Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 141
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Woerner throws a head kick but Osipov moves out of range.
Woerner walks into a jab.
Woerner throws a looping overhand right but Osipov ducks down to avoid it.
Osipov walks into a left hand.
Woerner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woerner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woerner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Osipov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Osipov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woerner throwing a counter right hand but Osipov manages to avoid it.
Osipov moves out of range as Woerner strikes.
Osipov sizes up Woerner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Woerner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woerner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osipov.
Woerner tried to score with a low kick but Osipov checks it.
Osipov loads up on a big right hand but Woerner slips the punch.
Osipov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woerner.
Osipov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woerner.
Osipov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woerner counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Osipov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Woerner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Woerner wants it to stay on the feet.
Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osipov walks into a stiff left hand from Woerner.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Osipov misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Woerner gets caught flat footed, as Osipov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Osipov throws an elbow that misses. Woerner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osipov's guard. Nice move by Woerner!#REVR#
Woerner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Osipov is proving hard to escape from.
Woerner pushing down on Osipov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Osipov tries to roll over but Woerner keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Woerner seems content to control.#T2#
Osipov tries to get to full guard but Woerner has control of the leg.
Osipov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osipov trying to keep a closed guard but Woerner is proving a slippery customer.
Woerner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Woerner wanted to stand there but Osipov had control of the position. #T3##SUB2#
Osipov working for submissions but it's allowed Woerner to get to half guard.
Woerner prevents Osipov from improving his position.#SU#
Woerner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Osipov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Osipov throws a hook but Woerner avoids it easily.
Woerner moves away from the strike by Osipov.
Woerner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Osipov throws a hook but Woerner blocks it.
Woerner lands a nice shot that snaps Osipov's head back.
Osipov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Osipov.
Woerner lands with a nice body punch.
Osipov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osipov throws a big shot that misses.
Osipov checks the leg kick.
Woerner throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Osipov as he connects with a hook.
Osipov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woerner.
Woerner throws out a powerful jab.
Osipov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woerner.
Woerner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woerner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Osipov finds it's way round the side to connect with Woerner's head.
Woerner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T5#
Woerner lands with a cross.
Woerner lands with a big left! Osipov is wobbled badly! Woerner comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Osipov to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gigi Woerner!
Gigi Woerner gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TOF 132
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Sparr defending well as Osipov loads up on a big left hand.
Osipov misses with a looping left.
Sparr moves out of range as Osipov strikes.
Sparr blocks a jab.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Osipov jabs Sparr right on the nose. Sparr blinks but takes it well.
Osipov throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a shoot takedown. Osipov fights it but they end up in guard.
Osipov trying to control the position.
Sparr cracks Osipov with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov wants to sweep here but Sparr controlling him for the moment.
Osipov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osipov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Osipov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparr slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
Sparr lands strikes from half guard.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparr moves nicely into side control.
Sparr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Osipov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Sparr is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osipov keeps working.
Osipov is trying to get back to full guard.
Osipov taking some punishment here, with Sparr in his half guard.
Osipov is refusing to be controlled, as Sparr sits in half guard.
Osipov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Osipov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparr is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Osipov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Osipov wants to control but Sparr is keeping busy.
Sparr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Osipov is pressing down on Sparr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Osipov is trying to keep Sparr in close.
Osipov trying to strike off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sparr controlling from the top position.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osipov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T5#
Osipov walks into a stiff left hand from Sparr.
Sparr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Osipov throws a jab when Sparr was well out of range.
Sparr moves away from the strike by Osipov.
Sparr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Osipov defends it well.
Sparr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparr. Osipov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osipov.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Osipov.
Sparr throws a body punch but Osipov moves out of range.
Osipov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Osipov throws a hook to the side of Sparr's head but Sparr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Osipov throws a hook but Sparr avoids it easily.
Sparr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Osipov defends it well.
Osipov misses with a looping right.
Osipov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T6#
Osipov misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Sparr misses its intended target.
Osipov throwing a counter right hand but Sparr manages to avoid it.
Osipov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sparr lands a few punches from side control.
Sparr looks up at the clock and then as Osipov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sparr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Osipov prevents Sparr from moving into mount. #T7#
Osipov is not content to let Sparr control the position.
Osipov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Osipov defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Sparr wants to control but Osipov is keeping him busy.
Osipov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Osipov to see if he's OK.
Sparr lands a nice forearm strike. #T8#
Osipov is looking to reverse the position.
Osipov is trying to work for a sweep but Sparr has mounted him!
Osipov regains half guard.
Osipov has hold of Sparr's hands but Sparr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Sparr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sparr with the ground and pound but Osipov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Osipov keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass. #SUB#
Osipov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sparr uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Sparr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osipov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9#
Sparr working the head and body with strikes.
Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Osipov to see if he's OK.
Sparr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Osipov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Osipov is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Osipov moves into full guard.
Osipov wants to improve his position but instead Sparr has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sparr throws out a loose jab but Osipov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sparr.
Sparr ducks right into an uppercut from Osipov.
Sparr slips a jab from Osipov.
Sparr scores with a body shot.
A big right from Osipov misses.
Sparr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osipov momentarily.
Sparr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osipov looks to land a left hand but Sparr moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sparr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedor Osipov is winning the standup battle so far.
