Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPPS Evolution 10
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Khamaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Khamaev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Khamaev has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Khamaev successfully pulls guard.
Khamaev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Peterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Khamaev looking for subs off his back but Peterson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Khamaev trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Khamaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Still in half guard, Peterson seems content to control.#SUB#
Peterson is looking for a kimura here.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Khamaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khamaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peterson is working away from the top position though.
Khamaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khamaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khamaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Khamaev manages to get to full guard.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khamaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peterson defends well.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Khamaev is keeping the position.
Khamaev trying to control the position.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Khamaev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Khamaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Khamaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khamaev wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.
Khamaev trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Khamaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peterson passes Khamaev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peterson wants to free his trapped foot but Khamaev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Khamaev actively working from the bottom here.
Peterson trying to control the action but Khamaev is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Peterson in particular looking to stall.
Peterson passes to full mount!
Peterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Peterson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Khamaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Khamaev walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Chimzat Khamaev has been cut.
Khamaev avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khamaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khamaev has time to react.
Khamaev shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khamaev tries to bum rush Peterson with a series of wild strikes but Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peterson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Khamaev takes a step back to recover.
Peterson drops Khamaev with a big left hand! Khamaev is injured, injured bad! Peterson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Peterson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Phoenix Peterson made sure he mentioned Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Chimzat Khamaev spoke after the fight, saying 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Khamaev misses its intended target. #CL2#
Khamaev gets a clinch.
Khamaev blocks an uppercut.
Khamaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahearn smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Khamaev has Ahearn up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Ahearn holds him up against the cage and eventually Khamaev drops back down to his feet.
Khamaev fails to pull guard.
Tobias Ahearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chimzat Khamaev.
Ahearn lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahearn smiles and moves away.
Khamaev fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Ahearn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Khamaev.#T1#
Khamaev tries to clinch up but Ahearn circles away and keeps his distance.
Khamaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khamaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahearn stuffs the takedown attempt from Khamaev. Khamaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Khamaev is just out of range.#TD2#
Khamaev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ahearn did well to prevent Khamaev getting side control.
Khamaev prevents Ahearn from improving his position.
Ahearn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khamaev on the ground.
Khamaev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ahearn to regain full guard.
Khamaev wants to pass the guard but Ahearn is keeping the position.
Khamaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Khamaev looking to sit in guard and control but Ahearn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Khamaev controlling the position.
Ahearn 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khamaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahearn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khamaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ahearn pulls Khamaev in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Ahearn keeping moving, preventing Khamaev from controlling successfully.
Khamaev stopping the sweep attempt from Ahearn.
Ahearn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ahearn keeping moving, preventing Khamaev from controlling successfully.
Khamaev preventing the sweep.
Khamaev trying to control but Ahearn is working from the bottom.
Khamaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khamaev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahearn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ahearn holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khamaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Khamaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Ahearn. #CUT#It looks like Chimzat Khamaev has been cut.
Khamaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn lands the left hand.#ROC#Khamaev is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chimzat Khamaev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Khamaev tries to clinch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Khamaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
Ahearn connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Khamaev out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobias Ahearn!
Chimzat Khamaev was interviewed post fight and said 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody!'.

Event: GC 513: Sampaio VS Tonal
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Khamaev tries to clinch up but Goon circles away and keeps his distance.
Khamaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khamaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goon tries to counter with a takedown but Khamaev is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Khamaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Khamaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Khamaev is looking to take a break and control but Goon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khamaev working the strikes but Goon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Khamaev is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon is looking to escape.#T1#
Khamaev trying to pass the guard but Goon defending well. #SUB2#
Khamaev seems to be working for a kimura but Goon defends the submission attempt.
Khamaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khamaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Khamaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goon pushes Khamaev off looking to stand but Khamaev dives back in and keeps control.
Khamaev wants to pass to mount but Goon is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goon tries to kick Khamaev off but Khamaev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khamaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khamaev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khamaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Chimzat Khamaev has been cut.
Goon lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Khamaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Goon is trying to stand.
Khamaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khamaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Khamaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khamaev is stalling here. Goon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Khamaev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Goon working away.
Goon wants to stand but Khamaev has his arm trapped.
Khamaev tries to buck Goon off but Goon is having none of it.
Khamaev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Goon controlling from mount.
Khamaev can't escape the position. #T4#
Goon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goon'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.
Khamaev tries to hold on but Goon pushes him away.
Khamaev is looking to improve his position but Goon isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goon is looking to stand but Khamaev has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Khamaev tries to lock up and control but Goon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ike Goon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chimzat Khamaev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Goon.
Chimzat Khamaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khamaev ducks under a wild hook from Goon.
Khamaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Goon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khamaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khamaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goon.
Ike Goon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khamaev on the side of the head.#TD2#
Goon gets caught flat footed, as Khamaev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Khamaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khamaev has Goon in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Khamaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goon is looking to stand up but Khamaev won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Khamaev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goon passes into half guard.
Khamaev is looking to get back to full guard here but Goon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Khamaev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goon's best efforts.
Khamaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khamaev can do to turn this around?
Khamaev trying to hold on to Goon's head to control him but Goon postures up. #T2#
Khamaev wants to improve his position but Goon is controlling well.
Khamaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goon is working away from the top position though.
Goon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Khamaev trying to control here.
Goon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Khamaev.
Khamaev is looking to get back to full guard here but Goon has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Khamaev can't do much from the bottom here.
Goon tries to stand but Khamaev is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Khamaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goon misses with a leg kick.
Khamaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khamaev manages to circle out of the way.
Khamaev staying out of range there.
Goon misses with a hook. Khamaev ducked under it nicely.
Goon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goon connects with a right hand. Khamaev shakes it off.
Goon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Khamaev avoids the head kick by Goon.
