover trying to control the position but instead, Zhdanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Conover into the cage.
Zhdanov stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhdanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhdanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhdanov lands with a light punch inside.
Zhdanov 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 has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Zhdanov pushes Conover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zhdanov.
Conover wants to break free but Zhdanov has control.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
Zhdanov lands an elbow inside that Conover shrugs off.
Zhdanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhdanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov is leaning against Conover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Conover looks winded!
A short left from Zhdanov.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhdanov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhdanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Conover takes a knee to the side of the body.
A shot in the inside from Zhdanov. #T3#
Zhdanov lands an elbow inside that Conover shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Zhdanov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zhdanov.
A body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zhdanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Zhdanov to work.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut.
Conover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Conover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhdanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhdanov lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Charlie Conover's cut even more.
Zhdanov tries to work over Conover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhdanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhdanov stalling. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a shot to the body.
Zhdanov stalling the fight.
Zhdanov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zhdanov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Conover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhdanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conover backwards.
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhdanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Conover takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhdanov lands a left hand.
Zhdanov lands an elbow just above Conover 's eye.
Zhdanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Zhdanov drives through and clinches with Conover against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conover.
Zhdanov blocking some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zhdanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zhdanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhdanov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conover throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov scores with a shot to the side of Conover's head.
Zhdanov presses Conover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhdanov.
Conover is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zhdanov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhdanov.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Zhdanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Charlie Conover's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short uppercut from Zhdanov.
A short right from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a big knee to the head and Conover goes down! Zhdanov pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
A very excited looking Roman Zhdanov 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: DMMA 42: Faulk vs Zhdanov
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Faulk slips under a jab.
Faulk is looking to counter punch.
Zhdanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Faulk counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.#KD2#
Zhdanov lands a big head kick that sends Faulk tumbling to the mat! Zhdanov takes a step backwards and waves Faulk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Kevin Faulk has been cut.
Faulk digs a good body shot into Zhdanov's ribs.
Zhdanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Faulk throws out a loose jab but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov throws out a counter right but Faulk avoids it with no problem.
Zhdanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Faulk counter with a right hand.
Zhdanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhdanov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Faulk gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Zhdanov 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 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Faulk!
Kevin Faulk retains his heavyweight title!
Kevin Faulk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 34: Distefano vs Johnson
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Contreiras misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhdanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contreiras.
Zhdanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Contreiras counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Zhdanov lands a right hook to the body.
Zhdanov slips under a jab from Contreiras.
Contreiras swings widly with a right hand
and Zhdanov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Victor Contreiras has been cut.#KD2#
Zhdanov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Contreiras sprawling to the canvas! Contreiras rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zhdanov finish him?! #ROC2#Contreiras is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Contreiras is out on his feet! Zhdanov sets himself and nearly takes Contreiras's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
A victorious Roman Zhdanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 22: Benedetti vs Imanari
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
Zhdanov cracks a nice hook into Fett's ribs.
Fett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhdanov dips to his left and cracks Fett with an uppercut!#CL2#
Zhdanov closes the distance and pushes Fett back into the cage.
Fett tries to score a body lock takedown but Zhdanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fett has Zhdanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zhdanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zhdanov lands with a light punch inside.
Zhdanov lands with a light punch inside.
Fett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zhdanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassus Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fett shoots in and gets a takedown into Zhdanov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov 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.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhdanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhdanov pulls Fett in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fett wants to control from the top but Zhdanov keeps moving.
Fett won't allow Zhdanov to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fett scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing that Fett has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhdanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhdanov throws a big shot that misses.
Zhdanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Zhdanov gets caught flat footed, as Fett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Zhdanov blocks nicely.
Zhdanov is trying to control the position but Fett postures up.
Fett being controlled here momentarily.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Zhdanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fett.
Fett postures up in Zhdanov's guard and throws a big left but Zhdanov blocks it.
Fett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zhdanov's head.
Fett trying to control but Zhdanov is working from the bottom.
Zhdanov has Fett pulled in close to control his posture.
Fett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fett misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Zhdanov tries to sprawl but Fett drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Zhdanov kicks off Fett and gets to his feet.
Fett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhdanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fett somewhat.
Zhdanov throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Fett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fett is nestled in close to Zhdanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zhdanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fett throwing shots but Zhdanov is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cassus Fett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fett throws a shot from downtown. Zhdanov moves away and avoids it.