Osipov moves to clinch but Sparr breaks away #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control.
Osipov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osipov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Osipov manages to get back to half guard.
Sparr prevents Osipov from improving his position.#SUB#
Osipov looking for submissions off his back.
Osipov won't allow Sparr to pass to mount.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osipov's head. #SUB2#
Sparr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osipov defends it well.
Osipov has hold of Sparr's hands but Sparr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Osipov wants to get back to full guard.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sparr connects with a nice short shot to Osipov's temple.
Sparr content to control rather than advance.
Osipov gets back to full guard.
Osipov controls Sparr momentarily but Sparr frees himself.
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB#
Osipov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparr defends it easily.
Osipov has momentary wrist control but Sparr slips an elbow through the middle.
Sparr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Osipov's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr looking to sit in guard and control but Osipov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sparr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osipov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osipov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Osipov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparr! #REVB#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Osipov struggling a bit here.
Sparr working the ground and pound from side control.
Roger Sparr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T5#
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sparr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Osipov some visible discomfort.
Sparr is putting a hurting on Osipov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sparr working the ground and pound.
Sparr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sparr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Osipov is looking to regain half guard here but Sparr keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Osipov tries to control but Sparr manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Osipov right now. #T6#
Sparr lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Osipov. #SUB2#
Sparr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sparr punishes Osipov with strikes from the back mount.
Sparr punches Osipov on the ear.
Sparr is trying to stick to Osipov's back but Osipov is turning into Sparr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sparr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Osipov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osipov trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Sparr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T7#
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr has control of Osipov's left arm, preventing Osipov from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sparr looking for a guillotine here but Osipov defends easily.
Osipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparr has wrist control.#SUB2#
Osipov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sparr trying to control the position.
Osipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Osipov throwing strikes but missing.
Osipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparr has wrist control.
Osipov working some strikes from top position.
Sparr is trying to keep Osipov in close.
Osipov trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Sparr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Osipov is fighting to break Sparr's control of his arms but Sparr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sparr controls Osipov momentarily but Osipov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Osipov swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Sparr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sparr throws a strike but Osipov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sparr 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osipov controlling the position for now.
Osipov is trying to maintain the position but Sparr is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Osipov takes one to the side of the head.
Sparr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Osipov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sparr throws a shot from downtown. Osipov moves away and avoids it.
Osipov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Osipov.
Sparr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Osipov stuffs the takedown.
Sparr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osipov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr just misses with a punch to the body.
Osipov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Osipov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1##TD2#
Sparr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Osipov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sparr working the head with strikes.
Osipov can't do much from the bottom here.
Osipov trying to control but Sparr flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sparr lands shots from the back. #SUB2#
Sparr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Osipov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sparr lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T2#
Osipov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Osipov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sparr keeps control of the position as Osipov tries to break free.
Osipov staying busy and making it hard for Sparr to control.
Sparr lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Osipov hold on?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sparr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sparr scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sparr is riding his opponent, not letting Osipov buck him off. #T3#
Sparr scores with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Osipov fending off the submission attempt from Sparr.
Osipov is trying to break free.
Sparr punishes Osipov with strikes from the back mount.
Osipov rolls, trying to escape but Sparr keeps control of the position. #T4##SUB2#
Osipov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparr.
Osipov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sparr can't control as he wanted to and Osipov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Osipov has hold of Sparr's hands but Sparr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Osipov is looking to improve his position.
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T5#
Sparr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osipov's head.
Osipov is pressing down on Sparr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Osipov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparr defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osipov trying to keep a closed guard but Sparr is proving a slippery customer.
Sparr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Osipov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T6#
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Osipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Osipov keeps moving. #SUB#
Osipov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T7#
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osipov keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osipov looks to land a left hand but Sparr moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Sparr.
Osipov misses the jab.
Osipov throws a jab when Sparr was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sparr! But no joy.
Osipov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Sparr.
Sparr lands with a hook. Osipov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sparr lands an overhand right.#T8#
A big left from Osipov misses.
Sparr fails with the takedown.
Osipov stuffs the takedown.
Fedor Osipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sparr.
Sparr moves out of range of the strikes.
Osipov misses with a left hand
and Sparr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osipov lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osipov throws a hook but Sparr avoids it easily.
Osipov throws an overhand right that lands on Sparr's shoulder, as Sparr tries to avoid the shot.
Sparr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Osipov misses with a two punch combination.
Osipov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T9#
Osipov misses with a looping right.
Osipov tries to bum rush Sparr with a series of wild strikes but Sparr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Osipov tries to move into range but Sparr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Osipov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sparr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osipov throws the left hand but Sparr avoids the punch easily.
Osipov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sparr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Osipov misses with a right hand
enabling Sparr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fedor Osipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osipov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Osipov is looking to clinch but Sparr is avoiding it.
Osipov misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osipov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sparr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Osipov. Osipov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Osipov throws a hook to the side of Sparr's head but Sparr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparr 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!
After winning the bout, Roger Sparr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 126
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Graves clinches up with Osipov and pushes him back against the cage.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Osipov controls his hands.
Osipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Osipov being controlled against the cage.
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyrone Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov wants a takedown.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Osipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves avoiding damage.
