Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Pandeya goes for a double leg but Materlak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Materlak continues to drive forward.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pandeya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab.
Pandeya throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Pandeya swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Pandeya tries to clinch up but Materlak circles away and keeps his distance.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Pandeya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Materlak walks into a jab.#TD2#
Pandeya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Materlak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pandeya is in Materlak's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya looking to sit in guard and control but Materlak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pandeya working a defensive guard but Materlak manages to pass into side control anyway.
Materlak wants to control but Pandeya is keeping him busy.
Materlak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
An elbow from Materlak crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Materlak.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya is trying to control Materlak's posture but Materlak avoids it.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak working the strikes but Pandeya uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pandeya wants to get back to full guard.
Materlak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pandeya 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.
Pandeya tries to get to full guard but Materlak has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Materlak slows the pace down in half guard.
Pandeya is looking to improve his position.
Pandeya is trying is best to control the position here.
Pandeya trying to control here.
Materlak is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Materlak wants to work for an arm triangle but Pandeya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Materlak trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Materlak lands a jab.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak feints and then cracks Pandeya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandeya down.
Pandeya missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Materlak catches Pandeya right on the button with a cross.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya throws out a counter right but Materlak avoids it with no problem.
Materlak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandeya. Pandeya obviously looking to wear him down.
Pandeya throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak throws a head kick but Pandeya moves out of range.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.#T4#
Materlak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pandeya will feel that in the morning.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Materlak throws a low kick but Pandeya moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Materlak cracks Pandeya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into 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!
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Materlak.
Pandeya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Materlak tries a low kick but Pandeya avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Materlak throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Pandeya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Pandeya off balance momentarily.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak misses with a head kick.
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materlak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pandeya just manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Pandeya tries a quick counter leg kick but Materlak is wise to it.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
Materlak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya throws a low kick, looking for Materlak's leg but Materlak calmly moves out of range.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya lands a jab to the nose.
Pandeya throws a combination. Materlak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pandeya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Materlak is looking to slow Pandeya down with leg kicks.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pandeya.#T1##TD2#
Pandeya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Michal Materlak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandeya tries to advance to mount but can't.
Materlak is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya taking a breather here.
Pandeya trying to control the action but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Materlak struggling a bit here.
Materlak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Materlak prevents Pandeya from moving into mount. #T2#
Pandeya controls the position from side control.
Materlak stops Pandeya from passing to mount.
Pandeya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Pandeya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Materlak is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Materlak is not content to let Pandeya control the position.
Materlak is looking to regain half guard here but Pandeya keeps moving and retains side control.
Materlak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pandeya's best efforts.
Materlak tries to get to full guard but Pandeya has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pandeya is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pandeya trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya cracks a nice hook into Materlak's ribs.
That kick from Pandeya tenderised Materlak's leg. Materlak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Pandeya off balance momentarily.
Pandeya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materlak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Materlak throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Pandeya blocks the low kick.
Pandeya looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Pandeya catches Materlak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and Materlak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Materlak slips a jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Materlak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pandeya with the inside leg kick.
Materlak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Materlak lands a high kick!
Materlak blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
Pandeya defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pandeya's sensitive parts.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya unleashes a big counter combination but Materlak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pandeya connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Pandeya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Pandeya tries to clinch up.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
Pandeya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Pandeya misses with a few strikes there.
Materlak throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range. #TD2#
Pandeya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materlak quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak manages to get to full guard.
Materlak looking for a sweep. Not yet Materlak, not yet. #T2#
Materlak keeping moving, preventing Pandeya from controlling successfully.
Materlak is trying to control the position but Pandeya postures up.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Materlak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pandeya defends well.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandeya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materlak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya shoots in and drives through. Materlak sprawls well.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak lands a head shot.#T4#
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandeya.
A punch lands to the side of Pandeya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Pandeya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Materlak is trying to defend but Pandeya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pandeya trying to control from half guard but Materlak is working away.
Pandeya prevents Materlak from improving his position.
Pandeya not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Materlak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been informed that Materlak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pandeya lands a glancing blow to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Pandeya tries to clinch up.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Pandeya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely.
Pandeya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak swings for the body but Pandeya moves out of range. #CL#
Pandeya moves into the clinch.
Materlak can't break the clinch.
Materlak has a couple of punches blocked by Pandeya. #BC2#
Materlak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Materlak lands.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Materlak needs to keep his hands up - Pandeya had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Materlak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Pandeya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pandeya.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandeya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pandeya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materlak misses the jab.
Pandeya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Materlak's head backwards.#T2#
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandeya.
Materlak flicks out a counter leg kick but Pandeya steps away.
Pandeya's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandeya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Materlak misses.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Pandeya tries to counter with a takedown but Materlak is quick to defend against it.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Materlak moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Materlak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pandeya walks into a jab.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandeya.
Pandeya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandeya wants to clinch.
Materlak throws a shot to the body.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Pandeya throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
Materlak lands a right hook to the body.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak ducks right into an uppercut from Pandeya. #T3#
Materlak throws a good cross that connects.
Pandeya throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandeya takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Pandeya shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Materlak's guard.
Materlak wants to get back to his feet but Pandeya passes into half guard. #REVB#
Pandeya stops Materlak from getting back to his feet.
Materlak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pandeya is working away from the top position though.
Pandeya is looking to advance position but Materlak won't allow it.
Pandeya is taking a breather. Materlak 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.
Materlak is staying active underneath Pandeya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pandeya passes to full mount! #T4#
Pandeya trying to control but Materlak is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pandeya controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak is trying to reverse the position but instead Pandeya has taken his back - oops!
Pandeya doesn't have the hooks in and Materlak manages to turn into his guard.
Materlak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pandeya is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Materlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandeya.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pandeya tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Pandeya drives through with a takedown into Materlak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pandeya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Materlak wants to sweep here but Pandeya controlling him for the moment.
Pandeya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Materlak swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Materlak 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.
Pandeya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pandeya slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Pandeya jabs at Materlak's body.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Materlak misses with a straight left. #TD#
Pandeya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Materlak is trying to defend but Pandeya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Pandeya is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pandeya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Materlak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saurabh Pandeya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandeya stalling. #T3#
Materlak tries to get to full guard but Pandeya has control of the leg.
Materlak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pandeya tries to pass to full mount but Materlak defends it.
Materlak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Pandeya seems content to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Materlak won't allow Pandeya to pass to mount.
Pandeya trying to control from half guard but Materlak is working away.
Materlak is looking to improve his position.
Materlak is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Pandeya throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya closes the distance but Materlak moves to the side
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya throws a lazy uppercut
and Materlak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Pandeya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Materlak is trying to defend but Pandeya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Materlak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pandeya is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Materlak lunges at Pandeya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pandeya's hand.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Pandeya is looking to clinch.
Materlak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Pandeya throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with a nice leg kick.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
Materlak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a takedown but Materlak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pandeya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pandeya is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Materlak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Materlak takes a swing at Pandeya's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Pandeya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Materlak scores with a nice right hand.
Materlak tries to score with a low kick but Pandeya moves his leg out of the way.
Materlak tries to work over Pandeya's front leg with a kick but Pandeya checks it.
Materlak jabs Pandeya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Materlak wants to slow Pandeya down by chopping away at his legs.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pandeya throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandeya.
Materlak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pandeya throws a chopping leg kick but Materlak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pandeya throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Pandeya moves into range and clinches up with Materlak.
Pandeya cracks Materlak with a nice body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Materlak blocking some punches.
Materlak working hard to break the clinch.
Pandeya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michal Materlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Materlak misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Materlak breaks the clinch.
Pandeya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Materlak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Pandeya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Materlak throws a low kick but Pandeya moves out of range easily. #TD#
Pandeya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Materlak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pandeya advances to full mount.
Pandeya takes Materlak's back.
Pandeya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pandeya trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Materlak is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Materlak right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Materlak is keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pandeya controlling from the back.
Pandeya'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.
Pandeya has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Materlak trying to get back to his feet but Pandeya is in full control for now.
Pandeya wants to control but Materlak is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Materlak.
I think Pandeya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Diesel cracks Pandeya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya moves out of range as Diesel strikes.#TD#
Pandeya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diesel quickly recovers to half guard.

Diesel has one foot on Pandeya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya lunges at Diesel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diesel's hand.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Pandeya.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Pandeya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diesel just manages to avoid it.
Pandeya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
That kick from Pandeya tenderised Diesel's leg. Diesel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Diesel scores with the left hand. Pandeya knows he should have avoided that one.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Pandeya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diesel slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diesel's sensitive parts.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
Diesel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Diesel. No joy for Pandeya on that attempt.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diesel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya lands a really nice looking cross but Diesel seems unphased.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandeya. #TD#
Pandeya gets the takedown into side control.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Diesel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Diesel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Diesel slips under a jab from Pandeya.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pandeya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya scores with a decent looking hook.
Pandeya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diesel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Pandeya works the jab nicely.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Pandeya finds it's way through Diesel's defenses. #T3#
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pandeya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Diesel.
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Diesel does it's job there.
Pandeya tests Diesel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandeya takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Diesel misses. #T4#
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Pandeya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Diesel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pandeya under the eye.
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Pandeya misses
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandeya. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Diesel swings for the body but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya jabs at Diesel's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diesel.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Pandeya attempts a counter takedown but Diesel avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pandeya jabs at Diesel's body.
Pandeya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diesel's hands.
Pandeya misses with a low kick as Diesel jumps back.
Pandeya moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Diesel tries to clinch but Pandeya is having none of it.
Diesel lands with a right hand.
Pandeya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diesel.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel jabs Pandeya right on the nose. Pandeya blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Pandeya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage!
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A big left from Diesel misses.
Pandeya 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.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Diesel.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A cross from Pandeya lands.#CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandeya.
Pandeya digs a right hand underneath Diesel's ribcage. Diesel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diesel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Pandeya's takedown attempt.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Pandeya jumps guard. #T2#
Pandeya is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Diesel trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
Pandeya trying to control the position here.
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Pandeya is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Diesel gets to his feet - Pandeya follows without any prompting.
Pandeya misses with a left hand
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel moves out of range of the strikes.#T3##CL2#
Diesel instigates a clinch.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pandeya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diesel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya scores with a jab.#CL2#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Pandeya is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pandeya fails to pull guard.
Pandeya taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pandeya scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
Pandeya wants a takedown.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel pushes Pandeya back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Pandeya avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Pandeya goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. #T4#
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Pandeya.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Pandeya moves out of range.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.#TD#
Pandeya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diesel is being controlled here.
Pandeya wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is trying to get back to his feet.
Pandeya in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandeya.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandeya.
Pandeya defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel swings for the body but Pandeya moves out of range.
Diesel cracks Pandeya with a good jab.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diesel misses with a two punch combination.
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Diesel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diesel punishes Pandeya's body with a nice straight punch.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya lands with a shot to the body.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Pandeya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Pandeya coming out on top.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel jabs at Pandeya's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Pandeya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diesel to the ground. Pandeya is now in Diesel's guard.#T2##ES2#
Diesel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pandeya is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pandeya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pandeya misses with a shot to the body
letting Diesel counter with a right hand.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Diesel moved away.
Pandeya cracks Diesel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pandeya throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pandeya works Diesel's body with a nice hook.
Pandeya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diesels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pandeya swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.#T3#
Pandeya scores with a nice head shot.
Pandeya connects with a leg kick.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Pandeya throws out a powerful jab.
Diesel moves forwards but Pandeya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diesel throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Pandeya punishes Diesel's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Pandeya is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Pandeya is struggling to control the position.
Diesel tries to work over Pandeya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pandeya backwards.
Diesel tries a body shot but Pandeya blocks it. #T4#
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pandeya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya has Diesel pushed against the cage.
Pandeya content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Pandeya has hold of one of Diesel's legs. Diesel is fighting the takedown attempt but Pandeya gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel wants to stand up but Pandeya is controlling him.
Pandeya wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Kloockz Diesel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pandeya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diesel is looking to stand up but Pandeya isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit v Materlak 2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Meine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Meine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandeya circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Meine misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Pandeya drops his hands momentarily and Meine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meine misses with a looping left.
Meine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pandeya misses with a hook.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meine is looking to score with low kicks.
Rudolf Meine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meine thumps Pandeya with a low kick.
Meine 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.
Meine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meine misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Pandeya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pandeya not doing much here.
Pandeya is trying to control the action in half guard but Meine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Pandeya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pandeya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meine!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya content just to control the position here.
Meine stops Pandeya from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pandeya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Meine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pandeya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandeya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Meine is trying to escape the mount but Pandeya keeps good control and instead manages to take Meine's back.
Pandeya controls the position.
Meine has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pandeya trying to control momentarily. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pandeya biding his time, looking for the opening.
Meine tries to escape but Pandeya has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Pandeya looking for the choke but no joy.
Meine is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Meine right now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pandeya checks the leg kick.
Meine avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya blocks a leg kick.
Pandeya tries to counter with a takedown but Meine is quick to defend against it.
Meine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meine.
Pandeya checks the leg kick.
Pandeya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meine looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Meine throws a leg kick but Pandeya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pandeya blocks a head kick by Meine.
Pandeya is looking to counter punch.
Pandeya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meine moves out of range of the leg kick from Pandeya.
Meine misses with a head kick.
Meine throws a low kick but Pandeya avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya scores with a nice strike.
Meine throws a low kick but Pandeya avoids it.
Pandeya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meine defends well and Pandeya ends up having to push Meine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pandeya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pandeya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meine working aggressively here.
Pandeya fails to pull guard. #T1#
Pandeya jumps guard but Meine stands there with Pandeya around his waist. Pandeya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Meine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Meine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya slips nicely into half guard.
Pandeya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pandeya sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pandeya'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.
Pandeya trying to mount his opponent but Meine defends it. #T2#
Pandeya trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Pandeya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pandeya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Pandeya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meine keeps working.
Pandeya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Meine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pandeya pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pandeya in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pandeya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meine.
Meine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pandeya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Pandeya shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pandeya controlling the action here. #T4#
Pandeya is just content to waste time from the top position. Meine takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Meine is retaining full guard.
Pandeya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pandeya wants to pass the guard but Meine is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya trying to control but Meine is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rudolf Meine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Meine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meine throws a leg kick but Pandeya checks it.
Meine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meine. That's going to slow Pandeya down.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meine.
A big left from Meine misses.
Pandeya sizes up Meine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meine throws a big shot that misses.
Meine misses with a straight right.
Pandeya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meine looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya half committed to a counter leg kick.
Meine avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine throws a leg kick but Pandeya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine tries to counter with a clinch but Pandeya shakes him off and moves away.
Rudolf Meine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandeya feinted with a counter takedown.
Meine connects with a crisp jab.
Pandeya avoids a kick to the body.
Meine feints a jab promting Pandeya to slip. Meine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pandeya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Meine is looking to score with low kicks.
Pandeya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya throws a looping overhand right but Meine ducks down to avoid it.
Meine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pandeya is out of range and Meine settles back down.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Meine throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a takedown. Meine tries to sprawl out of it but Pandeya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pandeya jabs at Meine's body.
Pandeya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Meine takes a swing at Pandeya's ribcage but misses.
Meine throws a leg kick that misses.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Meine thuds his right hand into Pandeya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meine throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Meine.
Rudolf Meine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Meine thows a leg kick but Pandeya checks it #TD#
and Pandeya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pandeya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Meine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya is pushing down on Meine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Meine is fighting to maintain full guard but Pandeya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pandeya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Pandeya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pandeya is trying to control the action in half guard but Meine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pandeya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Meine actively working from the bottom here.
Pandeya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pandeya is taking a breather. Meine 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.
Pandeya trying to mount his opponent but Meine defends it.
Saurabh Pandeya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandeya not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pandeya fails with a takedown attempt.
Meine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meine throws a front kick aimed at Pandeya's knee but Pandeya avoids it well.
Meine misses with a head kick.
Meine throws a body kick that misses.
Meine lands a really nice looking cross but Pandeya seems unphased.
Meine throws a leg kick but Pandeya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Meine misses with a low kick as Pandeya jumps back.
Meine thumps Pandeya with a low kick.
Pandeya 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.
A head kick by Meine misses #TD#
and Pandeya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pandeya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pandeya wants to pass the guard but Meine is keeping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolf Meine!