Zhdanov throws a big shot that misses.
Fett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Fett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fett wants to control but Zhdanov is keeping him busy.
Fett throwing strikes but Zhdanov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fett is trying to get back to half guard.
Fett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhdanov's head.
Fett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fett throwing shots but Zhdanov is blocking nicely. #T1#
Fett throwing shots but Zhdanov is blocking nicely.
Zhdanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zhdanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhdanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fett working the head and body with strikes.
Fett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhdanov defending well though.
Fett controlling the pace.
Fett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fett wants to take a breather but Zhdanov is having none of it.
Zhdanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Fett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zhdanov!
Fett trying to control but Zhdanov is having none of it.
Fett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Fett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zhdanov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fett working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
Fett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zhdanov looks a forlorn figure.
Fett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Fett throws a wild left hand from mount and Zhdanov manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Fett wants to control but Zhdanov is keeping him busy.
Zhdanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fett throwing shots but Zhdanov is blocking nicely. #T4#
Fett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhdanov's head.
Fett misses with a head shot. Zhdanov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Zhdanov blocks nicely.
Zhdanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zhdanov keeping full guard, as Fett tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cassus Fett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Zhdanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fett missing with a left hand there. Zhdanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Zhdanov misses.
Zhdanov loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Fett feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhdanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Zhdanov.
Nice sprawl there from Zhdanov as Fett shoots in.
Fett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fett looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
Zhdanov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Fett counters with a shoot takedown. Zhdanov fights it but they end up in guard.

Zhdanov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fett presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhdanov digs a right hand underneath Fett's ribcage. Fett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhdanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Zhdanov presses Fett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands an elbow inside that Fett shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhdanov lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhdanov. #T1#
Zhdanov lands a body shot.
Zhdanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fett or not.
Zhdanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhdanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhdanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhdanov can turn it around.
Zhdanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Zhdanov scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Zhdanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a right hand. #ROC2#Fett is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhdanov is leaning against Fett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Fett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fett seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Zhdanov.
Fett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zhdanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roman Zhdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zhdanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zhdanov landing knees to the body.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fett to his knees! Zhdanov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
A very excited looking Roman Zhdanov 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: DMMA 14: Rocksaw v Andrianakis
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Trandel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhdanov can pounce on him.
Trandel avoids the body shot from Zhdanov.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zhdanov is looking to chop away at Trandel's legs.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Zhdanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Trandel moves away and avoids it.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Trandel blocks it.
Zhdanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhdanov.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zhdanov defends it well.
Zhdanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zhdanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Zhdanov lands a jab to Trandel's midsection.
Zhdanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhdanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.
Zhdanov tries to bum rush Trandel with a series of wild strikes but Trandel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Zhdanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trandel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov is looking to clinch.
Zhdanov misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Trandel counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Trandel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zhdanov pulls Trandel in close to his closed guard and prevents Trandel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zhdanov is trying to control the position but Trandel postures up.
Trandel trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhdanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhdanov, not yet.
Trandel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhdanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trandel advances position into side control!
Zhdanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Trandel dominates the positioning.
Trandel is looking to take a break and control but Zhdanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhdanov is looking for a sweep.
Trandel in the domination position with Zhdanov hanging on.
Trandel trying to control the action but Zhdanov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhdanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trandel moves out of range as Zhdanov strikes.
Trandel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhdanov takes a swing at Trandel's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sovor Trandel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Trandel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhdanov throws out the jab.
Zhdanov throws a hook to the side of Trandel's head but Trandel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trandel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhdanov can pounce on him.
Zhdanov swings for the body but Trandel moves out of range.
Trandel with the counter takedown but Zhdanov avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Zhdanov misses its intended target.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Trandel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB2#
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura but Zhdanov is defending well.
Zhdanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trandel not doing much here.
Zhdanov is not content to let Trandel control the position.#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.
Trandel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trandel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhdanov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zhdanov is refusing to be controlled, as Trandel sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Trandel seems to be working for a kimura but Zhdanov defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Zhdanov is trying to control but can't.
Trandel wants to pass to mount but Zhdanov is defending the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhdanov misses with a leg kick.