Graves is pushing Osipov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Graves for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osipov.#TD2#
Osipov wants the takedown. Graves is fighting it off but Osipov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Graves's guard against the cage.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Osipov is proving a slippery customer.
Osipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.#SUB#
Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osipov is aware though and is defending well.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graves's head.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Graves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osipov defends well.
Graves has control of Osipov's left arm, preventing Osipov from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Osipov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Osipov is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Graves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graves has control of Osipov's left arm, preventing Osipov from doing any damage.
Osipov stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Osipov from controlling successfully.
Graves keeping full guard, as Osipov tries to pass.
Osipov throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely. #T3#
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Osipov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Osipov has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
Graves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graves wants to stand but Osipov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Osipov keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Graves wants to stand but Osipov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Osipov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Graves misses.
Osipov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Osipov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graves defends well and Osipov ends up having to push Graves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T5#
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osipov's head backwards.
Graves swings for the body but Osipov moves out of range.
Graves lands a head shot.#CL#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Osipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Osipov blocking some punches.
Osipov can't get the takedown.
Osipov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Graves pushes Osipov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T6#
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Osipov looks winded!
A short left from Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osipov being controlled against the cage.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
A short left from Graves.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Osipov up against the cage.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Osipov up against the cage.#T7#
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osipov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves digs a right hand into Osipov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osipov's gas tank.
Graves lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves stalls.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.#T8#
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Osipovs head.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Osipov or not.
Graves stalls.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Graves.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to Graves's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Graves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Osipov up against the cage.
Graves lands an uppercut.#T9#
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osipov.
Graves gets through Osipov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Graves.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
A short right from Graves.
Graves leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
A short right from Graves.
Graves just leaning against Osipov, taking a breather.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osipov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Graves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Graves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##KD#
Graves feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Osipov sprawling to the canvas! Osipov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Graves finish him?! #KD#
Graves sends Osipov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Graves is motioning to the referee to let Osipov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Osipov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osipov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Osipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Osipov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Graves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Osipov! Graves lets Osipov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Osipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
Osipov seems to have recovered his senses.
Osipov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyrone Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Osipov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Osipov is breathing heavily.
Graves misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Osipov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyrone Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Tyrone Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Osipov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Osipov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osipov can do to turn this around?
Graves looks to land a right hand but Osipov moved out of range.
Osipov feints the counter takedown.
Graves cracks Osipov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osipov manages to avoid it.
Osipov slips under a jab.
Osipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Osipov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Osipov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Osipov fails with the takedown.#T4#
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Osipov takes one on the button.
Tyrone Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osipov moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Graves throws a hook but Osipov avoids it easily.#T5#
Osipov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Osipov is trying to drag Graves to the mat but Graves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Graves looking to stall.
Osipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Osipov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Graves regains guard immediately.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osipov is keeping the position for now.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osipov is keeping the position for now.
Osipov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graves controls the pace.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osipov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Graves 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.
Graves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osipov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves stays in close to Osipov's body and controls the position.
Graves continues to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graves looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Graves moves into the clinch.
A short left from Graves.
Osipov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Osipov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyrone Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Osipov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Osipov feints the counter takedown.
Osipov moves away from the strike by Graves. #T9##CL#
Graves clinches up with Osipov and pushes him back against the cage.
Osipov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osipov feints the counter takedown.
Osipov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
And Osipov tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Osipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osipov moves away.
Osipov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Graves throws a body punch but Osipov moves out of range.
Osipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Osipov ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Osipov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Osipov's shoulder, as Osipov tries to avoid the shot.
Graves takes a swing at Osipov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Osipov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves throws a body punch but Osipov moves out of range.
Osipov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Osipov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osipov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Graves misses #TD2#
and Osipov counters with a shoot takedown. Graves fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard. #REVR#
Osipov wants to control the position but Graves says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Osipov controlling the position for now.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Osipov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Graves has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Graves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Osipov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osipov is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Graves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Osipov is trying desperately to improve position.
Graves takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Graves is riding his opponent, not letting Osipov buck him off.
Osipov is in bad spot here.
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.
More hug and hope from Graves.#T4#
Graves is hanging on to Osipov's back as he tries to escape.
Osipov trying to control the position but Graves manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves controlling well, preventing Osipov from escaping the position.
Graves controls the action.
Osipov tries to break free. #T5#
Graves keeps control of the position easily here as Osipov tries to buck him off.
Osipov trying to control the hands but Graves breaks the grip.
Graves is riding his opponent, not letting Osipov buck him off.
Osipov is trying to break free.
Graves has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#T7#
Osipov tries to escape but Graves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Osipov keeps trying to improve his position.
Graves 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. #T8#
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.
Graves has the hooks in. Osipov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
What can Osipov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Graves is hanging on to Osipov's back as he tries to escape.
Fedor Osipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Osipov doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Graves!
Tyrone Graves retains his heavyweight title!
Tyrone Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 110
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Marlin scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Osipov.
Marlin throws the left hand but Osipov avoids the punch easily.
Osipov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Osipov's head. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Osipov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marlin is fending him off so far but Osipov persists. Nope, Marlin circles away and we're back to standing.
Osipov slips a jab from Marlin.
Marlin throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Osipov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Osipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marlin tries to get to full guard but Osipov has control of the leg.
