Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 453: Simmons VS Chambers
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Shanikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Roger throws out a loose jab but Shanikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shanikov throws a hook to the side of Roger's head but Roger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shanikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shanikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shanikov at a distance.
Shanikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roger was well out of range. Poor timing from Shanikov.
Roger throws out a powerful jab.
Shanikov ducks right into an uppercut from Roger.
Shanikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jolly Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roger throws a body punch but Shanikov moves out of range.
Shanikov throws a body punch but Roger moves out of range.
Roger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Shanikov.
Shanikov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roger scores with a nice right hand.
Roger throws the left hand but Shanikov avoids the punch easily.
Roger throws a body punch but Shanikov moves out of range. #T1#
Roger cracks Shanikov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Shanikov falls to his knees and Roger doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jolly Roger!
After winning the bout, Jolly Roger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 448: Takahashi VS Le Delma
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Shanikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shanikov.#CUT2#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Bessant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shanikov checks it well.
Shanikov feints a counter leg kick.
Shanikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bessant.#CL2#
Shanikov rushes Bessant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bessant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shanikov misses with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Shanikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bessant, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shanikov.
Shanikov jumps guard but Bessant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Shanikov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bessant.
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!#TD2#
Shanikov pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Shanikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bessant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Shanikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Bessant tries to free his leg and advance position but Shanikov is retaining full guard.
Shanikov is trying to control the position but Bessant postures up.
Shanikov keeping full guard, as Bessant tries to pass.
Bessant is stalling in the full guard.
Shanikov 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.
Shanikov is trying to keep Bessant in close. #SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bessant passes into side control.
Bessant working away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shanikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bessant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shanikov gets back to half guard.
Bessant is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bessant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Shanikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bessant pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Shanikov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions off his back.
Bessant controlling the action here.
Bessant trying to advance position but Shanikov counters by regaining guard.
Bessant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bessant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bessant controlling from the top position.
Bessant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Shanikov has his foot on Bessant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bessant works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for a guillotine here but Bessant defends easily.
Bessant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mucak Shanikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shanikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shanikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shanikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bessant.
Bessant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Shanikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bessant misses with a body shot.
Bessant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bessant pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Shanikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bessant just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
Shanikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shanikov prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Shanikov blocks an elbow strike.
Shanikov blocks a body shot from Bessant.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Shanikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bessant working aggressively here.
Bessant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Shanikov gets control of Bessant's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shanikov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bessant 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. #SUB2#
Shanikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bessant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bessant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bessant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Shanikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bessant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bessant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Shanikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bessant defends well.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Bessant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bessant postures up in Shanikov's guard and throws a big left but Shanikov blocks it.
Bessant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shanikov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shanikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bessant looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Shanikov has his foot on Bessant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bessant works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Bessant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bessant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bessant tries to free his leg and advance position but Shanikov is retaining full guard.
Bessant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bessant slips under a jab.
Shanikov motions for Bessant to come forward. Shanikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shanikov throws out a leg kick but Bessant moves out of range and Shanikov only half commits.
As Shanikov backs away, Bessant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shanikov.#T4#
Shanikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bessant should have avoided that one.
Shanikov misses the body punch
and Bessant counters with a thumping low kick.
Shanikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bessant lands a jab to Shanikov's midsection.#CL2#
Shanikov gets a clinch.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Bessant holds him up against the cage and eventually Shanikov drops back down to his feet.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov.#BC#
Bessant manages to break the clinch.
Bessant ducks under a wild hook from Shanikov.
Mucak Shanikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shanikov motions for Bessant to come forward. Shanikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Shanikov pushes Bessant up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bessant breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Bessant.
Bessant blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mucak Shanikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Shanikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bessant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shanikov.
Bessant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shanikov missing with a left hand there. Bessant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bessant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Shanikov instigates a clinch.
Shanikov is trying to pull guard but Bessant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bessant.
Bessant lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shanikov or not.
Shanikov lands with a light punch inside.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Shanikov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shanikov prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant tries to work over Shanikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bessant just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Bessant holds him up against the cage and eventually Shanikov drops back down to his feet.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov.
Shanikov misses with some punches.
Bessant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bessant lands a nice uppercut.
Bessant lands with a light punch inside.
John Bessant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Shanikov on the inside.
Bessant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shanikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bessant scores with a shot to the side of Shanikov's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bessant.
Shanikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bessant presses Shanikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shanikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bessant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Shanikov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessant is working Shanikov over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bessant.