A low kick from Goon is predictable there #CL2#
and Khamaev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khamaev.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Goon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khamaev takes a shot to the head.
Goon swings wildly with an uppercut but Khamaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Goon won't allow it.
Goon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Goon holds him up against the cage and eventually Khamaev drops back down to his feet.
Ike Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chimzat Khamaev.
Goon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goon lands a left hand. #ROC#Khamaev is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khamaev blocks an uppercut.
Khamaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Goon finish him?
Goon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goon misses with some punches.
Khamaev fails to pull guard.
Goon throws a head punch that misses.
Goon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khamaev blocks an uppercut.
Goon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goon has a couple of punches blocked by Khamaev.
Goon throws a head punch that misses.
Goon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Goon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chimzat Khamaev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Goon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khamaev throws a right and a left that Goon avoids nicely.
Khamaev walks straight into a right hand from Goon - that's dropped him! Goon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Khamaev from any more punishment! Khamaev complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ike Goon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ike Goon thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Chimzat Khamaev had this to say: 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody!'.

Event: GC 511: Flair VS Rainey
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Khamaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Khamaev gets a clinch.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Khamaev drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris lands a nice hook to Khamaev's body. Khamaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khamaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khamaev.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khamaev.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Khamaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khamaev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harris digs a good hook to Khamaev's body.
Khamaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Khamaev. Khamaev gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
Terrance Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chimzat Khamaev.#T1#
Khamaev misses with a takedown
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Khamaev instigates a clinch.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Khamaev has him pressed against the cage.
Harris tries to circle away but Khamaev has him pinned against the cage.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Harris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Harris.
Harris is looking to control Khamaev's arms but Khamaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harris has his back to the cage.
Khamaev is trying to pull guard but Harris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khamaev fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Khamaev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Khamaev trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Khamaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khamaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Khamaev's legs - danger averted.
Khamaev is trying to keep Harris in close.
Harris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Khamaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris is fighting to break Khamaev's control of his arms but Khamaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harris stays in close to Khamaev's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Khamaev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into half guard.
Harris trying to mount his opponent but Khamaev defends it. #T3#
Harris is thwarting Khamaev's attempts to control the position.
Khamaev is positioning himself well to prevent Harris advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khamaev is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khamaev is not content to let Harris control the position.#SUB2#
Khamaev looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khamaev tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Khamaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.
Harris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khamaev tries to clinch but Harris moves away
and Harris counters with a leg kick.
Harris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khamaev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Harris does it's job there.
Khamaev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khamaev's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Khamaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khamaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris looking to control.
Harris has his hands on Khamaev's head, controlling the position.
Khamaev wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Khamaev stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Khamaev from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harris has control of Khamaev's left arm, preventing Khamaev from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khamaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khamaev can do to turn this around?
Khamaev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Khamaev is just out of range.#CL2#
Harris tries to keep at a distance but Khamaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Harris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khamaev is trying to pull guard but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Khamaev drops back down to his feet.
Terrance Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chimzat Khamaev.
Khamaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Khamaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khamaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Harris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khamaev tries to counter with a clinch but Harris shakes him off and moves away.
Khamaev tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khamaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Khamaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris.
Harris scores with a jab. Khamaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Khamaev closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khamaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Khamaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khamaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khamaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris tries to counter by clinching up but Khamaev breaks away and moves out of range.
Khamaev closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Khamaev pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khamaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Khamaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khamaev is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Khamaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khamaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khamaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Harris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Terrance Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.
Harris with the inside leg kick.
Harris lands with a cross.
Khamaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khamaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Khamaev lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4##TD2#
Khamaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khamaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harris's head.
Khamaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Khamaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harris keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Khamaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khamaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Harris dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Khamaev swings for the body but Harris moves out of range. #CL2#
Khamaev clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Harris tries to work over Khamaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khamaev backwards.
Khamaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harris to keep the fight standing.
Harris tries to stall but Khamaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khamaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Khamaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Khamaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Khamaev drops back down to his feet.
Terrance Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chimzat Khamaev.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Harris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Khamaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Khamaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khamaev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
Harris throws a front kick aimed at Khamaev's knee but Khamaev avoids it well. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Harris works over Khamaev's head and body with a nice combination.
Harris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Khamaev. Those never looked like landing.
Harris is looking to counter with a body kick.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Khamaev with the counter takedown but Harris avoids it easily.
Chimzat Khamaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Khamaev clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Khamaev misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khamaev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khamaev is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Khamaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khamaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Terrance Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris stalks Khamaev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Khamaev's face. Khamaev staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Khamaev is rocked!
Khamaev loses concentration momentarily and Harris pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Khamaev crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Harris finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terrance Harris!
Terrance Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Chimzat Khamaev spoke after the fight, saying 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody! '.

Event: GC 508:Holl VS Bill Jr
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sailcirc gets tackled into the cage by Khamaev. Khamaev maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Khamaev pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Khamaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sailcirc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sailcirc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Khamaev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Khamaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sailcirc not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Khamaev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Khamaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sailcirc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Khamaev is tightening it up a little... Sailcirc has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sailcirc reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sailcirc taps out! Nice BJJ there by Khamaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chimzat Khamaev!
Chimzat Khamaev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 504:
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Walker feints and then cracks Khamaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khamaev down. #CL#
Khamaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Khamaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khamaev takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Chimzat Khamaev has been cut.
Khamaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khamaev's brow.
Khamaev is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimzat Khamaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker wants to break free but Khamaev has control. #TD#
Khamaev decides to pull guard.
Khamaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker. #SUB#
Khamaev has an active guard here but Walker has managed to pass into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Khamaev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. #SUB#
Khamaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker wants to pass to mount but Khamaev is defending the position. #T1#
Walker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Walker is looking to stall here but Khamaev recovers full guard.
Walker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khamaev's head.#SUB#
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khamaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Khamaev's legs - danger averted.
Khamaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Khamaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Walker lands a couple of elbows.
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Walker trying to control but Khamaev is working from the bottom.
Walker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker working the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Walker working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Khamaev sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Khamaev actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Walker.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Khamaev is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker working Khamaev over with strikes.
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khamaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker. #SUB#
Khamaev actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Khamaev taking some punishment here, with Walker in his half guard. #ROC2#Khamaev is rocked!
Walker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Khamaev! More strikes land and this one is all over! Walker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Walker!
Chimzat Khamaev was interviewed post fight and said 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody! '.

Event: GC 500: King VS Ebert
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Khamaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris.
Khamaev tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Harris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khamaev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harris with a hook.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
Khamaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Khamaev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khamaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris scores with a punch to the head.
Harris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khamaev tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Khamaev off balance momentarily.
Khamaev tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris feints and then cracks Khamaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khamaev down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Khamaev on that attempt.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khamaev.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khamaev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Harris misses with a low kick.
Khamaev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Khamaev is just out of range.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khamaev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimzat Khamaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Khamaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris throws a body punch but Khamaev moves out of range.
Terrance Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Khamaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Khamaev has double underhooks. #BC2#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harris.#T2#
Khamaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khamaev shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khamaev slips under a jab.#TD#
Khamaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris pulls Khamaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Khamaev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khamaev is one step ahead there.
Khamaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris controlling Khamaev's posture.
Khamaev trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #T3#
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harris looking to control but Khamaev passes into half guard.
Harris tries to roll over but Khamaev keeps him under control.#SUB#
Khamaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Harris keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Khamaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harris is doing well to control the position and prevent Khamaev from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khamaev trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
Harris wants to control but Khamaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Khamaev is pressing down on Harris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harris is holding on for now.
Harris is looking to control Khamaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Khamaev is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khamaev is thwarting Harris's attempts to control the position.
Harris gets full guard.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Khamaev from controlling successfully.
Khamaev passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Khamaev has control of the leg.
Khamaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris has his hands clasped together around Khamaev's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Khamaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Khamaev moves away and avoids it.
Harris lands with a straight right. Khamaev didn't see that one coming.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khamaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Khamaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Harris does it's job there.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khamaev has a takedown stuffed.
Terrance Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Khamaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Khamaev is controlling him.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimzat Khamaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Khamaev jumps guard but Harris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Khamaev has double underhooks.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Khamaev drops back down to his feet.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Khamaev keeps him there for the moment.
Khamaev is trying to pull guard but Harris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khamaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Khamaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khamaev tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khamaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khamaev avoids the body shot from Harris.
Khamaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Khamaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Khamaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Khamaev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khamaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris swings for the body but Khamaev moves out of range.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khamaev moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khamaev tries to clinch
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khamaev at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
Khamaev tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Khamaev as he checks the leg kick.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Khamaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khamaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khamaev jumps guard but Harris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khamaev jumps guard but Harris stands there with Khamaev around his waist. Khamaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khamaev is looking for a takedown.
Khamaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harris tries to circle away but Khamaev has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Khamaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Harris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khamaev prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Harris taking a breather.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Khamaev tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khamaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris taking a breather.
Khamaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Khamaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Khamaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris throws a leg kick which misses Khamaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Khamaev tries to avoid it.
Khamaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khamaev off to one side.
A jab from Harris does it's job there.
Terrance Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
Khamaev takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khamaev's sensitive parts.
Khamaev goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimzat Khamaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harris digs a right hand into Khamaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khamaev's gas tank. #T1#
Khamaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khamaev is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khamaev jumps guard but Harris stands there with Khamaev around his waist. Khamaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Khamaev's ribcage. Khamaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Khamaev can't get the takedown.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Khamaev's ribcage. Khamaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khamaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jab by Harris.
Khamaev takes one to the chin there.
Harris connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Khamaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khamaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khamaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khamaev's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khamaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Harris.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Khamaev is rocked!
Harris ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Khamaev out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrance Harris!
Terrance Harris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Chimzat Khamaev was interviewed post fight and said 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody! '.

Event: GC 496:
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Khamaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Morino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Khamaev rushes Morino and presses him up against the cage.
Khamaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khamaev tries for a takedown but Morino manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimzat Khamaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamaev looking for a takedown.
Morino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khamaev.
Morino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morino throws a head punch that misses.
Khamaev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morino scores with a shot to the side of Khamaev's head.
Morino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khamaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morino prevents it.
Khamaev wants a takedown.
Morino lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Morino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khamaev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Morino.
Morino stalls.
Morino lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morino.
Khamaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morino jabs at Khamaev's body.
Morino lands with a cross. #CL2#
Morino rushes Khamaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khamaev looking for a takedown.
Morino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khamaev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Morino can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morino.
Morino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Khamaev is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morino.
Oh Khamaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Morino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khamaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khamaev blocking some punches. #BC2#
Morino breaks from the clinch.
Morino lands a jab to Khamaev's midsection.
Khamaev is breathing heavily.
Morino darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Khamaev's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Morino before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Morino!
In defeat, Chimzat Khamaev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Khamaev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Khamaev from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khamaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing good reports from Khamaev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khamaev.
Khamaev stands and throws Sitsongrit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sitsongrit being controlled for a moment.
Sitsongrit taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Khamaev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Khamaev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Khamaev working the ground and pound but Sitsongrit is defending the strikes.
Khamaev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sitsongrit is letting Khamaev control him for a moment.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khamaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khamaev landing a few strikes. #ROC#Sitsongrit is rocked!
Khamaev grinds an elbow into Sitsongrit's temple.
Sitsongrit is still in real trouble! Can Khamaev finish him?
Khamaev lands a few punches from side control.
Khamaev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Khamaev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well.