Event: SPPS Evolution 10
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Pandeya checks a leg kick nicely.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Pandeya.
Some bone on bone action there as O Brien checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Brien is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
O Brien takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Brien throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya moves into range and connects with a jab.
O Brien misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely.
O Brien jabs Pandeya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Brien defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like O Brien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandeya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but O Brien moved out of range nicely.
O Brien lands with a right hand.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
Pandeya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like O Brien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
O Brien swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandeya scores with a hook.
O Brien stuffs the takedown.
O Brien throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Pandeya throwing a counter right hand but O Brien manages to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya lands a nice shot to the body.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Brien has time to react.
A head kick misses from O Brien.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
A little jabbing left from O Brien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandeya connects with a looping right hand.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
O Brien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pandeya checks the leg kick.
O Brien connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya scores with a punch to the head.
O Brien staying out of range there.
Pandeya throws a leg kick that misses.
And O Brien responds with a good body kick, but Pandeya manages to step out the way in time.
Nice defenses there by Pandeya.
Pandeya lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Brien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Brien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Brien tries a head kick but it misses.
Pandeya slips a straight right by O Brien.
O Brien throws a sloppy head kick and Pandeya moves out of range easily.
Pandeya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Brien on the side of the head.
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandeya misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Saurabh Pandeya has been cut.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandeya is looking to counter punch.#T3#
O Brien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.
Pandeya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pandeya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decent striking displayed by Pandeya there.
Pandeya connects with a jab.
Pandeya throws a good cross that connects.
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
Pandeya takes a swing at O Brien's ribcage but misses.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
O Brien swings for the body but Pandeya moves out of range.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Pandeya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Brien is fending him off so far but Pandeya persists. Nope, O Brien circles away and we're back to standing.
Pandeya is looking to slow O Brien down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Pandeya throws a sloppy body shot
and O Brien counters with a good low kick that Pandeya was not able to check.
Pandeya missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandeya lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Pandeya.
O Brien stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Pandeya catches O Brien right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pandeya.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
Pandeya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Brien avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saurabh Pandeya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pandeya throws a shot to the body.
O Brien connects with the punch.
O Brien misses with an uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brien scoring well with a low kick there.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien with a jab.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Pandeya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
O Brien wants to improve his position but Pandeya is controlling well. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandeya tries to pass to full mount but O Brien defends it.
Pandeya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pandeya prevents O Brien from improving his position.
Pandeya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Brien, as that shot connected.
Pandeya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
O Brien's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
O Brien takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice leg kick from Pandeya, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
Pandeya lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from O Brien misses
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Pandeya drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pandeya 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.
Pandeya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pandeya trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom. #T4#
Pandeya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pandeya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Brien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saurabh Pandeya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Pandeya lands with a good body shot.
O Brien lands a nice shot to the body.
Pandeya cracks a nice hook into O Brien's ribs.
Pandeya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pandeya blocks a jab.
O Brien tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by Pandeya.
O Brien staying out of range there.
O Brien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandeya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
O Brien throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pandeya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
O Brien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Pandeya.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandeya.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandeya connects with a leg kick.
Pandeya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
O Brien closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
O Brien slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Pandeya moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromO Brien.
O Brien 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.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandeya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Brien can do to turn this around?
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Pandeya avoids it with no problem.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
O Brien gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandeya. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Pandeya avoids it with no problem.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandeya cracks O Brien with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pandeya lands with a cross.
Pandeya scores with a jab to the head.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
O Brien slips a jab from Pandeya.
O Brien misses with a kick to the body.
Pandeya tried to counter with a leg kick but O Brien avoided it.
Pandeya throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Brien connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Pandeya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Brien checks it well.
Pandeya throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Brien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pandeya scores with a sloppy right hand. O Brien should have avoided that one.
Pandeya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Brien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Brien takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pandeya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Brien scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pandeya doesn't seem bothered though.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
O Brien throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Pandeya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from O Brien.
Pandeya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from O Brien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Pandeya shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

O Brien manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Saurabh Pandeya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
O Brien throws a sloppy head kick and Pandeya moves out of range easily.
O Brien scores with a push kick.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
O Brien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya scores with a shot to the body.
O Brien has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pandeya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
Pandeya lands a right hook to the body.
Pandeya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandeya with a jab.
Pandeya connects with a body shot that sends O Brien's belly button to the back.
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Pandeya. That snapped O Brien's head back.
O Brien misses with a hook.#T1#
Pandeya throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but O Brien moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya misses with a leg kick.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandeya swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pandeya.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Pandeya avoids it with no problem.
Pandeya throws a shot to the body.
O Brien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from O Brien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandeya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Brien moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.#T2#
O Brien cracks Pandeya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Brien throws a good cross that connects.
Pandeya motions for O Brien to come forward. Pandeya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Brien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandeya throws a low kick but O Brien avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya checks the leg kick.
Pandeya 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. #TD#
Pandeya manages to get an easy takedown there - catching O Brien on his heels. He'll look to pass O Brien's guard now, I'm sure.
Pandeya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pandeya trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
Pandeya content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Pandeya advances to half guard.
O Brien tries to roll over but Pandeya keeps him under control.
Pandeya is keen to just control but O Brien is a slippery customer.
Pandeya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pandeya trying to mount his opponent but O Brien defends it.
O Brien trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pandeya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Pandeya.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya had his way with Miles O Brien in that round.
The cut man is working on Saurabh Pandeya's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
O Brien on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pandeya tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Brien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pandeya somewhat.
Jab, jab by Pandeya - just one landing.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya scores with a punch to the head.
Pandeya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Pandeya misses. #T1#
O Brien misses with a looping right.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
A swing and a miss from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Brien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
A jab from Pandeya finds it's way through O Brien's defenses.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandeya.
O Brien changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Pandeya.
A head kick misses from O Brien.
O Brien defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Pandeya throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Pandeya - just one landing.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pandeya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandeya dips to his left and cracks O Brien with an uppercut!
Pandeya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That kick from O Brien tenderised Pandeya's leg. Pandeya is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick from Pandeya, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Nice uppercut there from Pandeya.
O Brien blocks a leg kick.
Pandeya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Brien stuffs the takedown.
O Brien is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pandeya walks into a jab.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien connects with a jab.#T3#
Pandeya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Brien.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Brien takes a swing at Pandeya's ribcage but misses.
Pandeya feinted with a counter takedown.
Pandeya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O Brien misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
Pandeya thumps O Brien with a low kick.
Pandeya defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
Pandeya missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from O Brien.
Pandeya scores with a nice strike.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya. #T4#
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
O Brien moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Pandeya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Pandeya misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Pandeya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien walks into a jab.
Pandeya 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.
O Brien tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Pandeya shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pandeya showed some decent athleticism there.
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pandeya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for O Brien!