Marlin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marlin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Osipov manages to mount him! #T1#
Marlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Osipov is landing with some decent strikes but Marlin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Osipov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Osipov has control of Marlin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marlin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Osipov prevents Marlin from getting the reversal.
Osipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marlin can't escape the position. #T2#
Osipov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marlin hang on?
Marlin is trying to stand up.
Osipov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osipov landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osipov avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Marlin is trying to stand up.
Osipov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Osipov with good strikes from the mount here!
Osipov lands with some strikes.
Marlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Osipov avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.#T3#
Marlin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Osipov is staying active.
Marlin is in a horrible position here. Osipov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marlin really wants to buck Osipov off and get back to his feet.
Marlin is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Osipov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Osipov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Osipov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marlin?
Osipov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Osipov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Osipov unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Osipov connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Marlin is rocked!#T4#
Marlin can't escape the position.
Osipov looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Osipov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Osipov cracks Marlin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Osipov!
After the fight, Fedor Osipov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 101
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham throws out a powerful jab.
Cunningham lands with a cross.
Osipov dodges the punch combination from Cunningham.
Cunningham moves away from the strike by Osipov.
Cunningham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Cunningham misses.
Osipov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Osipov is just out of range.
Osipov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Osipov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Osipov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Cunningham throws a looping overhand right but Osipov ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cunningham 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.
Osipov slips a straight right by Cunningham.
Cunningham slips under a jab from Osipov.
Osipov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. Osipov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osipov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cunningham lands with a right hand.
Cunningham misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Osipov counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Osipov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cunningham wants to control but Osipov postures up.
Osipov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Osipov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cunningham sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Osipov cracks Cunningham with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
Cunningham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Osipov is looking to take a break and control but Cunningham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osipov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cunningham struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Cunningham wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Osipov has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cunningham's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cunningham is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Osipov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fedor Osipov!
In his post fight interview, Fedor Osipov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 82
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##TD#
Osipov shoots in and gets a takedown into Savinov's guard.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Savinov keeps moving.
Osipov throwing strikes from guard but Savinov blocks nicely.
Osipov trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Osipov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov throws a big right hand that misses.
Osipov throws a big elbow that misses.
Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Savinov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Osipov is controlling him.
Osipov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savinov is looking to stand up but Osipov isn't so interested in that idea.
Osipov working some strikes from top position.
Osipov throwing strikes but missing.
Osipov with a nice head shot there.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savinov is looking to stand up but Osipov isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Osipov is working Savinov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Osipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Savinov pushes Osipov off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Savinov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Osipov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Osipov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Osipov won't allow Savinov to get back to his feet.
Osipov trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Osipov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osipov.
Osipov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osipov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savinov keeping moving, preventing Osipov from controlling successfully.
Osipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osipov stays in close to Savinov's body and controls the position.
Savinov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Osipov is controlling him. #T4#
Savinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osipov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osipov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osipov prevents Savinov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Osipov checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Savinov is predictable there #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Savinov keeps moving.
Savinov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Osipov manages to pass to side control.
Osipov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savinov's head.
Osipov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T5##SUB#
Osipov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Osipov is keen to just control but Savinov is a slippery customer.
Osipov stops Savinov from getting back to his feet.
Osipov wants to take a breather but Savinov is having none of it.
Osipov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savinov taking some punishment here, with Osipov in his half guard.
Osipov working Savinov over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Osipov.
Osipov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savinov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Osipov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T6#
Osipov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savinov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osipov. #ES2#
Savinov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Savinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Osipov. Osipov gets slowly back to his feet.
Savinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osipov.
Osipov shoots in for a takedown but Savinov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Osipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Savinov misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Savinov misses #TD#
and Osipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savinov!
Osipov lands an elbow.
Osipov working the ground and pound but Savinov is defending the strikes.
Osipov prevents Savinov from escaping the position.
Osipov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T7#
Savinov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Osipov is controlling him well.#SUB#
Osipov has an Americana. Savinov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Osipov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Osipov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fedor Osipov!
In his post fight interview, Fedor Osipov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 75
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Savinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Osipov shoots in for a takedown but Savinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Savinov is predictable there #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savinov wants to get back to his feet but Osipov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Savinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osipov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Osipov stands up over Savinov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savinov's head.
Osipov prevents Savinov from getting back to his feet.
Osipov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osipov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osipov lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Osipov prevents Savinov from getting back to his feet.
Osipov trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Osipov prevents Savinov from getting back to his feet.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Savinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Osipov trying to move into half guard but instead Savinov has managed to sweep!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osipov is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savinov's head.
Osipov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savinov's head.
Savinov wants to stand and escape but Osipov is having none of it. #T2#
Osipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov lands a couple of digs.
Osipov wants to pass the guard but Savinov is keeping the position.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savinov's head.
Osipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Osipov is working Savinov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Osipov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osipov looking to pass the guard.
Osipov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Osipov 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. #ES2#
Savinov pushes Osipov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Savinov throws a nice looking combination but Osipov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Osipov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savinov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Osipov counters with a single leg into guard. Savinov didn't expect that.

Savinov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Osipov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Osipov blocks a leg kick.
Osipov feinted with a counter takedown.