Khamaev scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sitsongrit is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Khamaev can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chimzat Khamaev!
During a confident post fight interview, Chimzat Khamaev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Khamaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khamaev scores with punches from side control.
Khamaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Khamaev tries to score with some ground and pound. Plutarque controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khamaev looks up at the clock and then as Plutarque takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Khamaev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Khamaev landing a few strikes.
Plutarque taking punishment in the form of punches.
Khamaev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Plutarque sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Khamaev tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Plutarque's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plutarque manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Khamaev working the head and body with strikes.
Khamaev throwing shots but Plutarque is blocking nicely.
Khamaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khamaev working over Plutarque with some ground and pound. Plutarque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khamaev working over Plutarque with some ground and pound. Plutarque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khamaev working over Plutarque with some ground and pound. Plutarque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Khamaev is controlling the pace.
Khamaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khamaev drops an elbow to the side of Plutarque's head. #SUB2#
Plutarque looking for submissions off his back.
Plutarque wants to improve his position but Khamaev is controlling well.
Khamaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Plutarque with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Plutarque manages to get to full guard.
Khamaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Khamaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khamaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Plutarque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khamaev distracts Plutarque with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Plutarque looking for a sweep. Not yet Plutarque, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khamaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khamaev passes Plutarque's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khamaev working over Plutarque with some ground and pound. Plutarque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Plutarque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khamaev scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Plutarque is rocked!
Khamaev working over Plutarque with some ground and pound. Plutarque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Plutarque is still in real trouble! Can Khamaev finish him?
We've been hearing good reports from Khamaev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Khamaev is nestled in close to Plutarque, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khamaev prevents Plutarque from improving his position.
Khamaev working Plutarque over with strikes.
Khamaev lands a big elbow - Plutarque is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Khamaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chimzat Khamaev!
A very excited looking Chimzat Khamaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 44:Mogh vs Akutagawa
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Khamaev cracks Thai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khamaev darts in looking for a takedown but Thai gets double underhooks and turns Khamaev into the cage.
Khamaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khamaev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimzat Khamaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khamaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Thai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thai misses with the head strike.
Khamaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Thai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khamaev blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
Khamaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Thai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thai gets underhooks to prevent Khamaev's takedown attempt.
Khamaev tries for a takedown but Thai manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khamaev.
Khamaev has Thai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thai is pressed up against the cage. Khamaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thai down to the mat. Thai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Khamaev tries to keep at a distance but Thai has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thai throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Khamaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thai connects with a leg kick.
Khamaev misses with an uppercut. Thai saw that one coming.#CL2#
Thai pushes Khamaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Khamaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khamaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Khamaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Khamaev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thai is trying to keep an underhook but Khamaev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thai pushes Khamaev off looking to stand but Khamaev dives back in and keeps control.
Khamaev working Thai over with strikes.
Thai is looking for a sweep. Khamaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khamaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thai keeps working.
Thai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khamaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thai is looking to control Khamaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thai avoid being mounted?#T2#
Thai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khamaev looks to land a strike but Thai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai wants to stand and escape but Khamaev is having none of it.
Khamaev 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.
Khamaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Khamaev landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Khamaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khamaev throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khamaev advances to half guard. #T3#
Khamaev is thwarting Thai's attempts to control the position.
Thai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khamaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khamaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Khamaev thows a huge punch but Thai dodges it nicely.
Khamaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khamaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thai is looking for a sweep. Khamaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khamaev stops Thai from getting back to his feet.
Thai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khamaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Khamaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khamaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Khamaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Khamaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Thai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khamaev 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.
Khamaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khamaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thai is trying to stand up here but Khamaev is controlling him well.
Khamaev winds up and cracks Thai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khamaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khamaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thai trying to control here.
Khamaev drops an elbow to the side of Thai's head.
Thai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khamaev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chimzat Khamaev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Thai moves into the clinch successfully.
Khamaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khamaev as Thai tries to tie him up.
Khamaev takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Chimzat Khamaev has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khamaev.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khamaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Thai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khamaev can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimzat Khamaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamaev takes a shot to the head.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
Thai working Khamaev over with knees to the body.
Khamaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai.
Thai pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Khamaev! Thai unloads with more strikes and Khamaev sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taisto Thai!
Post fight, Taisto Thai stared into the camera and said 'Im the best! '.
Chimzat Khamaev spoke after the fight, saying 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody! '.

Event: HFC39
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Khamaev slips under a jab.
Khamaev misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kruglov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that Khamaev avoids nicely.
Khamaev is looking to clinch but Kruglov is avoiding it.
Khamaev misses the jab.
Khamaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruglov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khamaev staying out of range there.
Khamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Kruglov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khamaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Khamaev lands a nice shot that snaps Kruglov's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Khamaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Khamaev is working Kruglov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Khamaev landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khamaev is looking to take a break and control but Kruglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Khamaev working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khamaev tries to score with some ground and pound. Kruglov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kruglov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Kruglov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruglov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kruglov is pressing down on Khamaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khamaev is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Khamaev looking for submissions off his back.
Kruglov is controlling the pace. #T2#
Khamaev is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Khamaev actively working from the bottom here.
Khamaev tries to get to full guard but Kruglov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Khamaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Kruglov decides to stand up. #T3##TD2#
Khamaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruglov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kruglov bucks up and tries to throw Khamaev off but instead Khamaev has got his back!
You can see the frustration on Kruglov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kruglov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Khamaev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Khamaev is looking to control Kruglov but Kruglov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kruglov is trying to get back to his feet but Khamaev has full control of the position and if anything, Kruglov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khamaev avoiding Kruglov 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Kruglov is trying to stand back up.
Kruglov is trapped and Khamaev is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Khamaev cracks Kruglov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kruglov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kruglov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kruglov 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Khamaev throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kruglov!