And that's the end of the fight!
Saurabh Pandeya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pandeya 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
Saurabh Pandeya retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Saurabh Pandeya made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SPPS Evolution 7
Date: Dec 22, 2023

#R1#
Pandeya throws a looping overhand right but Hendrix ducks down to avoid it.
Hendrix throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Hendrix throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hendrix misses its intended target.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendrix.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pandeya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jab from Hendrix.
Hendrix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya tests Hendrix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hendrix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendrix.
Hendrix misses the jab.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Pandeya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hendrix looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pandeya is taking a breather. Hendrix 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pandeya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pandeya stops Hendrix from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Pandeya seems content to control.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but Hendrix defending well.
Pandeya controlling the action here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hendrix slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Hendrix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws out a loose jab but Hendrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandon Hendrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendrix misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely.
Hendrix throws a body shot but no joy.
Hendrix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pandeya shoots in and drives through. Hendrix sprawls well.
Hendrix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Hendrix moved out of range.
Hendrix looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Pandeya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hendrix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hendrix ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hendrix.
Pandeya slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Hendrix misses its intended target.
Hendrix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandeya throws a looping overhand right but Hendrix ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Hendrix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hendrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hendrix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pandeya checks it well.
Pandeya throws the left hand but Hendrix avoids the punch easily.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
Hendrix ducks right into an uppercut from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws the left hand but Hendrix avoids the punch easily.
Pandeya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hendrix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pandeya.
Hendrix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Hendrix throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandeya misses with a hook. Hendrix ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Hendrix does it's job there.
A left lands for Hendrix.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendrix throws out the jab.
Hendrix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pandeya throws a shot from downtown. Hendrix moves away and avoids it.
Hendrix staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendrix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.#T4#
Hendrix looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Hendrix moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendrix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hendrix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hendrix throws a leg kick but Pandeya checks it.
Pandeya swings for the body but Hendrix moves out of range.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendrix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hendrix throws a big shot that misses.
Hendrix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pandeya. That did some damage!
Hendrix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandeya throws a looping overhand right but Hendrix ducks down to avoid it.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendrix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pandeya walks into a straight right hand from Hendrix.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Hendrix.
A big left from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendrix.
Pandeya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hendrix misses the target.
Hendrix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Hendrix throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Pandeya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pandeya uses his free foot to push down on Hendrix's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hendrix.
Hendrix is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pandeya has taken his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
More stalling from Pandeya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will Pandeya go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Pandeya.#T1#
Hendrix looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pandeya.
Hendrix is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pandeya.
Hendrix trying to get back to his feet but Pandeya is in full control for now.
Pandeya biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Pandeya is looking for the choke from the back position but Hendrix is controlling his hands well.
Hendrix is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pandeya.
Hendrix wants to get back to his feet.
Pandeya keeps control of the position easily here as Hendrix tries to buck him off.
Hendrix is trying to stand back up.
Hendrix looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pandeya. #T3#
Pandeya slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hendrix is trying to stand back up.
Hendrix prevents Pandeya from getting a body triangle.
Good control from Pandeya.#T4#
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.
Hendrix trying to control but not successfully.
What can Hendrix do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pandeya struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pandeya really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hendrix.
Saurabh Pandeya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendrix is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hendrix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hendrix connects with a jab.
Pandeya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hendrix's head backwards.
Pandeya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hendrix defends well and Pandeya ends up having to push Hendrix into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hendrix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandeya dives in for a single leg takedown but Hendrix sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hendrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hendrix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendrix.
Hendrix throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hendrix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Hendrix throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Pandeya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hendrix.
Pandeya misses with a hook. Hendrix ducked under it nicely.
Pandeya feints and then cracks Hendrix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hendrix down.
Hendrix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Hendrix misses.
Hendrix throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Hendrix misses.
Hendrix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Hendrix with the inside leg kick.
Hendrix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Pandeya. That snapped Hendrix's head back.
Hendrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws out a loose jab but Hendrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendrix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hendrix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Pandeya.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Hendrix.
A jab from Pandeya does it's job there.
Hendrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Pandeya moves out of range as Hendrix strikes.
Hendrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Brandon Hendrix is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandeya throws an overhand right that lands on Hendrix's shoulder, as Hendrix tries to avoid the shot.
Hendrix avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hendrix scores with a sloppy right hand. Pandeya should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Pandeya slips under a jab from Hendrix.
No luck for Pandeya with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hendrix misses the target.
Brandon Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saurabh Pandeya.
Hendrix throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Hendrix throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Hendrix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Hendrix.
Hendrix misses with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with an inside leg kick.
Pandeya loads up on a big right hand but Hendrix slips the punch.
Hendrix throws a hook but Pandeya avoids it easily.
Hendrix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hendrix is looking to counter punch.
Hendrix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandeya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hendrix tries to score with a low kick but Pandeya moves his leg out of the way.
Pandeya lands with a shot to the body.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hendrix.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Hendrix moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Pandeya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Hendrix tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Pandeya seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hendrix is holding on tight.
Pandeya content just to control the position here.
Pandeya avoids the attempt from Hendrix to control.
Pandeya is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pandeya trying to control but Hendrix is having none of it.
Hendrix trying desperately to get to his feet. #T4#
Hendrix stops Pandeya from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pandeya controlling from the full mount.
Hendrix is trying to stand.
Hendrix is trying desperately to improve position.
Pandeya tries to take his opponent's back but Hendrix turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Pandeya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandeya, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Saurabh Pandeya just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Hendrix misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Hendrix throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hendrix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pandeya's sensitive parts.
Pandeya blocks a leg kick.
Pandeya 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.
Hendrix tried to counter with a leg kick but Pandeya avoided it.
Hendrix throws a low kick but Pandeya avoids it.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Hendrix misses the target.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Hendrix gets caught flat footed, as Pandeya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pandeya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendrix's guard.
Pandeya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pandeya in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix is trying to stand back up but Pandeya is controlling him
Pandeya content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Hendrix pushes Pandeya off looking to stand but Pandeya dives back in and keeps control.
Pandeya content to control rather than advance.
Hendrix tries to kick Pandeya off but Pandeya keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Hendrix sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandeya. Hendrix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendrix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pandeya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hendrix.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2##TD2#
Pandeya scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hendrix kicks off Pandeya and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendrix wants to land a leg kick but Pandeya is out of range.
Hendrix throws a looping overhand right but Pandeya ducks down to avoid it.
Hendrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Hendrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendrix.
Pandeya throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendrix.
Hendrix throws a big shot that misses.
Hendrix lands with a straight right. Pandeya didn't see that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pandeya checks a leg kick.
Hendrix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pandeya's head backwards.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya scores with a nice head shot.
Hendrix throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Pandeya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Hendrix.
Nice defenses there by Hendrix.
Hendrix tried to counter with a leg kick but Pandeya avoided it.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendrix throws out the jab. #T3#
Pandeya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hendrix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hendrix throws a hook but Pandeya avoids it easily.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendrix.
A shot to the liver by Pandeya. Beautiful body shot.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hendrix.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendrix.
Pandeya misses with a hook. Hendrix ducked under it nicely.
Pandeya lands with a right hand.
Hendrix misses with a hook.
Hendrix misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Hendrix.
Hendrix throws out a loose jab but Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Hendrix ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Hendrix misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pandeya.
Hendrix blocks a jab.
Pandeya misses with a straight left. #T4#
Pandeya lands a lovely overhand right.
Pandeya checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendrix throws out a leg kick but Pandeya moves out of range and Hendrix only half commits.
Hendrix misses with a low kick.
Pandeya takes a swing at Hendrix's ribcage but misses.
Hendrix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Hendrix sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pandeya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Hendrix.
Pandeya throws a solid leg kick but Hendrix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandeya.
Pandeya feints and then cracks Hendrix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hendrix down.
Hendrix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendrix is just out of range.
Pandeya checks a low kick from Hendrix.
Hendrix with a hook.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendrix throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Hendrix. That snapped Pandeya's head back.
Hendrix loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Hendrix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brandon Hendrix will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice uppercut there from Pandeya.
Hendrix misses with a hook.
A cross from Hendrix lands.
Hendrix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandeya to score with a decent uppercut.
Hendrix misses with a looping right.
Pandeya scores with a decent looking hook.
Hendrix tries to move into range but Pandeya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pandeya slips a straight right by Hendrix.
Pandeya throws a looping overhand right but Hendrix ducks down to avoid it.
Hendrix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hendrix.
A swing and a miss from Hendrix.
Nice defenses there by Pandeya.
A little jabbing left from Pandeya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix misses with a body shot.
Hendrix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendrix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya dives in for a single leg takedown but Hendrix sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hendrix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab. #T1#
Pandeya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hendrix on the side of the head.
Hendrix throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hendrix.
Hendrix throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Hendrix walks into a straight right hand from Pandeya.
Hendrix 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.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandeya slips a straight right by Hendrix.
Pandeya missing with a left hand there. Hendrix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hendrix drops his hands momentarily and Pandeya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Pandeya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hendrix was covering up waiting for the punch and Pandeya finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hendrix wants to stand and escape but Pandeya is having none of it.
Pandeya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendrix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendrix is looking to stand up but Pandeya isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Hendrix trying to control the position.
Pandeya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hendrix managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hendrix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hendrix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya jabs Hendrix right on the nose. Hendrix blinks but takes it well.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Hendrix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandeya throws out a leg kick but Hendrix moves out of range and Pandeya only half commits.
Hendrix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pandeya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hendrix on the side of the head.
Hendrix throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Pandeya thuds his right hand into Hendrix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hendrix.
Nice shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a hook
and Hendrix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Hendrix misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Hendrix.#T4#
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hendrix feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab from Hendrix.
Good work by Hendrix as he checks the leg kick.
Hendrix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya throws a right hand that misses
and Hendrix counters with a nice uppercut.
Hendrix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Hendrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Hendrix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hendrix.
Pandeya is looking to chop away at Hendrix's legs.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandeya.
Pandeya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandon Hendrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Hendrix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hendrix misses with an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 47:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
Saurabh Pandeya is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Saurabh Pandeya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPPS Evolution 4
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Pandeya throws a jab but it's blocked by Eye.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eye throws out the jab.
Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya throws out a powerful jab.
Pandeya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eye under the eye.
Eye avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eye throws out the jab.
Eye throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Pandeya misses.
Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye lands a glancing blow to the side of Pandeya's head.
Pandeya throws a lazy right hand but Eye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Pandeya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eye looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Eye!
Eye can't escape the position.
Pandeya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Pandeya seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Eye for as long as he can get away with.
Pandeya has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Eye is desperately trying to improve his position but Pandeya has a good base and remains in mount.
Eye is still trying to improve position.
Eye tries to lock up and control but Pandeya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pandeya controlling his opponent.
Eye tries to reverse the position but Pandeya maintains control.#T2#
Pandeya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pandeya tries to control but Eye wriggling away.
Pandeya controlling from the full mount.
Eye 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.
Eye tries to reverse the position but Pandeya maintains control.
Pandeya controlling the pace for now.
Pandeya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pandeya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eye can't escape the position.
Eye is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pandeya with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pandeya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eye is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Pandeya controlling from mount.
Pandeya wants to take his opponent's back but Eye doesn't allow it.
Pandeya controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Pandeya is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Eye can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Eye is looking to improve his position but Pandeya isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Eye throws a big shot that misses.
Eye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pandeya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eye misses with a hook
and Pandeya counters with a leg kick.
Pandeya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pandeya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eye's hands.
Eye takes one to the side of the head.
Pandeya scores with a decent looking hook.
Eye catches Pandeya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandeya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Pandeya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Eye catches Pandeya right on the button with a cross.
Eye misses with a looping left.
Pandeya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eye sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pandeya somewhat.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Eye. #TD#
Pandeya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eye tries to roll over but Pandeya keeps him under control.
Pandeya is controlling the pace.
Eye manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Pandeya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Eye working for a triangle but Pandeya defends it easily.
Pandeya stays in close to Eye's body and controls the position.
Pandeya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eye can do to turn this around?
Eye is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Eye is thwarting Pandeya's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Pandeya is refusing to be controlled, as Eye sits in half guard.
Well, if Eye is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pandeya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pandeya.
Eye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pandeya is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pandeya's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Pandeya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pandeya controlling from the top position.
Pandeya trying to control but Eye is working from the bottom.
Eye seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pandeya advances to half guard.
Pandeya is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pandeya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eye.
Eye throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pandeya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eye throws out a loose jab but Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eye was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Eye checks a leg kick nicely.
Eye throws out a counter right but Pandeya avoids it with no problem.
Eye ducks right into an uppercut from Pandeya.
Eye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eye finds it's way round the side to connect with Pandeya's head.
Eye throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eye digs a good hook to Pandeya's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya is looking to slow Eye down with leg kicks.
Eye 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.
Eye scores with a jab. Pandeya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pandeya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eye misses with a looping right.
Eye clobbers Pandeya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Eye avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Eye moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Pandeya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eye throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Eye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Eye.
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eye.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya misses with a low kick as Eye jumps back.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye takes one on the button.
Eye walks into a stiff left hand from Pandeya.
Eye blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Eye misses its intended target.
Pandeya digs a good hook to Eye's body.
Eye misses with a hook.
Eye fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eye slips a jab from Pandeya.#T2#
Eye looks to land a combination but Pandeya avoids it well.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eye moves away.
A nice side step and Eye releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eye misses with a wild body shot.
Eye misses with a straight left.
Eye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye misses with a straight left.
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eye's sensitive parts.
Eye ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Eye throws a looping overhand right but Pandeya ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Pandeya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eye did well to prevent Pandeya getting side control.#SUB#
Pandeya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eye sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya content to control rather than advance.
Pandeya wants to take a breather but Eye is having none of it. #T3#
Eye wants to get back to full guard.
Pandeya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eye tries to get to full guard but Pandeya has control of the leg.
Eye is refusing to be controlled, as Pandeya sits in half guard.
Pandeya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Pandeya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eye is just riding it out for now. Pandeya eventually gives up the hold.
Pandeya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pandeya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eye keeps working.
Eye preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pandeya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Eye has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pandeya finds it's way round the side to connect with Eye's head.
Eye takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye misses with a looping left.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Eye moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Eye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pupp Eye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheers as Pandeya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eye doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saurabh Pandeya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pandeya 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
Our winner, Saurabh Pandeya, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 106: Ivanovic vs Jack
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Amosov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amosov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pandeya connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Pandeya misses its intended target.
Amosov tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Pandeya throws a jab but it's blocked by Amosov.
Amosov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amosov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya cracks Amosov with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Pandeya decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pandeya moves into full mount! Amosov won't be happy about that!
Pandeya wants to take his opponent's back but Amosov doesn't allow it.
Pandeya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Pandeya is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Amosov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Amosov shrugs it off.
Pandeya controlling from the full mount.
Pandeya fails to take his opponent's back.
Amosov's coaches at The Devilâ€™s Playground have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pandeya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amosov is looking to escape.
Amosov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pandeya is looking to work his way around to Amosov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pandeya controlling from the full mount.
Pandeya fails to move to back control.
Amosov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pandeya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pandeya content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Pandeya working for a submission but Amosov is keeping him at bay.
Pandeya controlling the pace for now.
Pandeya wants to control the action but instead Amosov gets a body lock and reverses into Pandeya's guard! Nice work!
Pandeya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amosov's guard. #REVB#
Pandeya looking to pass the guard.
Pandeya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amosov's guard. #T4#
Pandeya is controlling the pace.
Amosov is staying active underneath Pandeya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pandeya controlling the action here.
Pandeya wants to take a breather but Amosov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pandeya wants to work for an arm triangle but Amosov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Pandeya is trying to work for a kimura but Amosov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A leg kick checked by Amosov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandeya.
Jab, jab by Amosov - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Amosov.
Amosov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Amosov.
Amosov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pandeya lands a lovely overhand right.
Amosov throws a series of punches but Pandeya avoids them all with ease.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses.
Amosov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amosov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Amosov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandeya circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya connects with the punch.
Amosov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pandeya.
Pandeya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amosov on the side of the head.
Pandeya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pandeya throws a shot to the body.
Pandeya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Amosov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pandeya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pandeya throws out a powerful jab.
Amosov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Pandeya.
Amosov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amosov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandeya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Amosov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandeya only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amosov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Pandeya thuds a left hand into Amosov's body.
Pandeya scores with a jab to the body.
Pandeya's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandeya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pandeya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pandeya scores with a jab. Amosov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Amosov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amosov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amosov throws a head kick but Pandeya moves out of range.
It seemed like Pandeya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Pandeya digs a good body shot into Amosov's ribs.
Amosov throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.#TD2#
Pandeya feints and as Amosov raises his hands in defense, Pandeya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pandeya slips nicely into half guard.
Pandeya wants to control but Amosov is keeping him busy.
Pandeya controlling the action here.#T3#
Pandeya wants to control but Amosov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Pandeya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pandeya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pandeya keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Pandeya is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pandeya wants to pass to mount but Amosov is defending the position.
Saurabh Pandeya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pandeya is keen to just control but Amosov is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amosov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amosov.
Amosov is looking to counter punch.
Amosov throws a head kick but Pandeya moves out of range.
Amosov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Amosov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Pandeya there.#TD2#
Amosov gets caught flat footed, as Pandeya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Amosov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Amosov won't allow Pandeya to sweep him here.
Pandeya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Amosov stopping the sweep attempt from Pandeya.#SUB2#
Pandeya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pandeya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yaroslav Amosov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Pandeya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amosov defends well.
Amosov postures up.
Pandeya controlling Amosov's posture.
Pandeya is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Amosov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pandeya throws the left hand but Amosov avoids the punch easily.
Amosov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Amosov kicks Pandeya off and gets back to his feet.
Amosov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandeya.
Pandeya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amosov doesn't seem bothered though.
Pandeya catches Amosov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amosov as he avoids it easily.
Pandeya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amosov.
Pandeya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
Amosov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pandeya.
Amosov throws a head kick but Pandeya moves out of range. #T4#
Amosov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amosov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amosov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pandeya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amosov.
Amosov lands a jab to Pandeya's midsection.
Amosov misses with a head kick.
Pandeya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amosov. Amosov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Amosov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Good shot there by Pandeya.
Pandeya lands with a cross.
Amosov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Pandeya misses its intended target.
Amosov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pandeya.
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
A very excited looking Saurabh Pandeya made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 103: Bond vs Dorado
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Pandeya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leben takes a swing at Pandeya's ribcage but misses.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leben moves away.
Leben throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pandeya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pandeya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leben connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pandeya scrambles back to his feet.
Leben misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
Pandeya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leben misses with a double jab
and Pandeya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leben connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben scores with a decent looking hook.
Pandeya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leben on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leben throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Pandeya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Leben moved away.#T1#
Pandeya slips a straight right by Leben.
Leben loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Pandeya throwing a counter right hand but Leben manages to avoid it.
Leben throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leben sprawls well. Leben wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pandeya gets slowly back to his feet.
Leben scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pandeya doesn't seem bothered though.
Leben connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Leben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Leben lands with an uppercut that bounces Pandeya off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Leben misses with an uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a thumping low kick.
Leben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandeya.
Leben keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leben throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pandeya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandeya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leben has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leben looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Leben missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Leben is just out of range.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leben as he avoids it easily.
Leben jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leben avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leben moves away.
Leben looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Leben moved out of range.
Leben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Leben takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leben blocks a leg kick.
Leben lands with an uppercut that bounces Pandeya off the cage and back into range.
Leben takes a swing at Pandeya's ribcage but misses.
Leben throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pandeya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leben throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Leben ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Leben rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pandeya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leben takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Leben jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leben throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leben throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Leben.
Pandeya throws a hook but Leben blocks it.
Leben stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Leben throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leben works the jab nicely.
Pandeya thuds a left hand into Leben's body.
Leben misses with a straight left.
Pandeya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leben is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pandeya had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leben.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Leben swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Pandeya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leben's guard.