Savinov throws a front kick aimed at Osipov's knee but Osipov avoids it well.
Savinov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Osipov is stalling in the full guard. #ES2#
Savinov pushes Osipov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T5#
Savinov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Osipov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Savinov's guard.
Savinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osipov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osipov lands a couple of elbows.
Savinov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Osipov postures up in Savinov's guard and throws a big left but Savinov blocks it.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osipov landing some decent shots from guard.
Osipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osipov.
Osipov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T6#
Osipov is looking to take a break and control but Savinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osipov working the ground and pound from side control.
Savinov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Osipov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Osipov working the head and body with strikes.
Osipov grinds an elbow into Savinov's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savinov is trying to get back to his feet.#T7#
Osipov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Osipov scoring with punches from side control.
Osipov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Osipov trying to control the position but Savinov is working away.
Osipov scores with punches from side control.
Osipov lands a nice forearm strike.
Osipov throws a strike aimed at the side of Savinov's head but Savinov avoids it well.
Osipov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Osipov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savinov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Osipov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Savinov some visible discomfort.
Savinov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Osipov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Osipov working the head and body with strikes. #T8#
Savinov is trying to buck Osipov off.
Osipov slows the pace down.
Osipov working the ground and pound.
Osipov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Savinov 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!
Osipov landing a few strikes.
Savinov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Savinov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T9#
Osipov working the body and head with strikes.
Osipov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Osipov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Savinov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Osipov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Osipov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Osipov landing strikes.
Osipov working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Osipov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Osipov lands a nice forearm strike.
Osipov prevents Savinov from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Osipov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Savinov thows a leg kick but Osipov checks it #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Osipov lands a couple of digs.
Osipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Osipov throws a strike but Savinov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Osipov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savinov postures up.
Savinov being controlled here momentarily.
Savinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fedor Osipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Osipov looking to control.
Osipov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Savinov keeping moving, preventing Osipov from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Savinov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Osipov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Savinov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Savinov misses with an elbow strike.
Osipov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Savinov pushes Osipov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osipov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Savinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Savinov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savinov lands an elbow inside.
Savinov lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Osipov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Savinov kicks off Osipov and gets to his feet.
Osipov misses with a takedown
and Savinov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Osipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savinov works over Osipov's head and body with a nice combination.
Osipov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savinov defends well and Osipov ends up having to push Savinov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Osipov blocks the elbow strike.
Savinov is stalling here.
Osipov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savinov can do to turn this around?
Savinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Savinov. #CUT2#Fedor Osipov's cut is getting worse.
Savinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osipov looking for a takedown.
Savinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Osipov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Savinov prevents it.
Savinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Osipov controls his hands.
Savinov lands a nice elbow.
Savinov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Savinov just leaning against Osipov, taking a breather.
Savinov lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Fedor Osipov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Osipov is working for takedown but Savinov is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Savinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Alexev Savinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Osipov wants a takedown.
Savinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savinov lands an elbow inside that Osipov shrugs off. #CUT2#Jeez, Fedor Osipov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Savinov stops a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Savinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Savinov.
A short body shot lands from Savinov as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Savinov on the inside.
Savinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexev Savinov!
An out of breath Alexev Savinov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 61
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Osipov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diabeetus's guard.
Diabeetus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Osipov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diabeetus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Osipov has Diabeetus in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Osipov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diabeetus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Osipov trying to keep a closed guard but Diabeetus is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T1##SUB#
Osipov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diabeetus is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Osipov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diabeetus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diabeetus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Osipov is looking for a triangle but Diabeetus pushes his legs off easily.
Diabeetus stopping the sweep attempt from Osipov.#SUB#
Osipov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diabeetus escapes and throws Osipov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Osipov is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Osipov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diabeetus's best efforts.
Osipov won't allow Diabeetus to pass to mount.
Osipov is looking for a sweep. Diabeetus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osipov is working hard here to advance position.
Osipov trying to control from the bottom.
Osipov is looking for a sweep. Diabeetus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Osipov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diabeetus pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Osipov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Osipov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diabeetus pushes past his half guard into mount!
Osipov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Osipov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Osipov landing some decent shots from guard.
Osipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osipov throwing strikes from guard but Diabeetus blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diabeetus can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osipov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osipov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Diabeetus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Osipov drops back looking for a leg! Diabeetus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diabeetus manages to kick Osipov off! Osipov jumps back into Diabeetus's guard.
Osipov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Osipov 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.
Osipov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Osipov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diabeetus dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Osipov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Diabeetus frees his head nicely. Oh but Osipov has switched to an armbar! Diabeetus is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fedor Osipov!
Fedor Osipov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Joukahainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joukahainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Osipov is just out of range.
Osipov checks a leg kick.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joukahainen wants to land a leg kick but Osipov is out of range.
Osipov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osipov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukahainen sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joukahainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Joukahainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osipov throws a big right hand that misses.
Osipov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Osipov'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.
Joukahainen is controlling Osipov's posture.
Joukahainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joukahainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joukahainen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Osipov throws a big elbow that misses.
Osipov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Osipov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Joukahainen dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Joukahainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Osipov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Joukahainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osipov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joukahainen has managed to get both his arms back between Osipov's legs - danger averted.
Osipov trying to control the position. #T3#
Joukahainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Osipov 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Osipov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joukahainen can pounce on him.