Zhdanov throws a nice looking combination but Trandel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trandel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zhdanov defends it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zhdanov throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Trandel counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Trandel is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Trandel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
You can see that Trandel has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#SUB2#
Trandel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhdanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trandel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trandel trying to control the action but Zhdanov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sovor Trandel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sovor Trandel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Trandel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trandel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov keeping full guard, as Trandel tries to pass.
Zhdanov wants to sweep here but Trandel controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Trandel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trandel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trandel trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zhdanov missing with a left hand there. Trandel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhdanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trandel checks it well.
Trandel feints the counter takedown.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zhdanov throws a big shot that misses.
Zhdanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhdanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trandel manages to avoid it.
Zhdanov throws a hook to the side of Trandel's head but Trandel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhdanov connects with a right hand. Trandel shakes it off.
Zhdanov throws a low kick, looking for Trandel's leg but Trandel calmly moves out of range.
Trandel feints the counter takedown.#KD#
Zhdanov lands a big uppercut and Trandel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Trandel looks OK. Zhdanov waves Trandel back to his feet!#T3#
A big right from Zhdanov misses.
Trandel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhdanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Zhdanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roman Zhdanov is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhdanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trandel with the counter takedown but Zhdanov avoids it easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zhdanov throws a right and a left that Trandel avoids nicely. #TD2#
Trandel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhdanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trandel can do to turn this around?
Zhdanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zhdanov working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhdanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Zhdanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhdanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Zhdanov!
A very excited looking Roman Zhdanov 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: DMMA 4: Leblond vs Abarai
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Zhdanov lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
Zhdanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoye moves away.#KD2#
Zhdanov lands a big uppercut and Okoye crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okoye looks OK. Zhdanov waves Okoye back to his feet!
Zhdanov tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov loads up on a big right hand but Okoye slips the punch.
Okoye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okoye walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Okoye limp body while Zhdanov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Zhdanov!
After winning the bout, Roman Zhdanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ACA 18: Albans vs Nansen
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kalske shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zhdanov is trying to defend but Kalske finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kalske slips a nice elbow through Zhdanov's hands, connecting with Zhdanov's forehead.
Zhdanov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhdanov keeps working.
Kalske throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalske not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zhdanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalske.
Kalske throws a strike but Zhdanov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov controlling Kalske's posture.
Kalske trying to control but Zhdanov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zhdanov pulls Kalske in close to prevent any damage.
Kalske in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalske landing some decent shots from guard.
Zhdanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalske throwing strikes from guard but Zhdanov blocks nicely.
Kalske trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zhdanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalske.
Kalske with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kalske lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kalske working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhdanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske postures up in Zhdanov's guard and throws a big left but Zhdanov blocks it.
Kalske throwing strikes but missing.
Kalske looking to sit in guard and control but Zhdanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kalske trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kalske working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zhdanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zhdanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Kalske throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zhdanov escapes and throws Kalske's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kalske is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Zhdanov stalls from top position.
Kalske gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zhdanov controlling the pace for now.
Kalske is looking to get to half guard.
Zhdanov content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalske is trying to reverse the position but instead Zhdanov has taken his back - oops!
Zhdanov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kalske.
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 Hjallis Kalske 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#
Zhdanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalske has time to react.
Kalske moves out of range of the leg kick from Zhdanov.
A swing and a miss from Zhdanov.
Kalske is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Zhdanov.
Kalske goes for a double leg but Zhdanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zhdanov continues to drive forward.
Kalske tries to pull guard but Zhdanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalske drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Zhdanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhdanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjallis Kalske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhdanov blocking some punches.
Kalske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhdanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kalske misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kalske.
Kalske definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalske throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhdanov. #T1#
Kalske is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zhdanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhdanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalske's brow.
Zhdanov is stalling here.
Zhdanov throws an elbow but it misses.
Zhdanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kalske's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Zhdanov. #BC2#
Zhdanov breaks from the clinch.
Zhdanov throws a hook but Kalske blocks it.
Kalske shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhdanov sprawls well. He's pushed Kalske's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhdanov sprawls well. Zhdanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalske gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhdanov throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov looks to land a right hand but Kalske moved out of range.
Kalske cracks Zhdanov with a good jab.#T2##KD2#
Zhdanov sends Kalske crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zhdanov is motioning to the referee to let Kalske up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Kalske is predictable there #KD2#
and Zhdanov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kalske! Zhdanov lets Kalske back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Kalske is rocked!