Leben scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Leben dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pandeya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Leben ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Nice defenses there by Pandeya.
Black Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya scores with a leg kick.
Leben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Leben.
An attempted straight right counter from Pandeya misses the target.
Leben misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely.
Leben takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leben takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leben looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Pandeya feinted with a counter takedown.
Leben pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leben has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Pandeya.
Pandeya darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Leben changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Leben both land. Nice combination.
Pandeya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leben under the eye.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Leben saw that one coming.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leben scores with the left hand. Pandeya knows he should have avoided that one.
Leben misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Pandeya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandeya.
Black Leben seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leben scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an 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!
Pandeya scores with a nice strike.
Leben stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Pandeya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Pandeya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
As Leben backs away, Pandeya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Pandeya.
Leben misses with a double jab
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Pandeya.
Leben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leben.
Leben rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Leben lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Leben throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Pandeya throwing a counter right hand but Leben manages to avoid it.
Leben scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leben misses with a body punch
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand. #T3#
Leben defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Leben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandeya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pandeya lands a jab to the head.
Pandeya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Leben misses
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Leben throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya throwing a counter right hand but Leben manages to avoid it.
Leben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandeya.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Leben.
Leben blocks a low kick nicely.
Pandeya throws a hook to the side of Leben's head but Leben sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leben scores with a three punch combo!
Pandeya scores with a nice strike.
Pandeya takes a swing at Leben's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Leben comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leben misses with a series of wild punches.
Leben rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pandeya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Pandeya.
Leben thuds a left hand into Pandeya's body.
Leben waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
An attempted straight right counter from Pandeya misses the target.
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leben checks a leg kick.
Leben throws out a loose jab but Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a hook but Leben avoids it easily.
Pandeya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pandeya missing with a left hand there. Leben was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Leben showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
Leben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Leben pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Leben doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leben throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Leben misses with a body punch #TD#
and Pandeya counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pandeya wants to control but Leben is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya is stalling here. Leben is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pandeya seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Leben has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Leben is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pandeya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Leben is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pandeya has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Pandeya is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Leben decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Leben throws a body shot but no joy.
Leben lands a jab to the nose.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Leben.
Black Leben is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Leben pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Pandeya misses the target.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Leben moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leben moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pandeya misses with a hook. Leben ducked under it nicely.
Pandeya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pandeya tries a low kick but Leben avoids it.
Pandeya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Black Leben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pandeya dodges the punch combination from Leben.
Leben throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Leben scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Pandeya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leben will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leben misses with a wild combination.
Pandeya lands a nice shot to the body.
Pandeya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandeya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Leben.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leben. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya dodges the punch combination from Leben. #T4#
Leben walks into a straight right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leben.
Pandeya throws a hook but Leben blocks it.
A nice side step and Leben releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pandeya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pandeya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leben wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Leben.
Leben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leben misses with a wild combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Leben!
During a confident post fight interview, Black Leben thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 97: Cruz vs Mesquita
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Nayati moved out of range.
Nayati half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pandeya throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nayati counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nayati postures up.
Pandeya seems keen to control Nayati's posture.
Nayati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nayati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pandeya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nayati is working Pandeya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pandeya keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Nayati has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pandeya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nayati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Pandeya trying to control the position here.
Pandeya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nayati is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pandeya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pandeya has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Nayati is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pandeya defends well.
Pandeya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nayati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pandeya manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Pandeya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nayati throws a big right hand that misses.
Nayati looking to pass the guard.
Pandeya controlling the position.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pandeya is keeping the position for now.
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Nayati controlling him for the moment.
Nayati trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses.
Nayati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nayati being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Let's hope that Pandeya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pandeya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nayati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pandeya is trying to keep Nayati in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Pandeya keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nayati is defended easily by Pandeya.
Pandeya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nayati defends it well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pandeya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nayati.
Pandeya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandeya misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Nayati counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pandeya!
Pandeya tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Pandeya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya gets back to half guard.
Pandeya wants to control but Nayati is keeping busy.
Pandeya gets back to full guard.
Nayati with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya has Nayati pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pandeya lands a really nice looking cross but Nayati seems unphased.
Nayati misses the jab.
Nayati blocks a leg kick.
Nayati appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pandeya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nayati.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Pandeya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pandeya throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Nayati decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pandeya's guard.
Nayati stands up over Pandeya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati throwing strikes from guard but Pandeya blocks nicely.
Pandeya working a defensive guard here.
Nayati content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pandeya holds on and takes a little breather.
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Pandeya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pandeya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nayati moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Nayati has his feet on Pandeya's thighs here. He's pushed Pandeya 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! Pandeya screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriel Nayati!
A victorious Adriel Nayati thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bounty Tournament 4
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Pandeya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blades under the eye.
Pandeya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Blades was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pandeya throws out a leg kick but Blades moves out of range and Pandeya only half commits.
Blades definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blades fakes the leg kick and cracks Pandeya in the body.
Pandeya lands a slapping body shot.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Blades throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pandeya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blades moves away.
A head kick misses from Blades.
Pandeya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pandeya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blades looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Blades.
A nice side step and Pandeya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blades chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pandeya can pounce on him. #T1#
Pandeya misses with a body punch
and Blades counters with a three punch combo that has Pandeya backing up. Pandeya nods at Blades to acknowledge the strikes.
Blades throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Blades misses with a looping right.
Blades throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Blades slips under a jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya defending well as Blades loads up on a big left hand.
Pandeya throws a looping overhand right but Blades ducks down to avoid it.
Blades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Blades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandeya.
Blades is looking to counter punch.
Blades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya cracks a nice hook into Blades's ribs.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Blades moved out of range.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Blades is looking to counter with head kicks.
A low kick from Pandeya is predictable there
and Blades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Blades misses with a head kick.
Pandeya only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya jabs Blades to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pandeya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pandeya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandeya.
Pandeya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blades avoids it really well and circles away.
Pablo Blades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pandeya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blades counters with a body kick that stops Pandeya in his tracks momentarily.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blades swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blades takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Blades misses. #T3#
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Blades jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pandeya loads up on a big right hand but Blades slips the punch.
Pandeya walks into a jab.
Pandeya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Blades lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandeya circles away quickly and effectively.
Blades looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pandeya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blades on the side of the head.
Blades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Blades throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blades connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blades.
Blades tries to counter by clinching up but Pandeya breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Pandeya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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#
Pandeya dives in and scores a takedown into Blades's guard.
Pandeya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pandeya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blades is keeping the position for now.
Pandeya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Pandeya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Blades throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pandeya thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blades checks a leg kick.
Blades looks for the body kick but Pandeya saw that one coming.
Blades blocks a jab.
Blades is looking for a counter combo.
Pandeya throws a leg kick
and Blades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown but Blades shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Pandeya misses its intended target.
Blades swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blades shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Pandeya is looking to slow Blades down with leg kicks.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blades as he jumps to the side.
Blades lands a right hook to the body.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Blades.
Blades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blades tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pandeya manages to circle out of the way.
Pandeya blocks a head kick by Blades.
Pandeya misses with a straight right.
Pandeya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blades tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.#T2#
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pablo Blades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pandeya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blades is looking to counter punch.
Pablo Blades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saurabh Pandeya.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandeya.
Blades takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blades stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandeya throws a shot from downtown. Blades moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blades lands an overhand right.
Blades rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pandeya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandeya flicks out a counter leg kick but Blades steps away.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Blades misses the target.
Pandeya tried to score with a low kick but Blades checks it.
Blades is looking for a counter combo.
Blades takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blades moves away.
Blades slips a jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blades momentarily.
Blades takes one to the chin there.
Pandeya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blades.
A swing and a miss from Pandeya.
Blades ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Blades lands a really nice looking cross but Pandeya seems unphased.
Pandeya throws out a loose jab but Blades uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Pandeya finds it's way through Blades's defenses. #T4#
Pandeya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blades throws a nice looking combination but Pandeya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pandeya misses with a hook
and Blades counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Blades throws a head kick that half lands.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Blades.
Blades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
A jab from Blades misses.
A little jabbing left from Pandeya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blades was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.#TD2#
Pandeya is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blades's half guard.
Blades wants to stand back up but Pandeya manages to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pandeya throws an overhand right that lands on Blades's shoulder, as Blades tries to avoid the shot.
Blades slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Blades thinks about countering with a head kick.
Blades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya motions for Blades to come forward. Pandeya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blades throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Blades tests Pandeya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blades cracks Pandeya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pandeya missing with a left hand there. Blades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blades tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pandeya manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blades tests Pandeya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandeya blocks a head kick by Blades. #TD2#
Pandeya closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blades's guard.#T1#
Pandeya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Blades is retaining full guard.
Pandeya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo Blades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pandeya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pandeya is looking to take a break and control but Blades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pandeya advances to mount. #T3#
Pandeya controlling the pace for now.
Saurabh Pandeya has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pandeya.
Blades is squirming around, avoiding Pandeya's attempts to control the action.
Pandeya 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!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bounty Tournament 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Handler drops his hands momentarily and Pandeya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
Pandeya stuffs the takedown.
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Handler moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handler! But no joy.
Handler lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Handler.
You can see the frustration on Pandeya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Handler wants to control but Pandeya is keeping him busy.
Handler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pandeya's legs.
Pandeya has one of Handler's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Handler taking a breather here.
Handler landing strikes. #T1#
Pandeya wants to control but Handler postures up.#SUB2#
Handler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pandeya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pandeya's coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pandeya is not content to let Handler control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Handler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandeya defending against the ground and pound.
Pandeya sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pandeya is looking to improve his position.
Pandeya gets full guard.
Handler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pandeya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandeya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handler throws a big right hand that misses.
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandeya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pandeya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Handler trying to control here.
Handler wants to improve his position but Pandeya is controlling well.
Handler gets full guard.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Handler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler looking for a sweep. Not yet Handler, not yet. #T3#
Pandeya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pandeya stopping the sweep attempt from Handler.
Pandeya advances position into side control!
Handler is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pandeya wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Handler, who protects the arm well.
Pandeya tries to move to mount but Handler blocks the move with his legs.
Pandeya moves into full mount! #T4#
Pandeya looking to control but Handler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pandeya takes Handler's back.
Handler wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Pandeya tightening his grip on Handler, looking for the choke.
Handler tries to escape but Pandeya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pandeya keeps control of the position as Handler tries to break free. #SUB#
Pandeya working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Handler trying to control the action but Pandeya just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Handler moves his leg out of the way.
Handler throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Handler.
Pandeya connects with an inside leg kick.
Pandeya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Handler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Handler scores with a three punch combo!
A shot to the liver by Pandeya. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pandeya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handler! But no joy.
Handler throws an off balance right hand
and Handler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handler shoots for a takedown but Pandeya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
Handler moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Handler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Pandeya lands the left hand.
A big left from Pandeya misses. #T1#
Pandeya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pandeya ducks right into an uppercut from Handler.
Pandeya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Handler lands with an overhand left.
Pandeya misses with a hook.
Pandeya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handler throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pandeya throws a front kick aimed at Handler's knee but Handler avoids it well.
It seemed like Handler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandeya connects with a jab.
Handler lands a nice shot to the body.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Handler moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacob Handler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handler avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya backing away here, and Handler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pandeya lands a nice shot to the body.
Pandeya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Pandeya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandeya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Handler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Pandeya scores with a jab.
Pandeya swings widly with a right hand
and Handler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Handler.
Handler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Handler.
Handler misses with a straight left.
Handler takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Pandeya misses. #TD2#
Handler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pandeya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Pandeya trying to control the position here.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pandeya wants to sweep but no luck.
Pandeya seems keen to control Handler's posture.
Handler preventing the sweep.
Handler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pandeya's guard.
Pandeya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handler is working away from the top position though.
Pandeya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pandeya.#SUB#
Pandeya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handler is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pandeya is on top in guard. #REVR#
Handler wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Pandeya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Handler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pandeya stands and throws Handler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Handler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Handler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Handler working over Pandeya with some ground and pound. Pandeya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pandeya is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Handler prevents Pandeya from improving his position.
Handler drops an elbow to the side of Pandeya's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pandeya lands the left hand.
Handler fails to land the takedown.
Handler throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Handler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pandeya as he jumps to the side.
Pandeya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Handler doesn't seem bothered though.
Pandeya swings widly with a right hand
and Handler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandeya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandeya there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Handler misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Handler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handler trying to control the position but Pandeya is working away.
Pandeya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Handler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Pandeya is trying to get back to full guard.
Pandeya trying to control from the bottom.
Pandeya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Handler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Handler's back!
Handler is trying to break free.
Handler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pandeya off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pandeya controlling the position well here. Handler rolled but Pandeya kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Handler staying busy and making it hard for Pandeya to control.
Pandeya keeps control of the position as Handler tries to break free.
Pandeya doesn't have the hooks in and Handler manages to turn into his guard.
Pandeya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handler's guard. #REVR#
Pandeya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Handler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacob Handler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pandeya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Pandeya from controlling successfully.
Handler wants to sweep but no luck.
Pandeya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Handler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handler wants to pass the guard but Pandeya is defending well.
