Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 51 :Traumen vs Santos
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Peterson misses with a hook.
Mostakaev wants to counter with a clinch but Peterson pushes him away.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Mostakaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mostakaev tries to counter with a clinch but Peterson shakes him off and moves away.
Mostakaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Mostakaev instigates a clinch.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mostakaev blocking some punches.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mostakaev avoids the elbow strike from Peterson, against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Casey Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Peterson won't allow it. #T1##BC#
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mostakaev walks into a jab.
Mostakaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mostakaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Mostakaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mostakaevs head. #T2#
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range.
Mostakaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kyril Mostakaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Mostakaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Mostakaev clinches with his opponent.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Peterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mostakaev wants to clinch.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Peterson. That snapped Mostakaev's head back.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Peterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peterson takes a swing at Mostakaev's ribcage but misses.
Mostakaev tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mostakaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mostakaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Peterson misses the target.
Mostakaev moves to clinch but Peterson breaks away
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Mostakaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mostakaev pushes Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mostakaev backwards.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Peterson won't allow it.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Peterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Casey Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mostakaev gets a clinch.
Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peterson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Mostakaev pulls Peterson into guard.
Peterson passes into half guard. #T1#
Peterson is controlling the pace.
Peterson is keen to just control but Mostakaev is a slippery customer.
Mostakaev won't allow Peterson to pass to mount.
Mostakaev wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy.
Mostakaev won't allow Peterson to pass to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peterson is working hard here to advance position.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mostakaev can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mostakaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mostakaev is positioning himself well to prevent Peterson advancing to mount.
Mostakaev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mostakaev is looking to control Peterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mostakaev avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mostakaev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Peterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mostakaev instigates a clinch.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Peterson.
Mostakaev blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev wants to clinch but Peterson slips to the side
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mostakaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Mostakaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mostakaev avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Mostakaev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mostakaev wants to clinch but Peterson slips to the side
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Mostakaev blocking some punches.
Peterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Peterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mostakaev is just out of range.
Casey Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mostakaev is just out of range.
Mostakaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mostakaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Mostakaev forces Peterson back against the cage and clinches.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev moves to clinch but Peterson breaks away
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Peterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
A big right from Peterson misses.
Mostakaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Peterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Mostakaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peterson walks away with a smile on his face. Mostakaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson throwing a counter right hand but Mostakaev manages to avoid it.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mostakaev looks to clinch
and Peterson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Mostakaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Casey Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mostakaev controls his hands.
Casey Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Mostakaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Peterson misses.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mostakaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mostakaev is just out of range.#CL2#
Mostakaev gets a clinch.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kyril Mostakaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Peterson won't allow it. #TD2#
Mostakaev jumps guard.
Peterson being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Mostakaev working a defensive guard here.
Mostakaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Casey Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mostakaev 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Peterson!

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mostakaev wants to clinch.
Greene misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greene shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Mostakaev rushes Greene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Greene stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greene.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Greene turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greene.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Paulie Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mostakaev successfully pulls guard.
Mostakaev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mostakaev is keeping the position for now.
Mostakaev trying to control the position here.
Greene postures up.
Mostakaev has his hands on Greene's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greene throws a wild body kick that Mostakaev sees coming a mile off.
Mostakaev takes one to the chin there.
Greene misses with a kick to the body.
Mostakaev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Greene throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene with the inside leg kick.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Greene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Greene throws a body kick that misses.
Greene lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mostakaev blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Mostakaev tries to move into range but Greene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greene cracks Mostakaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but Greene is having none of it.
Greene lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greene fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mostakaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greene scores with a head kick.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Mostakaev saw that one coming.
Greene scoring well with a low kick there.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Mostakaev moves out of range easily.
Mostakaev checks a low kick from Greene.
Mostakaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
Mostakaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene. #T4#
Greene misses with a looping left.
Mostakaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mostakaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Greene circles away.
Greene swings for the body but Mostakaev moves out of range.
Greene sets himself, and Mostakaev steps forward looking for the clinch! Greene avoids it this time.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Greene lands a nice shot that snaps Mostakaev's head back.
Greene scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Mostakaev pushes Greene up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Greene stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Greene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mostakaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greene manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mostakaev blocks a leg kick.
Mostakaev tries to counter with a clinch but Greene shakes him off and moves away.
Greene throws a wild body kick that Mostakaev sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Greene. #CL2#
Mostakaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Greene forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Greene stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Mostakaev drags the fight down to the ground.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Mostakaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mostakaev holds on and takes a little breather.