Bessant cracks Shanikov with a nice body shot.
Bessant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shanikov up against the cage.
Bessant leaning against his opponent. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Bessant. #BC#
Bessant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bessant throws a body punch but Shanikov moves out of range.
Bessant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Shanikov is rocked!#CL2#
Shanikov clinches with his opponent.
Shanikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
Bessant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bessant lands a big right hand that drops Shanikov! The killer instinct kicks in and Bessant finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bessant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!
After the fight, John Bessant was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GC 441: Hall VS Clarkson
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Eggert jabs Shanikov right on the nose. Shanikov blinks but takes it well.
Shanikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eggert throws a hook to the side of Shanikov's head but Shanikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eggert lands with a hook. Shanikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shanikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eggert throws a big shot that misses.
Eggert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shanikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eggert.
Shanikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Eggert just misses with a punch to the body.
Eggert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shanikov backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shanikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eggert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shanikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eggert misses with a hook.
Shanikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eggert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eggert misses with a wild combination.
Shanikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eggert back to the cage. Shanikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Uwe Eggert has been cut.
Shanikov slips a jab and a cross from Eggert.
Shanikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##CL#
Shanikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shanikov throws a head punch that misses.
Shanikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shanikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eggert walks away with a smile on his face. Shanikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shanikov looks to throw the jab but Eggert is out of range.
Shanikov slips under a jab.
Shanikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eggert.
Shanikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eggert.
Shanikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Shanikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eggert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eggert throws a body punch but Shanikov moves out of range.
Shanikov with the inside leg kick.
Eggert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shanikov's head backwards.
Eggert swings widly with a right hand
and Shanikov counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Shanikov and Eggert goes tumbling to the canvas! Shanikov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Eggert is rocked!#SUB#
Shanikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eggert sees it coming and defends easily.
Eggert is still in real trouble! Can Shanikov finish him?
Eggert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Shanikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Shanikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eggert sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Shanikov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Shanikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eggert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shanikov.
Eggert seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Shanikov is trying to work for a kimura but Eggert is defending well. #SUB#
Shanikov is looking for a kimura but Eggert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shanikov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Shanikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Shanikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Shanikov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Eggert still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Eggert has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SU2#
Eggert stands up and beckons Shanikov to his feet.
Shanikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eggert swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eggert working hard to break the clinch.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Eggert won't allow it.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Eggert won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mucak Shanikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shanikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eggert's efforts to push away.
Shanikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eggert smiles and moves away.
Eggert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eggert looks to score with a jab to the body but Shanikov is just out of range.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eggert, as that shot connected.
Eggert lands a nice hook to Shanikov's body. Shanikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eggert lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shanikov missing with a left hand there. Eggert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shanikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eggert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Eggert cracks Shanikov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Eggert has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shanikov to stand back up!#ROC2#Shanikov is rocked!
Shanikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Shanikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eggert fakes the body blow, causing Shanikov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Shanikov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uwe Eggert!

Event: GC 433: Mollen VS Gonza
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Takhti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Takhti blocks the leg kick.
Takhti keeps the fight on the outside.
Shanikov looks to land a combination but Takhti avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Takhti.
Shanikov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Takhti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shanikov! #SUB2#
Takhti is trying to get an arm triangle but Shanikov is defending well.
Shanikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Takhti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Takhti has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blaze Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Takhti is trying to work for a kimura but Shanikov is defending well. #SUB2#
Takhti is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB2#
Takhti is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Shanikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Takhti wants to work for an arm triangle but Shanikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shanikov wants to get back to full guard.
Takhti works his way into side control.
Shanikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Takhti actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Takhti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shanikov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shanikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takhti has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Takhti tries to roll over but Shanikov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Takhti looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shanikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Takhti looking for submissions off his back.
Takhti tries to roll over but Shanikov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Shanikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Shanikov is looking for a kimura here.
Takhti tries to get to full guard but Shanikov has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Shanikov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Takhti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shanikov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Takhti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takhti wants to improve his position but Shanikov is controlling well. #SUB#
Shanikov is working for a kimura but Takhti is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Shanikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Takhti is looking for a sweep. Shanikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Shanikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takhti sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Takhti looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shanikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takhti defends it well. #SUB#
Shanikov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Shanikov seems to be working for a kimura but Takhti defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Takhti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shanikov pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shanikov is trying to work for a kimura but Takhti is defending well. #SUB2#
Takhti actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hassan Takhti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shanikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shanikov looks to land a combination but Takhti avoids it well.