Pandeya wants to control but Handler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Handler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Handler is looking to take a break and control but Pandeya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pandeya manages to get to full guard.
Pandeya is adopting a defensive guard.
Handler landing some decent shots from guard.
Pandeya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Handler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Pandeya keeps moving.
Handler stopping the sweep attempt from Pandeya.
Handler looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pandeya 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya has his hands on Handler's head, controlling the position.
Handler passes into half guard.
Pandeya is staying active underneath Handler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Handler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pandeya controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Handler.
I think Pandeya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
A relieved looking Saurabh Pandeya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandeya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut lands for Pandeya. That snapped Hernandez's head back.
Pandeya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
Pandeya half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Pandeya digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
Saurabh Pandeya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hernandez.
Pandeya stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Pandeya.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2##TD2#
Pandeya gets caught flat footed, as Hernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pandeya is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Pandeya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Pandeya looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Pandeya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Pandeya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Pandeya.
Hernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Pandeya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pandeya keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Pandeya's brow. #SUB#
Pandeya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Hernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pandeya holds on and takes a little breather.
Pandeya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandeya, not yet. #T4#
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Pandeya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pandeya looking to control. #SUB#
Pandeya is looking for a triangle here but Hernandez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hernandez lands an elbow.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pandeya is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Pandeya is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hernandez connects with a decent elbow.
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pandeya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hernandez momentarily.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernandez defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pandeya lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Pandeya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pandeya chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hernandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Hernandez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pandeya on his heels. He'll look to pass Pandeya's guard now, I'm sure.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandeya, not yet.
Pandeya is working hard here to advance position.
Frank Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Pandeya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Pandeya can't keep his opponent in guard - Hernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pandeya keeping control of the position.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Pandeya is working away.
Pandeya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
Pandeya tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a kimura but Pandeya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hernandez to get the leverage.
Hernandez wants to control but Pandeya is keeping him busy.
Pandeya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pandeya tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Pandeya trying to control from the bottom.
Pandeya wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well. #T4#
Hernandez is nestled in close to Pandeya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pandeya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pandeya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Pandeya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to advance position but Pandeya won't allow it.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pandeya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Hernandez seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Pandeya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pandeya with a jab.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
Pandeya lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandeya. Pandeya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandeya scores with a jab.
Pandeya scores with a body shot.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandeya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandeya to score with a decent uppercut.
Pandeya lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Pandeya connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya connects with a single shot there.
Hernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandeya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hernandez scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez slips a jab from Pandeya.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nice body punch from Pandeya.
Pandeya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Pandeya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pandeya, as that shot connected.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Pandeya sprawls well.
Pandeya throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Hernandez takes one to the chin there.
Saurabh Pandeya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandeya digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Pandeya cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
And Hernandez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pandeya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya clearly takes that round.
That's time! Pandeya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Pandeya misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Pandeya didn't expect that.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Pandeya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hernandez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pandeya throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hernandez's body to avoid the submission. Hernandez has instead reached around Pandeya's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hernandez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new lightweight champion!
Frank Hernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 80: 2nd round
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Lambart slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Lambart throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Lambart lunges at Pandeya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pandeya's hand.
A big right from Lambart misses.
Lambart looks to land a body kick but Pandeya moved away.
Lambart thuds a left hand into Pandeya's body.
A jab from Lambart misses.
We've been told by Lambart's head coaches at Black Swans that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lambart swings widly with a right hand
and Lambart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Pandeya lands with a shot to the body.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Pandeya ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Lambart slips a jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liber Lambart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambart throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lambart misses with a straight right.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lambart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Lambart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lambart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lambart.
Nice straight punches there by Lambart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lambart.
Lambart throws a leg kick which misses Pandeya's front leg but catches the back leg as Pandeya tries to avoid it.
Lambart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pandeya.
Lambart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lambart misses with a kick to the body
and Pandeya counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Lambart throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Lambart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambart looks to throw the jab but Pandeya is out of range.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambart.
Lambart blocks a jab.
Lambart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lambart can pounce on him.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambart.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambart.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambart moves away.
Pandeya throws a jab when Lambart was well out of range.
Lambart throws a big counter combination but Pandeya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lambart tries to land a leg kick but Pandeya saw it coming and moves away.
Lambart looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Pandeya avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Pandeya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Pandeya tenderised Lambart's leg. Lambart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambart moves away.
Pandeya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lambart to counter with a crisp jab.
Lambart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pandeya.
Lambart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lambart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lambart throws out a leg kick but Pandeya moves out of range and Lambart only half commits.
Lambart misses with the body kick
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya throws a body punch but Lambart moves out of range.
Lambart throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Pandeya misses with a body shot
and Lambart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambart works the jab nicely.
Lambart throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lambart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Lambart tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lambart slips under a jab.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Lambart misses with a hook to the body
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
Lambart throws a leg kick
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Lambart.
Pandeya scores with a jab. Lambart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lambart throws a push kick but Pandeya slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Liber Lambart will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lambart throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Lambart catches Pandeya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Lambart moved out of range.
Pandeya lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambart lands with a cross.
Lambart swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambart.
Lambart misses with a few strikes there.
Lambart scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pandeya moves out of range as Lambart throws a body kick.
Pandeya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lambart manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pandeya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lambart on the side of the head.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambart throws out the jab.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Pandeya tests Lambart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Lambart.
Lambart defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Lambart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Lambart.
Pandeya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pandeya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
Lambart is looking to counter punch.
Liber Lambart is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandeya lands with a good body shot.
Lambart misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandeya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Lambart throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Pandeya counters with a shoot takedown. Lambart fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pandeya forces his way into half guard.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but Lambart defending well.
Still in half guard, Pandeya seems content to control.
Pandeya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lambart keeps working.
Pandeya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lambart tries to kick Pandeya off but Pandeya keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Well, if Pandeya is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pandeya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pandeya is trying to control. Lambart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pandeya is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lambart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pandeya is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pandeya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pandeya cracks Lambart with a good jab.
Lambart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Lambart.
Lambart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Lambart gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lambart swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Lambart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Pandeya slips under a jab.
A jab from Lambart misses.
It seemed like Pandeya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lambart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pandeya swings for the body but Lambart moves out of range.
Lambart is looking to counter punch.
Lambart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lambart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lambart scores with a shot to the body.
Lambart missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Lambart moved out of range.
A low kick from Lambart is predictable there
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandeya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Lambart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lambart throws a lazy uppercut
and Lambart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Lambart misses.
Lambart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandeya.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya jabs at Lambart's body.
Lambart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Lambart misses with an uppercut.
Lambart is looking to chop away at Pandeya's legs.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lambart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Lambart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lambart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lambart throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Lambart throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Lambart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Lambart moved out of range nicely.
Lambart misses with a body punch
and Pandeya counters with a straight right hand.
Lambart thows a leg kick but Pandeya checks it
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya misses the jab.
Pandeya throws the left hand but Lambart avoids the punch easily.
Lambart throws a solid leg kick but Pandeya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lambart.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.#T3#
Pandeya slips a jab and a cross from Lambart.
Lambart swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pandeya misses the body punch
and Lambart counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Pandeya there.
Lambart moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lambart misses the shot to the body.
Pandeya moves out of range as Lambart strikes.
Pandeya feints the counter takedown.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Pandeya ducks down to avoid it.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Pandeya ducks down to avoid it.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambart throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Pandeya misses.
Lambart throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya lands with a right hand.
Lambart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Lambart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pandeya on the side of the head.
Pandeya lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambart throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Pandeya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lambart throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya with the inside leg kick.
Lambart 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.
Lambart misses with a hook
and Pandeya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lambart misses with a kick to the body
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lambart throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a straight right hand.
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Lambart misses with a jab to the body
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Lambart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lambart.
Lambart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambart throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lambart misses with a leg kick
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pandeya thuds his right hand into Lambart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lambart lands a jab.
Pandeya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandeya thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lambart throws a lazy body kick
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lambart connects with a right hand. Pandeya shakes it off.
Pandeya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lambart is looking to counter punch.
Lambart slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Lambart is looking to counter punch.
Lambart misses with the body kick
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Lambart throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambart.
A slow jab from Pandeya misses its intended target.
Lambart takes one on the button.
Lambart checks a leg kick.
Lambart tries to land a body kick
and Lambart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Lambart saw that one coming.
Lambart swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lambart.#T2#
Lambart throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lambart. That did some damage!
Lambart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Pandeya with the counter takedown but Lambart avoids it easily.
Lambart throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
so Pandeya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya won't allow Lambart to get back to his feet.
Pandeya looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya is looking to pass into half guard but Lambart pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lambart is in guard.#REVR#
Pandeya wants to control the position but Lambart says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pandeya wants to control but Lambart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lambart throwing shots but Pandeya is blocking nicely.
Pandeya tries to get to full guard but Lambart has control of the leg. #SU#
Lambart escapes and gets back to his feet.
Pandeya lands a slapping body shot.
Lambart thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandeya.#T4#
Lambart just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambart tries to land a body kick
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lambart is looking to land body kicks.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya scores with a shot to the body.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambart.
Lambart throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lambart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lambart cracks Pandeya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Lambart - just one landing.
Lambart throws a solid leg kick but Pandeya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lambart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Lambart throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a straight right hand.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Lambart saw that one coming.
Lambart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandeya. Pandeya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lambart misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lambart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandeya circles away quickly and effectively.
Pandeya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pandeya throws out a loose jab but Lambart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lambart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambart misses with a right hand
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
Lambart misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Lambart.
Pandeya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandeya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pandeya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lambart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandeya. Pandeya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lambart fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambart. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lambart throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick from Lambart.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Lambart moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lambart.
Lambart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Lambart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandeya to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Lambart throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Lambart misses the jab.
Pandeya loads up on a big right hand but Lambart slips the punch.
Lambart throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Pandeya counters with a single leg into guard. Lambart didn't expect that.
Pandeya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lambart wants to stand but Pandeya is controlling the position.
Lambart looking to control. #T3#
Pandeya trying to control but Lambart is working from the bottom.
Pandeya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pandeya trying to control the position but Lambart is working away.
Lambart prevents Pandeya from improving position. #SUB2#
Pandeya is trying to get an arm triangle but Lambart is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandeya wants to control but Lambart is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Pandeya wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lambart, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Pandeya wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lambart, who protects the arm well.
Lambart is trying to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
Saurabh Pandeya is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Saurabh Pandeya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 75: Pay day at the Expo
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Pandeya lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Pandeya. No joy for Hansen on that attempt.
Hansen throws a right hand that misses
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand. #TD#
Hansen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pandeya to the mat! Pandeya manages to get full guard.
Pandeya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Pandeya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hansen defends well.
Hansen slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya taking some punishment here, with Hansen in his half guard.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep. Hansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pandeya is not content to let Hansen control the position.#T1#
Hansen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pandeya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pandeya.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Pandeya keeps moving.
Pandeya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Pandeya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pandeya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pandeya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hansen controls the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hansen is working Pandeya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hansen trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandeya is trying to control the position but Hansen postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pandeya holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hansen misses with a takedown
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Hansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pandeya tries to avoid it but Hansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pandeya to the ground. Pandeya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soren Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Pandeya.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hansen.
Hansen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pandeya swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Hansen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pandeya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hansen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Saurabh Pandeya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Pandeya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
Pandeya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
That's time! Hansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hansen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hansen moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
Pandeya with a nice cross.
Pandeya stuffs the takedown.
Pandeya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pandeya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Pandeya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Hansen tries to counter with a takedown but Pandeya is quick to defend against it.
Hansen slips under a jab from Pandeya.
Hansen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pandeya sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandeya. Hansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hansen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pandeya sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Hansen misses with a takedown
and Hansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soren Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Hansen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a shot to the body.
Pandeya lands a right hook to the body.
Hansen shoots and misses
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hansen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Hansen tries to clinch up.
Pandeya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hansen has his takedown stuffed
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansen.
It looked like Hansen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandeya.
Hansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandeya throws a jab when Hansen was well out of range.#T3#
Pandeya throws a body punch but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pandeya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hansen throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya throws a shot from downtown. Hansen moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya works Hansen's body with a nice hook.
Hansen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Hansen fails with the takedown
and Pandeya counters with a right hand to the body.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hansen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pandeya's waist but Pandeya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hansen off to one side.
Pandeya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pandeya lands a jab.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Hansen is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pandeya cracks Hansen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hansen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Hansen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Pandeya.
Hansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Hansen wants to clinch up but Pandeya keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pandeya with the counter takedown but Hansen avoids it easily.
Pandeya connects with a body shot that sends Hansen's belly button to the back.#T1#
Pandeya throws a lazy right hand but Hansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Hansen moved out of range.#TD#
Hansen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pandeya is trying to defend but Hansen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hansen winds up and cracks Pandeya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pandeya is looking to control Hansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pandeya avoid being mounted?