Mostakaev keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Mostakaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.
Mostakaev looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mostakaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greene wants to control from the top but Mostakaev keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mostakaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mostakaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greene quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Paulie Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
Mostakaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Greene circles away.
A low kick lands for Greene.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mostakaev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Greene misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Mostakaev counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mostakaev.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paulie Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greene smiles and moves away.
Greene connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mostakaev's hands.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mostakaev can do to turn this around?
Greene connects with a right hand. Mostakaev shakes it off.#T3#
Mostakaev wants to clinch.
Greene loads up on a big right hand but Mostakaev slips the punch.
Greene misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
A decent looking cross lands there for Greene.
A shot to the liver by Greene. Beautiful body shot.
Greene throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mostakaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mostakaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Mostakaev is looking to clinch.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene is looking to counter punch.
Mostakaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab. #T4#
Greene misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Greene turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Greene holds him up against the cage and eventually Mostakaev drops back down to his feet.
Greene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mostakaev.
Greene misses with an elbow strike.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Greene turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Greene with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Greene breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Greene tries to keep at a distance but Mostakaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Greene won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene lands a left hand.
Mostakaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mostakaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greene walks away with a smile on his face. Mostakaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mostakaev darts in trying to clinch
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A solid body kick from Greene.
Jab, jab by Greene - just one landing. #CL2#
Mostakaev moves into range and clinches up with Greene.
A short right from Greene.
Mostakaev managing to block the knees to the body from Greene.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Greene stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene swings wildly with an uppercut but Mostakaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mostakaevs head. #TD2#
Mostakaev pulls guard effortlessly.
Mostakaev is pulling down on Greene's head. It's preventing any offense from Greene, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Greene stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mostakaev moves in looking to clinch but Greene pushes him off.
Greene thinks about countering with a head kick.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Mostakaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greene, pushing him back against the cage.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Greene lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greene throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Greene throws an elbow but misses.
Greene using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mostakaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greene lunges at Mostakaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mostakaev's hand.
Mostakaev needs to keep his hands up - Greene had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Mostakaev darts in and clinches Greene up against the cage.#T2#
Greene lands with a light punch inside.
Greene misses with an elbow strike.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Paulie Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Greene holds him up against the cage and eventually Mostakaev drops back down to his feet.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greene to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mostakaev is defending well for now.
Greene tries to work over Mostakaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greene swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Mostakaev pulls Greene into guard.
Greene trying to control but Mostakaev is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mostakaev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mostakaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyril Mostakaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greene seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Mostakaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mostakaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mostakaev is looking to clinch but Greene is avoiding it.
Greene scores with a spinning back kick!
Greene misses with a body kick.
Greene wants to land a leg kick but Mostakaev is out of range.
Greene scores with the left hand. Mostakaev knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Mostakaev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Greene.
Greene connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Greene looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mostakaev. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Mostakaev manages to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CFC 608
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mostakaev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Panda controls the position. #SUB2#
Panda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mostakaev is being controlled here.
Mostakaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mostakaev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Mostakaev is trying to improve his position.
Mostakaev wants to control but Panda postures up.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mostakaev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Panda tries for a kimura but Mostakaev is defending well.
Panda controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mostakaev is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it.
Panda controls the position. #SUB2#
Panda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mostakaev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Panda but great work by Mostakaev.
Mostakaev just content to control the position.
Panda is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mostakaev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mostakaev advances to mount.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mostakaev controlling from the full mount.
Mostakaev looking to control but Panda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Panda wants to hold on but Mostakaev pushes him away.
Panda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panda is squirming around, avoiding Mostakaev's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mad Panda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mostakaev stuffs the takedown.
Mostakaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Panda.
Mostakaev wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.
Panda dives in for a single leg takedown but Mostakaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Mostakaev darts in and clinches Panda up against the cage.
Panda jumps guard but Mostakaev stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kyril Mostakaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Panda.
Mostakaev fails to pull guard.
Panda tries to pull guard but Mostakaev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mostakaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panda walks away with a smile on his face. Mostakaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mostakaev to the ground. Panda is now in Mostakaev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mostakaev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Mostakaev keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Mostakaev working a defensive guard here.