Kruglov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chimzat Khamaev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khamaev dives in and grabs Kruglov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruglov pushes down on Khamaev's head and hops out.
Khamaev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Khamaev clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kruglov breaks the clinch.
Kruglov throws a jab when Khamaev was well out of range.
Khamaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruglov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khamaev connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.
Kruglov misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Khamaev forces Kruglov back against the cage and clinches.
Khamaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Kruglov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chimzat Khamaev.
Khamaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Kruglov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kruglov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kruglov is trying to break the clinch but Khamaev is controlling him.
Khamaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Kruglov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khamaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kruglov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Kruglov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khamaev has Kruglov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kruglov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khamaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
Kruglov gets underhooks to prevent Khamaev's takedown attempt.
Kruglov tries to break the clinch but Khamaev is controlling the position.
Khamaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kruglov is defending well.
Kruglov gets underhooks to prevent Khamaev's takedown attempt.
Kruglov is pressed up against the cage. Khamaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruglov down to the mat. Kruglov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khamaev is breathing heavily.#T2#
Kruglov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kruglov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Khamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Khamaev.
Chimzat Khamaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khamaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Khamaev wants to clinch up but Kruglov keeps it at a distance.
Khamaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Khamaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khamaev there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Khamaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kruglov pushes Khamaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khamaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kruglov counters with a head kick.
Kruglov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Kruglov. #ROC#Khamaev is rocked!
Kruglov cracks Khamaev with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Kruglov!
Viktor Kruglov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Chimzat Khamaev spoke after the fight, saying 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody! '.

Event: HFC 34:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Raynard moves into range and clinches up with Khamaev.#TD#
Raynard pulls Khamaev into guard.
Khamaev throws a strike but Raynard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Khamaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khamaev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet but Raynard passes into half guard.
Khamaev is trying to stand back up but Raynard is controlling him #ES2#
Khamaev kicks Raynard off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Raynard moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Khamaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Raynard has closed the distance and engaged Khamaev in a clinch.
Raynard lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynard blocks the elbow strike. #T1##TD#
Raynard decides to pull guard.
Khamaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khamaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Raynard, not yet.
Khamaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khamaev wanted to stand there but Raynard had control of the position.
Khamaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raynard is keeping the position for now.
Khamaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Khamaev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Khamaev is fighting to break Raynard's control of his arms but Raynard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khamaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Khamaev scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Khamaev wanted to stand there but Raynard had control of the position. #SUB#
Khamaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khamaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raynard's head.
Raynard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khamaev's guard. #REVR#
Khamaev is looking to stand up but Raynard isn't so interested in that idea.
Raynard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES2#
Khamaev pushes Raynard off and gets back to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Khamaev closes the distance and clinches.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Khamaev won't allow it.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Khamaev holds him up against the cage and eventually Raynard drops back down to his feet.
Raynard jumps guard but Khamaev stands there with Raynard around his waist. Raynard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Raynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but Khamaev has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khamaev throws an elbow but misses.
Khamaev is trying to break the clinch but Raynard has him pressed against the cage.
Raynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khamaev smiles and moves away.
Raynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khamaev misses with a hook to the body
enabling Raynard to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Khamaev drives through and clinches with Raynard against the cage.
Raynard avoids the elbow strike from Khamaev, against the cage. #T4#
Raynard tries to pull guard but Khamaev won't allow it. #BC2#
Khamaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khamaev connects with a body shot that sends Raynard's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Khamaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Raynard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khamaev's efforts to push away.
Khamaev taking a breather. #TD#
Raynard manages to pull guard.
Khamaev postures up and lands a big shot to Raynard's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khamaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khamaev chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khamaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khamaev postures up in Raynard's guard and throws a big left but Raynard blocks it.
Raynard pulls Khamaev in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chimzat Khamaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Khamaev scores with a hook to the body. Raynard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Khamaev gets a clinch.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khamaev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khamaev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raynard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khamaev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raynard is keeping busy.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but Khamaev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Raynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamaev throws an elbow that misses. #TD#
Raynard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Raynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khamaev with a nice head shot there.
Khamaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khamaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Khamaev trying to control but Raynard is working from the bottom.
Raynard has a closed guard, preventing Khamaev from standing up.
Khamaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khamaev stands up over Raynard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Raynard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khamaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raynard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raynard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khamaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Raynard has wrist control.#T2#
Khamaev trying to control but Raynard is working from the bottom.
Khamaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Raynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khamaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khamaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Raynard, not yet.
Khamaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khamaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khamaev cracks Raynard with a solid left hand.
Khamaev wants to stand but Raynard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Khamaev looking to sit in guard and control but Raynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Khamaev is looking to stand back up but Raynard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khamaev.
Khamaev tries to kick Raynard off in order to stand up. Raynard Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet.
Raynard is staying tight to Khamaev's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Khamaev is pushing Raynard's head away, looking to escape. Raynard manages to hold on to the position though.
Khamaev bucks up and tries to throw Raynard off but instead Raynard has got his back!
Khamaev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Raynard off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Khamaev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chimzat Khamaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marlon Raynard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Raynard tries to keep at a distance but Khamaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khamaev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Khamaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khamaev looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Raynard decides to pull guard.
Raynard controlling Khamaev's posture.
Khamaev lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev looking to sit in guard and control but Raynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Raynard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Khamaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raynard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Raynard manages to pass to side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raynard is taking a breather. Khamaev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khamaev is looking to get back to is feet but Raynard passes into side control.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet but Raynard is dominant here and he's now got Khamaev's back!
Khamaev is trying to get back to his feet but Raynard has full control of the position and if anything, Khamaev has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Raynard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Khamaev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Raynard clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL2#
Khamaev instigates a clinch.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khamaev to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Raynard decides to pull guard.