Pandeya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hansen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pandeya regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Pandeya is adopting a defensive guard.
Pandeya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hansen distracts Pandeya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Pandeya looking for a guillotine here but Hansen defends easily.
Hansen is fighting to break Pandeya's control of his arms but Pandeya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandeya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hansen throwing strikes but missing.
Pandeya controlling Hansen's posture.
Pandeya trying to control the position.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya trying to control the position.
Hansen pushes down on Pandeya's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hansen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pandeya has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pandeya wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pandeya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pandeya.
Pandeya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pandeya is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pandeya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hansen looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Soren Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pandeya scores with a nice head shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
During a confident post fight interview, Saurabh Pandeya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 70 - De Rossi vs Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Pandeya walks into a jab.
Pandeya looks to throw the jab but Handler is out of range.
Handler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pandeya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandeya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Handler missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handler fails with the takedown
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya with a jab.
Pandeya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That kick from Handler tenderised Pandeya's leg. Pandeya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Handler throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya slips a jab and a cross from Handler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handler misses with a jab to the body
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
Handler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pandeya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handler misses with a looping left.
Pandeya misses with a straight left. #T1#
Pandeya lands a nice looking body shot.
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Handler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handler shoots for a takedown but Pandeya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handler.
Handler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Handler throws a body kick that misses
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandeya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Handler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Handler loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Handler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pandeya is looking to counter punch.
Handler misses with a double jab
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Handler is predictable there #TD#
and Pandeya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pandeya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Handler looking for a guillotine here but Pandeya defends easily.
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Handler is retaining full guard. #T2#
Handler looking for a sweep. Not yet Handler, not yet. #SUB2#
Handler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pandeya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pandeya advances position into side control!#SUB#
Pandeya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Handler looks to move to half guard but instead Pandeya has passed into mount! Damn!
Pandeya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Handler is trying to escape the mount but Pandeya keeps good control and instead manages to take Handler's back. #SUB#
Handler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pandeya's arms. #T3#
Pandeya is trying to stick to Handler's back but Handler is turning into Pandeya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pandeya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Handler.#SUB#
Pandeya is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Pandeya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Handler defends it easily.#SUB#
Handler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Handler pushing down on Pandeya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pandeya trying to control here.
Handler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Pandeya looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Handler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Handler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pandeya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Handler wants to work for an arm triangle but Pandeya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pandeya manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Handler avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Handler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Pandeya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Pandeya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pandeya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Handler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Handler. Beautiful body shot.
Pandeya with a nice cross.
Handler fails to land with a series of punches.
Pandeya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pandeya cracks Handler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacob Handler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Handler looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler misses with an uppercut.
Handler misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Pandeya as Handler shoots in.
Pandeya misses with a straight left. #T1#
Pandeya defending well as Handler loads up on a big left hand.
Pandeya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Handler sprawls and moves away.
Pandeya jabs Handler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Handler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handler throws out a powerful jab.
Pandeya throws a lazy uppercut
and Handler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacob Handler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandeya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handler misses with a hook.
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Handler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saurabh Pandeya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handler throws a series of punches but Pandeya avoids them all with ease.
Handler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya cracks Handler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya jabs Handler to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Pandeya lands a jab.#TD2#
Handler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pandeya stops Handler from passing to mount.
Pandeya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Handler working away.
Pandeya manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Handler is not content to let Pandeya control the position.
Pandeya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Handler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but Handler defending well. #T3##SUB#
Pandeya seems to be working for a kimura but Handler defends the submission attempt.
Handler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pandeya trying to mount his opponent but Handler defends it.
Pandeya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Handler is looking to get to half guard.
Pandeya tries to control but Handler wriggling away. #T4#
Pandeya prevents Handler from getting the reversal.
Pandeya tries to control but Handler wriggling away.
Handler regains half guard.
Pandeya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pandeya fails to take his opponent's back.
Pandeya works his way to his opponent's back.
Handler is trying to break free. #SUB#
Pandeya has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Handler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Handler misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya moves out of range as Handler strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Handler misses the target.
Pandeya tries to move into range but Handler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Handler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pandeya but Pandeya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A counter left hand to the body from Pandeya misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Handler.
Handler throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handler.
Handler throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Handler - just one landing.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Handler.
Pandeya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pandeya lands with a cross. #T1#
Handler throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Pandeya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pandeya wants to pass the guard but Handler is keeping the position.
Handler working a defensive guard here.
Pandeya passes Handler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Handler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Handler wants to get back to full guard.
Pandeya is trying to control the action in half guard but Handler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Pandeya seems to be working for a kimura but Handler defends the submission attempt.
Handler is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Pandeya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handler is just riding it out for now. Pandeya eventually gives up the hold.
Jacob Handler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Pandeya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handler defends it well.
Handler is trying to get back to full guard.
Handler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Handler working for a triangle but Pandeya defends it easily.
Pandeya forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Pandeya wants to take a breather but Handler is having none of it.
Handler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Handler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pandeya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pandeya's back!
Pandeya trying to control the action but Handler just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Pandeya preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Handler. #SUB2#
Handler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Handler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pandeya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pandeya for a finish.
Handler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Handler tightening his grip on Pandeya, looking for the choke. #T4#
Pandeya tries to break free.
Pandeya rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pandeya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Handler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pandeya working a defensive guard here.
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandeya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pandeya's head.
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saurabh Pandeya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandeya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saurabh Pandeya.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pandeya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: HFC 67: Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Lambart throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambart.
Lambart misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Pandeya.
Lambart misses with a right hand
and Lambart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Lambart misses the target.
Pandeya moves out of range of the leg kick from Lambart.
Lambart misses with a body shot.
Lambart swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lambart loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lambart misses with a body shot.
Pandeya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lambart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Lambart.
Lambart misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Lambart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lambart lands with a nice body punch.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lambart.
Lambart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Lambart misses with a kick to the body
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
Lambart throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Pandeya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lambart.
Lambart throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lambart was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Lambart lands a jab to the nose.
Lambart misses with a hook.
Lambart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pandeya if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Lambart slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Liber Lambart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambart is just out of range.
Pandeya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandeya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lambart scrambles back to his feet.
Lambart connects with a solid leg kick.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Lambart.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lambart was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
A low kick from Lambart misses
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lambart misses with an uppercut.
Lambart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Lambart defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Lambart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pandeya swings for the body but Lambart moves out of range.
Lambart throws a leg kick but Pandeya moved away.
Lambart looks to land a combination but Pandeya avoids it well.
Lambart misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely.
Lambart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lambart.
Nice jab there from Lambart.
Pandeya steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lambart. That one must have hurt.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lambart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pandeya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lambart misses with a right hand
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
Lambart throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandeya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambart explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lambart misses with a body shot.
Pandeya is looking to counter punch.
Crunch! Lambart slams his shin into Pandeya's torso.
Lambart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pandeya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lambart misses with a hook.
Lambart lands a jab.
Lambart throws a leg kick that misses.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Lambart.
Lambart lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lambart.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lambart.
Lambart stalks Pandeya and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pandeya's face. Pandeya staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liber Lambart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lambart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lambart can pounce on him.
Lambart thuds his shin into the meat of Pandeya's side.
Nice straight punches there by Lambart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lambart.
Lambart throws a leg kick
and Pandeya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Lambart misses with a right hand #TD#
so Pandeya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've been informed that Lambart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lambart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya trying to control but Lambart is working from the bottom.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Pandeya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lambart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lambart has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lambart trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
Lambart postures up. #SU2#
Lambart stands up and waves to Pandeya to follow him.
Lambart throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandeya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lambart thinking.
Lambart misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandeya counters with a nice body shot.
Lambart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lambart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandeya circles away quickly and effectively.
Lambart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pandeya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Lambart moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lambart throws a series of punches but Pandeya avoids them all with ease.
Lambart throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a straight right hand.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick from Lambart.
A big left from Pandeya misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Pandeya ducks down to avoid it.
Lambart throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lambart swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a right hand to the body.
Lambart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Lambart.#T3#
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambart.
Lambart throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lambart looks to land a body kick but Pandeya moved away.
Pandeya jabs at Lambart's body.
Lambart throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Lambart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick from Lambart.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Pandeya misses its target.
Lambart throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Lambart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pandeya ducks right into an uppercut from Lambart. #T4#
Lambart throws a leg kick
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lambart misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Pandeya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lambart.
Lambart moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambart throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pandeya misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Lambart.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Lambart.
It looked like Pandeya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lambart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambart throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liber Lambart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Pandeya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lambart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lambart misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Pandeya counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lambart!
Lambart is looking to reverse the position.
Lambart struggling a bit here.
Pandeya looking to control but instead Lambart has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lambart is staying active underneath Pandeya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but Lambart defending well.
Pandeya moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Pandeya tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lambart's legs. #SUB#
Pandeya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lambart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Lambart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambart is looking to reverse the position.
Lambart stops Pandeya from passing to mount.
Pandeya is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pandeya is looking to take a break and control but Lambart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pandeya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lambart rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pandeya's guard! Nice work there by Lambart!
Pandeya working a defensive guard here.
Lambart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lambart throws a big elbow that misses.
Pandeya trying to keep a closed guard but Lambart is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lambart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pandeya is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pandeya throws a jab but it's blocked by Lambart.
Lambart with the inside leg kick.
Pandeya moves out of range as Lambart throws a body kick.
Lambart lands with a hook. Pandeya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lambart tries a low kick but Pandeya avoids it.
Lambart throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Pandeya slips under a jab.
Pandeya throwing a counter right hand but Lambart manages to avoid it.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lambart throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pandeya counters with a straight right hand.
Pandeya checks a leg kick nicely.
Lambart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lambart throws out a loose jab but Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambart throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Lambart misses with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya slips a straight right by Lambart.
Lambart throws a push kick but Pandeya slaps the foot to one side.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Lambart. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liber Lambart really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Pandeya throws a looping overhand right but Lambart ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Lambart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambart.
Lambart stuns Pandeya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pandeya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lambart can pounce on him.
Lambart lands a nice shot that snaps Pandeya's head back.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lambart.
Lambart throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambart throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a right hand to the body.
Pandeya throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lambart counter with a right hand.
Lambart moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya throws an overhand right that lands on Lambart's shoulder, as Lambart tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Lambart misses.#T1#
Lambart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Lambart avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Lambart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lambart just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambart slips under a jab.
Lambart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Lambart's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice cross by Pandeya.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya staying out of range there.#T2#
Lambart throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Lambart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya moves out of range as Lambart strikes.
Lambart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pandeya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambart moves forwards but Pandeya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lambart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Lambart.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pandeya misses with a hook.
Lambart tries a quick counter leg kick but Pandeya is wise to it.
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Lambart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Pandeya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pandeya trying to move into half guard but instead Lambart has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3##SU2#
Lambart stands and steps away. Pandeya gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lambart misses with a looping left.
It looked like Pandeya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandeya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lambart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lambart looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambart misses with a right hand
and Lambart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lambart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pandeya.
Pandeya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lambart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pandeya looks to throw the jab but Lambart is out of range.
Lambart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambart.
Pandeya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lambart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Lambart tries a quick counter leg kick but Pandeya is wise to it.#T4#
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lambart throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pandeya misses the jab.
That kick from Lambart tenderised Pandeya's leg. Pandeya is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambart.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambart.
Lambart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Lambart.
Pandeya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lambart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pandeya in his tracks.
Lambart throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
Lambart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Lambart misses with a hook.
Pandeya looks to throw the jab but Lambart is out of range.
Lambart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pandeya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandeya there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Lambart there.
Lambart misses the jab.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lambart pushes Pandeya away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Pandeya finds it's target.
Pandeya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pandeya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Lambart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lambart.
Lambart pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambart.
Lambart throws out a loose jab but Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambart lands with a right hand.
Lambart cracks Pandeya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lambart misses with a looping right.
Pandeya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lambart fails to land with a series of punches.
Lambart throws a hook but Pandeya avoids it easily.
Lambart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandeya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandeya throwing a counter right hand but Lambart manages to avoid it.
Pandeya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lambart looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
Lambart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lambart throws a hook but Pandeya avoids it easily.
Lambart misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Lambart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya cracks Lambart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pandeya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambart misses with a hook
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya throws a lazy uppercut
and Lambart counters with a right hand to the body.
Lambart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a hook but Lambart blocks it.
Lambart digs a good hook to Pandeya's body.
Lambart misses with a right hand
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lambart.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.#T3#
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Lambart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandeya.
Pandeya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lambart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambart. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Lambart misses.
Pandeya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lambart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lambart is looking to land body kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Lambart.
Pandeya scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Pandeya moves out of range as Lambart throws a body kick.
Pandeya walks into a jab.
Pandeya misses with a lunging right hand
and Lambart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Lambart.
Lambart tries to move into range but Pandeya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lambart can pounce on him.
Pandeya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lambart at a distance.
Pandeya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pandeya takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lambart throws a leg kick #TD#
so Pandeya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saurabh Pandeya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liber Lambart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pandeya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liber Lambart.
I think Lambart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Liber Lambart!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Liber Lambart!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Liber Lambart!