Mostakaev keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Mostakaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mostakaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mostakaev wants to control but Panda passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Panda wants to work for an arm triangle but Mostakaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mostakaev trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up. #T3#
Panda controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Mostakaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Panda drives through and clinches with Mostakaev against the cage.
Panda tries to pull guard but Mostakaev holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Mostakaev pulls Panda into guard.
Panda is stalling in the full guard.
Mostakaev pulls Panda in close to his closed guard and prevents Panda from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Mostakaev controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself.
Mostakaev working a defensive guard but Panda passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda trying to control the action but Mostakaev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Panda clinches up against the cage.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Panda stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mostakaev walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Mostakaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kyril Mostakaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mostakaev clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Mostakaev jumps guard and drags Panda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mostakaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Panda wants to control from the top but Mostakaev keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostakaev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mostakaev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mostakaev wants to clinch.
Panda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mostakaev defends it well.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mad Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mostakaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Mostakaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mostakaev is looking to counter the offense by Panda and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Panda rushes Mostakaev and presses him up against the cage.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Mostakaev pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mostakaev holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Mostakaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mostakaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mostakaev pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage.
Kyril Mostakaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mad Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda trying to control but Mostakaev is working from the bottom.
Mostakaev working a defensive guard but Panda manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mostakaev can't do much from the bottom here.
Panda staying calm.
Mostakaev tries to control but Panda manages to take his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mostakaev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyril Mostakaev.
I think Panda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Panda!

Event: HRL26 Murray vs Hall
Date: Oct 16, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Dayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but Dayton is having none of it.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Mostakaev is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Mostakaev has closed the distance and engaged Dayton in a clinch. #TD2#
Mostakaev jumps guard and drags Dayton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mostakaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton .
Dayton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mostakaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev pulls Dayton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dayton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dayton 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.#T1#
Mostakaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dayton trying to control but Mostakaev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mostakaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dayton defends well.
Mostakaev keeping full guard, as Dayton tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Mostakaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dayton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mostakaev is keeping the position for now.
Dayton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mostakaev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mostakaev forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Dayton wants to improve his position but Mostakaev is controlling well.
Mostakaev is trying to control. Dayton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dayton wants to improve his position but Mostakaev is controlling well.
Dayton trying to control from the bottom.
Mostakaev controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mostakaev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mostakaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dayton is working to get back to half guard.
Mostakaev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton tries to lock up and control but Mostakaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Mostakaev goes for an armbar but Dayton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dayton .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyril Mostakaev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Dayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Mostakaev moves in looking to clinch but Dayton pushes him off.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Mostakaev is looking to clinch.
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Dayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Dayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Mostakaev avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dayton looking to pass the guard.
Mostakaev has Dayton pulled in close to control his posture.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dayton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dayton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dayton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Mostakaev controls Dayton momentarily but Dayton frees himself.
Mostakaev is trying to hold Dayton in close to prevent damage but Dayton has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Mostakaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Dayton .
Mostakaev trying to control from the bottom.
Mostakaev is looking for a sweep. Dayton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Mostakaev has his hands clasped together around Dayton 's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Mostakaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Dayton . #SUB#
Dayton is looking for a kimura here.
Mostakaev keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mostakaev won't allow Dayton to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mostakaev wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mostakaev looks to clinch #TD#
so Dayton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mostakaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mostakaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dayton uses from the top position.
Mostakaev is pulling down on Dayton 's head. It's preventing any offense from Dayton , at least for the moment.
Mostakaev is trying to hold Dayton in close to prevent damage but Dayton has managed to pass into half guard.
Mostakaev trying to control but Dayton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev taking some punishment here, with Dayton in his half guard.
Mostakaev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Mostakaev trying to control here. #SUB#
Dayton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mostakaev sees it coming and defends easily.
Mostakaev is doing well to control the position and prevent Dayton from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Dayton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mostakaev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mostakaev controlling the position well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mostakaev trying to control here.
Dayton wants to take a breather but Mostakaev is having none of it.
Dayton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mostakaev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dayton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Mostakaev is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mostakaev wants to clinch up but Dayton keeps it at a distance.
Mostakaev closes the distance but Dayton moves to the side #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mostakaev won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Mostakaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dayton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dayton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mostakaev some visible discomfort.
Mostakaev is looking to regain half guard here but Dayton keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Dayton working away.
Check out the look on Dayton 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mostakaev can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mostakaev is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton lands an elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: HRL22
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Dayton circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mostakaev pulls guard effortlessly.