Khamaev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khamaev trying to move into half guard but instead Raynard has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Khamaev wants to stand but Raynard is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet but Raynard passes into half guard.
Khamaev is looking to get back to is feet but Raynard passes into side control. #T1#
Raynard moves into full mount!
Khamaev is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Raynard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khamaev is trying to stand.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khamaev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T3#
Raynard content just to control the position here.
Khamaev tries to buck Raynard off but he can't manage it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raynard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Raynard won't let Khamaev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raynard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Raynard had his way with Chimzat Khamaev in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Khamaev drives through and clinches with Raynard against the cage.
Raynard digs a right hand into Khamaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khamaev's gas tank. #TD#
Raynard jumps guard and drags Khamaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Khamaev throws an elbow that misses. Raynard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khamaev's guard. Nice move by Raynard!#REVR#
Raynard won't allow Khamaev to get back to his feet.
Raynard 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.
Raynard won't allow Khamaev to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Khamaev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Raynard is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Raynard manages to pull guard.
Khamaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Raynard trying to control the position.
Khamaev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Khamaev tries to move to full mount but Raynard actually manages to regain half guard.
Khamaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khamaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khamaev trying to control from half guard but Raynard is working away.
Raynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khamaev.
Khamaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Raynard is pressing down on Khamaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raynard wants to sweep here but Khamaev controlling him for the moment.
Khamaev trying to control but Raynard is working from the bottom.
Khamaev throwing strikes from guard but Raynard blocks nicely.
Khamaev wants to control from the top but Raynard keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khamaev throwing strikes from guard but Raynard blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Raynard slips a jab from Khamaev.
Raynard moves out of range of the strikes.
Khamaev misses with a hook to the body
and Raynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Khamaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khamaev misses with an elbow strike.
Marlon Raynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khamaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khamaev wants to break free but Raynard has control. #BC2#
Khamaev breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Khamaev moves into the clinch.#TD#
Raynard decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khamaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raynard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khamaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Raynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Raynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khamaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khamaev throws a strike but Raynard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet but Raynard passes into half guard.
Khamaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chimzat Khamaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khamaev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Khamaev manages to escape and get back to his feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard retains his welterweight title!
Marlon Raynard very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Chimzat Khamaev spoke after the fight, saying 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody! '.

Event: HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Khamaev takes a swing at Eye's ribcage but misses.
And Eye tries to counter it with a takedown but Khamaev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khamaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Khamaev looks to land a right hand but Eye moved out of range.#TD2#
Eye closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eye lands in his opponent's guard.
Khamaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eye is controlling him.
Eye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khamaev wants to stand but Eye is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Khamaev kicks Eye off and gets to his feet.
Eye gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Khamaev misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Eye moves into the clinch.#BC#
Khamaev breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khamaev. Eye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eye slips a straight right by Khamaev.
Khamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eye let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khamaev misses the shot to the body.
Eye moves out of range as Khamaev strikes.
Eye ducks right into an uppercut from Khamaev.
Khamaev misses the body punch #CL2#
and Eye counters by clinching up. #BC#
Khamaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khamaev tries to avoid it but Eye manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khamaev to the ground. Khamaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khamaev punishes Eye's body with a nice straight punch.
Khamaev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Khamaev jabs Eye to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khamaev throws a looping overhand right but Eye ducks down to avoid it.
Eye connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Khamaev.
Eye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Eye shoots in but no luck this time.
Chimzat Khamaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinky Eye.
Khamaev lands with a straight right. Eye didn't see that one coming.
Khamaev throws a big shot that misses.
Khamaev throws out a loose jab but Eye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eye feints the counter takedown.
Eye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khamaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Khamaev lands a nice hook to Eye's body. Eye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eye was well out of range. Poor timing from Khamaev.
Khamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eye manages to avoid it.
Eye throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khamaev's waist but Khamaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eye off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Khamaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Khamaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eye doesn't seem phased though.
Eye takes one to the chin there.
Khamaev lands a jab to the head.
Khamaev digs a good hook to Eye's body.
Khamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Eye is just out of range.
Khamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Eye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khamaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Khamaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chimzat Khamaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khamaev with a hook.#ROC#Eye is rocked!
Khamaev lands a head shot.
Eye is still on wobbly legs! Can Khamaev finish him?
Eye gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Khamaev gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Eye is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chimzat Khamaev!

Event: HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Robinson wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Khamaev there.
Khamaev scores with a jab.
Khamaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khamaev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Khamaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson wants to counter with a clinch but Khamaev pushes him away.
Khamaev scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Khamaev as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Khamaev. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khamaev swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Khamaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Khamaev, which made it look bad. #T1#
Robinson darts in looking for a takedown but Khamaev gets double underhooks and turns Robinson into the cage.
Chimzat Khamaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Robinson.
Robinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khamaev misses with a looping left.
Robinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khamaev stuns Robinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robinson walks into a left hand.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Khamaev.
Khamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Khamaev loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Robinson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Khamaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khamaev misses the shot to the body.
Chimzat Khamaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khamaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Khamaev.
Khamaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khamaev misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khamaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khamaev as he avoids it easily.
Khamaev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.#T2#
Khamaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robinson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khamaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Khamaev leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khamaev misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson wants to counter with a clinch but Khamaev pushes him away.
Khamaev is looking to wear down Robinson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khamaev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robinson. Robinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Khamaev misses.
Khamaev digs a good hook to Robinson's body.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Khamaev keeps it at a distance.
Khamaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Robinson walks into a stiff left hand from Khamaev.
Khamaev scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khamaev throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Khamaev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khamaev.
Khamaev looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range. #TD2#
Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khamaev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Khamaev's guard.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Khamaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khamaev 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.