Liber Lambart wins by unanimous decision! Liber Lambart retains his lightweight title!

Event: HFC 62: EVQ vs Cleever
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Amosov staying out of range there.
We've been told by Amosov's head coaches at Average Judas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pandeya throws an off balance right hand
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amosov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amosov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pandeya finds it's way round the side to connect with Amosov's head.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pandeya cracks Amosov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pandeya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Amosov.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Amosov throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a hook to the side of Amosov's head but Amosov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
Pandeya stuns Amosov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pandeya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amosov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pandeya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pandeya lands a head shot.
Pandeya stuns Amosov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pandeya swings for the body but Amosov moves out of range.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya slips under a jab.#T2#
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Pandeya.
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Amosov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya slips under a jab.
Amosov slips a straight right by Pandeya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya slips under a jab.
Pandeya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Amosov misses.
Pandeya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pandeya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amosov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya misses with a jab to the body
and Amosov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Pandeya scores with a punch to the head.
Pandeya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pandeya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amosov throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amosov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pandeya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Pandeya throws a hook but Amosov avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Amosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Pandeya with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amosov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amosov slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Amosov staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Amosov misses the target.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Amosov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Amosov moves out of range.
Pandeya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pandeya works Amosov's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pandeya lands with an overhand left.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
It looked like Amosov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandeya misses with a right hand
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Saurabh Pandeya has been cut.
Pandeya works Amosov's body with a nice hook.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amosov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amosov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandeya misses with a right hand
and Amosov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya throws an overhand right that lands on Amosov's shoulder, as Amosov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Amosov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Amosov defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Amosov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Pandeya scores with a nice head shot.
Pandeya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Amosov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandeya thuds a left hand into Amosov's body.
Pandeya thuds a left hand into Amosov's body.
Amosov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amosov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pandeya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amosov looks to throw the jab but Pandeya is out of range.
Pandeya throws a right hand that misses
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amosov.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Amosov.
Amosov is looking to counter punch.
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pandeya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amosov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amosov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amosov.
Pandeya lands a jab to Amosov's midsection.
Pandeya moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Pandeya throws a lazy uppercut
and Amosov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amosov walks into a stiff left hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Amosov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pandeya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amosov at a distance.
Pandeya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandeya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amosov defends it well.
Pandeya misses with a lunging right hand
and Amosov counters with a nice body shot.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Amosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Amosov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Pandeya sizes up Amosov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pandeya scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amosov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Amosov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Amosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Amosov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amosov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Amosov is just out of range.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Amosov misses the target.
Pandeya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saurabh Pandeya's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pandeya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amosov finds it's way round the side to connect with Pandeya's head.
A jab from Pandeya finds it's way through Amosov's defenses.
Pandeya throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandeya catches Amosov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amosov throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amosov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amosov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandeya swings widly with a right hand
and Amosov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amosov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Amosov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Amosov throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya with a nice cross.
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Amosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pandeya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Pandeya.
Amosov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yaroslav Amosov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amosov ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
It looked like Amosov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandeya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Amosov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya with a jab.
Amosov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandeya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amosov missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Amosov.
Amosov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pandeya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amosov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amosov misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely.
Amosov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Amosov throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amosov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
Pandeya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Amosov with a body shot.
Amosov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pandeya's head.#T4#
Pandeya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amosov moves away.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Amosov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Amosov throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Pandeya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Amosov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya lands a nice looking body shot.