Dayton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mostakaev seems keen to control Dayton 's posture.#SUB#
Dayton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev pulls Dayton in close to prevent any damage.
Mostakaev trying to keep a closed guard but Dayton is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB#
Dayton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dayton is in close to Mostakaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dayton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mostakaev's head.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Mostakaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostakaev trying to keep a closed guard but Dayton is proving a slippery customer.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dayton scoring with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mostakaev holds on and takes a little breather.
Dayton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for a triangle here. Dayton is fighting it but it looks tight! Mostakaev pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dayton is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyril Mostakaev!
In his post fight interview, Kyril Mostakaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFL17 Colby vs Natta
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mostakaev has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Richard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mostakaev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richard to the mat. Richard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mostakaev trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Mostakaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Richard has his foot on Mostakaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mostakaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Mostakaev trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Mostakaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mostakaev is sitting in close to Richard's body. Richard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mostakaev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mostakaev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Richard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Small Richard!
Small Richard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Mostakaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but George holds him up against the cage and eventually Mostakaev drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mostakaev.
Mostakaev fails to pull guard.
George prevents a body shot from Mostakaev. #BC#
George breaks the clinch.
Mostakaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from George.
George misses the jab.
Mostakaev misses with a shot to the body
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
George just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from George misses.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Mostakaev.
Mostakaev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mostakaev misses with a left hand
letting George counter with a right hand. #T1#
Mostakaev throws a hook but George avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Mostakaev.
Mostakaev tries to counter with a clinch but George shakes him off and moves away.
George with a jab.
George looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mostakaev tries to clinch
and George counters with a huge left! Mostakaev is in big trouble! He's backing up but George isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mostakaev from any more damage. A dominating finish by George!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky George!

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mostakaev.
Rose throws out a counter right but Mostakaev avoids it with no problem.
Mostakaev swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
Mostakaev throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mostakaev throws a lazy right hand but Rose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mostakaev misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mostakaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.#CL#
Mostakaev drives through and clinches with Rose against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Rose turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rose has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Mostakaev.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike.
Rose is pushing Mostakaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mostakaev misses with a body punch.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mostakaev backwards.
Rose tries a body shot but Mostakaev blocks it.
Mostakaev has been working on his balance at PhoQus Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rose.
Rose landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mostakaev throws a head punch that misses.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Mostakaev fails to land.
Rose lands a left hand.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Mostakaev avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage. #TD#
Mostakaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rose uses from the top position.
Rose trying to control but Mostakaev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mostakaev has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.
Rose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mostakaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Rose preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mostakaev is tightening it up a little... Rose has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rose reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rose taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mostakaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyril Mostakaev!
A less than humble Kyril Mostakaev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Mostakaev. Mostakaev maintains the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mostakaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mostakaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mostakaev working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Mostakaev jumps guard.
Mostakaev keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Mostakaev has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mostakaev has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mostakaev trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones pushes down on Mostakaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Mostakaev is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones stands up over Mostakaev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control from the top but Mostakaev keeps moving.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones wants to control from the top but Mostakaev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Mostakaev's brow. #SUB2#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mostakaev is tightening it up a little... Jones has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jones reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jones taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mostakaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyril Mostakaev!
Kyril Mostakaev decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev looks to land a right hand but Nakamura moved out of range.
Nakamura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mostakaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakamura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mostakaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Mostakaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Mostakaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nakamura.
Mostakaev throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Mostakaev saw that one coming.
Mostakaev tries to counter by clinching up but Nakamura breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mostakaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mostakaev defends it nicely.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mostakaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamura somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakamura or perhaps it was just good defense by Mostakaev, which made it look bad.
Kyril Mostakaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajime Nakamura.
Mostakaev moves away from the strike by Nakamura. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Mostakaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura is looking to clinch but Mostakaev is avoiding it.
Kyril Mostakaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
Mostakaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura throws a solid leg kick but Mostakaev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mostakaev.#CL#
Mostakaev has Nakamura up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Mostakaev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mostakaev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Mostakaev is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mostakaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Mostakaev's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mostakaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mostakaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mostakaev is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture.
Mostakaev trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Mostakaev is keeping the position.
Mostakaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mostakaev is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up. #SUB#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Mostakaev is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Mostakaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyril Mostakaev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mostakaev throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Mostakaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura tries a low kick but Mostakaev avoids it.
Mostakaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Mostakaev misses with a looping right.#CL#
Nakamura gets tackled into the cage by Mostakaev. Mostakaev maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mostakaev manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Mostakaev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mostakaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Mostakaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Mostakaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mostakaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mostakaev wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura is still trying to improve position.#T2##SUB2#
Mostakaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mostakaev has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nakamura working for a triangle but Mostakaev defends it easily.
Mostakaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Mostakaev wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
Kyril Mostakaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura wants to improve his position but instead Mostakaev has moved into half guard.
Mostakaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nakamura trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mostakaev works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostakaev looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
Mostakaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mostakaev continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyril Mostakaev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mostakaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
Mostakaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nakamura.
Mostakaev looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Mostakaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Mostakaev throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Mostakaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Mostakaev blocks the leg kick.
Mostakaev is looking to counter the offense by Nakamura and move into the clinch.
Mostakaev throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Mostakaev avoids nicely.
Mostakaev tries to counter by clinching up but Nakamura breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Nakamura.
Mostakaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mostakaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura throws a leg kick #CL#
and Mostakaev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Mostakaev successfully pulls guard.
Mostakaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hajime Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Mostakaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Mostakaev is retaining full guard.
Mostakaev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mostakaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.#SUB#
Mostakaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura postures up in Mostakaev's guard and throws a big left but Mostakaev blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Mostakaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Mostakaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Mostakaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.#SUB#
Mostakaev is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Mostakaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard. #REVR#
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Mostakaev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nakamura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mostakaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nakamura thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mostakaev passes Nakamura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Kyril Mostakaev!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kyril Mostakaev!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Kyril Mostakaev!

Kyril Mostakaev wins by unanimous decision!
Kyril Mostakaev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Hajime Nakamura had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Hendriks avoids the body shot from Mostakaev.
A big left from Mostakaev misses.
Hendriks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mostakaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendriks manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mostakaev forces Hendriks back against the cage and clinches.
Mostakaev tries to throw a body punch but Hendriks avoids it by throwing Mostakaev back against the cage. #TD#
Mostakaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hendriks regains guard. #SUB2#
Hendriks is looking for a triangle but Mostakaev pushes his legs off easily.
Mostakaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev 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.
Mostakaev forces his way into half guard.
Hendriks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Mostakaev moves into full mount! Hendriks won't be happy about that!
Hendriks flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mostakaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hendriks throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mostakaev. What's that going to do exactly?
Mostakaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hendriks is trying desperately to improve position.
Hendriks is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mostakaev controlling from mount.
Mostakaev moves to the back. #T2#
Hendriks trying to control the hands but Mostakaev breaks the grip. #SUB#
Mostakaev is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Mostakaev is cranking Hendriks's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hendriks! He's tightened the choke and Hendriks is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyril Mostakaev!
In his post fight interview, Kyril Mostakaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KIFC 84
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Mostakaev moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Mostakaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
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.
Jones stands and throws Mostakaev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mostakaev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Mostakaev is defending well.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev trying to control here. #T1#
Mostakaev has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Mostakaev is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Jones passes to full mount! #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.
Jones avoids the attempt from Mostakaev to control.
Mostakaev is trying to escape the mount.
Mostakaev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mostakaev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Jones not allowing Mostakaev to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Jones tightening his grip on Mostakaev, looking for the choke.
Jones is trying to stick to Mostakaev's back but Mostakaev is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mostakaev.
Mostakaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mostakaev passes into half guard.
Mostakaev wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. #T4##SUB2#
Mostakaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mostakaev.
Mostakaev wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mostakaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Caleb Jones 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#
Mostakaev rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mostakaev gets a clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Mostakaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mostakaev tries to clinch up.#T1##CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Mostakaev. Mostakaev maintains the clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones looking to stall.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mostakaev fails to pull guard.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mostakaev drops back down to his feet.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones wants to stall.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mostakaev as Jones tries to tie him up.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mostakaev.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mostakaev drops back down to his feet.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mostakaev being controlled against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mostakaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Mostakaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mostakaev closes the distance and clinches.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mostakaev rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mostakaev backwards.
Jones stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Mostakaev avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Mostakaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Caleb Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mostakaev fails to pull guard.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Mostakaev. Mostakaev maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Mostakaev is blocking nicely.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Mostakaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mostakaev clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mostakaev avoids it.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Mostakaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Mostakaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Mostakaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Mostakaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mostakaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mostakaev controls the action.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mostakaev drops back down to his feet.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Mostakaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones has Mostakaev pressed against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Mostakaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Mostakaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mostakaev can do to turn this around?
Mostakaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Mostakaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Mostakaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Mostakaev pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mostakaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones pushes down on Mostakaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Caleb Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caleb Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mostakaev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mostakaev.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Jones!

Event: KIFC 62
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Richard fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Mostakaev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mostakaev successfully pulls guard.
Mostakaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richard connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richard is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard wants to control from the top but Mostakaev keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for a guillotine here but Richard defends easily.
Richard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mostakaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mostakaev is trying to maintain the position but Richard is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Mostakaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Richard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richard is keen to just control but Mostakaev is a slippery customer.
Mostakaev trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richard is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Richard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mostakaev pushes Richard up against the cage in a clinch.
Richard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mostakaev to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mostakaev pulls guard. #SUB2#
Mostakaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.
Richard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mostakaev is looking to sweep but instead, Richard has passed into half guard.
Richard content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB2#
Mostakaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mostakaev trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Mostakaev has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Richard escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Richard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyril Mostakaev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mostakaev tries to clinch there but Richard circles away.
Richard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mostakaev wants to clinch#TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard controlling the pace.
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mostakaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mostakaev tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Richard manages to pass to mount!
Richard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
Mostakaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richard unloading with bombs!
Richard looking to control but Mostakaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mostakaev wants to control but Richard is having none of it.
Richard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mostakaev tries to lock up and control but Richard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Mostakaev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mostakaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mostakaev working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard trying to control but Mostakaev is having none of it.
Mostakaev tries to reverse the position but Richard maintains control.#T3#
Richard content just to control the position here.
Richard with shots to the head and body - Mostakaev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mostakaev working to try and regain half guard.
Mostakaev tries to hold on but Richard pushes him away. #T4#
Mostakaev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard controlling from the full mount.
Richard lands a heavy elbow.
Richard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mostakaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mostakaev tries to hold on but Richard pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mostakaev wants to clinch.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but Richard moves out of range. #CL2#
Mostakaev closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mostakaev jumps guard.
Richard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mostakaev for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mostakaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richard is aware though and is defending well.
Richard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mostakaev is trying to control the position but Richard postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Mostakaev instigates a clinch.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richard smiles and moves away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Mostakaev has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Mostakaev decides to pull guard.
Richard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mostakaev can do to turn this around?
Mostakaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard.
Richard sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mostakaev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richard stacks Mostakaev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Richard!
You can see the frustration on Mostakaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Mostakaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mostakaev dodges the ground and pound from Richard.
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Mostakaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mostakaev is trying to work for a sweep but Richard has mounted him!
Mostakaev tries to lock up and control but Richard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mostakaev is bucking up trying to escape but Richard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Richard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard content just to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: KIFC 46
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dayton tries to keep at a distance but Mostakaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Dayton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Mostakaev successfully pulls guard.
Mostakaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dayton lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mostakaev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dayton passes into side control.
Mostakaev can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Dayton controls the position.
Mostakaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mostakaev stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Dayton trying to control the position but Mostakaev is working away.
Mostakaev is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mostakaev can't do much from the bottom here.
Dayton looking to control but instead Mostakaev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Dayton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mostakaev is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Dayton !
Our winner, Small Dayton , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
George throws a lazy right hand but Mostakaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mostakaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
George lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but George is having none of it. #CL#
Mostakaev clinches up with George and pushes him back against the cage.
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Mostakaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics George uses from the top position. #SUB#
George is sitting in close to Mostakaev's body. Mostakaev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! George is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, George is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mostakaev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyril Mostakaev!
In his post fight interview, Kyril Mostakaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KIFC 28
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up.
Vonnegut avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Mostakaev rushes Vonnegut and presses him up against the cage.
Vonnegut can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Vonnegut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vonnegut scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Vonnegut tries to keep at a distance but Mostakaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vonnegut to keep the fight standing.
Vonnegut is trying to break the clinch but Mostakaev has him pressed against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Vonnegut turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vonnegut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Vonnegut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vonnegut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mostakaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mostakaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vonnegut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mostakaev rushes Vonnegut and presses him up against the cage.