Takhti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shanikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mucak Shanikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Takhti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Takhti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shanikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Takhti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shanikov is just riding it out for now. Takhti eventually gives up the hold.
Shanikov is trying to maintain the position but Takhti is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takhti is trying to work for a kimura but Shanikov is defending well. #T1#
Takhti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shanikov! #SUB2#
Takhti has hold of Shanikov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shanikov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Takhti is working for a guillotine from mount but Shanikov frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Takhti has hold of Shanikov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shanikov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shanikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Takhti has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Takhti wants to finish this one by submission but Shanikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takhti. #SUB2#
Takhti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shanikov has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Takhti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shanikov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shanikov and Takhti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2#
Takhti working away.
Shanikov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Takhti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takhti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Shanikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Takhti is trying to get an arm triangle but Shanikov is defending well. #SUB2#
Takhti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shanikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shanikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takhti off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB#
Takhti defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shanikov's arms.
Takhti tries to break free.
Shanikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shanikov working for the choke. #SUB#
Shanikov looking to break Takhti's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Takhti remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shanikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Takhti wants to control his opponent's hands but Shanikov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Takhti is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shanikov gets his way! #SUB#
Shanikov is looking for the choke from the back position but Takhti is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Takhti's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Takhti tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Takhti is desperately trying to improve his position but Shanikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Shanikov avoids the attempt from Takhti to control.
Takhti is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Shanikov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Takhti can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4##SUB#
Shanikov looking to secure an arm triangle but Takhti defends it well.
Takhti gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Takhti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shanikov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takhti is just riding it out for now. Shanikov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Takhti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Takhti looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shanikov is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hassan Takhti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Takhti misses with a lunging right hand
and Shanikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takhti thinking.
Shanikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takhti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shanikov pinned against the cage. Shanikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Takhti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shanikov to the mat! Shanikov manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Takhti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Shanikov looking for a guillotine here but Takhti defends easily. #SUB2#
Takhti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shanikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shanikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shanikov! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shanikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Shanikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takhti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takhti is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Shanikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takhti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takhti gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Shanikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Hassan Takhti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takhti gets full guard.#SUB2#
Takhti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Takhti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shanikov is aware though and is defending well.
Mucak Shanikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Shanikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shanikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Takhti has his foot on Shanikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shanikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Takhti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Shanikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Takhti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Takhti working for a triangle but Shanikov defends it easily.
Shanikov pushing down on Takhti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Takhti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shanikov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shanikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Shanikov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takhti is just riding it out for now. Shanikov eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Shanikov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Shanikov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Shanikov is trying to work for a kimura but Takhti is defending well.
Takhti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Takhti is looking for a triangle but Shanikov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Takhti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shanikov is aware though and is defending well.
Shanikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB#
Shanikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shanikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Shanikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shanikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shanikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Shanikov with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Takhti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shanikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shanikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Takhti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shanikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shanikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Shanikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takhti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shanikov has managed to get both his arms back between Takhti's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shanikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takhti works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shanikov is posturing up here but Takhti has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shanikov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shanikov has to tap! Slick submission there by Takhti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hassan Takhti!

Event: GC 429: Simmons VS Kane
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Shanikov is looking to clinch but Nee is avoiding it.
Shanikov throws a body punch but Nee moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Nee.
Shanikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shanikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nee moves away.#TD2#
Nee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shanikov!
Nee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Nee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shanikov tries to improve position but can't.
Nee tries to move to mount but Shanikov blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Nee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Shanikov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shanikov wants to control but Nee postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Shanikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nee misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shanikov struggling a bit here.
Nee trying to control the action but Shanikov is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Nee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shanikov throws a right hand that Nee ducks under and follows up with a left that Nee also avoids with ease.
Shanikov lands a jab to the nose.#T3##CL2#
Nee rushes Shanikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Nee won't allow it.
Shanikov is trying to pull guard but Nee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nee tries to land knees in the clinch but Shanikov avoids the damage to the body.
Shanikov is trying to pull guard but Nee has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mucak Shanikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shanikov is defending well for now.#TD2#
Nee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shanikov can't fight it off and eventually Nee manages to take the fight to the floor. Shanikov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shanikov is trying to keep Nee in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Shanikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nee stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Shanikov has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Nee manages to get his head free but now Shanikov has transitioned to an armbar! Nee grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Shanikov! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2022

#R1#
Cullen connects with a single shot there.
Cullen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shanikov.
Shanikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shanikov throws a right and a left that Cullen avoids nicely.
Shanikov swings for the body but Cullen moves out of range.
Crunch! Shanikov slams his shin into Cullen's torso.
Shanikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Shanikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shanikov misses with a double jab
and Cullen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cullen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cullen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cullen misses with a few strikes there.
Shanikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shanikov swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Cullen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cullen throws a right and a left that Shanikov avoids nicely. #CL#
Cullen tries to keep at a distance but Shanikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shanikov is trying to pull guard but Cullen has him pressed against the cage.
Cullen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Shanikov working aggressively here.
Shanikov gets through Cullen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shanikov. #TD#
Shanikov decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Shanikov working for a triangle but Cullen defends it easily.
Cullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shanikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cullen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shanikov controls Cullen momentarily but Cullen frees himself.
Cullen throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Cullen is sitting in close to Shanikov's body. Shanikov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cullen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cullen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shanikov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mucak Shanikov!

Event: GFC - Fight Night
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1#
Zulu moves out of range of the body kick.
Shanikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zulu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zulu jabs at Shanikov's body.
Zulu throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Shanikov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Shanikov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zulu uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Shanikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zulu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shanikov.
Zulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shanikov keeps working.
Shanikov is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zulu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Shanikov actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Shanikov wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shanikov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zulu lands a nice short elbow.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Zulu. #T2#
Shanikov wants to improve his position but Zulu is controlling well. #SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zulu lands with a punch from half guard.
Zulu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shanikov trying to control from the bottom.
Zulu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zulu is thwarting Shanikov's attempts to control the position.
Zulu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shanikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shanikov is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu wants to pass to mount but Shanikov is defending the position. #T3##SUB2#
Shanikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zulu pulls his head out easily.
Zulu trying to mount his opponent but Shanikov defends it.
Shanikov is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shanikov avoid being mounted?
Zulu is stalling here. Shanikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zulu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shanikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Shanikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zulu, who protects the arm well.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Shanikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Shanikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Shanikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zulu, who protects the arm well.
Zulu manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Zulu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shanikov pulls his head out easily.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shanikov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zulu is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mucak Shanikov!

Event: GFC 24
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Shanikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nitro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nitro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shanikov moves away.
Shanikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nitro.
Nitro throws a body shot but no joy.
Nitro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shanikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nitro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nitro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nitro lands with a right hand.
Nitro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shanikov back to the cage. Nitro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shanikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Shanikov instigates a clinch.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nitro just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shanikov fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nitro blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nitro.#BC#
Nitro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nitro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shanikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mucak Shanikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shanikov throws a series of punches but Nitro moves out of range.
Nitro staying out of range there.
Shanikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Nitro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nitro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nitro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nitro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Shanikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Shanikov lands a shoulder strike.
Nitro lands a shoulder strike.
Nitro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shanikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nitro tries to throw a body punch but Shanikov avoids it by throwing Nitro back against the cage.
Shanikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nitro backwards.
Shanikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shanikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Nitro on the inside.
Nitro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shanikov blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Shanikov gets control of Nitro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shanikov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for a guillotine here but Nitro defends easily.
Nitro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB2#
Shanikov working for submissions but it's allowed Nitro to get to half guard.
Shanikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nitro trying to control from half guard but Shanikov is working away.
Shanikov tries to roll over but Nitro keeps him under control.
Nitro content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Nitro prevents Shanikov from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Nitro is looking for a kimura but Shanikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nitro to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Shanikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nitro pulls his head out easily.
Nitro not doing much here. #SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nitro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shanikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shanikov wants to improve his position but Nitro is controlling well.
Nitro wants to free his trapped foot but Shanikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nitro is trying to control the action in half guard but Shanikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Nitro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nitro is keen to just control but Shanikov is a slippery customer.
Shanikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nitro moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nitro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Shanikov has closed the distance and engaged Nitro in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Nitro.
Nitro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shanikov fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Shanikov manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Shanikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nitro defends well.
Nitro trying to control but Shanikov is working from the bottom.
Nitro forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanikov wants to control but Nitro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nitro is trying to control the action in half guard but Shanikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions off his back.
Nitro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shanikov keeps working. #T1#
Nitro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shanikov tries to get to full guard but Nitro has control of the leg.
Shanikov is not content to let Nitro control the position.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions off his back.
Nitro slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shanikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Shanikov actively working from the bottom here.
Nitro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shanikov can do to turn this around?