Kalske lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zhdanov will feel that in the morning.
Zhdanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhdanov blocks a low kick nicely.#KD2#
Zhdanov cracks Kalske with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhdanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kalske to stand back up!
Oh Kalske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhdanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalske.
Kalske seems to have got his legs back now.
Kalske tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zhdanov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kalske's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kalske's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Zhdanov!
Roman Zhdanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Final 4
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Panda looks to land a left hand but Zhdanov moved out of range nicely.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Zhdanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panda misses with a low kick.
Panda lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhdanov off the ropes and back into range.
Zhdanov drops his hands momentarily and Panda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhdanov misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhdanov. That snapped Panda's head back.
Zhdanov swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Zhdanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Zhdanov lands with a straight right. Panda didn't see that one coming.
Panda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhdanov misses with a body shot.
Zhdanov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Panda.#CUT2#It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Zhdanov misses.
Zhdanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhdanov misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Panda fails to land with a series of punches.
Panda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhdanov avoids the body shot from Panda.
Zhdanov cracks Panda with a good jab.
Zhdanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panda is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Zhdanov catches Panda right on the button with a cross.
Panda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhdanov's head.
Zhdanov misses with a hook.#CL#
Panda closes the distance and pushes Zhdanov back into the ropes.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhdanov controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda is trying to maintain a safe position but Zhdanov gets an underhook and turns Panda into the ropes.#T2#
Zhdanov lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Zhdanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zhdanov works on Panda's body with a couple of short punches.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Panda blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head.
Zhdanov lands an elbow just above Panda 's eye.
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Zhdanov.
Panda takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zhdanov lands a body shot.
Zhdanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhdanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhdanov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zhdanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Panda moves into range and clinches up with Zhdanov.
Panda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
Panda is stalling here.
Panda misses with some punches.
Zhdanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhdanov lands a damaging elbow.
Panda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda stalls.
Zhdanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
A short right from Zhdanov on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhdanov.
Panda taking a breather. #T1#
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Panda looking to stall.
Panda looking to slow down the pace here.
Panda taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by KT Panda.
Zhdanov cracks Panda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhdanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhdanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Panda avoids the body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhdanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
Panda misses with a hook to the body
and Zhdanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhdanov misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Panda.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhdanov.#T2#
Panda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhdanov is just out of range.
Zhdanov slips a jab from Panda.
Zhdanov blocks a jab.
Jab from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov blocks a jab.
Zhdanov connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhdanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Panda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Zhdanov.
Panda lands with a right hand.
Zhdanov throws a head kick that half lands.
Zhdanov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Zhdanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on KT Panda'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#
Panda looks to throw the jab but Zhdanov is out of range.
KT Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda throws a body kick that misses.
Zhdanov thuds his right hand into Panda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panda works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by Zhdanov.
A big left from Zhdanov misses.
Panda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhdanov.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda slips under a jab.
Zhdanov misses the shot to the body.
Panda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zhdanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda slips under a jab from Zhdanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Zhdanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Zhdanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panda doesn't seem phased though.
Roman Zhdanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov moves out of range as Panda strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Panda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Zhdanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda walks into a stiff left hand from Zhdanov.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhdanov is just out of range.
Panda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Zhdanov clinches up against the ropes.
Zhdanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhdanov blocking some punches.
Zhdanov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Panda's defenses.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhdanov controls his hands.
Panda blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zhdanov as Panda tries to tie him up. #T2#
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhdanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Zhdanov as the two fighters clinch.
Panda looking to slow down the pace here.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panda avoiding damage as Zhdanov throws knees to the body.
Panda tries a body shot but Zhdanov blocks it.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhdanov lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Zhdanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhdanov 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Zhdanov!

Event: PSE test1
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hau lands a head kick. Zhdanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Hau avoids the body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhdanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hau counters with a low kick, right behind Zhdanov 's knee.
Zhdanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hau only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD2#
Hau lands a big head kick that sends Zhdanov tumbling to the mat! Hau takes a step backwards and waves Zhdanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov drops his hands momentarily and Hau needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Zhdanov just on the top of the head. Zhdanov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Zhdanov - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Agolave Hau!
Our winner, Agolave Hau, 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.

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