Mostakaev has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vonnegut.#TD#
Mostakaev pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Mostakaev looking for a guillotine here but Vonnegut defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vonnegut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mostakaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Vonnegut's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Mostakaev looking for a triangle here. Vonnegut is fighting it but it looks tight! Mostakaev pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Vonnegut is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyril Mostakaev!
Kyril Mostakaev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: KIFC 19
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Mostakaev has managed to clinch.
Mostakaev's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mostakaev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mostakaev fails to pull guard.
Mostakaev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Natta jumps into guard, dragging Mostakaev to the mat.
Natta pulls Mostakaev in to control the position. #SUB#
Mostakaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Natta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mostakaev has managed to get both his arms back between Natta's legs - danger averted.
Mostakaev trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Natta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Natta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Mostakaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Natta is looking for a triangle but Mostakaev pushes his legs off easily.
Natta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Natta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mostakaev defends it easily.
Mostakaev passes into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mostakaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Natta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mostakaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Natta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mostakaev wants to take his opponent's back but Natta doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mostakaev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Natta turns into him and now he's in Mostakaev's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mostakaev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Natta stacks Mostakaev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Natta!
Natta working away.
Mostakaev sneaks back into half guard.
Natta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Natta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Natta tries to control but Mostakaev wriggling away. #SUB#
Natta goes for an armbar but Mostakaev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mostakaev.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mostakaev from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is trying to hold Mostakaev in close to prevent damage but Mostakaev has managed to pass into half guard.
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 Marco Natta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mostakaev staying out of range there.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mostakaev instigates a clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Natta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Mostakaev pulls guard.
Natta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mostakaev trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Natta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mostakaev sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Natta is controlling the pace.
Natta is looking to take a break and control but Mostakaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mostakaev is trying to control but Natta manages to pass to mount!
Mostakaev wants to hold on but Natta pushes him away.
Natta wants to control the pace but Mostakaev is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mostakaev wants to control but Natta is having none of it.
Mostakaev is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Natta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mostakaev tries to hold on but Natta postures up.
Natta looking to control but Mostakaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Mostakaev wants to control but Natta is having none of it.
Natta looking to take Mostakaev's back but Mostakaev rolls and after a scramble, Mostakaev ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Mostakaev to escape a tricky position.
Natta looking to control.
Mostakaev trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta keeping full guard, as Mostakaev tries to pass. #T4#
Mostakaev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Natta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mostakaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natta looking to control but Mostakaev passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Mostakaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyril Mostakaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Natta circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Mostakaev closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mostakaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Natta uses from the top position.
Natta passes Mostakaev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Natta trying to control the action but Mostakaev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Natta seems to be looking for submissions.
Mostakaev is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mostakaev actively working from the bottom here.
Natta trying to pass the guard but Mostakaev defending well. #T1#
Mostakaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Natta is working away from the top position though.
Natta is looking to take a break and control but Mostakaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mostakaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mostakaev is positioning himself well to prevent Natta advancing to mount.
Marco Natta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Natta seems to be working for a kimura but Mostakaev defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mostakaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Natta pulls his head out easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Natta is pressing down on Mostakaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mostakaev is holding on for now. #SUB#
Mostakaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Natta.
Natta wants to advance to full mount but Mostakaev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3##SUB2#
Mostakaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Natta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mostakaev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Natta keeps the fight on the outside.
Mostakaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Natta circles away and keeps his distance.
Mostakaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Mostakaev tries to clinch there but Natta circles away.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but Natta is having none of it.
Mostakaev is looking to clinch.
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Mostakaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4##CL#
Natta rushes Mostakaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Natta jumps into guard, dragging Mostakaev to the mat. #SUB#
Natta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mostakaev defends well.
Natta is controlling Mostakaev's posture.
Mostakaev passes Natta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Natta clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Natta misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Mostakaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Natta.
Mostakaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Natta.#CL2#
Mostakaev clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta is adopting a defensive guard.
Mostakaev forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Natta is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Natta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Natta.
Mostakaev stands and throws Natta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mostakaev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mostakaev is looking to take a break and control but Natta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Natta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mostakaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mostakaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mostakaev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mostakaev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Mostakaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Natta is looking to escape.
Mostakaev fails to take his opponent's back.
Mostakaev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Natta regains half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mostakaev is thwarting Natta's attempts to control the position.
Natta manages to get to full guard.
Natta trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mostakaev trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kyril Mostakaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up.#CL#
Natta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Natta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mostakaev controls his hands. #TD#
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Mostakaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mostakaev is still trying to improve position.