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

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

Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Saurabh Pandeya!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Saurabh Pandeya!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Saurabh Pandeya!

Saurabh Pandeya wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Saurabh Pandeya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 56: Hunt vs Fermi
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandeya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shahriyar Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai cracks Pandeya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pandeya scores with a decent looking hook.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Pandeya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Pandeya is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Pandeya is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Pandeya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Pandeya has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chai doesn't defend quickly enough and Pandeya has managed to lock this one up! Can Chai escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pandeya on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Saurabh Pandeya!
During a confident post fight interview, Saurabh Pandeya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 49: Saneuji vs Smith
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Morrison moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
Pandeya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison blocks a jab.
As Pandeya looks to move away, Morrison throws a big counter combo but Pandeya just gets out of the way.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Pandeya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pandeya misses with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pandeya throws a right hand that misses
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Pandeya throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Pandeya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Pandeya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morrison walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.#T2#
Pandeya throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison throws a nice looking combination but Pandeya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morrison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
It looked like Morrison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Morrison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
A quick step to the side and Morrison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Pandeya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandeya looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Morrison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Pandeya throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandeya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrison in his tracks.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison lands with a hook. Pandeya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandeya. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pandeya misses with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya throws a right hand that misses
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Alexander Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison misses with a jab to the body
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandeya tests Morrison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison digs a good hook to Pandeya's body.
Pandeya throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandeya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pandeya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrison in his tracks.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Pandeya defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Pandeya throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison is looking for a counter combo.
Morrison misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Morrison staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pandeya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Morrison cracks Pandeya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Morrison swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison throws a hook but Pandeya avoids it easily.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandeyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Pandeya misses with an uppercut
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Morrison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pandeya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morrison counters with a three punch combo that has Pandeya backing up. Pandeya nods at Morrison to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison lands a jab to the nose.
Morrison misses with a body shot. #T4#
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandeya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Morrison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morrison looks to land a combination but Pandeya avoids it well.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya connects with a body shot that sends Morrison's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Morrison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pandeya throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya misses with a shot to the body
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Morrison catches Pandeya right on the button with a cross.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Pandeya misses. #T1#
Pandeya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandeya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Pandeya swings widly with a right hand
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Alexander Morrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range. #T2#
Pandeya lands an overhand right.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandeya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrison scrambles back to his feet.
Pandeya scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison takes a swing at Pandeya's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya with a hook.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pandeya loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Pandeya misses the body punch
and Morrison counters with a right hand to the body.
Morrison misses with a looping left.#T4#
The fighters circling - Pandeya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Pandeya.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandeya.
Morrison misses the jab.
It seemed like Pandeya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandeya misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pandeya avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Alexander Morrison!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: HFC 39: Ivanovic vs Truth
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Pandeya swings for the body but Elkins moves out of range.
Elkins throws a nice looking combination but Pandeya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pandeya tries to move into range but Elkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Elkins is looking to clinch.
Pandeya swats away the attempt to clinch by Elkins.
Pandeya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya scores with a nice right hand.
Pandeya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pandeya cracks Elkins with an open hand slap.#T1#
Pandeya takes a swing at Elkins's ribcage but misses.
Elkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Elkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pandeya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab by Elkins.
Elkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandeya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elkins scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Elkins is rocked!
Pandeya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elkins tries to clinch but Pandeya moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pandeya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Elkins moved out of range.
Elkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Elkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pandeya drops Elkins with a huge uppercut! Elkins drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Pandeya is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

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

Event: HFC 32: Ivanovic vs Greene
Date: Sep 08, 2022

#R1#
Agnarr Jr throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya misses with a hook
and Agnarr Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agnarr Jr misses the body punch
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agnarr Jr slips under a jab from Pandeya.
Agnarr Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alfin Agnarr Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarr Jr throws out the jab.
Agnarr Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandeya misses the body punch
and Agnarr Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Agnarr Jr both land. Nice combination.
Agnarr Jr misses with a hook
and Pandeya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agnarr Jr thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agnarr Jr loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Agnarr Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Agnarr Jr misses the jab.
Pandeya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Agnarr Jr ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.#T1#
Pandeya catches Agnarr Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Agnarr Jr throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Agnarr Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandeya manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pandeya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Agnarr Jr throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Agnarr Jr misses with a low kick as Pandeya jumps back.
Pandeya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Agnarr Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Agnarr Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agnarr Jr loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Agnarr Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Agnarr Jr.
Pandeya throws a poor cross that misses
and Agnarr Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Agnarr Jr blocks a jab.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Agnarr Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarr Jr.#T2#
Good exchange - Pandeya coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarr Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Agnarr Jr misses with a left hand
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
Agnarr Jr throws out a loose jab but Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarr Jr throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Agnarr Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Agnarr Jr lands an overhand right.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr scores with a hook.
Agnarr Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandeya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Agnarr Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Pandeya throws a jab when Agnarr Jr was well out of range.#T3#
Pandeya lands a nice shot that snaps Agnarr Jr's head back.
Agnarr Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandeya dodges the punch combination from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Donk. Agnarr Jr catches Pandeya right on the button with a cross.
Agnarr Jr misses with a looping left.
Agnarr Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Agnarr Jr misses with a left hand
and Pandeya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Agnarr Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Agnarr Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pandeya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Agnarr Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Agnarr Jr throws out a loose jab but Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr misses with a left hand
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Agnarr Jr misses.
Agnarr Jr misses with an uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pandeya takes one to the chin there.
Agnarr Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandeya misses with a lunging right hand
and Agnarr Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Agnarr Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agnarr Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pandeya's hands.
Agnarr Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agnarr Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alfin Agnarr Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pandeya misses with a lunging right hand
and Agnarr Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agnarr Jr misses with a hook.
Pandeya scores with a punch to the head.
Agnarr Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Pandeya loads up on a big right hand but Agnarr Jr slips the punch.
Pandeya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Agnarr Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Agnarr Jr throws a solid leg kick but Pandeya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarr Jr misses with a left hand
and Pandeya counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandeya.
Pandeya lands a head shot.#ROC2#Agnarr Jr is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pandeya.
Oh Agnarr Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Pandeya slips under a jab from Agnarr Jr.
Pandeya swings for the body but Agnarr Jr moves out of range.
Agnarr Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Pandeya swings widly with a right hand
and Agnarr Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Agnarr Jr scores with a hook.
Agnarr Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Agnarr Jr throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
Agnarr Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Agnarr Jr lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Pandeya does it's job there.
Agnarr Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pandeya misses with a right hand
letting Agnarr Jr counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agnarr Jr.#T2#
Pandeya throws an overhand right that lands on Agnarr Jr's shoulder, as Agnarr Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Agnarr Jr dips to his left and cracks Pandeya with an uppercut!
Pandeya walks into a left hand.
Pandeya tries to move into range but Agnarr Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pandeya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pandeya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Agnarr Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Agnarr Jr lands a jab to Pandeya's midsection.
Pandeya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandeya there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agnarr Jr.
Pandeya cracks Agnarr Jr with a good jab.
Agnarr Jr scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Pandeya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Agnarr Jr ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut
enabling Agnarr Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Agnarr Jr avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Agnarr Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a shot from downtown. Agnarr Jr moves away and avoids it.
Agnarr Jr slips under a jab.
It looked like Agnarr Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Pandeya misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Agnarr Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Agnarr Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agnarr Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agnarr Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agnarr Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandeya to score with a decent uppercut.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Agnarr Jr moves out of range.
Agnarr Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Agnarr Jr ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Pandeya stuns Agnarr Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Agnarr Jr throws a low kick but Pandeya moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Pandeya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Agnarr Jr moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Agnarr Jr misses the target.
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alfin Agnarr Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Agnarr Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Agnarr Jr.
Pandeya throws an overhand right that lands on Agnarr Jr's shoulder, as Agnarr Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Pandeya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Agnarr Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a right hand to the body.
Agnarr Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandeya misses with a straight right.
Agnarr Jr throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agnarr Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Agnarr Jr misses
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarr Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Agnarr Jr.
A big right from Pandeya misses. #T1#
Agnarr Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Pandeya missing with a left hand there. Agnarr Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Agnarr Jr misses
and Pandeya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Agnarr Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Agnarr Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pandeya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Agnarr Jr ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarr Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Agnarr Jr is looking to counter punch.
Agnarr Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandeyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pandeya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Agnarr Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Agnarr Jr.
Pandeya slips under a jab.
Pandeya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agnarr Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pandeya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarr Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pandeya.
Agnarr Jr throws a hook but Pandeya avoids it easily.
Agnarr Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Pandeya counters with a right hand to the body.
Agnarr Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Pandeya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Agnarr Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Pandeya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Agnarr Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Pandeya misses its intended target.
Pandeya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr misses with a body punch
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agnarr Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Pandeya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandeya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agnarr Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Agnarr Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Agnarr Jr misses with a left hand
and Pandeya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Agnarr Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Agnarr Jr finds it's way through Pandeya's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarr Jr looks to throw the jab but Pandeya is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Agnarr Jr misses with a hook to the body
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya scores with a jab. Agnarr Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Agnarr Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pandeya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Pandeya misses its intended target.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarr Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Agnarr Jr throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya jabs Agnarr Jr right on the nose. Agnarr Jr blinks but takes it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Saurabh Pandeya!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Saurabh Pandeya!

Saurabh Pandeya wins by majority decision!
After winning the bout, Saurabh Pandeya thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 24: Hansen vs Smith
Date: Aug 10, 2022

#R1#
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Pandeya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Pandeya finds it's target.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandeya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Pandeya. Beautiful body shot.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Pandeya misses its target.#TD2#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Pandeya's guard.
Pandeya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandeya, not yet.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Pandeya keeps moving.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Pandeya is keeping the position.#T1#
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pandeya is keeping the position for now.
Pandeya keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Pandeya keeps moving.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Pandeya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##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.#SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pandeya defends it easily.
Pandeya's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pandeya defends it easily.
Johnson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Pandeya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson 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.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pandeya manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pandeya is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya controlling Johnson's posture. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Pandeya keeps moving. #SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pandeya has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya trying to control the position.
Johnson trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pandeya trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Pandeya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Pandeya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Pandeya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson trying to control the action but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pandeya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pandeya keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Pandeya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pandeya is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pandeya manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pandeya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Pandeya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson tries to roll over but Pandeya keeps him under control.#T3#
Pandeya controlling the action here.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pandeya stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Pandeya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Pandeya defends it easily.
Pandeya wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pandeya uses it to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Pandeya stalls from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pandeya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson shoots in but Pandeya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Pandeya sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Jab from Pandeya.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Saurabh Pandeya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Pandeya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pandeya swivels and escapes.
Pandeya lands with a shot to the body.
Pandeya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ray Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Pandeya tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#T1#
Pandeya wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Pandeya is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Pandeya trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pandeya defending well though. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Pandeya is working away.
Pandeya is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pandeya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pandeya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Pandeya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pandeya defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Pandeya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pandeya is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pandeya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Pandeya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Pandeya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Pandeya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson tries to move into range but Pandeya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Pandeya isn't going anywhere.
Pandeya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Pandeya is defending the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ray Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson working over Pandeya with some ground and pound. Pandeya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pandeya is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pandeya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Saurabh Pandeya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Ray Johnson!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Ray Johnson!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Ray Johnson!

Ray Johnson wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Slavic FL 35 Morino - Misawa
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Brian throws a right hand that Pandeya ducks under and follows up with a left that Pandeya also avoids with ease.
Pandeya misses with a straight left.
Pandeya dodges the punch combination from Brian.
Brian looks to land a combination but Pandeya avoids it well.
Randy Brian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brian misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Nice defenses there by Brian.
Sloppy strikes from Brian. Those never looked like landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pandeya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pandeya throws a shot to the body.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Brian moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya lands with an overhand left.
Brian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Brian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Brian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A right-left combo lands from Brian.
Brian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pandeya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pandeya lands an overhand right.
Brian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pandeya scores with a hook.#T1#
A combination from Brian does no damage.
Pandeya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Brian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandeya circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Pandeya gets a clinch.
Pandeya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Pandeya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pandeya lands with a light punch inside.
Pandeya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pandeya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brian is trying to force a seperation but Pandeya has the dominant position.
Brian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pandeya misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brian backwards.
Pandeya scores with a shot to the side of Brian's head.
Brian wants to get back to striking at distance but Pandeya won't allow it.
Pandeya lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Brian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brian is trying to force a seperation but Pandeya has the dominant position.
Brian is trying to break the clinch but Pandeya is controlling him.
Pandeya swings wildly with an uppercut but Brian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandeya lands a left hand.
Pandeya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pandeya.
Pandeya pushes Brian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brian is breathing heavily.
Pandeya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pandeya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Randy Brian has been cut.
Pandeya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pandeya - that landed with a thud.
Pandeya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pandeya lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pandeya. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Pandeya.
Pandeya lands with a short shot to the head.
Pandeya digs a right hand into Brian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brian's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pandeya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Pandeya.
Pandeya lands an uppercut.
Pandeya lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Pandeya.
Pandeya lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pandeya.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya lands with a short shot to the head.
Pandeya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pandeya lands a nice uppercut.
Pandeya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Brian is rocked!#T4#
Pandeya lands with a right to the head.
Oh Brian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pandeya lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brian to his knees! Pandeya keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saurabh Pandeya!
Saurabh Pandeya thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SDSDS
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Pandeya blocks the body kick.
Pandeya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kanumba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanumba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pandeya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kanumba throws a low kick, looking for Pandeya's leg but Pandeya calmly moves out of range.
Kanumba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kanumba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Pandeya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kanumba sprawls well. Kanumba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pandeya gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Kanumba misses. #T1#
Pandeya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Izaak Kanumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saurabh Pandeya.#TD2#
Pandeya closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kanumba is letting Pandeya control him for a moment. #T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some bone on bone action there as Pandeya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pandeya checks the leg kick.
Kanumba throws a chopping leg kick but Pandeya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pandeya looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Izaak Kanumba.
I think Kanumba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 10:9
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 10:9

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

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