Nitro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Nitro is trying to work for a kimura but Shanikov is defending well. #SUB2#
Shanikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Nitro wants to pass to mount but Shanikov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Shanikov actively working from the bottom here.
Nitro is taking a breather. Shanikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shanikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nitro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shanikov takes a swing at Nitro's ribcage but misses.
Nitro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shanikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mucak Shanikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shanikov throws a head kick that misses
letting Nitro counter with a right hand.
Shanikov walks into a jab.
Nitro blocks the body kick.
Shanikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Shanikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Nitro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Shanikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nitro lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Nitro is trying to maintain a safe position but Shanikov gets an underhook and turns Nitro into the cage.
Shanikov jumps guard but Nitro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shanikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shanikov blocks a body shot from Nitro.
Nitro has a couple of punches blocked by Shanikov.
Nitro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shanikov is breathing heavily.
Nitro works on Shanikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nitro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nitro lands with a short shot to the head.
Nitro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nitro taking a breather.
Nitro lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shanikov is trying to pull guard but Nitro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jimmy Nitro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov.
Nitro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shanikov backwards.
Nitro stalls.
Nitro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nitro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shanikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nitro.
Nitro lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Shanikov is rocked!
Shanikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nitro can pounce on him.
Shanikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nitro finish him?
Nitro moves in close and cracks Shanikov with a massive right hand! Shanikov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Nitro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Nitro!
Jimmy Nitro opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: GFC 21 - Armando vs. Christ
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Herro lands with a right hand.
Herro throws a body shot but no joy.
Shanikov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Herro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shanikov's guard.
Herro trying to control the position from guard on top but Shanikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shanikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Herro is really struggling to control Shanikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Shanikov has his foot on Herro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Herro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Herro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shanikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herro has managed to get both his arms back between Shanikov's legs - danger averted.
Shanikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Shanikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanikov keeping moving, preventing Herro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shanikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Herro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Herro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shanikov for as long as he can get away with.
Shanikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shanikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Herro wants to control from the top but Shanikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shanikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herro 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.
Herro controlling from the top position.
Shanikov is trying to keep Herro in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Herro trying to control but Shanikov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shanikov 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.#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.
Shanikov misses with an uppercut
and Herro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shanikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herro staying out of range there.
Shanikov misses with an uppercut
and Herro counters with a stiff right hand.
Shanikov misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Herro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Herro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Herro thows a huge punch but Shanikov dodges it nicely.
Shanikov is looking for a sweep. Herro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herro is keen to just control but Shanikov is a slippery customer.
Shanikov is looking for a sweep. Herro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shanikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Herro.
Herro is looking to take a break and control but Shanikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shanikov is pressing down on Herro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Herro trying to control but Shanikov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Herro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Herro wants to control from the top but Shanikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shanikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shanikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Herro controls the pace.
Herro trying to control the position from guard on top but Shanikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shanikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shanikov looks to throw the jab but Herro is out of range.
Herro catches Shanikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shanikov misses with a right hand
enabling Herro to counter with a crisp jab.
Shanikov misses with a looping left.
Shanikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herro tries to clinch there but Shanikov circles away.
A jab from Shanikov misses.
Herro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shanikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shanikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herro connects with a body shot.
Herro lands a nice shot to the body.
Herro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shanikov.
Shanikov scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Shanikov.
The fighters circling - Shanikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mucak Shanikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Herro.
Herro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shanikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Herro counters with a straight right hand.
Herro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herro ducks under a wild hook from Shanikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Herro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Herro tries to clinch up.
Herro goes for a double leg but Shanikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shanikov continues to drive forward.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Herro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shanikov has a couple of punches blocked by Herro.
Shanikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shanikov misses with the head strike. #BC#
Herro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shanikov misses with a hook.
Herro tries to clinch but Shanikov moves out of range.
Herro staying out of range there.
Shanikov scores with a nice right hand.
Herro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shanikov.
Herro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shanikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herro fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Herro looking to score a takedown here. Shanikov is defending well but Herro drives through and ends up in Shanikov's guard.
Tanner Herro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herro trying to control but Shanikov is working from the bottom.
Herro stands and throws Shanikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shanikov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Herro. #T1#
Shanikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shanikov looks to move to half guard but instead Herro has passed into mount! Damn!
Herro prevents Shanikov from getting the reversal.
Shanikov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Shanikov tries to control Herro's head but Herro pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Shanikov is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Tanner Herro!

Event: TK 11: Surma
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shanikov moves away.
Shanikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Shanikov saw that one coming.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Shanikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
Shanikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabrera lands an uppercut.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the side of Shanikov's head.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Shanikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabrera smiles and moves away.
Jab, jab by Cabrera - just one landing.
Cabrera dips to his left and cracks Shanikov with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Shanikov.
Cabrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabrera tries to clinch there but Shanikov circles away.
A little jabbing left from Shanikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Shanikov.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Shanikov is out of range.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shanikov walks into a jab.
Shanikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Shanikov.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shanikov throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cabrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shanikov throws a lazy body kick
and Cabrera counters with a right hand to the body.
Shanikov throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Cabrera rushes Shanikov and presses him up against the cage.
Cabrera works on Shanikov's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Shanikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
A head kick misses from Shanikov.
Shanikov misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Cabrera moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera lands a body shot. #TD2#
Shanikov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cabrera uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Shanikov is looking for a triangle here but Cabrera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cabrera just content to control the position.
Shanikov tries to improve position but can't.
Shanikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cabrera off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2#
Cabrera defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shanikov's arms.
Cabrera turns into Shanikov and is now in his guard.
Cabrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shanikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Cabrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cabrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shanikov wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Shanikov actively working from the bottom here.
Shanikov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shanikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Shanikov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shanikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cabrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cabrera passes into side control.
Cabrera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shanikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Shanikov as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera with a jab.
Shanikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shanikov misses with a body kick.
Cabrera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shanikov just manages to avoid it.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shanikov can do to turn this around?
Shanikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Shanikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Shanikov should have avoided that one.
Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Cabrera clinches up with Shanikov and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shanikov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Shanikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabrera smiles and moves away. #T1#
Cabrera blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Shanikov.
Shanikov ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shanikov.
Shanikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cabrera lands an overhand right.
Cabrera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hendrix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Shanikov throws a head kick that half lands.
Cabrera is looking to clinch but Shanikov is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Shanikov.
Cabrera jabs at Shanikov's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Shanikov throws a big counter head kick but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
Shanikov throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Shanikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shanikov throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.#CL#
Cabrera has managed to clinch.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Shanikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shanikov misses with a body punch.
Shanikov prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Shanikov misses with some punches.
Shanikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shanikov blocking some punches.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Cabrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hendrix Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov.
Shanikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Shanikov pulls guard.
Shanikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cabrera controls the pace.
Cabrera pushing down on Shanikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cabrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB2#
Shanikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Shanikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shanikov is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Cabrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cabrera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hendrix Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cabrera is thwarting Shanikov's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shanikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Cabrera. Beautiful body shot.
Shanikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Shanikov saw that one coming.
Cabrera lands a really nice looking cross but Shanikov seems unphased.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Shanikov moves out of range.
Shanikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera tries a low kick but Shanikov avoids it.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shanikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shanikov walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrix Cabrera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Shanikov misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Shanikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Cabrera instigates a clinch.
Hendrix Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shanikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cabrera to keep the fight standing.
Shanikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shanikov.
Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Shanikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrera. #ROC#Shanikov is rocked!
Nice body punch from Cabrera - that landed with a thud.
Shanikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera pushes Shanikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shanikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera throws a big uppercut that drops Shanikov! More strikes from Cabrera and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shanikov lies dazed against the cage as Cabrera celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrix Cabrera!
Hendrix Cabrera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TK 7: Kullervo
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Shanikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burroughs throws a body punch but Shanikov moves out of range.
Shanikov lands a nice hook to Burroughs's body. Burroughs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shanikov lands a head shot.
Shanikov defending well as Burroughs loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shanikov.#CUT2#It looks like William S Burroughs has been cut.
Shanikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Shanikov.
Burroughs swinging wildly here.
Shanikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burroughs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Shanikov - just one landing.
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!
Burroughs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burroughs throws a shot from downtown. Shanikov moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Burroughs throws a jab when Shanikov was well out of range.
Shanikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burroughs.
Shanikov avoids the body shot from Burroughs.
A little jabbing left from Shanikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shanikov throws a series of punches but Burroughs avoids them all with ease.
Shanikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shanikov thuds his shin into the meat of Burroughs's side.
Shanikov cracks Burroughs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shanikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Burroughs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shanikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Burroughs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shanikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burroughs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burroughs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shanikov lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burroughs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Shanikov. #T2#
Shanikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shanikov connects with a single shot there.
Burroughs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shanikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shanikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Burroughs's head.#ROC2#Burroughs is rocked!