Mostakaev wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mostakaev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Natta misses with a looping left.
A big right from Natta misses. #CL2#
Mostakaev rushes Natta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev slips under a jab.#CL2#
Mostakaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Natta has him pressed against the cage.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away.
Natta throws a lazy right hand but Mostakaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mostakaev! But no joy.#CL2#
Mostakaev darts in and clinches Natta up against the cage.
Mostakaev blocks a body shot from Natta. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Natta fails to land.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Natta tries a body shot but Mostakaev blocks it.
Natta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyril Mostakaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Natta tries to work over Mostakaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch.#TD#
Natta jumps into guard, dragging Mostakaev to the mat.
Natta keeping full guard, as Mostakaev tries to pass.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Mostakaev is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Natta is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mostakaev has his hands clasped together but Natta extends and breaks Mostakaev's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Natta.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Natta!
Marco Natta retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Marco Natta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 12
Date: Feb 17, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Williams rushes Mostakaev and presses him up against the cage.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyril Mostakaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mostakaev pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mostakaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Mostakaev's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostakaev pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Williams trying to control but Mostakaev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Williams is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mostakaev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Williams is looking to defend but Mostakaev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Williams! Mostakaev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Williams taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyril Mostakaev!
Kyril Mostakaev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##CL#
Junior tries to keep at a distance but Mostakaev has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mostakaev pulls guard effortlessly.
Junior wants to control from the top but Mostakaev keeps moving.
Mostakaev has Junior pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Mostakaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mostakaev is adopting a defensive guard.
Mostakaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior trying to control but Mostakaev is working from the bottom.
Junior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Mostakaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.#T1##SUB#
Mostakaev has his foot on Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junior works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior trying to control but Mostakaev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mostakaev is tightening it up a little... Junior has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Junior reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Junior taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mostakaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyril Mostakaev!
A very excited looking Kyril Mostakaev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mostakaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendriks, pushing him back against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Hendriks won't allow it. #TD#
Mostakaev jumps guard and drags Hendriks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Hendriks avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hendriks is sitting in close to Mostakaev's body. Mostakaev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hendriks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hendriks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mostakaev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyril Mostakaev!
Kyril Mostakaev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mostakaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds takes a swing at Mostakaev's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Reynolds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mostakaev's guard.
Reynolds 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. #SUB2#
Mostakaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
Reynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mostakaev is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Reynolds lying in Mostakaev's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Mostakaev decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Reynolds taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyril Mostakaev!
A very excited looking Kyril Mostakaev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dayton .
Dayton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mostakaev stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dayton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mostakaev keeping full guard, as Dayton tries to pass. #SUB#
Mostakaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dayton is sitting in close to Mostakaev's body. Mostakaev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dayton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dayton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mostakaev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyril Mostakaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Frank missing with knees to the body.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Frank has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Mostakaev gets control of Frank's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mostakaev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frank with a nice head shot there.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Mostakaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mostakaev is trying to keep Frank in close. #SUB2#
Frank drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mostakaev dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Mostakaev from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank wants to improve his position but instead Mostakaev has moved into half guard. #T1#
Mostakaev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mostakaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mostakaev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Frank is holding on tight. #SUB#
Frank tries to buck Mostakaev off so he can stand up but Mostakaev has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Frank falls backwards, slamming Mostakaev to the mat but Mostakaev holds on tight! Frank is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyril Mostakaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
George's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mostakaev under the eye.
George loads up on a big right hand but Mostakaev slips the punch.
George paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Mostakaev is rocked!
Mostakaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but George avoids it really well and circles away.
Mostakaev is still on wobbly legs! Can George finish him?
George pounces like a tiger and cracks Mostakaev with a vicious hook! Mostakaev is down but not out! George follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Freaky George!

Event: KIFC 2
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rose drives through and clinches with Mostakaev against the cage. #TD#
Rose gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mostakaev regains guard. #SUB2#
Rose is posturing up here but Mostakaev has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rose tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rose has to tap! Slick submission there by Mostakaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyril Mostakaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Featherweight tries to clinch there but Mostakaev circles away.
Mostakaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Featherweight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Mostakaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mostakaev with the ground and pound but Featherweight uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Featherweight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mostakaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mostakaev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Mostakaev lying in Featherweight's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Featherweight decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mostakaev taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shadow Island Featherweight!

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