Joukahainen throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Osipov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Joukahainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Osipov 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.
Osipov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Osipov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joukahainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joukahainen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Joukahainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukahainen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Osipov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Osipov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joukahainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Joukahainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Osipov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Joukahainen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Osipov.
Osipov is trying to control Joukahainen's posture but Joukahainen avoids it. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Osipov seems a little lost for a moment, as Joukahainen dominates the positioning.
Osipov is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jouni Joukahainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Joukahainen.
Osipov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joukahainen lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Joukahainen misses with a looping left.
Osipov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Joukahainen manages to circle out of the way.
Joukahainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osipov. #T9#
Osipov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Osipov feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Joukahainen misses.
Osipov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joukahainen lands with a cross.
Osipov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Osipov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joukahainen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jouni Joukahainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Joukahainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joukahainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osipov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukahainen sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joukahainen.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Osipov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Joukahainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Osipov is just out of range.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Joukahainen.
Osipov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukahainen sprawls and moves away.
Jouni Joukahainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Osipov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick lands for Joukahainen. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed right hand from Joukahainen misses the target.
Jouni Joukahainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osipov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Osipov avoids the head kick by Joukahainen.
Osipov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Osipov with a poor takedown
and Joukahainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Joukahainen tries to work over Osipov's front leg with a kick but Osipov checks it.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Osipov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Osipov slips under a jab.
Osipov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joukahainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Joukahainen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Osipov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Osipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osipov drops his hands momentarily and Joukahainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #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.
Nice defenses there by Osipov.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Osipov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joukahainen tries to avoid it but Osipov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joukahainen to the ground. Joukahainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Osipov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joukahainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joukahainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T5#
Joukahainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Osipov slips under a jab from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joukahainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Osipov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joukahainen throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Osipov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Joukahainen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen throws a jab when Osipov was well out of range.
Osipov attempts a counter takedown but Joukahainen avoids it well and moves away.
Osipov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joukahainen misses with a straight left.
Osipov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Osipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joukahainen!
The strikes coming from Osipov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T7#
Osipov controlling the position.
Osipov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Osipov crashes against the mat.
Osipov trying to control the position but Joukahainen is working away. #SUB#
Osipov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joukahainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Osipov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Osipov wants to control but Joukahainen is keeping him busy.
Osipov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Osipov throws a strike aimed at the side of Joukahainen's head but Joukahainen avoids it well.
Joukahainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Osipov trying to control the position but Joukahainen is working away.
Osipov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Joukahainen is avoiding damage well.
Osipov with the ground and pound but Joukahainen regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T9#
Joukahainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Osipov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joukahainen sees it coming and defends easily.
Osipov misses with a head shot. Joukahainen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Osipov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Joukahainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Osipov throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jouni Joukahainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Joukahainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Osipov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joukahainen throws out the jab.
A jab from Joukahainen misses.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Joukahainen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen looks to land a right hand but Osipov moved out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Osipov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joukahainen throws a sloppy head kick and Osipov moves out of range easily.
Osipov attempts a counter takedown but Joukahainen avoids it well and moves away.
Joukahainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Osipov is just out of range.
Osipov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukahainen sprawls and moves away.
Joukahainen misses with a looping left.
Osipov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joukahainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Joukahainen is predictable there #TD#
and Osipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joukahainen! #T2##SUB#
Osipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Osipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Osipov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Osipov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Osipov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joukahainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Osipov throws an elbow but Joukahainen slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Joukahainen defending against the ground and pound.
Osipov laying and praying for a moment but Joukahainen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Osipov working Joukahainen over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osipov wants to take a breather but Joukahainen is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Osipov is stalling here. Joukahainen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Osipov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Joukahainen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Osipov is trying to get back to half guard.
Joukahainen happy to just control the position for now.
Osipov is looking to regain half guard here but Joukahainen keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Joukahainen has control of an arm but Osipov manages to advance to Joukahainen's back!
You can see the frustration on Joukahainen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Joukahainen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Osipov's arms.
Osipov is not going to allow Joukahainen to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Osipov tries to keep control of the position but Joukahainen is staying busy.
Osipov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Joukahainen to escape the position.
Osipov is hanging on to Joukahainen's back as he tries to escape.
Joukahainen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Osipov.
Osipov missing with strikes.
Osipov is looking to control Joukahainen but Joukahainen is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Joukahainen fending off the submission attempt from Osipov.
Osipov throwing sloppy strikes. #T7##SUB#
Osipov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Osipov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Osipov is trying to control but Joukahainen is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Joukahainen blocking the ground and pound.
BOOM! Osipov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Osipov breaks from Joukahainen's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T8#
Osipov unloads with some shots from mount but Joukahainen bucks and avoids them well.
Osipov wants to control the action but instead Joukahainen gets a body lock and reverses into Osipov's guard! Nice work!
Fedor Osipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osipov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joukahainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Joukahainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osipov throws an elbow that misses. Joukahainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osipov's guard. Nice move by Joukahainen!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osipov wants to control but Joukahainen passes easily into half guard. #T9#
Joukahainen not doing much here.
Osipov is trying to get back to full guard.
Fedor Osipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osipov is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Osipov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joukahainen 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jouni Joukahainen!