Shanikov steps in with a hook that catches Burroughs right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Shanikov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Burroughs looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mucak Shanikov!

Event: TK 4: Joukahainen
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Shanikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shanikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Phillips is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shanikov.
Shanikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shanikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Shanikov lands with a nice body punch.
Phillips staying out of range there.
Shanikov throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shanikov misses the jab.
It looked like Phillips wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Phillips rushes Shanikov and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Shanikov drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shanikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Shanikov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shanikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shanikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Phillips passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shanikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phillips working away.
Shanikov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Shanikov is defending well. #SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shanikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shanikov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##SUB#
Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Shanikov is defending well. #SUB#
Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Shanikov is defending well.
Shanikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Phillips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shanikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shanikov struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Phillips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Phillips has hold of Shanikov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shanikov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Phillips cranks the arm and Shanikov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shanikov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Phillips!
Jack Phillips retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jack Phillips started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TK2: Ilmarinen
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Davis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shanikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davis thinking.
Shanikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shanikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Shanikov takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Shanikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shanikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davis under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shanikov.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shanikov.
Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shanikov misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shanikov moves out of range as Davis throws a body kick.
Shanikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shanikov walks into a straight right hand from Davis.
Davis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shanikov.
Shanikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good work by Davis as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shanikov. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shanikov lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming.
Shanikov dips to his left and cracks Davis with an uppercut!
Davis slips a straight right by Shanikov.
Davis throws a series of punches but Shanikov moves out of range.
Shanikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis with a hook.
Shanikov misses with a straight left.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shanikov's head.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Davis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shanikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shanikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Shanikov.
A big right from Shanikov misses.
Davis lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shanikov. #T2#
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis moves out of range as Shanikov throws a body kick.
Davis blocks a head kick by Shanikov.
Shanikov throws a shot to the body.
Shanikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Shanikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis flicks out a counter leg kick but Shanikov steps away.
Davis cracks Shanikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis takes a swing at Shanikov's ribcage but misses.
Shanikov scores with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Davis!
Some bone on bone action there as Shanikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shanikov moves away from the strike by Davis.
Shanikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davis finds it's way round the side to connect with Shanikov's head.
Davis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shanikov defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Shanikov misses the jab.
Shanikov throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Shanikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shanikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mucak Shanikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis slips under a jab.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Shanikov misses the target.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Shanikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shanikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shanikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick from Davis is predictable there
and Shanikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shanikov misses with a wild combination.
Shanikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Davis.
Davis misses with a hook.
Davis misses with a low kick. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shanikov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shanikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
Davis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shanikov moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Shanikov's defenses.
Shanikov thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Davis is rocked!
Crack! Shanikov connects with the perfect overhand right and Davis falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Shanikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mucak Shanikov!

Event: BWMMA-8 The Awakening
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Shanikov cracks a nice hook into Burroughs's ribs.
Shanikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Burroughs gets the takedown into side control.
Shanikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shanikov to see if he's OK.
Burroughs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shanikov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shanikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shanikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shanikov looking to control.
Burroughs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Shanikov keeps moving.
Burroughs works over Shanikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Shanikov looking to control.
Burroughs throws a big elbow that misses.
Shanikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shanikov has his feet on Burroughs's thighs here. He's pushed Burroughs off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Burroughs screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mucak Shanikov!

Event: BWMMA-5 High Tide
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
DaOpps blocks a head kick by Shanikov. #CL#
DaOpps closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shanikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DaOpps is defending well for now.
DaOpps tries to pull guard but Shanikov holds him up against the cage and eventually DaOpps drops back down to his feet.
DaOpps tries to pull guard but Shanikov won't allow it.
DaOpps tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shanikov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for F00K DaOpps. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
DaOpps gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DaOpps is trying to pull guard but Shanikov has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
DaOpps pulls guard effortlessly.
Shanikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DaOpps swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanikov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DaOpps is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
DaOpps has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shanikov doesn't defend quickly enough and DaOpps has managed to lock this one up! Can Shanikov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to DaOpps on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). F00K DaOpps!

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 8
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
Olatunji drives through and clinches with Shanikov against the cage.
Shanikov tries for a takedown but Olatunji manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Olatunji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Shanikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shanikov goes for a takedown attempt but Olatunji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Olatunji has managed to clinch.
Olatunji wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olatunji wants to get back to striking at distance but Shanikov won't allow it.