Robinson postures up in Khamaev's guard and throws a big left but Khamaev blocks it.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson prevents Khamaev from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Khamaev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khamaev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Khamaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Khamaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
Khamaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Khamaev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khamaev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.#T4#
Khamaev throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khamaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khamaev.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Khamaev cracks Robinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chimzat Khamaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Khamaev. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khamaev.#TD2#
Robinson shoots in and bounces Khamaev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khamaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chimzat Khamaev 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#
Khamaev misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Khamaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?#BC#
Khamaev manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Khamaev has one foot on Robinson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Khamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khamaev throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khamaev.
Khamaev lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khamaev just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Robinson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Khamaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Khamaev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Robinson gets through Khamaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Khamaev holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Khamaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Khamaev misses the target.
Khamaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Khamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson shoots in but Khamaev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Khamaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chimzat Khamaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Robinson.
A lazy left from Khamaev finds it's target.
Khamaev takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Khamaev.
Robinson throws a big counter head kick but Khamaev avoids it with no problem.
Khamaev swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Khamaev swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Khamaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khamaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Khamaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khamaev.#T2#
Khamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson tries to counter with a clinch but Khamaev shakes him off and moves away.
Howie Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Khamaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khamaev lands with a straight right. Robinson didn't see that one coming.
Khamaev takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Khamaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robinson at a distance.
Robinson walks into a straight right hand from Khamaev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khamaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Khamaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khamaev scores with a nice right hand.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chimzat Khamaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Khamaev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robinson avoids the body shot from Khamaev.
Robinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khamaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Khamaev.
Khamaev throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khamaev sets himself, and Robinson steps forward looking for the clinch! Khamaev avoids it this time.#T3#
Khamaev takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson wants to counter the offense by Khamaev and move into the clinch position.
Khamaev misses with a body shot.
Khamaev connects with a right hand. Robinson shakes it off.#TD2#
Robinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Khamaev won't allow it.
Robinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khamaev defending well though.
Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Robinson with good strikes from the mount here!
Khamaev is trying to stand.#T4#
Robinson with shots to the head and body - Khamaev looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!#ES#
Khamaev bucks Robinson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khamaev.
Robinson wants to counter the offense by Khamaev and move into the clinch position.
Robinson tries to clinch but Khamaev is having none of it.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khamaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Khamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khamaev throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khamaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Khamaev throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chimzat Khamaev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Khamaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khamaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Khamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Khamaev misses with an uppercut.
Khamaev leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Khamaev takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Khamaev.
Khamaev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robinson's head.
Khamaev throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Khamaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khamaev digs a good body shot into Robinson's ribs.
Robinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khamaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Robinson is rocked!
Robinson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Khamaev! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chimzat Khamaev!

Event: HFC 23:Fleming vs Krabutov
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Khamaev darts in and clinches Kozmas up against the cage.
Khamaev can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Khamaev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kozmas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Khamaev to the mat. Khamaev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Kozmas 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. #SUB#
Kozmas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kozmas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khamaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Kozmas is sitting in close to Khamaev's body. Khamaev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kozmas is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kozmas is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Khamaev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chimzat Khamaev!

Event: HFC17:Peramaki vs Tight
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Maldita sizes up Khamaev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maldita slaps away a takedown attempt from Khamaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maldita lands with a good body shot.
Maldita lands with an uppercut that bounces Khamaev off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Chimzat Khamaev has been cut.#CL#
Khamaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldita, pushing him back against the cage.
Maldita stops a takedown attempt from Khamaev.
Khamaev blocks an uppercut.
Maldita lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Khamaev is rocked!
Maldita throws a big uppercut that drops Khamaev! More strikes from Maldita and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Khamaev lies dazed against the cage as Maldita celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velha Maldita!

Event: HFC12:Khamaev vs Hattori
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1##TD#
Khamaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hattori was covering up waiting for the punch and Khamaev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khamaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khamaev postures up in Hattori's guard and throws a big left but Hattori blocks it. #SUB2#
Hattori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khamaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khamaev wants to control from the top but Hattori keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev landing with the ground and pound.
Khamaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Hattori is retaining full guard. #T1#
Hattori keeping moving, preventing Khamaev from controlling successfully.
Khamaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khamaev stands up over Hattori, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hattori looking for a guillotine here but Khamaev defends easily. #SUB2#
Hattori working for a triangle but Khamaev defends it easily.
Khamaev postures up in Hattori's guard and throws a big left but Hattori blocks it. #T2#
Khamaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hattori keeping moving, preventing Khamaev from controlling successfully.
Khamaev throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Khamaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hattori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khamaev has managed to get both his arms back between Hattori's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Khamaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khamaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Khamaev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hattori dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Khamaev working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Khamaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hattori defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Hattori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khamaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hattori advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hattori is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hattori is looking for a kimura here.
Khamaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Khamaev trying to control here. #SUB2#
Hattori is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Hattori in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Khamaev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hattori!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hanzo Hattori!
A relieved looking Hanzo Hattori thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2022

#R1##CL#
Khamaev has White up against the cage in a clinch.
White missing with knees to the body.
Khamaev looking for a takedown.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
Khamaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
Khamaev goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimzat Khamaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khamaev.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Khamaev shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khamaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
White moves into the clinch.
Khamaev is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
White stops a takedown attempt from Khamaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Chimzat Khamaev has been cut.#T1##BC2#
White breaks from the clinch.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khamaev.#CL2#
White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khamaev backwards.
White gets underhooks to prevent Khamaev's takedown attempt.
Khamaev is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khamaev backwards.
Khamaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khamaev is breathing heavily.
White is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from White.
Khamaev wants a takedown.
Khamaev tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khamaev tries to clinch there but White circles away. #CL2#
White rushes Khamaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Khamaev on that attempt.