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Donovan cracks Osipov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Osipov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donovan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Donovan is pressing down on Osipov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donovan 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.
Osipov postures up in Donovan's guard and throws a big left but Donovan blocks it.
Osipov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Osipov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donovan's head.
Osipov chips away with some ground and pound.
Osipov preventing the sweep.
Osipov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Donovan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osipov preventing the sweep.
Osipov wants to pass the guard but Donovan is keeping the position.#T1#
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Osipov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donovan's guard. #SUB#
Osipov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donovan defends it well.
Osipov drops an elbow to the side of Donovan's head.
Osipov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Donovan to regain full guard.
Osipov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osipov trying to control but Donovan is working from the bottom.
Osipov connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Osipov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Osipov won't allow Donovan to sweep him here.
Osipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT#That has opened up Dan Donovan's cut even more.
Osipov trying to control but Donovan is working from the bottom.
Donovan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Osipov's guard. #REVB##T2#
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donovan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osipov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osipov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Donovan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osipov lands a couple of elbows.
Osipov is in close to Donovan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#Dan Donovan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Osipov!
Fedor Osipov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Boomer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nolan moves into range and clinches up with Osipov.
Osipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nolan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nolan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osipov looking for a takedown.
Jon Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov.
Nolan tries to circle away but Osipov has him pinned against the cage.
Osipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nolan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osipov's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Osipov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Osipov goes for a takedown attempt but Nolan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Osipov with a poor takedown
and Nolan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Nolan instigates a clinch.
Nolan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Osipov is working for takedown but Nolan is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nolan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Osipov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nolan blocks an uppercut.
Osipov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nolan working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC#
Nolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Osipov.
Osipov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nolan defends well and Osipov ends up having to push Nolan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Nolan pushes Osipov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Osipov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nolan, which made it look bad.
Nolan tries to clinch up.
Osipov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Osipov with a poor takedown
and Nolan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Osipov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nolan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Osipov somewhat.#CL#
Nolan moves into the clinch.#T2#
Osipov tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Osipov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nolan wants to get back to his feet.
Nolan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Osipov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nolan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nolan tries to get out of the position.
Nolan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Osipov looking to control but Nolan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Osipov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Osipov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Osipov controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Osipov has control of Nolan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nolan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osipov tries to control but Nolan wriggling away.
Nolan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Osipov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Osipov controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Let's hope that Osipov 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.
Osipov raining down shots from the mount!
Osipov content just to control the position here.
Nolan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Nolan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Osipov lands with some strikes.
Osipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Nolan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Osipov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nolan wants to clinch up but Osipov keeps it at a distance.
And Osipov tries to counter it with a takedown but Nolan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fedor Osipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osipov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nolan circles away.
Osipov fails with the takedown
and Nolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Osipov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Osipov controlling from the top position.
Fedor Osipov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Osipov trying to control but Nolan is working from the bottom.
Nolan can't keep his opponent in guard - Osipov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan is trying to stand up here but Osipov is controlling him well.
Osipov lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Osipov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nolan is staying active underneath Osipov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nolan wants to get back to his feet.
Nolan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osipov on the ground.
Nolan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nolan is trying to stand up here but Osipov is controlling him well.
Osipov lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nolan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osipov.
Osipov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Osipov slips a nice elbow through Nolan's hands, connecting with Nolan's forehead.
Osipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Osipov throwing shots but Nolan is blocking nicely.
Osipov drops an elbow to the side of Nolan's head.
Osipov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Nolan is rocked!
Osipov creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Nolan is out cold and this one is all over! Osipov climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Osipov!
A less than humble Fedor Osipov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osipov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Osipov feints and as Gage raises his hands in defense, Osipov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Osipov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gage is looking for a triangle but Osipov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osipov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osipov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osipov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osipov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gage is retaining full guard.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gage looking for a guillotine here but Osipov defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osipov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Gage has his foot on Osipov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osipov works his way back into a safe position though.
Osipov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osipov. #SUB#
Osipov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osipov postures up and lands a big shot to Gage's brow.
Osipov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Osipov lands a couple of elbows.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Osipov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gage haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Osipov passes Gage's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Osipov is working for a submission of some sort.
Osipov controlling the action here. #SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gage is trying to control but can't.
Osipov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Osipov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Osipov is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gage is trying to get back to full guard.
Osipov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osipov wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Osipov slips a nice elbow through Gage's hands, connecting with Gage's forehead.
Nice strikes from Osipov there.
Ground and pound from Osipov.
Osipov wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it.
Osipov passes to side control.
Gage is not content to let Osipov control the position. #T4#
Gage is trying to control Osipov's posture but Osipov avoids it.
Osipov lands some shots froms side control.
Gage is looking for a sweep.
Gage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Osipov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Osipov wants to pass the guard but Gage is defending well.
Osipov 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Osipov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gage is not content to let Osipov control the position.
Gage wants to control but Osipov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Osipov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Osipov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gage.#TD2#
Osipov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gage is trying to get back to half guard.
Gage is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gage is trying to control Osipov's posture but Osipov avoids it.
Gage takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Osipov working the head and body with strikes.
Osipov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gage to see if he's OK.
Osipov is putting a hurting on Gage here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osipov trying to control the position but Gage is working away.