Shanikov is stalling here. #BC2#
Shanikov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Olatunji closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Shanikov pulls guard successfully.
Olatunji sitting in guard here, content to control.
Olatunji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SU#
Olatunji gets to his feet. Shanikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shanikov shoots in but Olatunji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olatunji throws a counter high kick but Shanikov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov.
Shanikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olatunji moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shanikov shoots in for a double leg but Olatunji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Olatunji instigates a clinch. #BC#
Olatunji breaks from the clinch.
Shanikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shanikov moves out of range of the body kick from Olatunji. #CL#
Olatunji moves into range and clinches up with Shanikov.
Olatunji trying to land knees to the body.
Shanikov goes for a takedown attempt but Olatunji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Olatunji closes the distance and pushes Shanikov back into the cage.#T2#
Olatunji tries to circle away but Shanikov has him pinned against the cage.
Shanikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Olatunji shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shanikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Olatunji counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olatunji is pressing down on Shanikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shanikov is holding on for now.
Shanikov is looking for a sweep. Olatunji is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olatunji performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Olatunji is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shanikov wants to control but Olatunji is having none of it.
Olatunji trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Olatunji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shanikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olatunji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Olatunji tries to control but Shanikov wriggling away.
Shanikov wants to hold on but Olatunji pushes him away.
Olatunji controlling from mount.
Shanikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shanikov trying to control but Olatunji postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ksiolajidebt Olatunji dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Olatunji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shanikov throws a body punch but Olatunji moves out of range.
Shanikov misses with a takedown #CL#
and Olatunji counters by moving into the clinch.
Shanikov looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Shanikov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Olatunji gets a clinch.
Olatunji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Olatunji won't allow it.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov.
Olatunji wants to get back to striking at distance but Shanikov won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanikov looking for a takedown.
Shanikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olatunji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Olatunji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Shanikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shanikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olatunji's waist but Olatunji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shanikov off to one side. #CL2#
Shanikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shanikov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olatunji throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shanikov counters with a good low kick that Olatunji was not able to check. #CL2#
Shanikov has managed to clinch.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Olatunji won't allow it.
Olatunji softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Olatunji.
Shanikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olatunji lands a knee to the body.
Shanikov is breathing heavily.
Olatunji lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olatunji scores with a nice hook to the head.#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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shanikov is trying to push Olatunji away but Olatunji has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shanikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Olatunji won't allow it. #TD#
Olatunji works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU#
Olatunji gets to his feet - Shanikov follows without any prompting. #CL#
Olatunji clinches.
Olatunji stalling against the cage.
Shanikov keeps control of Olatunji as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shanikov tries to stall but Olatunji uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shanikov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Shanikov looking for a takedown.
Shanikov is trying to pull guard but Olatunji turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Shanikov slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Olatunji.
Shanikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Olatunji shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Olatunji as Shanikov shoots in.
Olatunji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shanikov can do to turn this around?#CL#
Olatunji darts in and clinches Shanikov up against the cage.
Olatunji stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Shanikov manages to break the clinch.
Olatunji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Olatunji fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shanikov, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Shanikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Olatunji as the two fighters clinch.
Olatunji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shanikov is trying to drag Olatunji to the mat but Olatunji just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Come on Olatunji - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD#
Olatunji is trying to trip Shanikov. He has hold of a leg but Shanikov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Olatunji persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shanikov wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Olatunji decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shanikov, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Shanikov forces Olatunji back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Olatunji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ksiolajidebt Olatunji dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Olatunji lands a head kick!
Shanikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olatunji's waist but Olatunji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shanikov off to one side.
Shanikov shoots in for a takedown but Olatunji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Olatunji drives through with a takedown into Shanikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shanikov is wriggling around but Olatunji manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Olatunji uses his free foot to push down on Shanikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shanikov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olatunji controlling the pace for now.
Olatunji has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Olatunji seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shanikov for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing that Olatunji has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shanikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Olatunji controlling from the full mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Olatunji trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shanikov can't escape the position.
Shanikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Olatunji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Olatunji avoids the attempt from Shanikov to control.#T3#
Shanikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Olatunji controlling his opponent.
Shanikov wants to hold on but Olatunji pushes him away.
Shanikov is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shanikov wants to control but Olatunji is having none of it.
Olatunji controlling the pace for now.
Shanikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shanikov tries to hold on but Olatunji pushes him away.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olatunji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shanikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olatunji has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ksiolajidebt Olatunji!

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