White works the jab nicely.#CL2#
White takes the fight into the clinch.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khamaev backwards. #T3#
White prevents the takedown attempt.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
White manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from White.
Khamaev wants a takedown.
White pushes Khamaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
White breaks the clinch. #CL2#
White instigates a clinch.
White is struggling to control the position.
Khamaev looking for a takedown.
Khamaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khamaevs head.
White looking to throw knees to the head but Khamaev is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khamaev managing to block the knees to the body from White.
Khamaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White tries to stall but Khamaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
White dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
Khamaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White tries to land a knee to the head but Khamaev blocks with his arms.
Khamaev wants a takedown.
Khamaev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khamaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chimzat Khamaev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
White gets a clinch.
Khamaev wants a takedown but no success here.
White is trying to stall. #BC2#
White breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Khamaev rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khamaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White has Khamaev pressed against the cage.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimzat Khamaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
White breaks the clinch. #CL2#
White darts in and clinches Khamaev up against the cage.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khamaev is defending well for now.#TD#
Khamaev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but White regains guard immediately.
Khamaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Khamaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Khamaev 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.
Khamaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Khamaev stops White from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khamaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Khamaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khamaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khamaev throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Khamaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Khamaev drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Khamaev off! Khamaev jumps back into White's guard.
Khamaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Khamaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White keeping moving, preventing Khamaev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Khamaev closes the distance and clinches.
Khamaev wants a takedown.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Khamaev backwards.
Khamaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Khamaev backwards.
Khamaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White scores with a hook to the body.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White looking to throw knees to the head but Khamaev is blocking nicely. #T4#
Khamaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Khamaev tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khamaev wants to take the fight to the mat but White manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khamaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Khamaev is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khamaev wants to take the fight to the mat but White manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
White is pushing Khamaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khamaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from White.
White pushes Khamaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chimzat Khamaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
White takes the fight into the clinch.
White trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Khamaev wants the takedown. White is fighting it off but Khamaev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in White's guard against the cage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
White wants to stand up but Khamaev is controlling him.
Khamaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khamaev wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
White wants to stand up but Khamaev is controlling him. #T1#
Khamaev forces his way into half guard.
Khamaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
Khamaev stalling.
Khamaev throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Khamaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
Khamaev passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2##SUB#
Khamaev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, White has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BOOM! Khamaev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
White holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Khamaev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Khamaev controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Khamaev raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
White has left one of his arms exposed and Khamaev doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. White screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chimzat Khamaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Khamaev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kho sprawls well initially but Khamaev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Khamaev is thwarting Kho's attempts to control the position.
Kho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khamaev wants to control but Kho is keeping him busy.
Kho wants to get back to full guard but Khamaev has passed into side control.
Khamaev scores with punches from side control.
Kho is trying to control Khamaev's posture but Khamaev avoids it.
Kho taking a bit of punishment here - Khamaev scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Khamaev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khamaev working the ground and pound.#T1#
Khamaev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Khamaev is staying tight to Kho's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Khamaev has control of an arm but Kho manages to advance to Khamaev's back!
I really don't envy Khamaev right now.
Khamaev keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Khamaev is trying to break free. #T2#
Khamaev needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Khamaev is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Khamaev right now.
Khamaev trying to control the position but Kho manages to sink in the hooks.
Khamaev wants to escape the position.
Khamaev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kho could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Khamaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kho pulls his head out easily.
Khamaev tries to get to full guard but Kho has control of the leg.
Khamaev manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Khamaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kho's guard. #REVB#
Khamaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Khamaev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kho dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Khamaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Khamaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khamaev 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.#T4##SUB2#
Khamaev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kho uses it to pass to side control.
Khamaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khamaev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khamaev manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Khamaev looking for a guillotine here but Kho defends easily. #SUB2#
Khamaev is looking for a triangle but Kho pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chimzat Khamaev dominated that round.
That's time! Kho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Khamaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kho was covering up waiting for the punch and Khamaev finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Kho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khamaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khamaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Khamaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khamaev has Kho in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Khamaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kho defends well.
Kho is looking to stand up but Khamaev won't let him. #T1#
Khamaev is trying to control the position but Kho postures up.
Khamaev wants to sweep here but Kho controlling him for the moment.
Kho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khamaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kho trying to control but Khamaev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khamaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Khamaev working for a triangle but Kho defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Khamaev 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##SUB2#
Khamaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kho tries to get to full guard but Khamaev has control of the leg.
Khamaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Khamaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Kho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khamaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3##SUB#
Kho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khamaev pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Khamaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kho defends it well.
Khamaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Khamaev trying to control from half guard but Kho is working away.
Kho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Khamaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kho is just riding it out for now. Khamaev eventually gives up the hold.
Khamaev trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Khamaev is working for a kimura but Kho is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khamaev pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Khamaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kho sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chimzat Khamaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Khamaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kho on his heels. He'll look to pass Kho's guard now, I'm sure.
Kho wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Khamaev manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Kho trying to hold on to Khamaev's head to control him but Khamaev postures up. #SUB#
Kho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khamaev pulls his head out easily.
Khamaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Khamaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khamaev is looking to advance position but Kho won't allow it. #T1#
Khamaev 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.
Kho is looking for a sweep. Khamaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khamaev slips a nice elbow through Kho's hands, connecting with Kho's forehead.#SUB2#
Khamaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kho defends it well.
Khamaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khamaev working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Khamaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Khamaev working the head and body with strikes.
Khamaev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Khamaev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Khamaev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Khamaev working Kho over with strikes here.
Khamaev lands a big shot there that rocks Kho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Khamaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kho's face. #ROC2#Kho is rocked!#SUB2#
Khamaev looking for a guillotine from mount but Kho is having none of it.
Oh Kho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Khamaev has isolated one of Kho's arms. Kho looking to fight him off but Khamaev twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chimzat Khamaev!

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