Gage is trying to improve his position.
Osipov working the ground and pound.
Gage is working to avoid the ground and pound but Osipov connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Osipov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gage to see if he's OK.#ROC2#Gage is rocked!
Gage is looking to regain half guard here but Osipov keeps moving and retains side control.
Osipov taking a breather here.
Gage tries to improve position but can't.
Osipov cracks Gage with a big elbow.
Oh Gage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osipov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gage looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Osipov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Osipov!
A very excited looking Fedor Osipov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ENIGMA 170
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot by Striker.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.#CL#
Osipov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Osipov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Striker fails to land. #TD#
Osipov has picked Striker up - he's going for a ride! Osipov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Osipov not doing much here.
Striker tries to get to full guard but Osipov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Osipov seems to be working for a kimura but Striker defends the submission attempt.
Osipov content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Osipov slips a nice elbow through Striker's hands, connecting with Striker's forehead.
Striker wants to control but Osipov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Osipov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Osipov lands strikes from half guard.
Osipov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Osipov tries to pass to full mount but Striker defends it.
Osipov is thwarting Striker's attempts to control the position.
Osipov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Osipov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Osipov controlling the action here.
Osipov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Osipov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Striker wants to control but Osipov is keeping busy.
Striker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osipov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osipov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Osipov lands strikes from half guard.
Osipov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Striker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Osipov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Striker sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Striker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Osipov not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striker is trying to maintain the position but Osipov is very close to passing his half guard.
Striker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osipov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Osipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Osipov is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Osipov there.
Osipov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Striker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Osipov jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osipov happy to just control the position for now.
Osipov is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Osipov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Osipov.
Osipov landing strikes.
Striker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Osipov scores with punches from side control.
Striker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osipov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Fedor Osipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osipov is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Osipov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Striker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osipov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Osipov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Osipov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Striker is trying to control Osipov's posture but Osipov avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Osipov is trying to get an arm triangle but Striker is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker is trying to improve his position.
Osipov advances to mount. #SUB#
Osipov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Osipov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Osipov content just to control the position here.
Striker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Osipov looking for a guillotine from mount but Striker is having none of it. #T2#
Osipov avoids the attempt from Striker to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osipov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Osipov punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Osipov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Osipov extends the arm and Striker is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Osipov!
After the fight, Fedor Osipov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Solomon Striker stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'.

Event: ENIGMA 167
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Osipov closes the distance and pushes Lafitte back into the cage.#BC#
Lafitte breaks from the clinch.
Osipov's coach down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Osipov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Osipov has a takedown stuffed.
Osipov fails with a takedown attempt.
Lafitte keeps the fight on the outside.
Lafitte lands a head shot.
Lafitte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lafitte scores with a hook to the body. Osipov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Osipov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Lafitte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lafitte swats away the attempt to clinch by Osipov.
Osipov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafitte.
Lafitte throws out a loose jab but Osipov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedor Osipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osipov closes the distance and clinches up with Lafitte, looking for a takedown. Osipov pushes Lafitte against the cage but Lafitte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jean Lafitte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov.
Osipov has a takedown stuffed.
Lafitte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Osipov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Osipov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Osipov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Osipov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lafitte's head.
Osipov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Osipov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lafitte is just riding it out for now. Osipov eventually gives up the hold.
Osipov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Osipov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lafitte defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osipov wants to free his trapped foot but Lafitte is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Osipov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Osipov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lafitte's head.
Lafitte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osipov.
Osipov throwing shots but Lafitte is blocking nicely. #T3#
Osipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Jean Lafitte has been cut.
Osipov wants to take a breather but Lafitte is having none of it. #SUB2#
Osipov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Osipov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osipov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osipov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Osipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Osipov 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.
Osipov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#Jean Lafitte's cut is getting worse.
Lafitte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Osipov scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#Jean Lafitte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Osipov working over Lafitte with some ground and pound. Lafitte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#Jeez, Jean Lafitte's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Osipov!
Fedor Osipov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Franks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Osipov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Osipov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Franks wants to sweep but no luck.
Franks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Osipov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osipov on the ground.
Osipov prevents Franks from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osipov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Franks wants to sweep here but Osipov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Osipov postures up and lands a big shot to Franks's brow.
Osipov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Franks is trying to stand back up but Osipov is controlling him
Osipov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Osipov is working for a submission of some sort.
Franks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Osipov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Osipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Osipov stalling.
Osipov wants to free his trapped foot but Franks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Osipov 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Franks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Franks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Osipov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Franks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Osipov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franks is trying to stand up here but Osipov is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Osipov seems content to control.
Franks is trying to control but can't.
Osipov slips a nice elbow through Franks's hands, connecting with Franks's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osipov working Franks over with strikes.
Osipov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Franks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Osipov lands with a punch from half guard.
Osipov prevents Franks from standing back up.
Franks wants to control the action here but instead Osipov manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Osipov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Franks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Osipov raining down shots from the mount!
Franks is desperately trying to improve his position but Osipov has a good base and remains in mount.
Osipov content just to control the position here.
Franks is in a horrible position here. Osipov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Franks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Osipov content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB2#
Franks is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Osipov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Franks is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Osipov!
Fedor Osipov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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